I have experienced quite a few types of IEM cables but none have been better than the cable that comes with the old Westone series (1, 2, 3, and 4). A list of advantages of those cables: Medium thickness and braided design prevents tangling Y-split, earphone entry, and jack entry all have...

Hello all, I'm looking into my first pair of customs at a budget of ~$500. Currently I own: UE 700 - TWFK armatures, lacking bass extension and mids to me Westone 2 - lacking bass extension and body to me I like a very slightly V-shaped response and easy to drive IEMs because I don't want to...

So, I just got a pair of Turbine Coppers and I've experimented a bit with tips. I am a fan of sound quality, but spending ~1.5 hours on public transit each day makes isolation and comfort paramount. What I tried: Gel Supertips - Do not conform to ear canals. Achieved seals are temporary at...

I'm currently using a pair of UE700s. What I like: - clarity - isolation - tiny size / comfort - silicone (not unbearable foam) tips What I don't like: - no sub-bass "thump" - no bass decay - questionable build Searching for a replacement that keeps the pluses and fixes the minuses. I'm...

Got a Nexus S a few days ago (for $280 CAD unlocked/new!). Stock sound was horrible.   The first problem was that the lowest volume setting wasn't anywhere near low enough - Using my UE700s my ears hurt from the volume after a minute or so.  The second problem was massive hissing. Stock...

Hi guys, I'm looking for a pair of comfortable cans for home listening, preferably at least semi-closed because there's going to be background noise. They have to be VERY comfortable, because I wear glasses and significant pressure aches after a while. Currently I'm using SRH440s unamped, and...