Frustrating experience...   My Hippo VB's have a serious connection issue, sound is barely audible, mono, no bass, etc.   I haven't read of many manufacturer problems, but may be the "surgery" I did to fit in my original iPhone (2g). Unfortunately, I did not test them with a normal...

Shopping for a pair of iem's for my wife who is Scandinavian and appreciates impeccable design. Comfort is important and they should have silicon tips so she can throw them in her pocket for everyday use (with iPod, wide array of music). SQ is a plus, of course, but I'm interested what is the...