I might be wrong but I imagine there are more than one factories turning out fakes so some might be better than others and may have varying traits. Mine are definitely fake and I had my suspicions long before I knew there were so many fakes around - One: the price was too good, and - Two: they...

Hi, I bought my Pico used and it didn't come with a user's manual.  I assumed that to use the DAC I would just need to plug in the USB port to my computer to make use of the DAC.  When I plug it in I get no sound.  I know about assumptions but another thing I assumed or hope is that the DAC is...

Quote: Where did you purchase them?  If it was Amazon do it through them.  If not, I'd create a ticket on their site.

I don't have the exact issue but it's related somewhat.  Before I get into that I want to say I am very happy with the sound of these IEMs especially considering the price.  I purchased them with a FiiO E11 and a month later I got a Pico Portable amp/DAC.  The sound, obviously, is far superior...

I'll get back to you in the UEs.  I may buy them for him as a gift as he's always been a good friend.  i can't do it until the 3rd though.

Great idea.  I was under the impression that all customs were cost prohibitive for him.  I'll do some more checking.   Thanks for pointing out the obvious that had escaped me.

I'm helping a friend that's a drummer and back up singer pick out a pair of IEMs so he can hear himself better to know if he's on key.  I believe his budget if going to be less than $400 as he'll also be getting a portable amp in the same price range if not a bit more.  Any input with your...

Quote: Thanks xxhaxx for the heads up on ibasso.  I've spent all day reading reviews of ibasso products and ibasso in comparison to other portable amps and, even though I enjoy my E11, am going to upgrade to a ibasso D4 mamba and may even play around with some of the upgrades...

Well. without skeptics we'd all just a bunch of Pollyanas.  My ears tell me what the numbers may not.  Granted, the difference between the NuForce and the old cheap Sonys is greater than the difference between the Nuforce with and without the amp.

Quote: Eventually I will - I won't be able to afford a really nice pair for a while.  So, for now, I'm just going to get a relatively inexpensive dac/amp.  Thanks  

Quote: Thanks, I'll take a look at them.

Quote: When you say worse than the E7 does that mean that the E7 is that bad?  Is there something better in that price range that I should be looking at?

Excellent.  I had a gut feeling that would be the response based on how well the E11 sounds.  Thanks.

I've read just about everything I can find about both units and am still undecided.  For portability I am currently using a 2 year old Walkman ( the model # is covered by velcro), a Fiio E11 and a pair of NuForce NE-700.  This setup is my first attempt at getting something great to listen to. ...

http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/pcaudio/messages/2/28679.html   Quote:  

The Orb!! Outstanding stuff.  I agree with starting with the earlier stuff.

I just got my E11's yesterday and have them paired with both a Sony Walkman or a Droid1 and a pair of NuForce Ne-700M's and the difference is amazing. Everything is clearer, cleaner and more fun with the E11's.  I don't have the words available to accurately describe the difference but I will...

Yeah, I really thought they both have that Mac look.

aross,  I appreciate your review and understood exactly what you were telling us.  I sure hope you won't let the constipated few that are so unhappy with themselves and their life situation that they must attempt to bring others down into the abysmal morass that they live in.  I still have a...

Well, for something completely different....(though these aren't headphone amps)     1. Trafomatic Kaivalya and Aries -  http://www.trafomaticaudio.com/aries.php / http://www.trafomaticaudio.com/kaivalya.php?k=y 2. Anything by Viva Audio - http://www.vivaaudio.com/products.htm

First of all I'd like to thank everyone that reviewed these and, actually, the many others I read about before deciding to purchase these.  They arrived earlier today and haven't left my ears for 7 - 8 hours now.  I'm that blown away by the bang-for-the-buck of this unit.  I have a pretty good...