I can’t use open back headphones because I use them in public places mostly. I spent way too much money on Stellias and want a pair of headphones at a cheaper price point for travel. Any suggestions? Ideally under $1000 and that sound great. Doesn’t seem to be a lot of info on the best closed...

In windows, I hate that I cant use F Keys to switch songs and pause. I actually came from a Mac where it was easy and I made a custom keyboard with custom F keys. I found a program called autohotkey to remap keys for Spotify and Tidal. It wont work when the apps are minimized, but the apps...

Curious question for other members. Where do you use your high-end open back headphones? I just spent way too much money on what I consider the ultimate closed-back headphone because I mostly use it in an open environment at work and don't want to annoy everyone. I haven't even considered an...

Let me 1st off apologize for being dumb when it comes to high-end headphones. I appreciate your help and hope I'm not flamed for being so inexperienced. I've never used high-end headphones as I listen to a stereo system at home (Anthem/B&W Nautalis) and have have had no need for headphones...

I'm 260lbs, look a little cranky and have a goatee.  Plus I'm old!.  Needless to say, I usually reserve giggling for lapdances and the occasional hummer.  But, I was in starbucks and these things sounded so good I actually started giggling and shot some latte out my nose.   Of All things I...

I see a lot of people here talking about converting universals to customs.  Since I purchased my UE IERMs, I'm now a HUGE fan of customs.   I don't know the answer, but I thought I would ask the question.  Are IEMs really that different from conventional speaker systems?  Conventional...

So, I have a new set of UE IERMs.  These are for mobile use.  I currently use them out of my iPhone 4. To be honest, the source sounds very good to me, but the only thing I have to compare it to is my Macbook Pro out.     I don't like the idea of carrying around another box for nothing.  I...

I just wanted to share my thoughts.  I've had never even considered customs.  I thought they were too dorky looking, plus it just wasn't worth the hassle.  Well, I was really interested with the concept of the UE IERMs I bought, plus they were local, so I didn't have to deal with an audiologist...

Hey Ya,   I'm one of those guys that doesn't believe in super expensive cable, even though I somehow convinced myself to spend $1500 for 2 sets of bi-wired speaker cable for by B&Ws.  Just my opinion, don't try and sell me please.  Honestly, the tiny pins in the dock connecter, if sonically...

It never even occur ed to me that PC Mag would have IEM reviews, let alone good ones of high end customs.  I stumbled on them when I was trying to decide on customs.  They use a sound meter to measure frequency response.  I found that really helpful and cool.  If you click on the pictures in the...

  I happen to work about 30 minutes from Ultimate Ears office in Irvine California about once a month.  I scheduled a vist to purchase the In Ear Reference Monitors at their office today.  I've been frightened to spend $1000 for a peice of plastic and tin that I haven't been able to demo.  ...

I'm biting the bullet and buying my 1st set of customs.  I know it's preference and we are dealing with great products all around.  So, please avoid making this a flame war.  But, if you had to choose one, would it be the UE in-ear reference monitor, or the JH13pro?   I currently have a...

My girlfriend has tiny ears.  She cant even put on my Monsters or IE8s.  I have an old set of Shure SE420s, but cant find the small tips to have her try them.  Anyone have any opinions about very good IEMs for someone with freakishly small ears?   I was thinking of getting her Jays Q-Jays...

I've never really had more than one IEM at a time.  I usually lose them, then replace them.  I usually don't plan ahead, I just roll the dice and find something local I can get quickly.  However, I happen to have 4 sets of IEMs at the moment.   I don't know if my perception is normal or...

First off, let me say that I'm not one of those guys that hates Monster.  I'm 36.  My dad was into high end audio when I was a kid and it was really the only thing out there.  The stuff has always been nice to look at and nice to the touch.  I get the haters, but I'm not hooking up $10,000 in...