Hi all, Looking for a budget IEM (open to chinese brands) to meet this criteria: - Under $30 (ideally under $20) - Sound signature: slight V (bass should have a good oomph, but I don't want bass or highs to overwhelm everything) - Must have a microphone - Cable shouldn't drive me crazy with...

What do people like for their favorite IEM < $40 that meet this criteria?   1.  Mids that aren't too subdued   2.  Punchy bass but not overwhelming (The VSonic GR02's were WAYYYY too bassy for me) 3.  Want good isolation.  (The M9 dual flange tips were great).   Of the JVC Marshmallows...

Hi all,   I've tried the following earbuds, but am looking for something new:   JVC Marshmallows:  Pretty damn good for $6 earbuds, but they aren't super clear and are lacking in highs.  Mids and bass are just OK. Meelectronic M9's:  I like how punchy they are, but find they are a bit...

Hi all,   The 3.5mm jack/strain relief on my Meelectronics M9 broke, so I was planning on just splicing in a new one from an old pair of headphones.   However, after cutting into the cord, I found the + and - wires to be VERY thin.  I don't know what gauge wire it is, but it's probably...

Hi all,   I'm looking for a cheap pair of IEM's (<$30) that will meet these criteria.   1.  MUST fit snugly in my ears.  I haven't had much look getting simple cushions or single-flanges to stay put (JVC marshmallows, or single flange tips from M9's).  The dual-flange tip from the M9's...

So,   I received a pair of ATH-M50's for Christmas a few years ago, but never quite fell in love with them.  Listened to them just 4 or 5 times after breaking them in for ~ 40 hours.   I think overall closed headphones aren't just for me.  Could you please recommend a headphone that: ...

Has anyone tried the AKG K701's with the Fiio E7 only ( no E9 amp )?   I'm thinking about picking one up, but if it's underpowered I might look elsewhere.  I'm not a big fan of the dock type look of the E7+E9 combo.

Hi all,   Here's my current situation.  Would love some advice.   Currently own: Grado SR60 Audio-Technica ATH-M50   The problem I'm trying to solve:   I am trying to decide on a DAC/AMP because my laptop's audio is quite bad.  I almost exclusively play my music right from my...

Hi all,   I'm looking for a DAC/AMP for headphones that meets this criteria:   1.  Should be able to be powered off of strictly the USB port when I don't want to deal with plugging it in to the wall 2.  Is under $100 (or close)   Does anything exist that fits these requirements...

Hi all, I've been looking to try to find some complete DJ sets like they would play at clubs. I've got plenty of the music, just not mixed as cool as the pros can do. Mostly want top40/dance/pop type stuff... not interested in techno. The more modern the better. Ideas on where to look...

Hi, We have 2 tickets to the Howie Day Concert tonight (thursday feb19th) at the Congress Theatre. (chicago, IL) Seats are G.A. Row G1 151-152 ( I believe they are general admission ). We paid $60 with taxes and processing fees for these, but can no longer go. Yours for $40. Call...

Hi all, I'm looking for suggestions for some good piano music. I'm mostly interested in piano + vocals, but piano alone would work. What I've heard that I like: Modern: Jim Brickman, George Winston, Ben Folds Jazz: Oscar Peterson, Keith Jarrett Mostly interested in more modern...

Hey all, It's been a real ****ty month for me, and I'm trying to avoid the sad sappy music. Any suggestions to put me in a better mood? I'm up for anything - rock, classical, jazz. Mostly looking for inspirational stuff, but some soothing stuff would be ok too. For any of you guys out...