So I'm in the market for new IEM's after the dog ate mine.   Looking for a decent set in the $100-$150 range. Listen to all sorts of music - Metal, EDM, Hip Hop, Podcasts. Doing my research I think both the SE 215's and GR07's sound like good candidates for me. Decent bass is something I'm...

I'm on the hunt for new IEM's yet again and considering a few options with the following criteria:   Around $100(range up to $150 for a great deal) Need good isolation for the subway Low microphonics for walking around NYC, running, gym, etc. Worn over ear   I won't be amping...

Just purchased the Matrix Mini-i from Tam Audio after debating between this and the Yulong D100. Honestly price was the deciding factor. My first foray into the world of DAC's and looking forward to trying it out!

I'd like to ask an additional question as I'm after something similar in terms of a dac/amp combo for my xbox and laptop. Are there any other comparable options < $450 price mark? How does the DacMagic compare?   In the short term I'm just running these to Audioengine A5's so theoretically...

So after reading more I can articulate what I'm looking for in a couple of bullet points and hopefully get a few DAC/amp suggestions:   DAC and amp that:   -Has USB(for laptop) and optical(Xbox360) inputs -Amp is powerful enough to drive cans such as Senn 360 -Can use as preamp for...

Hi All,   I have been reading through the headfi threads regarding DACS, Amps and the like. I've made the decision to start building an audio rig but am starting small. I currently run my laptop straight to my AudioEngine A5's and use IEM's with my Sansa Clip+.   The first step it would...

I think the sound of these is pretty good, especially for the $35 price I paid a few months back. How can I tell if I have the newer IEM's or the old ones? I'm looking to buy some foam Comply tips.

I hope you find them these were a great deal. Is it possible to just buy the tips(the metal piece that screws on)? One of these came off on mine!

Thanks for the opinions thus far. I'll have to read up on the NE-7m. Saving money is always nice!

Both of these are comparable in cost and are well liked IEM's. I had UM1's but they met their untimely demise by dog. I liked them well enough and would consider a repurchase but the RE0's are getting a lot of press around here. I'm looking for: -Good isolation for subway -Very little or...

I'm looking to replace my UM1's which were attacked by a family dog. I would consider these again but wanted to see if at that price point(about $100) there were other better options. I listen to music and talk radio unamped from my Sansa Fuze - rock, metal, techno and some hip hop so an all...

I have the Audioengine A5's and have been pleased with them.

Hi I'm looking to be done with my onboard audio and headphone jack which only feeds one speaker half the time. My budget is around $100. These will be going to my Audioengine A5's. Thanks!

If I have a choice between used A5's for $200 or the Swan M200 MKII for $189(which will come out to be a few dollars more than $200) what is the better choice for hooking up to a laptop through a DAC?

Sorry double post

Looking to purchase speakers to use from my laptop through a DAC and my budget is such that I would look to spend $200 at most on speakers and about $100 on the DAC. With that budget the A2's caught my eye for being a value however them being considered "near-field" is a concern. These will...

Quote: Originally Posted by rembrant No get a DAC that is also a PC sound card. You plug it in through USB and your done. I apologize for my lack of knowledge but I'm here to learn - How do I know if a DAC acts also as a soundcard. My price range would be below $150.

Quote: Originally Posted by HeadFi Fanatic If your onboard soundcard produces bad digital signal, your DAC will suffer as a result along with your headamp and headphones. A DAC is not responsible for cleaning up digital signal, it only converts it. So if the on-board sound cuts...

Considering you came from the Klipsch - Are you happy with the move to the A5?

I myself am looking at the Audioengine A2's. They run about $200 and are compact. If you search the forum you will hear some nice things about them. Not sure how much bass you would need - these are 2.0.

Any thoughts between the EMU 0202 or HotAudio?

I don't know any local shops for equipment but I can recommend some restaurants....

I searched through the forum but couldn't find a clear answer. I am looking to upgrade from my laptops integrated audio and the Audioengine A2 caught my eye as a solid and small desktop speaker for my bedroom. I would like to buy a USB DAC and am considering a couple(EMU 0202 or HotAudio)...

to improve my laptop integrated audio what would be an optimal setup. I'm a total noob when it comes to DACs, amps and the like. The 400 should include some speakers. Is this budget possible? I know I'm not going to get great sound but just looking for good sound for my buck.

Also is how affordable are external sound cards? Any recommendations?