AKG K545   Things you should know before we begin: I've been a user of warmer headphones all my life, so use that for a reference point of bias. I will also be using the HD25 as my main point of comparison as they are in similar price ranges now and it was my previous gold standard for...

Apologies for creating a new thread, didn't know if the "Looking for advice - post here" thread was still in service, per se. Long story short, I'm looking for a set of headphones to usa almost exclusively at home, and there aren't any places around me that offer any good sets to audition. About...

Apologies for creating a new thread, didn't know if the "Looking for advice - post here" thread was still in service, per se. Long story short, I'm looking for a set of headphones to usa almost exclusively at home, and there aren't any places around me that offer any good sets to audition. About...

I apologize if this is in the wrong subforum; I couldn't find a better place to ask it. If I missed it, it would be appreciated if someone would link me the correct forum. Anyway, as the title says, how long does Shure turnaround typically take? I sent in my SE215 (with warranty) a week or so...

At the moment, I'm currently running the HD25 straight out of my iPhone 4S with no EQ, and I'm planning on soon picking up the Shure SE215. Would the $60 investment make a great difference in sound quality for either set out of my phone?   Thanks in advance.

The HD25. Generally looking for something with a relatively analytic signature, favoring mids and mid-treble, under $150 - bass extension isn't terribly important, but treble extension with sparkly highs (a-la HD25) is. I'd prefer the bass to be tight and controlled, but not boomy. Thanks to all...

Heya,   So I decided to treat myself to a Christmas gift using the spare money I had been given/leftover from gifting, and it rounds to about $450. Basically I'm looking for open-backed headphones around or under the $350 range as I'm willing to wager that headphones around this area are...

Hey Head-Fi,   I'm on the lookout for a set of supra-aural cans mainly for use in commute and travel. My budget is around $150, give $20 at most. I am currently looking to let go of a pair of Beyer T50Ps that I enjoyed a bit, but wasn't suited to my tastes. I'm looking for a set that has...

I currently run my TF10s (and occasionally M50s, soon to be CKM50s) out of my iPod Nano 3G/3GS to a FiiO E5 via an L1. Would it be a very noticeable upgrade in sound quality over the 3GS and/or the Nano? I'm looking at the Sansa Clip+ 2GB; money's tight right now, so I can't really try it...

Alright, so over these past two months, I've researched many threads including ClieOS's and Joker's - I've bought these three IEMs:   - Ultimate Ears TF10 - VSonic GR06 - Sennheiser CX300   ... And I didn't like any of them. The GR06 are still brand new and were used today after a...

Can someone with experience give me their opinion on this? I have a TF10, and don't exactly like its V-shaped sound signature. How does the GR07 match up against this, and what are their sound signatures like? And is the GR07 an upgrade over the TF10, or is it all a matter of personal...

I'm looking for an IEM for my dad's birthday. Nothing else much to say, so I'll just give you my criteria. • Analytical • Clear Plastic Housing (He NEEDS this for some reason) • Good for classical and classic rock • Driveable by an iPhone 4S • Less than $60

What do you guys usually use your E5 for? I just received mine today, and the thing overall seems useless, except for the bass boost feature. It didn't really help drive my TF10s; I know for sure the 3GS cannot power it sufficiently. Or can it? Ah well.   I'm just curious as to how you guys...

So, my second pair of UE TF10s came today. Again, they have the same dark, bloated, unclear sound compared to my M50. What's wrong? I expected much more from these IEMs.. Are they supposed to be worse than the M50? Do I need an amp? Is it my source that can't power it? I'm using: iPod Nano 3G...

I'm looking for a good set of IEMs around the $175 price range. I just returned a bad set of TF10s and I'm wanting to know if I can get better for my preferences. Here are my criteria: 1. Must have decent bass accuracy and impact. 2. Refined highs. 3. Recessed, but decently detailed mids, or a...

I've tried my TF10 with all of my on-hand players (don't laugh), the iPhone 3GS, iPod Nano 3rd Gen, and a Sansa C200 series. None of these seem to power my TF10s enough. They sound very cloudy, muffled, and the bass makes Beats Pro sound bassless. Not sure if I got a bad set, or are they just...

I've got some questions on the new TF10 I just received yesterday in the mail. 1. Do these require burn-in? I know usually balanced armatures don't need burn-in, but right now, they really feel lacking in clarity and overall sound quality. I've also read that the TF10s benefit from burn-in a...

As the title says, I'm looking for a nice set of IEMs under $80. I'm looking for a nice, punchy and impactful bass, and above-decent highs, or vice-versa.   My main genres of music are dubstep, electro, and alternative rock. Any suggestions? I've been looking at Phiaton's PS210 but I've...

From posts and reviews I've read, the M50s were glorified as a bass monster. I've also read they are notorious for their need for burn-in.   I'm 50% skeptical on burn-in, but the bass doesn't seem as cut out as people have told me.    So, should I burn in my cans? And for how long?

How is it? I'm thinking about picking some up for a present, can anyone elaborate?   It's probably going to be used for techno and alternative, if it matters.

Alright so, I need a present a teen whos sick of horrible quality Skullcandies and Bose products (although he, and I were quite satisfied by the FMJ) and I'm looking for a good set of cans as a christmas present for her. Here's my specs:   Price Range: $125 > Music Genres: Dubstep, Rock...