Hey guys,    So I've got a pair of Etymotic HF5s that are about 3 years old or so. The cable insulation right near the IEM housing has split open. It's not bad now, and it still works, but it's clear that this is going to be a problem (the same thing happened to my wife's Etyomtics). Is there...

Hey guys,    So my Etymotic HF5s are starting to give up the ghost (the wire insulation is starting to split right next to the actual IEM housing on the left ear - it's taped up for now and still working, but it's probably only a matter of time) so I'm considering jumping over to Shure SE215...

How would you say that these two IEMs stack up against each other? I'm pretty happy with the Etys, though I sometimes wish there was a tiny bit more bass (though the bass is very controlled, which I like). I have a chance to pick up the Shures for around $200, so do you think they're worth it...

Hey folks, I was hoping to pick up some new IEMs. My last pair of MC5s broke on me, but luckily, J&R gave me a refund. So I've got a $70 gift certificate burning a hole in my pocket. Here are my priorities, in order of importance.   - Sound quality. I realize that I'm somewhat limited at...

Hey guys,   I was trying to use some Ety phones with Shure tips, and in the process of taking the tips off (they were too big for my ears), the shaft of the MC5s broke. The MC5s I had were less than a month old and I'm hoping to return them to Ety. Does anyone have any experience dealing...

Hey guys,   So I just replaced my 2009 iPod Classic with another 2010 iPod Classic. The last one got some cider on it, and the click wheel wasn't working right, so I had a friend at the Apple stores switch it out for me.   Now this is probably my imagination but it feels like the 2010...

Okay so I exchanged my Klipsch Image S4s yesterday for Etymotic MC5s. The S4s had a weird angle that rubbed my ear the wrong way, so after about five hours (before my workday ends) it starts to hurt my ears.   However, the Etyomtic MC5s are even worse! The triflanges are too small, and the...

Does anyone know where I can find a good set of replacement tips for my Klipsch S4s? I like them, but the mid-sized gel tips are just a little too big while the small biflanges that are included are way too small. I need something in the middle. Also, is there any tip that improves the clarity...

Hey guys,   So I finally broke my V-Moda Vibes the other day at the gym. It was my own stupid fault - I was jogging and I violently slammed the wire with my hand, which messed up the right side earbud. It was pretty stupid of me, and I should've had my iPod on my belt. So don't take that as...

Hey guys,   So I've got the iPod classic (latest generation - 160 gigs) and the volume control is acting really strange. Instead of smoothly rising and lowering when I circle the touch control with my thumb, it jumps up in huge increments unless I move my thumb really slowly. Why the heck is...

Hey guys,   So I've got an album ("American Slang" by The Gaslight Anthem) on MP3 and I've got a special iTunes only track for that album. The main album is tracks 1-10. The special iTunes-only track is supposed to be track 11. Even though the ID3 tags are all identical except for track name...

Hey guys, Just wanted to let you know that I got the latest (as of December 25, 2009) black iPod Classic (160 gig) and I have to say that I'm really impressed. While this isn't meant as a full review, I wanted to counteract the "positive experience - no post" effect that creates a very poor...

Hey guys, I just wanted to know how to tell the difference between a 5th Gen iPod Classic and a 6th Gen. My dad got me an iPod for Christmas, and before I rip into it on Christmas Day, I want to make sure it's the right one. Thanks! Justin

Hey guys, So I'm thinking about finally picking up an iPod Classic after being an avid iPod hater for many years. I originally avoided the iPod because of the SQ, but I've heard they updated the DAC and things are sounding much snazzier. So should I get one? Here's some background: I...

Hey folks, So after two and a half years, the battery on my Creative Zen Vision M is starting to get funky, not charging properly, etc. I may send it back to Creative Labs to get it replaced, but the cost may be prohibitive (if anyone knows anything about that, please let me know). So I'm...

Hey, I'm replacing the bricked HD in my friend's Creative Labs Nomad Zen Xtra 40 gig MP3 player. I know that the drive has to be IDE, but how fast should it be? My gut tells me 4200 RPM, but I want to know what you guys think. Justin

Hey guys, I'm trying to fix my friend's Zen Xtra. It won't boot up properly, and freezes at the EAX screen. She let it sit for a while with the battery dead and I wonder if that might have caused it. She's got it plugged in now, and I went to the troubleshooting menu. I tried to do a Clean...

Hey folks, So I'm looking for IEMs for studio monitoring, DJing, and casual listening. Bass is important, but true sound is also important. Isolation is VERY important as I ride the subway every day. I've tried the Etymotic Er6is and the Shure SE210s and they were just way too bassless...

Hey guys, So I've haunted these parts now and again, looking for the perfect IEM. I've tried V-Moda's Bass Freqs and Vibes, Etymotic ER6is, and Shure E210s. The Bass Freqs are too overpowering and muddy for me (though for the price, they're pretty cool) and the Vibes, while better than the...

Hey folks, So I'm considering moving to IEMs for DJing, because there's a constant ringing in my ears after gigs. I use a pair of Sony MDR-7506s right now, and I love the sound quality on them, but I really have to crank them up to hear them over the PA. They don't really block sound well...

So in the process of moving, one of my beloved, almost 7 year old speakers for my Sony minisystem got a hole in the tweeter. I figure that's it for the speakers, and I don't know how to replace cones (and this unit is so old, I doubt they still have spare parts for it) so I figure this might be...

Hey folks, So I've got a pair of Sony MDR-7506s and a pair of V-Moda Vibes. I love the sound on the MDR-7506s, the V-Moda Vibes not so much. They're just a bit muddy, especially in the bass department. Also, the most frustrating part of it all is the fact that they don't isolate worth a...

So hey folks, I've currently got a 60 gig Zen Vision M and I'm pretty happy with the sound quality. However, I'm already out of space on this entire player! So here's what I'm thinking. I don't care about video. I don't care about photos. I don't care about the screen as long as the GUI...

Does anyone know where I can try a pair of Atrio M5s, preferably to compare against Superfi.5EBs, in the NYC area? I like everything I've heard about the Atrios, but I don't want to buy in blind. Please let me know!

Hey folks, So I think I've got it narrowed down. I'm either going to get some Atrio M5/8 (I don't think there's a difference besides color...) or a pair of Super.fi5EBs. I love bass, but I want it to be controlled with clear highs and mids. Good isolation is a must, as I'm on the train...