I'm using a RSA Predator (old, I know, but still good right?) with my Note 2 via USB OTG, and I'm still hearing HISS with my Westone 3's. Of course, when the music plays, the hiss is less noticeable, but during quieter pieces, I can tell it's still here. Is there some setting in Android that I...

I don't think I need a true LO, just one that's more genuine than my psuedo-LO HP D2 output. That being said, I will probably consider the iPod Touch. Question now is, which generation should I be looking for, 2nd or 3rd gen?

Looks like I've got slim pickings at this point, judging from the lack of other suggestions. Or should I just get a ipod Touch, and use a line-out cable with that?

But the battery life is really lousy, which is a bit of deal-breaker for me :(

Been out of the audiophile scene for awhile, and I've been using my Cowon D2 in conjunction with a RSA Predator amp and Westone 3's. Love the combination, but I'm thinking of getting a new player that has actual line-out capabilities (to use with my RSA Predator), as well as SD/microSD card...

Quote: Originally Posted by Oggranak The Bose bugs you more than Skullcandy? Definitely, because Bose owners pay a lot more for their rip-off headphones. Skullcandy, I can see casual listeners justify because they're relatively cheap, and many vain people like them for their...

Quote: Originally Posted by Spyro No the design flaw in the W3 was creating a larger diameter housing with a shorter nozzle than what UM2 was. This has caused many people fits in trying to get the right depth insertion. UM2 housing is slightly smaller with a slightly longer nozzle to...

I'm hearing some buzz about the UM3X's having a better a fit than the W3s. If this is the case, what is it that creates a better fit in the UM3X? Don't the two use the same audio tube design?

Quote: Originally Posted by koruki ROFL, I once bought a pair for $90 earphones and when questioned I said they $20, and the response was "$20! for earphones, your crazy!" I used to do the same with my parents. Whenever I bought something expensive, including headphones, I'd...

Saw a pair of Westone 3's today, and...oh wait, turns out I was looking at myself from a reflective surface! Seriously, I've seen another pair of Westone 3's on the bus on the way to work, but as usual, in the mornings, I'm too tired to strike up conversations with people (not a morning...

I don't think so. Static electricity is a usually pretty weak, so I doubt it'll anything other than deafen you with the occasional loud snaps.

Thanks, everyone. I'll check with Westone, and see what they say about this. Perhaps they already have policies in place for this sort of situation.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jewmeister x2 chronicali, especially considering you wont be able to use them in the time after your surgery, there seems no point in getting them before it. I guess I'll do that then. But it IS two months, lol.

Got an audio-related question, that also relates to wisdoms: Has anyone had their ear canals change shape after wisdom surgery (see how close the wisdoms are to the ears)? My wisdom removal surgery is in 2 months, would there be a difference if I get the UM56 ear tips made right now, or should I...

Got an audio-related question, that also relates to wisdoms: My wisdom removal surgery is in 2 months, is it a good idea to get custom IEM ear molds made right now, or should I wait until after the surgery? Has anyone had their ear canals change shape after wisdom surgery (see how close the...

I got mine from Professional Sound Services (Professional Sound Services: Beyerdynamic Velour Padded Earcushions for DT250, DT280, Sony MDR7506 and Sony V6). Decent price ($19.50 + shipping), and really fast shipping!

I have to attest that this mod works WONDERS. I used to sweat like crazy when wearing the 780s for more than 30 minutes. Now, I can wear them for several hours, and barely feel any heat buildup. Also, the velour makes the 780s much more comfortable and lush to wear.

These LOOK like ripoffs of Bose's QC2 headphones (Bose QuietComfort 2 Headphones). They might sound better than the Bose QC's, but that's not really saying much, is it? I wouldn't go for them, honestly.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ubijza Well, its not that its harder to fit - how hard can it be to shove as IEM into your ear- but that TINY MINUTE difference in fit makes BIG difference to the sound. The sound could be sibilant like HELL, could have mids repressed so much that not just...

Quote: Originally Posted by plonter thanks! btw, even though i made this thread, i still think that the d2 is great. sound pretty good and have awsome battery life. i just want to make a little market check with you guys, see if there are any better in the sound field. I can...

I know who you are referring to when you said that someone said that the D2 isn't good at anything. I can also tell you, that he is very much in the minority when it comes to this opinion. It may some weaknesses, but overall, it is quite a superior player, especially with its incredibly clean...

I'm in a similar predicament here, since my dentist tells me my 4 wisdoms need to go. I'm 26. I'll be going in for my consultation appointment tomorrow with an oral surgeon, and I'll definitely be bringing up the possibility of having the procedure done without using general anesthetic (only...

Quote: Originally Posted by deadguy99 alot of ppl rave about the sony s639 .. its ultra slim 40 hour battery life and 16gig for like 170 us i think and supposedly about as loud as a d2 but i cant quickly find any mW output specs for it As loud, maybe, but it's probably going to...

Quote: Originally Posted by musicmind Robojack, now that you've had the W3 for a couple of days, how are you finding it compared to the SA6? I'm thinking of trying the W3/UMX3 but not sure how the mids on the W3 sound compared to the SA6, since that is the feature I like most about...

I don't know about sneaking into rooms. If we get caught and asked to leave, it would suck to have to lug all that equipment to another location.