Hey guys,      I love my Sony XBA-4's and have been using them for at least 6 months now. The soundstage suits my needs perfectly I just wish they would isolate a little but more (albeit they isolate exceptionally) and say in my ear better during workouts. As I was looking for a cheap solution...

I got the new Bose StayHear+ Tips because of the better isolation they are supposed to deliver and staying in my ear while I workout. However, I did not realize the only fit to Bose IEMs. So I had to 'adhesive" them to the IEM, but I can always take them off if I want and then further added a...

I have narrowed it down to three, all of which are under $400. 1) LiveWires - Dual Driver Earphones 2) Alclair Duals XB Custom In-ear Monitor 3) Cosmic Ears BA3. I want a CIEM that has lows (bass) emphasized, any idea which one I should go for? The Cosmic Ears BA3 is particularly interesting...

Do custom IEMs typically have a better "turn-out" than universals that are remolded? I am looking in the $300ish and below area at custom IEMs but all I can get is a dual driver custom at best. So would it be better to try and score a deal on like some Westone UM3Xs so I can get triple armature...

Which one will provide better noise isolation while being comfortable enough to wear for extended period of time? Here are links to what the two tips look like: Foam - Flanged - Thanks.

I found them on Amazon, they are not incredibly overpriced and look nice. They have a "Newly developed dual chamber mechanism AR" and look to have a quality build!   Here is the link to them on Audio-Technica's website (make sure to translate the webpage unless you know...

I am a hiphop head but listen to all kinds of music (metal, rock, dubstep, etc.). I dont want a bleeding base but I want it to be fun... I also love nice highs so I can hear nice female vocals. Additionally, isolation is fairly important to me. I don't really know what to look at, so suggestions...

I am comparing a hiphop song in ALAC and MP3 320 and hear no difference from iTunes on my iMac. The reason I am doing this test is because I am getting a Sony Walkman F Series PMP very soon which plays lossless and I want to know if I should invest my time in converting some of my stuff to...

I am a hiphop head but listen to all kinds of music (metal, rock, dubstep, etc.). I dont want a bleeding base but I want it to be fun... I also love nice highs so I can hear the singing in songs nicely. Additionally, isolation is fairly important to me. I don't really know what to look at, so...

I read all these stories about how the Cowon Z2 (the one I am looking into) breaks down after a couple months of use or freezes frequently or cannot detect music files, the list goes on. Is this a known problem with Cowon and while they have well know good SQ would I then be better off with an...

My Philips Uptowns are underpowered in the sense that I cannot get enough volume from them. Thus, I am looking into a relatively cheap portable amp solution. I saw the Electric Avenues PA2V2, FiiO E11, and JDS Labs CMoyBB were popular, which of these would do the best for raising the volume of...

I am about to buy the Cowon Z2 but if I don't plan on listening to .flac files and only .mp3 files should I just go with an ipod nano with an amp or rockboxed sandisk sansa fuze? The files size of .flac is too high and I cannot find all my music that is currently .mp3 readily in .flac. Also...

I am looking to get my dad an upgrade for Father's day and am wondering what would make more of a difference in terms of sound quality. If I have say $50-$100 to spend on either some new IEM's, like the Shure 215 (which would be on the expensive side) or a new player, like the Cowon E2 (which...

As the title suggests, I am debating between the Cowon Z2 and X9. I am not going to be downloading any apps, so android will not be necessary, just listening to music. With that in mind however, I do not want to get a migraine trying to use an unresponsive touchscreen because stability is...

Anybody have them or know of them and how they preform? I understand they have superb bass but does anybody know if the mids and lows are satisfactory as well? Also, does anybody know of any comparable  earphones for under $100 or $50 that are superb for their price and may be as good or better...