Well, fast-forward a bit....I worked with the Altec Lansing UHP336 for a while, but the things just did not want to stay in my ears. I'd straightened the cord and swapped L->R so they ran straight down the front like most buds instead of up and over the ears (I wear glasses), and if I turned my...

As an update, I made my purchase... Etymotic er6i - looked at for isolation, but passed on the price + concern about delicate cords (and the fuss of the filters...). RE2 - got good writeups, but not so much for isolation. CX300's (and CX400's) - didn't seem much stronger there (for what...

Word. Thanks to all for the tips so far - anyone else want to share their 2 cents? (Particularly on whether specific IEMs are going to work w/my player?)

Hello, Like many others new to the IEM world, I'm on the lookout for a step-up from my JVC marshmallows with a focus on IEMs that excel in passive isolation. After spending several nights poring through the head-fi threads, I see there are a few recurring options in my price range (sub $80)...

Hello everyone, This being my first post, I want to say thanks to any of you out there who've been posting all the info that's swallowed up hours of my time! Now I have a couple questions for you. I received an old pair of headphones as a gift (Technics EAH-810), and the ear pads are in...