Yeah, I did that to a pair way back when... This is actually the second pair. What I ended up doing was pulling out the strain relief and resoldering where the break was without opening the casing. It's all nice and heat-shrinked, but now I'm trying how to replace the strain relief...

I've been inactive for a couple years because I was satisfied with my GR07s, but now the left earbud is starting to give out. Definitely a cable issue. Has this been a problem for anyone? Is there any recourse? The price is now like half of what I originally paid so I won't be heartbroken if I...

Quote: The E10, at least, is supposed to be pretty good.  

Quote:   At any rate, I think the SP51 is all-around better in sound and build, and has adjustable bass levels, so I would go with that.  

Quote: Maybe check ljokerl's review thread for more bassy IEMs, but I think he mentions the idAmerica Spark, Soundmagic E10, DUNU Trident, and MEE SP51 as decent choices. All are on Amazon.  

Quote: Are those separate questions? Some of the higher-end Sony Monitor IEMs like the EX600 or EX1000s have pretty good reputations around here, and tend to have a neutral-ish sound. They have some bassy IEMs that are somewhat less well-regarded. As far as bassy goes, a common...

Quote: Probably, but they won't absolutely require it. The E10 would be a good investment, though, if you want to upgrade.  

FYI, apparently the FXT90s can be had for $99 in Canada, as FutureShop is selling them...

Quote: Well, from everything I've heard, the HM5s isolate well and are comfortable, so that's why I suggested them.  

Quote: Yep, though they are often on sale, which makes them bearable. They're not bad IEMs, just overpriced.  

Quote: Well, if you buy from amazon or reputable dealers, that shouldn't be a problem at all...   Quote: A lot of IEMs use L-plugs, such as the Fischer Audio Eterna, Hippo VB, MEElectronics CC51, VSonic GR06, and a few others that fit your criteria pretty well.  ...

Quote: The AD700s are famous for having an amazing soundstage, but are a pretty bass-light headphones. Assuming you don't have an amp, other choices could be the Sennheiser HD558/598s.  

  Quote: The popular choices in that range are the M50s, HFI780s, SRH840s, and HD25s, all of which are good choices. Is there a particular sound signature you're looking for?   Quote: For isolation and Comfort, the Brainwavz HM5 is a good choice, but it has a more...

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Quote: Best Buy has a pretty limited selection, and the stuff they have can generally be found for cheaper online. i.e. they have some Turbine stuff, UEs, and the S4, but not a whole lot else.   

Quote: I doubt he'll find the bass he's looking for for dubstep and hard rock with those... Also no J-cord.   Quote: Sorry, I'm not too familiar with the earbud market, but there's a couple Earbud shootouts on this forum that are worth a look. EDIT: Nevermind then. For...

Quote: Are you talking IEMs or earbuds? Not totally sure from your description. Also, it would be a little easier if you set a hard number limit for perspective.  

Quote:   Going the analytical route, you could probably upgrade for significantly less than $450. The Fischer Audio DBA-02 MK2, RE272, or ER-4 are all great choices, though since the HF5 is pretty good already the difference may not be as noticeable as you were hoping for. At the higher...

Quote: The problem with your criteria is that very few IEMs are actually j-corded, which limits your options to basically nothing, especially i you also want the l-plug. There are a lot of IEMs that have l-plugs, but if you're set on the j-cord, there's not a lot to offer.  

Quote: It's a lot harder to reshell dynamics, because unlike Armatures, they don't operate in a sealed chamber, so changing the housing changes the sound drastically.  

Quote: Maybe turn the volume down a bit?  If you have issues with GR07 sibilance, you can use foam tips, but it takes away some of the magic... But that's a conversation for a different thread...  

Quote: Yeah, I think the mids will matter to you.     Quote: Maybe the Shure SRH750DJ would work for you.   Quote: Probably DJ-type stuff like the M50s, HFI780/580s, etc. Between those, it can come down to personal preference, as they have similar-ish sounds...

Quote: Just for build quality, maybe look into the DUNU IEMs, and also the MEElectronic S6, which is the new sport version of the ever-popular M6s.     Quote: For durability, though?   Quote: I don't have experience with Turbines specifically, but Sony...

Quote: Sorry, I don't think very many people around here have heard the akg in-ears, though ljokerl may have. From what I've heard, though, they don't have the best reputation for value and build quality. The Atrios I think are marketed as the M5 with MG7 drivers, and there's a 50% off...

Quote:   To each their own, right? Your mom is obviously into sewing, so she can appreciate the difference the new machine makes, and you're into headphones, so you can tell the HD800s are clearly better. You should be glad she didn't invite you to try out her sewing machine...