Was reading on these a bit.  I couldn't figure out what the difference between the CKR9 and CKR10, any idea?

Very nice comparison HiFlight!  Never even crossed my mind they could behave differently at different listening volumes, but it does make a lot of sense.  Good info for people like me who are trying to decide!

KC06's seem great for the price but i'm worried about isolation for plane travel on an upcoming overseas trip.  Anyone recommend an alternative to the KC06 that isolates a bit better with slightly more emphasis on bass...or will i be more than satisfied?  Was thinking Cabro basso or EPH100's?

Quote:   Very good comparisons between the 3, thanks.  Are you A/B'ing with amp or straight from your source?

Quote: That makes sense if the unit is sealed but i'm pretty sure these have an air hole that would eliminate huge pressure buildup like that.  Are you pushing them too far in your ears?

Quote: Not bad at all, i have medium sized ears and wearing over the ear this is what they look like.  They seem to stay put and on short 2-4km jogs too (i don't use them at the gym though).      

Has anyone tried the Z10 compared to an iPhone5 through just the headphone jack?  I have a choice between both for a work phone and i'm curious how they compare w/amp and dac and then without?

Quote: I typically use a med size tip but went for the larges due to the angle they insert (while wearing over the ear).  I found a set of dre beats tips are slightly longer in the flange that the included size L so i can place the 200's in my ears further while still maintaining a good...

With certain *songs the soundstage is so wide that a voice or sound in the song actually causes me to look to the side, haha.  

Good picks, when you get them let us know what you think and how they compare to the IE80's.

Grabbed a friends set of Dre Beats to compare quickly.  FXZ200's were slightly easier to drive not to mention the clearer vocals and increase bass quality and quantity. Albeit not exactly a fair comparison, but needing to turn the volume down on the 200's compared to the Beats was surprising. 

I'm liking how the Z200's fit over the ear and stay comfortable for hours because they aren't as intrusive.  I find i can go up a tip size (to a large) and only have to place them in my ear until they seal. Unlike smaller iem's, like my last set of Denon's, where you have to pull up on your ear...

Quote: Their sound signatures seem quite different but still am very curious to hear how they compare! 

Do the Z200's respond well plugged directly into an ipod or do they need to be amped?  I love the way their sound is being described but due to portability (not wanting to carry an external amp) maybe something easier to power might fit my needs better. Suggestions on something that sounds...

These sound like exactly what i'm looking for, last set of IEM's were stolen while travelling!  Only thing i'm worried about is my ipod not being to power the Z200's properly.  An amp isn't really an option due to portability, should i be looking at another IEM instead?  If so could anyone...

I usually just plug my single stereo mini plug into one of the jack holes and it works. You have to get the correct depth when you push in the plug (play with it a bit) but once you hit the correct spot they sound fine. Has anyone else tried this?

It says sold out for me too. I may be missing something but I though the E500's had a full length cable where as the SE530 has a modular design. Are the cables on both the E500 and SE530 modular? (modular meaning a very short premanent cable with a few different legth extension cables)

thanks x3 Soozieq. I'd like to also thank you for turning me on to these little guys when i would have otherwise walked right by them in the store.

Quote: Originally Posted by funkybass They have great clarity, but I need much more bass depth than these give as far as bass. I mean (and this is just for my personal test) these would be great if I had spent 50 bucks on them, but for 150 bucks, this just doesn't do it for me. Any...

With regards to tips: My old tips from my sony ex-71's fit perfect. They are almost the exact same tip except seem to be a little softer, more comfortable and even a little easier to create a seal with. This could be due to to the fact they are well used and worn in, i'm not sure. However...

hmm, had that happen before but with silicone tips and i just used a mirror/friend and a good set of tweezers. If you or your friend doesn't have a steady hand then you may definetly want to go to the clinic/emerg room. Best of luck!

Check the main Atrio M5 thread. Every few posts there is a discussion to which tips work well and how you can reverse the black shure tips for even better fit.

I've noticed on the train these work very well. They isolate alot more than my last pair of canal phones and thoes worked ok on the train. We have had some below 0 celcius weather lately and these cables have stayed suprisingly flexible. They don't become stiff and pull at your ears like a few...

when anyone is trying the Denons be sure to aim the tip up (towards the sky) and into the ear slightly as opposed to straight in. At leaset thats what seems to work for me. I was playing around with them today and found this made a huge difference in isolation and bass. Enjoy the phones when...

i wear them over my ears and they stay in place perfectly fine. I put a really small black peice of rubber to slide up and down the cord. They come over my ears and under my chin. Unlike Honus the wires stay in perfect place over my ears for me, but every ear is differet as well. I am used to...