I’d agree - one of the major strengths of the EX1000 is how you can EQ it in any way and it holds up. The versatility of a large dynamic driver is such a plus and for me when it comes to comparing with more recent reference IEM’s it seems to come down to preference (and what one’s definition of...

I have amassed a collection of almost every tip imaginable over the years - and my favourite for these is the comply comfort foam tips, which elevate bass and provide a decent seal. Paired with a warm amp (I use Cayin C5) - the bass on these is the best I’ve ever heard in terms of detail and...

I can speak for the RHA T20 vs the Zenith. With the filters, there are way more options, and the filters on the Zenith change the signature far more than the ones on the T20. I listened with the ‘bass’ filter on the T20 and the black filters on the Zenith. For me, the Zenith beats it across all...

Yep - trying to avoid the can of worms. I generally go for cables for aesthetics and if they help the fit of the IEM’s over the stock cable. This cable did well on both for me - the ear hooks are particularly good. Any change in sound is open to interpretation / personal experience.

Hey! Yes - this is the one. Main thing for me is that is has helped get a good fit. Would recommend but YMMV etc... I went for Amazon because it felt more straightforward.

Yep - it’s love!

Agreed - I’ve definitely been swaying to bassier tips. I’ve finally tried all the tips I have (my Symbios were too small for these unfortunately). I settled on Comply comforts for a bit, but the best for me is now the foam and silicon tips that some with the Sony XB90EX or MDR series - but a...

For the couple of posts about a missing wire / opened box: I can totally understand your frustration, but have you contacted Bob to discuss? My experience is that he has certainly done a lot to warrant the benefit of the doubt - or at least an opportunity to explain the situation. He has...

The triple comforts run quite small - so a medium of them may suit you well. Another option could be aurisonics sureseal tips, I think there’s a few places that still do them. Sennheiser also do some decent tips, and they run a bit smaller too - think you can get them direct from the...

Looks great, and more importantly good to hear that the sound is better for you. Not so sure on the concept of ‘burning in’ a cable though!!?

Totally agree with the earlier post that tip rolling has had a bigger impact that changing wires - that’s been my experience too. Spiral dots seem to be the one most people have settled on, including me. The R1 is now sold out on the website too!

If you are after a full and warm sound (loads of bass) or want to drive power hungry headphones, then yes. The sound is still one of my favourite and one I return to. The lower floor noise on more modern units can mean they are used more - but depends what volume you listen at. This really is a...

The R1 and Cayin C5 combo is absolutely redicilous in terms of bass quantity, and with a warm source, shows how much bass the R1 can handle (which is seemingly endless).

Enjoy! I’m sure you’ll like it. It would be worth sourcing some DSD files (if you don’t have any already) as they sound awesome on this.

+1 - totally agree with this I guess it also depends on how much you love the EQ settings on the Plenue, I found them entertaining - but, as said above, the Onkyos hardware produces a sound you cannot reach using the synthetic settings on the Plenue. And the Plenue’s Hardware is some way behind.

Spec-wise, I certainly haven’t found one that’s better. It is a very good value DAP, sounds great to my ears, handles all the main file types, and can go beyond 400gb. One point is that it does physically feel cheap in your hand, but I’ve never really minded that, I like the fact it’s small and...

Regarding tips - spiral dots are the ones that worked best for me on these (and I tried a fair amount). I usually use a medium, but medium-large works best on the R1’s for me - likely as they sit a little shallower in the ear.

If you are looking for general responses - I do not use a case. DP-S1 is small, fairly robust, but also feels quite 'cheap' in that I have never felt a desire to keep it pristine. These factors combined mean that I see no point in having a case for it, but every person is different - so others...

So for the open / closed choice - it really isn’t Night and Day at all. The difference is small but closed the bass hits a little harder, and open there is marginally more soundstage. For the filters - I started with black, which is a good way to get a feel for them. A number of people have...

I also had flex on black but not on pink. Looks like team pink!

Just a plain 3.5m to 3.5m cable.

Bumping this a bit - but would recommend the Onkyo DP-S1 - it is 20,000 yen on amazon japan (£130, $150) and although is a lesser unit than the DP-X1A, the difference is not as much as the price would suggest. It does feel like a cheap DAP in your hand, but the sound quality is great, and it has...

Hey! One option is amazon.co.jp (Japanese Amazon) - they have spiral dots and it ends up being cheaper and more reliable than the ebay stores. They are about £6-ish for a pack (3 pairs) and then about £7 shipping and handling to the UK. Starts making a lot more sense the more you get to offset...