I've tried to use my new Blessing 3. But, no matter what I do. I can't get the connectors to seat properly, or flush against the iem. The connector only goes about half way. And just Stops. Wont go any further. And I don't want to force it. I've tried each connector on both iem. Tried them this...

My friend has a Qudelix-5K he doesn't like. He thinks his iem sound better on his phone. A Samsung of 1'ish years old. I told him to give it time for his ears to adjust. To him it "just sucks". Anyways, he wants $50 for it. But, do I need one, or, is it the Hobbyist in me saying "buy it, another...

Ordered some Arya Stealth from amazon. Refused to deliver because the mail service didn't have a code for receiving of package. Was not told about this at order time. I made 5 calls and got lied to 5 times. Phone numbers given to me that were all disconnected. All said that it was the number for...

I was looking for a solution to my USB-C not working. And a post about this was there. So I looked at it and said "Hey, can I use this?" It's the Yellow USB on my mobo (Giga Auros Master). Says it can have controllable voltage output. Have low noise floor, little interference, etc. Has anyone...

I just got a pair of BeyerDynamic DT-990 Premium 600 Ohm. I noticed a discrepancy under the manuf. label that covered a barcode. I thought I saw 250 oms under there. So I peeled off the sticker and it was there. I bought from Amz/avSoundz. If anyone has bought any 990 Prem 600 ohm recently...

On my PC I use Equalizer APO . I am transferring all music to my Macbook Pro. Not being a fan of iTunes, I'm going to use Audirvana. Is there a plugin that will give me the same functions, ease of use, gui, etc? I want to set different profiles of eq for different cans. This will be my first...

I have $350'ish to spend. Def getting a Loki. To fine tune my cans. Was thinking of getting some 770 Pro 80 Ohms. Only $129 on Amz. Or is there something better to spend my money on for what i'll have left after the Loki. Magni 3, Topping D-50, 400i, 6XX, SR325e

I have a pair of F9's. They're my Commute pair. But, the dang tips come off almost every time I take them out. So now I have to reach in and make sure I grab the tips as I remove my F9's. Are there any After Market tips that will have a better fit on the sound tube.? And, offer a better sound...

I have a iPhone 5 SE (3Q 2016) that only has 3 months of use. and sits in a drawer. I currently have my music on a iTouch 5th Gen. All songs in ALAC. So, I was wondering... does the 5SE have a better DAC/AMP than the itouch? Or, do they have the same one? And would the 5SE have a more powerful...

I have a iPhone 5 SE (3Q 2016) that only has 3 months of use. and sits in a drawer. I currently have my music on a iTouch 5th Gen. All songs in ALAC. So, I was wondering... does the 5SE have a better DAC/AMP than the itouch? Or, do they have the same one? And would the 5SE have a more powerful...

I have some Mogami W2534 cable I want to turn into interconnects for my Headphone Amp and DAC. Then use the rest for a HP Extension Cable. I want to use Paracord to sleeve it. But, what size Para to get. The Mogami has a O.D. of .236/6mm . So, can I squeeze some 550 Para onto it. Or will I need...

My W3 tips are shot. they're the originals. So, I need some help on what to replace them with. I never liked the original tips. So something new is needed.

I'd like to buy a Custom length Opti/Digi cable. To plug into the HP output of my MacBook Pro to my DAC. 3.5 mm Optical to USB-B connectors. And 3.5 mm to S/PDIF. I'm just finishing up my new audio set up. A new stand for it all was built. So a custom length is needed. I'd like it to look nice...

This is my first foray into a discreet HP setup. I was recently able to get a Valhalla 2 for a c-note LNIB. Anyways, What type of phones to use with it? It was a On A Whim purchase. I wasn't looking to build a HP setup. It just kinda happened. I need advice for the amp. For those who have one...

I want to go Lossless. Right now I'm using Apple's ACC Format in my iTouch. Because it's a Variable Bit Rate Format. The Bit Rate floats between 700 Khz - 1050 Khz (Plus/Minus a few Khz). But I want to Go All The Way.   So,which format to go with? FLAC...

I just bought a new iTouch 32 GB,5th Gen after previously owning a 3rd Gen. So now I want to get some new IEM's.Right now my everyday,around town,back & forth to work buds are Shure 215's. But I want something better now for around town. I want to spend no more than around $150 or so.   My...

I'm been trying to get "Better" sound out of my CD Collection. Right now I have everything in iTunes. I know,I know. But it's ease of use works for me. Except when a update to iTunes happens and some albums get mixed up,separated,etc.   My music is in Apple LossLess. I'd like to step up to...

Hi,I've seen various threads here debating the merits of various IEM's. Including the ones I'm asking about. What I'd like to ask,is some specific advice. And answers to some specific questions.   First off,I'm interested in the Westone 2, Westone UM2 & UM2 RC,Finally,The Shure SE425. I...