I'd be interested to see how the Zn holds up to the RHA T10 or T20. Anyone have any ideas?

  Initially I thought it was power interference as well. Didn't fix the issue.       I'm playing off Audirvana+ (2.0.10). FLAC files. Again, I don't think it's a problem with the track. I've noted other similar quiet music having the same issue.   Either the amp is so good at detail...

I have. Will update when I get something. Thanks again.

  I agree, because I don't hear the noise coming through on my MacBook's DAC. I also doubt it's a track issue, because the noise is present on other soft piano tracks as well. And I must note that it is never a single constant noise, if that makes sense. It changes depending on what is being...

Yup, tried that. Same noise. :/

  Periodic noise sounds like what I was trying to describe. I am running the Concero through a pair of FitEar Parterre. Initially I thought the issue to be one of sensitivity, so I tried two other pairs of earphones. But the noise was present on both. Could be what you described - periodic...

Hey guys,   I recently purchased a Concero HP. Solid build quality and everything, but I'm experiencing weird - for lack of a better word - noise issues.   This isn't the usual background hiss that I get from my MacBook Air's DAC, which is quiet and constant, increasing or decreasing in...

Hey guys, I'm just wondering if what I'm hearing is indeed the way it's meant to be, or if it's a defect with the vinyl that I own.   What it is, is some slight distortion on the first track (Fight Test) on a number of occasions before the 2-minute mark. Notably around 1:22 to 1:30. I've tried...

  In my opinion all the tips have a decent amount of isolation. I guess it really comes down to comfort, but I did find in my experience that the comply tips were better at isolation, possibly because it formed the shape of my canal when expanded.

I am unaware if it is an older version (perhaps a quick search on Google would tell you that), but I would assume that differences are very minor. I wouldn't worry about it if I were you.

  Like I said, perhaps the only real issue would be the fact that moisture gets in-between the connectors, causing the connection to lose its sensitivity. Other than that, I did not experience any imbalances or sound quality degradation over the time that I had them. Problems arise with every...

Gotta agree with the above poster about Batman. To me he's a much more realistic superhero. He doesn't own any supernatural powers, but instead relies on strength and training to fight his enemies. But of course, to each their own. I suppose being a 'super' hero, one naturally...

All started with the iPhone 3GS for me. Gone through every upgrade since. Except for this year's 5S. I wouldn't say that it was a disappointing release, but rather one that was very much expected. I don't see a need to upgrade from the 5 unless you absolutely have to have fingerprint tracking...

I agree with the poster above. I don't think you have to be 'rich' enough for this hobby. It all depends on how easily contented one is.

This is definitely interesting. Will be watching it once I find time away from work.

I'd take the Grado RS-1i into consideration as well. It was my first pair of "proper" headphones after a pair of Beats Studio, and I never went back. It's good for hard-hitting songs with its forward and bright presentation. Bass is aplenty as well, so I'm sure that you will have no qualms...

I can vouch for the SE215. I've owned one in the past. Good build, decent audio quality and definitely of great value. Isolation is very good as well with the comply tips, something that would be useful on a noisy bus.   All the best!

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Shure's SE215 is really of great value, but for those living in countries with great humidity, my recommendation is to invest in some silica gel. Apparently the moisture really messes with the connection of the earpiece (it gets in-between the socket connecting the piece and the connector).

Erykah Badu does it for me.

As far as I know, the BK comes with a phone adapter cable while the K is a newly designed version that comes with a dynamic micro driver. Hope this helps!

A good all-rounder would be the SE215. They're sturdy, of good value, and will definitely stand up to the rigours of an active lifestyle. Only downside to them would probably be that the detachable cables are prone to insensitivity once a good amount of moisture gets in between the piece and the...

I would go for the SE215 first if I were you. It's a good introduction to the Shure house sound, plus they're very reasonable in terms of price v performance. Spend some time with them first, then upgrade to a SE535 or even SE846 in the future once you've become more acquainted with them.  ...

Hi guys,   Firstly, I listen to music on a MacBook Air un-amped. This is solely for portability purposes as I do not want to be lugging around an amp every time I feel like listening to a song. Secondly, most of the music I listen to is encoded at 256kbps AAC and 320kbps MP3. Again, this is...

Hi guys,   Firstly, I listen to music on a MacBook Air un-amped. This is solely for portability purposes as I do not want to be lugging around an amp every time I feel like listening to a song. Secondly, most of the music I listen to is encoded at 256kbps AAC and 320kbps MP3. Again, this is...