I've only tried a couple IEMs with EST drivers for highs (see sig line), but I'm getting the sense that EST drivers present highs that are more tame and smooth compared to BA drivers. Does that seem like a fair assessment? I tend to prefer the higher-energy treble of BA drivers -- the Kinera...

I have enjoyed the Ikko OH10 for several months and really love them for their energy and V-shape sound. I'm not against mids (!), I just really like a bass and treble emphasis. In the past several months, I've tried the Fiio FH5, the Moondrop KATO and Blessing 2, and the ThieAudio Oracle --...

A number of threads on a number of different forums have discussed trying to get playlists to work on the J3 (and some other Cowon players).  I've used MediaMonkey as my media player for a couple years, but finally tried Winamp, which some other people suggested, and am finally able to...

This may be a very subjective question, but CMoys on eBay have several op amp choices.  So out of OPA 2134, 2227 and AD823, which is the better sounding amp?    For example, I've read the OPA2227 is laid back and slow.   I would be pairing the amp with Ety HF5 and don't want to lose any...

Dec. 9 at Amazon.com for $66 at Antonline.com for $66 + $8 S&H.  That's a 50% discount!

I've enjoyed having my Alessandro MS-1i for more than a year now, but improvements in my IEM stable have left wanting a bit more out of my full-size headphones.   Will the HD 25-1 be as laid back as the other Senn phones tend to be, compared to the active Grado/Alessandro house sound?  BTW...

For those of you who have heard both, how much better is the HJE900 over the S4?  (or is it?)    I've had the S4 and did not care for the (to me) overwhelming bass and treble that tended toward being hot/harsh.   I currently have the Ety MC5 and like the details, but similar to the RE0...

On ebay, http://cgi.ebay.com/Line-Out-Dock-LOD-3-5mm-Jack-Sansa-Fuze-MP3-Player-/280537136257?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item415150fc81#ht_3455wt_911   Anybody tried this LOD?  I have a good right angle cable to use with this to E5.   I can also get the Fiio L1...

For those of you who have the Rain IEM and have struggled/settled with a lack of seal, I have found a solution while playing around with the plethora of tips I have: de-cored Shure foam "Olives".   The Rain has a very open sound due, I think, to 2 ports on each phone.  There is a typical...

My 3 year old Zune 30GB is starting to act erratically, so I'm looking for a new flash player.  I have nearly all 320 mp3, want FM, not much else.  Mainly using the RE0 + E5, or M9 -- wanting to stay very portable these days.   In terms of SQ, is there a discernable difference between the...

Probably like many here, I have a love/wish relationship with my RE0. I love the details plus the amazingly smooth treble extension and sparkle. And the bass extension is very good, but the bass body / impact is just small and 2-dimensional to me -- I want more -- not pounding bass-head (e.g...

I have the MS-1i, and love them. How much would I gain SQ-wise if I moved to the SR-225i? Is it worth the extra $$, or should I wait and try for the MS-2i?

I've had my RE0 for almost a year now -- May/June 2009 -- and have loved them, promoted them here, etc. But I wanted to get a cheapie IEM so I wouldn't wear out my RE0. Tried several things, and now have the $20 MEElectronics M9. The first set had some wiring short -- sounded very wrong --...

I've had the M9 for about 3 weeks, and have complained here about a very strange sounding soundstage I was experiencing with them. After 30-40 hours of listening, the still sounded very weird to me -- very echo-y sounding. So I emailed Meelec to ask if I was hearing it accurately, or was...

Has anyone bought anything from iBasso.com in the past week? I bought a T3 from them Thurs night, Dec. 10, via PayPal, with notification from PayPal of the payment to iBasso. On Saturday Dec. 12, I received an email from 'service@ibasso.com' verifying my shipping address, which I returned...

OK - one more 'help me pick' thread! I have a Zune 30GB going to RE0 (needs amp) and MS-1i. Want to order by Fri, Dec 11. I think amp choices are more objective than headphones, so tell me which of these 3 you would buy, and maybe briefly why. (Prices are USD including shipping to me.) 1)...

I'm trying to decide between used P3 Heron (for sale here) vs the T3 vs T4. I'm using the E5 now, which helps some, but am looking for a better, more powerful portable amp. My main phones are RE0, MS-1i, and KSC-75 thru my Zune 30GB, and listen mainly to alt rock/pop, but lots of other genres...

Does anyone have experience with both of these, or at least the MiniBox D (Head-Direct), and can comment on what you like/dislike about each? Both are $100 and I'm looking at these 2 to go with my Zune and Fuze to drive my RE0 & MS-1i a bit more than the E5.

I've had the RE0 for about a month now, and while they are very accurate and cleanly articulate, I agree with most everyone's main criticism of them, that the bass response is pretty light. I have the opportunity to get a Monster Turbine, almost completely new, used only about 5-10 hours...

I'm a couple of days into my RE0, after a 2-3 day burn-in period. The details and smoothness of the whole spectrum is really nice. But I find myself wanting some of the visceral bass impact of the NE-7M. Comparing the NE-7M to RE0, I know the NE-7M bass is probably a bit exaggerated and fuzzy --...

I've been toying with home-made mods to my MS1 that mimic the MS-1000 mods, just without the expense and permanance of the true MS-1000 mods. I found a plastic spray can top that fits perfectly over and around the Grado-sized cup. I cut two pieces from it, to the appropriate depth, and added...

I have the Aless/Grado MS1, and love them. But, if I have the cash available to move up to a MS2/i, would that be a good idea? Is the SQ jump from MS1 to MS2 worth the $$? Or, would I do better spending the $$ on a nicer portable amp (than E5), like a Headroom Airhead or Little Dot Micro? Thanks.

I've quarter modded my new MS1, and I like the comfy pads enough, but having used the bowls on my previous SR80, I'm wondering how the MS1 would sound with bowls? Slight increase in trebles? Tighten up the bass a bit? Has anybody with MS1 switched to the bowls over the pads??

My plan was to sell my SR80 (did that!) and upgrade to the SR225 for a good price I can get. But several things have come up that I don't know if I can swing the extra $$ for the SR225 -- bummer. So I've been looking at the Denons D1001, and it seems to get good reviews here. What I'd love...

I saw their advertising here on the sidebar of a screen, and clicked out of curiosity. The company (from my home-town, Oklahoma City, OK) makes some higher end studio and car audio monitors, and stuff, and decided to build their own IEM, the DD-DXB01. Here's the link for it. Digital Designs...