Hi I am considering to purchase a pair of earphones from a private seller in Japan and was wondering if there will be any custom or duty fee. The earphones will cost me about $500 and i can request the seller to mark it as gift or declare it less than what it is. Any advice on what i should...

I am getting really worried about the hearing loss lately. I have been using some IEMs like W3 but sometimes i am feeling some pain in my right ear when i am not even listening in high volumes.   My questions is, would custom IEM be better for my ear?  (in terms of listening to music not for...

On iphones, middle one is supposed to play/pause and the side buttons are for volumes.   I am not sure if it would work same on Touch.   Anyone tried this?  

Which one should i go with?   I listen to mostly acoustic music, little bit of rock, and some female vocals. I think i need mid and high as far as the sound goes. I really wish i can listen to them before i buy but i just can't.   Also, how is the durabilty of them? I don't want any...

I am looking for a headphone that is really portable i mean things like PX-200 and 100. I actually them but I think they are overpriced right now. (Well over $60) I have been looking at AKG K430 but i heard some bad reivews about the build quality.   Any recommendaiton? It doesn't have to be...