I've owned several pairs of the VE Monk Plus and Copper earbuds and I like the sound signature but have had them all fall apart on me. (The cover of the earbuds comes off and after putting it back on a couple of times, the channel will cut out.) I am admittedly not gentle with my earbuds. I'm...

The usual caveats apply: IMS, IMHO, no financial connection, etc. I listen to mostly Classical (all types) and Folk/Americana, with some Rock and Jazz. Current system configuration: Dedicated line, PI Audio Buss-Stop & Digi-Buss (all with Furutech outlets) > Mac Mini (SSD, 8GB Ram on an...

Hi all,   I'm looking to purchase my first pair of IEMs and am overwhelmed by the number and variety of them and all of the info pertaining thereto. I don't think there's anyplace near me that will allow auditioning. So I'm looking for some suggestions to help winnow the field.    As a point...