Wow, this thread is huge. 4+ years ago I ordered a couple pairs of KZ ATE-S; and they're still working fine - except both pairs have developed an annoying rattle. I understand KZ have improved quite a bit; so I'm thinking about an affordable pair to replace them. I think the ZSN/ZSN Pro are in...

just placed an order for a couple of these .... couldn't resist after skimming through a few of the pages here. a friend of mine "needs" to hear decent sounding portable audio; and hopefully these will deliver.   also placed an order for ebay DF-50 silicone tips. can't wait for them to arrive.

$60 vs $30 eh? Well, if I can grab em for $30; I'd love to. Any places ship cross border? I actually want to pick up two pairs, a friend needs a set.   Amazon.com wont ship to Canada ....      Quote:  

Lovely! Thank you!   I was actually reading your incredibly detailed and informative review before I hit "refresh" on this page.   I'll definitely look into em, more specifically - where can I find these guys shipped in canucksland ...    Quote:  

Hello,   I'm looking for the absolute _BEST_ bang for buck can in the budget category .. preferably <$50 (soft limit) but must absolutely be < $100 shipped.   My priorities are the following.   -comfortable, circumaural design  -easily driven (plugged directly into TV or macbook)...

Thank you!   I was originally thinking Superlux HD-668b or JVC HARX700, but I'll add this guy to the short list too. Otherwise I was thinking of going cheap and picking up a set of Koss URsomething.   Anyone have any thoughts they can add about this comparo?   To be completely...

  Looking for a set of comfortable, circumaural headphones that are easily-driven, forgiving, and most importantly; CHEAP.   It will be plugged directly into a TV for gaming and watching shows. I can't imagine that source being very nice, which is the reason behind the...

Just chiming in here... I'm finally picking up my 2G Touch today. I'll be using Westone UM1s with them, daily subway duty. Am considering a cheap ebay LOD and a cheap FiiO E5 (combined cost <$50). I know the UM1s do benefit from amplification, and they are a bit sensitive so lowering hiss...

i wonder if i should bother with this... it's so cheap lol! iPod Touch 2G -> cheap ebay LOC -> Fiio E5 -> Westone UM1 iPod Touch 2G -> cheap ebay LOC -> Fiio E5 -> AKG K81DJ i have a leckerton UH3 that i love using with my laptop, more because of the USBdac ... the onboard sound is so...

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Hey Guys, I have a pair of Westone UM1 and use my IBM Thinkpad X31 for school. I've started using it for music more often, as I spend most my time in the library. I've noticed the Intel 82801DB-ICH4 output on the laptop is very *VERY* noisy. When nothing is playing there is much static...

Quote: Originally Posted by Asr You could commission an AlienDAC from MisterX, should be <$100. The AlienDAC is very interesting. However, it appears to be a DAC only, (at that price it was kinda obvious =)). I wonder if I could commission somebody to build an AlienDAC and Mini3...

As little as possible? <$100? I suppose I can stretch it to $150 or so..

Hey guys, I've been using my laptop at school for studying and I can forsee doing that for the next year. Right now I'm running my Westone UM1 directly from the laptop, and though it sounds alright (isolation ftw! ) it can be a little better. The onboard sigmatel chippy lacks oomph and...

Hm... change of criteria. I think I'd prefer an open phone... the closed ones ('specially the 280Pros) are a tad bassy for me...

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Hey, I'm looking for small stylish speakers that sound decent. Not really big budget. No more than $200, I know it's not a lot to work with. Amp/bookshelf route is nice but they are big and clunky. This is for a tiny dorm room so small is nice. Budget is an absolute, no changing that...

K501, SR225, HD580

Give them to a friend that is still suffering through iBuds. Then you can say you lost them.

KSC-35 w/PA2V2 made me get up and groove to Michael Jackson. Also such a nice rocking out combo. Too bad both of them are gone now.. K501 w/Darkvoice 336i brought tears to my eyes listening to Chopin's nocturnes. I wonder if I should get a pair of Grados... Hm..

Anyone like this Lebanese Freddie Mercury wannabe? "Grace Kelly" is a very addictive song, I'm going to buy the album now since it's only $10 =) Any thoughts?

That's a relief =) I read how the UM1 sounds amazing WITH an amp I almost ran out and bought a LDM+. This gives me a reason to save money now =) Quote: Originally Posted by PouncePony I've tried it with my RSA Tomahawk and the player sounds better without the amp. Amping M6 also...

Anyone use the LDM+ and UM1 with this baby?

Found this site... http://hi-end.on9mart.com/blog/whats_new/blog.html Might try the 6P1 that this thread talks about. Somehow I'm intrigued by tubes.... not that my Audiosource AMP100 is doing anything wrong, I just want to try something new....

Quote: Originally Posted by Thelonious Monk you can't honestly expect a niche product within a niche hobby to go for much less than $500... most speaker amps use good-quality tubes that cost some green, and solid state offerings down there will GREATLY outperform tubes. i'd much rather...