Thanks for reply. So you are confirming that the polarity definitely matters concerning the sound quality? I was previously just testing by holding the bare wires against the new jack while it was plugged in my phone playing a track. Maybe by soldering I will get a better representation of...

I am replacing the 3.5mm jack on a pair of TFZ Series 5 earbuds. The wires are all the same color. They are twisted in pairs and I tested to determine which is left and which is right. My question is about the polarity of each pair. I have not done this before and don't know much about these...

I was wondering if anyone knew of a portable DAC + AMP that can function with a PC as well as using a Note 4 as source. I would like to be able to use it as a portable battery charger if needed also. I had previously purchased the FiiO E18 Kunlan and it had all these features but the DAC wasn't...

Just an update on my impressions on the Pioneer SE-CX8...   I would say that if I ranked my bass enjoyment on a scale of 1-10 then,   when they are stock with Note 4 as source - 3   adding Comply tips brings it up to - 5   adding FIO E18 amp brings it up to - 7     They are enjoyable...

  Yea, hmmm. I was really trying to find a pair that hit hard and had a remote on the wire.  The only reason I didn't get the Sony XB-90 is because they don't have the remote. Well, I just ordered some comply tips and a FiiO E18... I'll see if they make a difference. If not, I guess I'll be...

Interesting. Do post on here with your impressions when you get them.

Yea, his review was one of the reasons I bought these. I can feel the exciter kick in when volume gets over 80%. It's just not quaking like I was expecting from what people like Luckbad wrote about em. Maybe my ear canals are a bit big and I need foam tips to make a better seal. Do you use foam...

Thanks for confirming these are bass head IEMs. That other reply had me wondering. I've read many people say they hit really hard. Just wondering if I got a bunk pair. I will continue to let them burn in.

I just picked up the Pioneer SE-CX-K IEMs. This is my first pair of bass head IEMs. I was under the impression that I would get decent performance without an amp. I've been using my Note 4 as a source with Neutron amp. Highs sound good but I'm not hearing any kind of bass!! I tried the bigger...

Wow, what a great thread. You guys are full of useful info. Quick question, do you know of any IEMs that would have comparable bass to the Sony XB90EX that have playback controls on the wire? Preferably under $150 but whatever. These XB90EX look just like what I want for working out but kinda...

Have you ever tried an amp with your Note 4 or S3 to know if there is much difference in sound quality?

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So, I've been looking at different portable amps. I'm thinking about just using my Note 4 as a source and pairing it with a DAC/amp.     I'm looking at these two possible options...   Fiio Kunlun E18 for $105. It has the DAC built in.   and    Cayin C5 for $130.    From the reviews...

Thanks a mil. I think I'll order some.

I read the Head-Fi reveiew on the Trinity Vyrus and it looked pretty good to me. I like that you can change filters for a different bass experience.  I will probably use them when I workout at times so having some IEMs that can put some bass out is desirable. For some reason, bass and working...

Thanks a million for the great advice.  Very much appreciated.

I'm new here. I'm hoping to get a little guidance.  I really don't know much about this high end stuff.    So, I want to spend about a $100 on some earbuds to get some higher sound quality and I'm wondering about the affect the source has on sound quality. I'm not going to be buying a $500 DAP...

I'm new here. I'm hoping to get a little guidance.  I really don't know much about this high end stuff.    So, I want to spend about a $100 on some earbuds to get some higher sound quality and I'm wondering about the affect the source has on sound quality. I'm not going to be buying a $500 DAP...

Hello all,   I'm new and I'm hoping to get some direction. I want to invest in some ear buds that have better sound quality than your typical $30 pair. I have been shopping around and have a few ideas.   However, my real question is when I have a pair of good ear buds, how much will the...