Try checking out the RHA MA750 in the review thread. A very solid pair for $150. It's simply fantastic.

What's your budget? I recommend reading up this multi-iem review by |joker| and look for pairs you'd want to buy according too your budget and preferences.    http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-315-iems-compared-t-peos-popular-added-04-30-14-p-901#post_6492057   Also, are you...

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade from my Westone UM3X. had the pair for 2 years and I love them, but the drivers on the right seem to be giving out; i get hissing and random "kshhhh" noises when I use them for a prolonged amount of time. I've done my research and narrowed down my choices to the...

Quote: Does the DAC/Amp combo improve the SQ of the UM3x? Also, have you also tried fiddling with the EQ settings?

The Momentums will fit you as long as your ears don't pass the 75mm mark. The Momentum is a very solid choice for your preferences and I do not think you'll need an amp if you're to use your iPhone 5. It does have bass, but not bass-head level. It's the punchy accurate bass that you may like...

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Do not get the Beats Tour. Just don't. I recommend the Brainwavz B2. They are about $120 on Amazon and lower in the streets. They are IEMs though so it might take some time to get used to the fit. 

The UM3X is currently my only high-end IEM and I love it. The only gripe I had with it is the build quality can be a bit flimsy if you treat it bad. My first pair's right (or was it left?) tip came off. I am not sure what the cause was since I found it in its case in that state. Luckily, the...

    Simply brilliant. If you're wondering what manga was shown in the video, it's Space Brothers. There is an anime version too. I recommend the series to anyone who is interested in space and wants a good laugh.

Quote: GET PERSONA 4 GOLDEN! Then you'll love your Vita. Guaranteed.    Edit : - Get Disgaea 3 if you want a hardcore turn-based RPG. - Ragnarok Odyssey is also good if you want something like Monster Hunter. - Little Big Planet is a must if you like platformers. - Pick up Need...

Monster Hunter Tri, Rune Factory: Frontier, Xenoblade Chronicles, and The Last Story. Those four games are the only good games missing that hasn't been mentioned above yet.

Quote: Like I said earlier, you cannot isolate outside noise with open headphones. Even at max volume with your iPod. You will still hear outside noise no matter what you do. And I recommend you tone down your standard volume, you will get hearing-loss if you listen at high volumes...

It is not possible to isolate outside noise effectively with an open headphone like the Grados. The M-50 CAN block out sound, but not as much IEMs or noise isolating headphones can. From my experience, the M-50's sound really weak without an amp if you play music using an Android phone or an...

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Quote:   I have never owned the IE80 so I can't comment on which sound better, but if comfort and isolation is important for you, then get the UM2's. Also, if you move around a lot, the UM2's will stay in your ears unlike the IE80's from what I've heard. By the way, the UM2's are intended...

Quote: I use Foobar too! I think I can hook up the E17 to my laptop with a little common sense. A question though, is it better to set the E17 via Windows or through Foobar?    Thanks!

I've been interested in investing on the Fiio E17 for awhile now. It's a DAC/amp and it's portable. It perfectly suits my needs, but I have no idea how this thing works. I'm pretty new to the higher-end side of audio, so I'm not sure what to do with this thing once I buy it. Can anyone explain...

If you're going to listen to music at work on a desk, I recommend the Sennheiser Momentum. It sounds great un-amped it's very comfy and portable too. It also weighs like a feather. The problem with this headphone is that it may be too small for people that have ears bigger than the 75mm mark. If...

The Westone's seem like the best option out of all the three IMO. Although, I prefer the UM2 over the ordinary 2. If you can add extra dough, get the UM2.

Why is my first paragraph condensed together like that? I tried editing my post but I can't seem to fix it. It's making me crazy (I have OCD). Sorry, quite new here.

Regardless of the hype of the M-80's a few years ago, I never bought it or ever actually tested them. A few years later, the M-100's come out of nowhere. Potentially interested, I researched about it and read Tyll's review and a bunch of others about the set. Most of the reviewers gave it high...

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Is there anyone out there that can evaluate the other 3 headphones for my tastes besides the Westone 4's? Need some user opinions on the Amperior, Momentum, and the Beyers.

Quote: I'll try doing that after I get my set from the shop. All I have to do is send Westone support an email and then ship it to them if they the replacement issue is green lit? I've encountered a similar situation that a user here encountered (with the tip breaking off) and he had his...

I don't think that I could have it replaced since I don't live Stateside. I live somewhere around the Pacific Ring of Fire. Can Westone  accommodate international patrons?