I got my Rai Solos in 2021 and have used them almost every day. For walking outdoors with my Fiio M11Pro DAP, I prefer these to my Shure SE535. I contacted Meze and they do not stock replacement tips. My search led me to these SpinFit tips that work really well for me. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06VVRXHG1/. The Fiio "silver" 4.4mm cables are great on these. The MMCX plug is a very snug fit, but the plus is that they do not swivel around once in place, making insertion much easier. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07GGZCFD2/ Happy...

HD820 REVIEW 2022 TOUR I am thankful to Anne at Sennheiser headquarters for the opportunity to trial the HD820 headphones. I received no financial incentive for this review, and I will forward the phones to the next person on the tour after my two weeks are up. I am the kind of audiophile that’s always looking for the value-for-money factor in my equipment. I am retired and enjoy this hobby for several hours per day. I have slight tinnitus in both ears at about 6500 Hz, but it doesn’t usually distract when listening to music. My high frequency...

I have slightly larger than average ears, and the stock pads did not accomodate my pinnae without touching. With the Finestrated pads, I cannot detect any change in the SQ. With the these pads there is a bit more space, or slighter harder foam, such that I get a better fit while sitting in my La-Z-Boy. Still cannot get comfortable lying on a pillow as the shape of the Elegias, and the straight down cords push on the headphones. I still use my Oppo PM3 in bed for comfort. After three weeks, the velour pads were starting to look a bit grungy. I...

I have had my Elegias for three weeks, and feel they are nicely broken in. I had comfort issues that some reported. With the clamping force and the perforated velour pads, my ear hit the top of the inner cup. My solution was to purchase the Dekoni Audio Elite Fenestrated Sheepskin Earpads: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07BYYJRL8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 With a bit of gentle stretching on the headband the clamping force is now comfortable. Careful... this is a plastic headband.The pads from Dekoni are MUCH more...

ABOUT ME: I was fortunate to be selected to review the xDSD as part of the Head-fi tour, and will pass it along to the next reviewer at the end of my allotted week. I am a retired IT geek, having spent 46 years trying to make computer systems do what I wanted. I have been tinkering with stereo systems since I was 14. My old ears can still hear up to 10 Khz before the treble drops off in volume. I listen to headphones when I need to keep the noise down at home. When at the gym, or on a walk, I use earphones. When I have the house to myself I...