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Hi,   I'm about to send my ear impressions and Shure SE530 to UM in China, for remolding.   A question for those who've done this before.What did you write on the customs declaration (little green form) on the outside of the package? I think probably a description "earphones - for...

Out of interest, what have people written on the little green "customs declaration" that gets pasted to the package that's posted to UM?   I'm tempted to put "Earphones - for repair" as description, and a value of 0.

Sorry, but I've had my last set of Shures. I've owned my SE530 for about 3 years but only started using them a year ago, after the cable in my E4 failed (they had a reasonable life, given their price). The cable on my SE530 has now gone brittle and cracked.   After contacting Shure support...

Up to now, I've never really believed that there was any logic behind the theory that cables could make a difference to sound quality. Tonight, I was reading an article about how badly designed HDMI is. (What's the matter with HDMI). Although the article does not focus on audio cables, it...

I'd just like to add for people in Ireland that the situation is very like that in the UK - duty is about the same, and VAT is 21%. I had an "interesting" experience ordering headphones from Japan. As requested, the vendor marked the declared value down to something that would attract very...

I bought my ATH-950LTD from Bluetin. Plenty of friendly communication, and the packaging was very good (well protected) for delivery to Europe. I'd highly recommend them.

There's such a thrill to be had from opening a new high-end ATH. It's the fancy cases, silky lining, and wood cups. Is there any other brand that gives the same feeling of luxury?

Quote: Originally Posted by Elephas The Corda Aria is not a limited edition product and should still be available. I would have thought the same, but ttvj states that the Corda Aria is a "limited edition of 500 pieces only". Doesn't seem to be a shortage though...

Quote: Originally Posted by slwiser I don't think the W1000 is in that picture. The high gloss one is the W2002. Wow, hadn't seen one of those before. Must keep my eyes open for one

Is it just me, or do the W1000 look the best of the lot? That combination of metal and polished wood really twists my biscuit!

I like slightly spicy food (indian food especially), and that tends to use breast.

Quote: Originally Posted by akwok FWIW: When I bought them I paid $1300. Two weeks later one side stopped working, so I sent it back to Larry and he fixed it and sent it back. A week or two later the same side stopped working again, so I sent it back to Larry. He told me it would...

I haven't heard any AT yet, but there was another thread in the past few days, where a head-fi'er found the A950LTD very similar to the A900LTD, and both of them somewhat better than the A900. Given that most people seem to find the A900LTD more satisfying than the W1000, the A950 looks like...

Quote: Originally Posted by Morph201 Maybe it is time to put in that call to mr. Samuels.. Familiar words... that's how it starts, before you know it, you're re-mortgaging your house for "just one more purchase". Don't mind me, I can quit this habbit any time. Honest.

Quote: Originally Posted by jhendri2 I am 35 years old and a member of the US Air Force, for the last 17 years. I am an admitted audiophile, but only recently got into head-fi. I've been reading the forums and am impressed with the amount of knowledge available. I thought you...

Quote: Originally Posted by Traddad You speak the truth, brutha. I'm presently in a dispute with a big E-bay store that advertised free shipping on some EH-350s, demanded that I pay for shipping after I already Paypaled them and then unilaterally canceled the sale AND had the gaul to...

I have my order in with Bluetin. I had a look first at opinions around Head-fi and other places, and they do seem very good.

Quote: Originally Posted by regal I think this paper explains what has happened to those who can't tell MP3's from Lossless. http://www.bio.net/bionet/mm/neur-sc...er/052969.html The writer has very little grasp of the English language, and less still of science.

Is there any reason why a small turntable has to be inherently worse than a standard sized one? I've read on these forums that with audio equipment, the fewer components, the better.

ATs are closed, (EDIT: Wooden ATs are closed) I guess the K1000 drivers only work well when they have open air? The picture does show a wooden, open-backed housing. I'd be tempted, if I had the cash, and if there were people on these forums giving their opinions of the sound. But these seem to...

So they're "K1000 drivers in CD3000 housing". I never heard of the CD3000. But these cans look sweet.

I went for the black E4. I intend to have them for at least a few more years, and I have a feeling that in a couple of years, white buds/IEMs will look like a dated fashion accessory.

Quote: Originally Posted by Rylinkus No ill feelings here. I've just seen the trendwhore line used on this site a lot. I don't think "trendwhore" applies to any head-fi'er. Now, pardon me while I get back to my sweet phones

Quote: Originally Posted by user18 Just remember, it's almost Chinese New Year, so they will be closed for a week. They might have already closed for it. So they celebrate Chinese new year in Singapore too?