these are the cables that come on Shure's new SE846, which are $1k on amazon. But the cable is $35...

awesome, danlam! I'm convinced these shure cables are simply better all around than the stock jvc's by a decent margin. Looking at the new specs for the FX1100, which appears nearly identical to the fx850 except for cable/soldering(?),  I'm wondering if our little shure-cable hack might approach...

couldnt find it on amazon japan. but here is the US link http://www.amazon.com/Shure-Detachable-Earphone-Connection-Earphones/dp/B00HTJLCWK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415643399&sr=8-1&keywords=shure+ea46cls

Oh my goodness. I just swapped a set of $35 Shure EA46CLS cables--amazing results! The sound is much more open, awesome separation and detail! Bass is still hefty with plenty of punch and kick. Anyone wanna corroborate with my findings??? 

Coming from a Westone/UE background, these fx850's have completely exceeded any expectation I've had of IEM headphones. They are just so full, so spacious, and with such great bass and separation and (insert audio adjective). I am using them with the Alpha Design Labs (ADL ihp-35ML) cables...

In the period of 2-3 months, I went from a complete solid state hifi rig (revel gem speakers, REL sub, Rowland monoblocks, and BAT preamp) to an all tube rig (Audionote E, Meishu, DAC 3.1x, etc.). And i've never been happier...

Before headfi = Apple Powerbook, Etymotic 4P After headfi = Apple Powerbook, Etymotic 4P, Alessandro MSPro, Audio Technica W2002, Cary 300sei w/ Tungsol Roundplate, Sylvania 6sn7w, Emission Labs 300b, Poth Audio modified DAC, Poth Audio cables Total..... a lot. I shudder to think. lol

I always vow not to buy anything at the start of each year. That, however, never goes according to plan. hehe

Hi guys, I've been too busy enjoying music to post much on this board...selfish me! Anyhow, hifi.com are a great group of people. I would not have any reservations at all buying from them. I was lucky enough to visit their store in Taiwan, and they were extremely patient and helpful with me...

My bedroom rig is my main headphone rig, and happens to be my only current rig at this point (main rig is undergoing SERIOUS overhaul). Here's a shot....and yes, that's a heater/ac unit everything is sitting on (new york, gotta make do what what space you have!)

FWIW, the nixon tubedac+ with power supply and the right tube can be pretty darn impressive, in my experience. I've listened to the following DAC's: ack, benchmark, msb link, bel canto dac1. To me, the tube brings out a little bit more life from the music, with very detailed highs and mids and...

I believe the Scott Nixon Tubedac+ with external powersupply will give any sub-$1k DAC a run for its money.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jahn Even the part of your rig you brought to the meet was awesome, I'd say you're done too - man those MS-Pros were so light, lighter than even the plastic SR-200 - maybe because the SR200 have a steel rod in the headband versus whatever is in the modern...

You can pretty much make a "guesstimate" as to how much people have spent just based on what they list as their system. And, telling by your sig, you have not been stingy about your headphone gear! lol..

Headphone rig, probably around $4k. And I'm done for a long long time.

I have heard very good things about Neuance audio shelves from all who have tried it. I'm tempted to eventually get a few myself...here's the link: http://www.neuanceaudio.com/ (btw i'm in no way affiliated with neuance, just passing along what I've heard)

Ghirardelli dark chocolate...yum

Some quick snaps from the meet can be found here http://www.pbase.com/nnicot/headfi_nyc Some samples:

Thanks for all those who organized the meet, and the vendors that were there as well! It was really awe-inspiring to see the HUGE assortment of ultra-high end headphone gear there, and topped off with a 30-story unobstructed view of the Empire State AND Chrysler building! Sweet. I have to...

The AKG1000's, on the other hand, would probably work VERY well with the cary .

Better. By far. It wasn't even close. All across the frequency spectrum. Things were clearer, transients were snappier, greater sense of air, bass was more weighty, you name it. I honestly can't think of one thing the Ety does over the w2002 through my rig, besides isolation. But then again, the...

Ok, quick impressions of Ety 4p with Cary: I think a little bit of the tube "roll-off" on the highs help tame the ety's hyper detail effect. Bass is still as good as reasonably expected from the Ety. The tubes add a warmth to the Ety's that I've never heard with them before (I've only used them...

I will try it right now. Expect a reply in about 10 minutes lol. It has stock specs... oil caps, 1% metal film resistors...etc

Thought I might interject here, seeing as I own a 300sei and all. When I first switched from solid state to SET i noticed an overall decrease in bass weight and impact, but the improvements in midrange and lushness of the treble far outweighed anything else. I recently swapped in an Emission...

Yes. I can bring the xitel, powerbook (source), Nixon, and MS pro's. Maybe I could use one of the emmeline amps?