Cheers mate (love this forum), and yes they do hang out of my "inner" ear area,  will defiantly try you tips much appreciated!   My Previous IEM MDR EX300 (two pairs), then MDR EX310. In  all cases was the jack side that broke, so i ordered a new jack for the last ones, i soldered, but forgot...

I have my beloved XBA H1, I love the sound on them, the build quality too. I have really bad OCD, and my pockets are always full, tissues in one etc. I always want to change my ipod song, and always move my ipod in and out of my trouser pocket however i am worried about premature damage to the...

Sorry to reply to an old thread, but basically i can get either for the same price, but which would you choose?   XBA- H1  (hybrid9 9mm + balanced armature), or XBA-2IP (dual balanced armature), the first retails for £100 the latter for £200, but i can get both for same price, sound alone or...