The reason behind this thread is to share my enthusiasm about the Etymotics HF5 In Ear Monitors. I strongly believe these IEMs deserve to be ranked among the very best of them, and as this belief has slowly grown on me, I also wish to share my findings and give potential buyers some tips to...

I really enjoy discussing topics other than what to buy. Τhere are so many interesting things in this hobby than just spending more money… Here is something I experience and would really enjoy to share and discuss… I like listening to my music before going to sleep. It is relaxing and...

I’ ve really tried hard to answer this on my own, but I had no luck with it. Let me introduce my thinking first… A friend of mine wishes to upgrade his 2G ipod touch (32Gb) with a 3G 64Gb ipod touch. Well he does that all the time, and when he does we all get interested since he is too...

Initially I thought about buying small self-powered speakers, but then I thought about an excellent amp in the closet (a Marantz PM66 KIS) and turned towards some small bookshelf speaker to complement a bedroom – pc driven set… Not having contact with current speaker lines I would like some...

Since the euro/ dollar rate is so much in favor of the euro as we speak, I decided to make my move for an IEM with more bass capabilities than the HF5. Ideally what I’ m looking for is an IEM with the mids of the HF5 (the area it really shines) but stronger bass & treble presence. My...

My feeling about the SQ of my HF5s being attributed mainly to fit is getting a certainty. I would like to know what tips might be used with the HF5s please as I intend to give some a try. I already ordered the Comply tips and I intend to get the Olives as well as soon as I figure out what...

I was really impressed to discover (through this forum) that one may add an external amplifier to his portable DAP! However, following the initial excitement (being an audiophile for several years) I now fail to see the benefit. I especially refer to the line amps where we get the already...

Hi to everybody! Great company here!!! I do need your advice & compassion… I really enjoy a quality listening experience and since I travel a lot there’s a lot of listening on the go for me, both on buses as well as airplanes. Lately I have been using the AKG K330 in-earphones and...