I used to have SE535s, and I loved them, they broke after 5yrs. I can get the Shure SE535 for $270... can you recommend something better than 535s for under <$300? I listen to top 40, some queen, Metronomy, MIA, Santogold, this is for commuting on a subway to & from work. My primary DAP will...

Hello all...      So.. I just received my new se535 replacements, and started using my j3 again for the first time in a month and realized how crappy a UI/Syncing is (playlist/podcast issues)...I've had my j3 for 1yr+...and while it sounds fantastic paired w/ my shures...I long for the...

Hello all,  I just got some SRH940 from J&R downtown, I don't have an amp. I tried it with my pc with its internal brand X chipset, and a Cowon J3.  I feel as if I don't have a proper source to drive these. (The cowon does a better job at driving these)   Looking for another pair, as I...

  Time with both Zune HD - 3 days J3 - 10 days   So after having the Cowon J3 for a lil' over a week, something didn't feel quite right w/ the sound (to the point where I though it was defective) Sooo, I went and ordered the Zune HD 32. With time I've come to understand J3's sound.  ...

**I accidentally placed this in the wrong forum before (portable amps)**   UPDATE 1/28/11: I ordered a Zune HD from amazon, and I will be able to directly A/B this w/ my Cowon J3, which ever one doesn't sit well w/ my hearing goes back, Will update again. (click link below for zune vs j3...

Ok, I got my cowon j3 last week, and I really really want to like it,   but (and this is a big but) I can confirm its not my head phones cause I've used them on 6 other sources, that being a Zune 120, Samsung Vibrant, Headphone out on Z-5500, Headphone out on Realtek sound card, and a...

  Hi everyone, so I don't know if I'm an audiophile, but I know I don't like crap cans though ;-) I've been an outside on-looker to this site for about 3 months now, felt like joining the fun.  I must say that this is exciting, to find such a big group of people who share the same bad habit...