I have tried the AAWs in e-earphone in Japan, and while I liked the fit which was phenomenal, it was not only not my favourite sound (a tad too muddy in the mids) but it is also out of my price range of around 10,000 yen (US$100+-). I might give the rose mini 2 a try if I can find a pair! I...

I have bad experience with negative profile iems. I have rather small ears with a small opening to boot; after a few hours i get pain in my antitragus (the rear flesh just outside the canal) whenever I wear them for long periods. Does anyone know good iems (particularly balanced armatures or...

I just plugged the DAC into a USB hub, and picked up an cheap external power adapter for the hub. I'm not sure if it's just me, but it sounds like the extra power acted like an amplifier because the bass sounds fuller, there are a tad more details picked up, and the soundstage widened slightly...

Hi guys, I've been owning a D1 for about 5 months (secondhand, but receipt shows it was bought in June last year). While listening to music or watch movies, the audio device suddenly has a slight beep and no sound comes out. I have to restart the device and it's ok... until it comes up again the...

Yea over ear, and sorry I meant the antihelix (not a biology major :p)

Hi all, I just picked up a 2nd hand pair of mkii's and it sounds fantastic, but how can one cope with discomfort? Tips and nozzle are fine, but the form factor does press on the earlobe a fair bit. The SE215 was less comfortable though.

I finally decided on getting the AD900x after about 15mins of comparisons, especially with the MA900. As great as the MA900 was at soundstage, I just didn't like how 'forgiving' it was in a lot of tracks. I seemed to enjoy the rather colder sound of the AD series a bit more. I also felt more...

Speaking of sources, I have a D10 (which I believe is a small step below the D12). I will presume that the power output is more than enough, but will the sound pair well with the CD900ST?

That would be WAY beyond my budget, which would be around $200. If I can squeeze a bit more then the MA900 would suffice :)

I'll just wait and listen when I'm there. CD900ST is an option 'cus, being "studio", my listening style tends to be analytical and a bit cold (used to own a HD25-1 and still use a Brainwavz B2); I heard it's beyond the league of V6 in a good way.

Cheers, now my choices are between MDR-MA900 or CD900ST :D

Hi, how's the detail and the soundstage of the AD700x when compared to the MA900? I'll be in Japan soon and hope to try them out! Sadly I also noticed a significant price increase since your review of the MA900.   BTW I finally know why I didn't enjoy the AD900x when I tried them: my music...

Hi can you do a comparison with the xba-30s? They seem to be at a similar price point (about $300) but I don't know how different they will sound.

Hi, I've read this thread a few times and tried the AD900x but not the Sony though, and I'm curious about the sound for electronic beats for either of them. My taste has mostly female vocals and the occasional piano piece, but it's mostly J-pop. I'm picky about soundstage and prefer good...

Headfonia once compared these cans with SRH840 before: http://www.headfonia.com/sony-mdr-cd900st/ Just curious, who has had experience with both before?

I'm considering a step up for my IEM collection, and I like the sound from dual balanced armatures because of their transparent sound and their punchy bass. I've sort of narrowed down my choices to the models stated in the title and have tried the dba-02's counterpart, the gr07, but didn't like...

Quote: Definitely only coming by the 3rd meet onwards. Like I said earlier, I'll be away the whole of July.

I'm looking for trading options for cans with great soundstage, less heat inducing (from the cups and the clamp) and a relatively balanced sound. Would love transparency too because I'm an analytical listener. My music choice is quite wide, from J-techno, J-pop (both of which have mostly female...

17th, really? I'm out. Will wait for meetup 3.

Not me, I'll only be back in Melbourne by the 26th, so the 27th onwards will work for me, albeit some jet lag.

I keep hearing praises for clip+ when compared to iPod classic, but I'm still curious of how it compares to 5th gen and before. I own the clip+, and I'm quite happy about the except for the battery life. I'd want to know if it's justifiable to dig for a 5th gen for its higher capacity (80gb).

There was a mix of 4th, 5th and 6th gens (which is not in my interest ATM). Prices are in AUD: 80GB - $125 30GB - $75   Edit: forgot to mention since I sold stuff there before I get 10% off for any purchase.

I bumped into a 2nd hand store and found some ipod video 5th gens, and am contemplating if their sound is comparable or even better than my sansa clip zip. I'm planning to rockbox it if I do get it, so I want to know some solid opinions.

Quote: Great idea, but I'll be in Malaysia most of July, and some Saturdays aren't too good as well.

Quote: Fair enough.   Quote: Yea, I'd be interested in joining next time, maximum up to end 2014 (by that time I'd have more gear to share )