Hi Folks, Question: Does anyone have recommendations on lightweight cords I might consider for recabling this headphone? Background: My original PX 100 has experienced wiring damage inside the sleeve from the flexible cord moving back and forth where it leaves a hard rubber area near the driver...

Sorry to correct this post, but I was billed after they received my silicone molds and evaluated the costs for my list of options - after payment, the 4 week wait began.   - ooofest

Hey, thanks - on the (further) plus end, everything that's characteristic about UM2s really comes out in their new housings . . . InEarZ did a nice job translating the dual drivers into their new shells.  Mids are still reliably forward and have an almost stunning presence as usual, while...

Trying on my new reshells (i.e., see a handful of posts earlier), and they stick out only slightly relative to how much clearance is needed in the front for the cable connector, from what I can see.  I like how they first go in fine but stick out oddly, then you push them in at the top for a...

And, mine just shipped - plus, they are on the company's Facebook page:     Very happy with their visual design and can't wait to try them when they arrive next week.   - wader

Did a quick search and found this thread . . . I just obtained a lightly used, otherwise new HD650 from my previously-stretched-over-a-basketball-then-worn-tactically-for-years HD555 model (which, despite the super-soft cushions, still gets to me after a bit of time) and the new Sennheiser is...

  They look very nice.  I'm expecting my each-ear-is-a-different-colour reshellings soon (i.e., now in the 4th week of their 3-4 week estimate), but didn't realize that the standard wiring was "memory" type - I'm curious what you don't like about it, if you don't mind.   - wader

After some emails with Kaysen and a phone call, I found a Westone-recommended audiologist who was local and who did seem to do a thorough job on the impressions (plus, she read through the Inearz requirements to ensure everything was done to meet their needs), then decided to order:   Hardware...

I'm looking for a good audiologist in my region (NY/NJ suburbs) for creating the ear impressions, so that I can purchase an Inearz reshell of my stock Westone UM2 IEMs in the near future.     Of course, I've already done the "hard" work of choosing a desired colour combination for the new...

Thanks for that helpful suggestion - it actually pointed me towards researching custom tips vs one-piece customs.  As a consequence, I'm leaning towards re-shelling my UM2s via a service such as InEarz.   Cheers.   - wader

Orange juice?  Interesting, I wonder if it's related to the potassium or such . . .   I recall that custom eartips could be created, but wasn't sure how comfortable + light that assembly would be with my UM2s compared to a single, custom--molded unit, I guess.   Any recommendations on a...

Per my signature (which hasn't changed much since I joined Head-Fi in 2007), I tend to use lighter-weight listening equipment, though I pop on the HD-555 cans once in awhile when mixing through the computer.   My issue related to this thread title is that I've developed a condition known as...

This is an old thread, but still seemed a most relevant place to post my recent colour choice for PX 100 phones: although I've always had them in black, they've found a slight freshening of look with stock, off-white pads.  Quite recently, Sennheiser sold me their yellow "retro" pads and I think...

The D2 is a hardy unit, from my experience. Especially with a thin silicone skin from eBay or Amazon, to minimize the possibility of random bumps or drops affecting the finish/buttons. I also use a thin film touchscreen protector from Boxwave (Clear Touch "crystal"). I know of various folks...

Quote: Originally Posted by Aevum its a shame it dosnt have a faster processor to be able to run flash smoother and not feel so heavy when playing some lossless formats, Now that they're moving towards a Flash-based UI, I wonder if they're working to tweak the engine a bit. One...

Overall SQ when mating the PX100 with a COWON D2 is quite fine (and easy to manipulate), IMHO. - wader

Quote: Originally Posted by gulice the ipod touch wins in terms of style as well, though of course that issue should only be a minor concern It's a smooth, sleek style - as a personal DAP (as opposed to phone) I feel it will help influence the next generation of touch interfaces...

Quote: Originally Posted by shigzeo well mate, i am glad you like your d2. i did not like it with um2, but i really don't like it with m5, dt770 and denon c700. obviously if i liked anything much about it, i would argue in favour of it as well. compared to the touch, i find it steps...

Quote: Originally Posted by LTC That is not true, I have heard the Iaudio, and the sound was really detailed, maybe so detailed you would call it metallic and cold but its not, the sound can be really warm, and smooth, but also soooo detailed, and right on. Yeah, the i7, D2, etc...

Quote: Originally Posted by sigsegv0x0B It looks like you either had EQ going or some DSP effect that increases the BASS going. Make sure all settings are flat and retest it. I make plenty of mistakes, but those tests were done flat onboard. I only use effects when the D2 is...

Quote: Originally Posted by shigzeo . . . my observations only held true with bassy earphones. essentially, it cannot handle my earphones with my music: man with no name, paul van dyk, eddy watchman king, arman van buuren state of trance, chicane, ATB, paul okenfold dj tiesto etc. any...

Quote: Originally Posted by sigsegv0x0B Or just show us how well can a D2 do what people claim it does well but provide no backup for. DRIVE A PAIR OF HEADPHONES. Your argument keeps mutating, I feel. It's like quicksand. What are you attempting to measure? Power? Dynamic range...

I wouldn't call the iTouch a brick at all, but it didn't have a form which I felt was "tossable" . My D2 in a silicone skin gets tossed about the car, home office and thrown in/out of coat or pants pockets, constantly. Maybe some iTouch owners could offer their experiences with the device's...

Quote: Originally Posted by shigzeo those graphs are analyising the sound effects of cowon, not the ability to drive headphones. Read more carefully - that example shows driven loads from 0 to 16 on up, among other things. Other graphs at the same site have them driving specific...

Quote: Originally Posted by shigzeo lets get our eyes out of this audio process - if we have to get away from graphs, we must get away from reviews, product adverts etc. then we can hear the true sound. was the sony under load as well? if not, then it is not a fair comparison but if...