I use them with my Fiio X5ii, which drives them great. Much more than enough volume, great sound. I also use them directly from my iPad. Volume gets loud enough for me, though it does have to be turned up pretty far for higher level listening. If you like your jams really loud, or if you have a...

Hey riversub, I haven't heard the PM-3s, so I can't give an impression, or say what you may be missing. I ended up getting HD650 headphones. They are fantastic, I can't get enough of listening to them. I really like the large diameter and soft pads. They are light weight and supremely...

  That case is for the first gen (second picture shows the first gen X5).  

    I think he means that the iPod Classic has a lot of lag.  I'm guessing this because of the "Probably more snappy than the iPod Classic" part of his post.

  I used an X5ii, so I don't know how closely it relates (you said X5, so I'm assuming first gen).  I listened anywhere from 30-50 most of the time.  I cranked it up to 60-65 briefly a couple times, but didn't keep it there long.     If you turn them slightly while they are in you ears it...

  I don't doubt that.  I was just curious what electronics would be in the cable.  

  With the sd card in the computer (or the X3ii connected with the card inserted) right click and move the folder to the recycle (called "trash" on the Mac correct?).  Then, with the card still connected, empty the trash.  This will delete the file for real (rather than just marking it as...

  I see.  The QC25 cable doesn't have anything like this.  It's just a cable with a standard (2.5mm) end.

  When you remove a sub-folder are you dragging and dropping, or are you deleting the folder? 

Well, there is no internal memory, so that sounds strange, if not impossible. How are you removing the songs? Do you take the card out of the player, or are you connecting the player to the computer with the card in the player?

My review is up!     http://www.head-fi.org/products/fiio-ex1-nanotech-titanium-diaphragm-in-ear-monitors/reviews/14334   The EX1s are on their way to the next participant.

  Could you elaborate on this?  I've seen this claimed several times, and I'm wondering what "electronics" Bose puts in the cable that interferes with the signal.

As for which one I would pick, I already have picked I suppose. I bought an X5ii recently. There are amps in both. I can't find output specs on the Sony, but if I had to guess I would guess the X5ii has more output power. It has as much power as many portable headphone amps. But without knowing...

I'll be shipping my pair out tonight if I can make it to the PO after work.  I'll PM the recipient with tracking info.  Cool opportunity to try out a new product.  Thanks Fiio.   Review should be up either tonight or early tomorrow.

​ Well, that's not promising.  Thank you for the feedback.  I'm a little burned out from work tonight.  Maybe I'll mess with it another time.  I'll let you folks know if I figure anything out.   Side note about Windows 10:  The new Edge browser is horrible.  It's slow and glitches like crazy...

Anyone else have an issue with the USB DAC mode suddenly not working?  It has worked fine until now.  When I plugged it in a little while ago the screen on the X5ii said DAC for a brief moment, then switched back to the standard display.  It isn't recognized properly by the computer.  In the...

  I don't know what the difference is, but I've read where a couple people said the X3ii was actually a bit faster in use than the X5ii.  Don't know how universal that opinion is, but I know I've read where someone said that.   Hopefully it's something that can be corrected (or at least...

I hope nobody takes this the wrong way, each are entitled to their own preferences.   I just can't imagine having 15,000-35,000 songs with me at all times.  With an average run time of 3 minutes per song (probably well on the low side) it would take well over a year to listen to 35,000 songs...

  Those that have issues have claimed basically deal breaking, unacceptable performance.  But the issue could be partly due to tag and artwork issues.     I think if you start working backwards through this thread you will find the references to the issue.     Would you be using the library...

I think the speed issue has more to do with the number of songs and their tags and artwork. How many total songs do you have?

There are some very poor opinions of these floating around, but the Bose In Ear (Soundtrue/Soundsport, etc.) seem close to what you are looking for. I bought them for the same reason, low isolation. They offer a tiny bit of isolation, but not much. I find they are very quick easy to pop in, and...

I just drag and drop songs and albums from my iTunes folder and the songs and artwork show up just fine on the X5ii. I use "folder browsing" on the X5ii, I don't make or import playlists. There are people using 2x 200GB cards without issue. There are a few reports of sluggish UI performance...

Wow how the time does fly.  I'll be shipping my pair off in a couple days.  Hopefully the review will be up shortly after.  Should be up by this weekend...probably.

  As far as UI performance.  I have experienced occasional, slight delays.  Along the lines of a second or so.  Nothing deal breaking for sure.  Keep in mind, I only use folder browsing mode because that's what I prefer.  I can't say how it compares to the X3ii because I don't have any...