I have SEM 3 installed and use Campfire Cascades (cloth pads or large leather pads w/o filter). This sounds amazing to my ears. Mostly electronic music (ambient, dub, etc), but also jazz, classical and classic rock. I have a 4.4mm connector on my Hart cable.

Interestingly, I wrote to Grado and asked about plans for the Professional Series, including a PS500x or PS1000x. This is what I was told: "Hi, We will probably have a successor to the PS2000 next year. The GS3000x which will be released soon is far superior to the PS1000e and the RS1x and...

This is super helpful. Thanks. I do like the SEM2 and agree with your description of it, too.

I own SEM2 and like it. What was your impression of the difference between SEM 2 + 3?

Agreed. I haven't heard it yet, no. It won't be available until May. Unless you meant SEM3? That one I've only read about in reviews.

I love the SE180. I don't find the UI buggy or slow. That was my experience with Fiio. Could sound amazing, but files didn't display correctly ever, the UI would hang and crash. Drove me crazy. The SE180 has been 100% reliable and sounds incredible. And the swappable system of dac/amp modules is...

I have a Hart cable and use it with my AK SE180. The adapters make no real difference to the portability. I'm using them with a set of CA Cascades, though. Not IEMs. But I use them walking to work and back home (30 mins each way) and have no problems at all. The modular cables are really...

Hmmm. That's interesting. I'm glad I found a pair. Did they say why they won't be making them anymore? I was surprised at the difference they make to the sound.

I bought Dekoni Nuggets and they seem to work really well too.

I purchased the SE180 at the of January. The first unit I received was non-functioning. Wouldn't even charge. I was pretty shocked given the price tag. However, the shop I bought it from exchanged it without issue after confirming it was DOA. The second unit has been spectacular. I love this...

I really wish someone could do this for Mac instructions. The ones on Fidelizer don't work (tried it six ways from Sunday and it never works) and jkbuha's Mac install is very difficult too.

Exactly why I would love to have a pair of the stainless Andros. I love the patina stainless develops with use.

They will ship. I ordered Lyra IIs to Toronto through Headphone Bar. But holy crap are they terrible at communication. I couldn't get them to respond to simple queries if my life had depended on it. I had even asked them about adding a $150 cable to the order and they couldn't bother to reply...

Great review. I really love the Jupiters. LOVE them. I have some Custom Art fitted tips on them and they're now close to perfect for me. Aside from the sound, my favourite thing about them is the bronze anodized aluminum industrial build. This is what a pair of IEMs made by Ray Laconico would...

Might be a silly queston, but is it fully charged? Try leaving it to charge for a couple of hours, then try to boot it up.

I believe he was referring to the Lyra IIs.

If you really like detail, etc you may want to look at the Andromedas. At least check out the reviews for both.

I have both the Lyra II's and the Jupiters. They are both great with the X5III. I prefer the Jupiters for clarity and detail, etc. The Lyras have a little more bass (but the Jupiter is no slouch). I love them. Build quality is outstanding. I just got a balanced OC Cable from Taiwan, the Zeus...

I have a pair and they're perfect. I couldn't find a flaw anywhere. There are two versions, one is cerakoted and the other is just anodized. So the colour difference will be a little darker and rougher texture on the cerakote model. Otherwise, they are identical. The b-stock is definitely...

Lol. I guess it was a waste. The one thing I notice with the PB3 is a quieter background and lots of extra power, but probably not necessary.

I posted a photo here a few days ago. I'll try to take a better photo to show them stacked.

That's why I bought the iBasso PB3 amp instead of the Fiio A5. I have a balanced cable arriving today, so will be trying the balanced output through the PB3.

That is exactly correct. It's a tritium dial speedy pro 3590.50. I think it was the light that day. The strap is a Drew Canvas (@aboen on Instagram). Long, long waiting list.

I think you'll find the X5III is a premium-built unit. It's very solid. Nothing wobbles on it, nothing feels plasticky or cheap. I couldn't care less about packaging, I don't listen to the package, and the accessories included with the X5III are just fine. And believe me, I'm fussy about these...

I have the Fiio X5III and the sound is amazing. Fiio is still in the process of ironing out the firmware, but I have had only one major glitch so far in several weeks. It was resolved and it's playing nicely. The sound is incredible. On the IEMs, I would look at the Campfire Audio Jupiters...