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    Cheap DIY open Headphones = great results :)

    Interesting sound... if you have a cheap pair somewhere try it, sure bass is impacted negatively below 150hz but almost everything else is yesssss, also nice to be able to hear whats going on, whats really going on around me
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    Biocellulose driver swap, DIY headphone 'tuning' advice sought :)

    ...are good, I'm just wondering how much better I can make these ? I have read these drivers produce a lot of bass, currently the HPs sound dry.... *almost like a full range driver in an open baffle, clean but dry. some of my other HPs dig much lower and higher no doubt this is a nice driver...
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    Vocal 'intelligibility' or "highs,mids and lows' - as indication of quality ?

    ...some headphones make understanding what the words of a song actually are (instead of just humming the tune I know the words because the words are ****clearly*** audible ) Often the vocals are smeared or lost behind the music, Im reasonably confident when music is recorded (with vocals) the...
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    A.B.S. Fostex Hifi-man Franken-build.

    A few weeks ago I saw some drivers for sale here @ headfi in the 'cables speakers tweaks forum'   http://www.head-fi.org/t/816010/fs-emu-teak-drivers-drivers-only   maybe the same drivers that are in the $1200 Fostex TH-900 ??   for $150 !   photos looked good to me, the ones i could...
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    where to buy quality headphone driver/s ?

    can anyone suggest a 'high quality' great sounding driver for headphones I can buy online and install into some headphones i already own ?
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    in line microphone for talking to someone while wearing iems?

    can i buy an inline device so i can have a conversation with someone without having to remove my iems?   whats it called and where do i buy it??   :D
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    Is Bose noise canceling technology different (better) then AT and SENN ??

    ...use different?   its all about playing the opposite sound to the unwanted noise right?    if other companies cant use the Bose patented tech,   how are they doing it and is it not as good??   *or should i get some used bose from e bay if all i really want is the best isolation...
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    Absolute quietest headphones?

    id like to be able to enjoy music while i refinish/sand floors. (i do about 15 a year with my work)   its a pretty noisy job, would active noise canceling headphones work or do i need to diy/custom build myself a pair of really isolating headphones? 
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    whats a good basic cable to re cable headphones and where do i buy it?

    i have a few pairs of headphones id like to re cable,   these are simple modest headphones so i dont want to spend $100 a foot on cable,   id just like a link to some ok/good cable for headphones.   ill solder plugs on.
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    $168 Customs Fisher/in ears.

    ...a great sounding stock iem sound worse.   i took a chance and i believe i lucked out in a big way.   if you'd like to try a custom iem, but dont want to risk / pay $400, i can recommend this $168 entry level *jobbie* very highly.   its doing a lot right, and nothing wrong.      
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    2 'quirky' questions about custom iems

    1. how do companies that do re-moulds/shells of custom iems get the tiny components out without damage?? can you imagine trying to get 2, 3 or 5, tiny drivers out and their crossovers without damage?? hows it done?   2. can an iem be 'tuned' for a sonic signature with the placement of the...
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    Whats a good sounding *older model* BA iem ($100) to buy new today to have re shelled by fisher?

    ...re shell dynamic.   so i want to buy good sounding BA stock iem to have made custom fit by fisher.   i prefer older well respected models *cheaper* ($100?) over the latest and greatest at top dollar.   sound signature of the iem is not overly important as long as its had many...
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    Can we do a 'cliff notes' thread on custom iems?

    trying to read through and understand 200 page threads is almost impossible (382,000 posts)   there are some questions I have that others may like to quickly reference?     1. where is the top 5 places to have a custom iem made/re shelled. (cost) ??   2.of those 5 places, which 2 has...
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    whats a good sq upgrade from the sansa clip/s ??

    i love having a small... really small rig.   4 gigs clipped on my t shirt = awesome.   currently i use a sansa clips,   as i buy better iems im starting to want a better source   is there a source that has much better sq that is still pretty small?   or do i have to have a...
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    iem fit tweaking discovery

    i see a lot of people here sending their new custom iems back for a refit/mould, sometimes more then once,   i just wanted to report an alternative,   i recently got some used 'custom' iems from here in the for sale forum, and the fit was good, but not perfect.    i have a set of...
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    Couple QS on re mould vrs custom iems.

    1.how do they re-mould an iem? a tiny ear piece with multiple fragile components inside and a solid block of silicone/plastic?? containing them   how do they get the components out without damage?       2.if the cost of a re-mould is about $250 + the cost of the original iems = $500...
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    iem comfort

    given we all use our favorite tips,   dont ya think reviews that mention comfort are kinda pointless?   a comply is a comply right?
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    More on DIY / CUSTOM IEM moulds.

    when my brain wants to think about something i have no choice but to tag along.   its been thinking about ways to get the best sound and comfort out of IEMS, without spending lots of money.   its latest idea was to wrap some 'easy mould'  ...
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    My first re-cable

    Shure e2c purchased for $20 because the original cables were cracked and intermittent,     thought id give new cable a shot? (salvaged from some other unwanted *cheap* headphones)   the work was not too bad, to hard or to small.   and they now work perfectly  !!  :)  
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    can we get a "GOOD DEALS" forum??

    on another forum i frequent, there is a permanent thread intended only for people who have seen a great deal on the www to share with other forum members.       iems, full size, amp and sources......?     basically any great deals for portable listening.....
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    Photo of my ear mould and fit issue question.

          made a mould of my inner ear, no wonder normal iem tips dont feel comfortable eh !! ??
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    current best sleep / under helmet comfortable iem ?

    ive searched and find threads from 2005-2007, is the SoundMAGIC E30 still the best for my intended use??
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    Carvin IEM ??

    anyone  know anything?   http://www.carvinguitars.com/products/EM902
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    What, Re-Zeros purchased from Mapleshade have been cryogenically treated to significantly reduce edginess from digital music sources.

    Re-Zeros purchased from Mapleshade have been cryogenically treated to significantly reduce edginess from digital music sources.   says so right here,   http://shop.mapleshadestore.com/Hifiman-RE-Zero-In-Ear-Headphones/productinfo/REZERO/     anyone owned and used both cryo'd and...
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    Is any custom IEM a better deal (replaceable cables? then the Etymotic HF5 for $200 ($100 amazon + $100 mould)

    the only thing i dont like about the deal is that the cables are not replaceable.1 mistake and they are useless. 
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