I think that just nobody compared them. People talking that currently Motorola E8/EM30/ZN5 give the best sound which you can get from mobile phone. But EM30 (as the cheapest of them) is not in our local shops, so I'm still waiting for it's appearance ... or unbeleivable - Meizu M8 release.

Which of the phones listed in thread title has the best SQ? I'm going to use new phone with Altec Lansing IM716 and, maybe, in time I'll buy Etymotic HF2 for this source. I know that some of the models are old, but frequently old doesn't mean bad. Also, am I right that EM30 sound = E8 Sound...

Does anyone know which silicon tips are using for Westone 3? Is it possible to buy them separately and do they worth it? I'm asking, because Westone, IMHO, is the best about ergonomics, so I expect nice comfort and good niose isolation from theese silicon tips.

I don't see anything in idealsound ebay store, it's empty. Any information about what does it mean?

Quote: Originally Posted by moonboy403 Have you burned it in? As I no there is no need to burn in balanced armature earphones. Quote: And what are you comparing the UM1 to? If you're comparing it to the EP-630, it might be the bloated bass you're used to? I'm not...

Quote: Originally Posted by moonboy403 What's wrong with the UM1 sq? No highs, no bass (I mean deep). But I like um1's bass more than EP-630 (in fact it is mid-bass), because it is not raised as much as in EP-630. Sound is very detailed, I like this. In fact I expected such...

Already bought um1. But they didn't provide isolation level I expected. So now hunting for im716 but still there no one on ebay who is ready to send them to Ukraine. Also um1's SQ is not very nice, but comfort is perfect.

O, really, I missed that. Thanks for help.

Black Soft Flex Sleeves Gray Soft Flex Sleeves Is there any difference except color?

Thanks a lot. Nice review.

For those who are interested in these tips: I found them on amazon. Unfortunately, they don't ship "electronics" to Ukraine, but for people from "trusted" countries it can be useful.

Can anyone compare their size, which of them are bigger? Want to try Shure gray silicon tips on UM1, just don't know the size. But I have EP-630 tips and I used small, that is why I need this comparison. Thanks.

Did anyone try to clean them with ethyl alcohol? For example, moisten a cotton swab with ethyl alcohol and then to clean tips with that swab?

I clean my ears with cotton swabs, but not requently and only after the bath. But let's go back to tips - how to clean them?

So, finally are they washable or not? Or, maybe, it is possible to clean them with ethyl alcohol or peroxide?

Quote: Originally Posted by chinesekiwi Definitely AD700 really esp. for that type of instrumental music. No contest. You can buy the AD-700 from Audiocubes if you want in which it should be faster. Yeah the price there is really high and the other problem - they are not...

Have the same question: HD555 or AD700. Want to use for relaxing music listening. Music: blues, jazz, other quiet genres (something like Enigma, Acoustic Alchemy, Keiko Matsui). What should I choose? Soon I'm going to buy E-MU 0202. The only problem is that I can buy HD555 in my city, but...

Today I received answer from HeadRoom. They told that USPS Priority to Ukraine will be $19 but they can put 3 packs for one shipment (15 pairs). I think I'll not be able to find so many people in Ukraine to share the cost, because, in fact, we don't have normal distribution of IEMs here, so...

Yeah, I know this place, prices there are very cheap and it has very nice reputaion. But ... I contacted them about when these tips can appear in their shop and didn't receive any answer. This means that I have to wait. But anyway I would be glad to hear some opinions if someone already tried them.

Does anyone knows where can I buy these tips? Etymotic and HeadRoom sell them in pack of 5 pairs for $14 and I can expect that delivery to Ukraine will cost about $10, so $24 is too much because I need just one pair. I couldn't find them on ebay. I'm asking this because I'm going to buy...

I have similar question, just price should be not more than $100. I'm selecting from HD555 and AD500. As far as I know AD500 are more comfortable. But seems like (from people opinions) that HD555 are more relaxing. Need your help about which of them to choose. Music will be blues, jazz...

So, se110 has the same tube as all other Shures? OK, this brings them back into competition. If you compare um1 and se110 - which of them are the best in comfort and isolation? I guess that in SQ um1 will beat the se110.

Thanks guys! Now I really understand what I can buy according to my purposes.

Thanks for help! You made a lot of questions clear. Now I have a decision, just I don't know what I'll buy first. Also I like that Comply tips can be used with im716. Just want to understand one more thing: you say Quote: The UM1 is not more comfortable because of the tips, they're...

Quote: Originally Posted by scompton I was able to get comply tips on the im716, but I destroyed them getting them off. And what was the result? How did this change im716? As I think if you put Comply tips on im716 3 things must change: - better comfort (like um1); - worse...