Is there anything stuck in the scs? When I got my first pair the scs went too far in my left canal and my earwax was deposited in the scs the sound was muted compared to my right.

  What he said. What you are cleaning mostly is bodily secretions (oils) from the sleeves so that they don't become slippery and icky. This is why you use mild soap, as soap is a good emulsifier of oils and will wash them right out (also acts as a surfactant, which lowers surface tension of...

I live in Chicago, so I got the impression done at Sensaphonics' offices, then I picked them up there. It will be beneficial for you to pick them up from the audiologist, as it is not intuitive how you should insert them into your ears. The audiologist will show you how to insert them and make...

  It's going to be a long 3 weeks my friend. When i had it done last year they also had me do a hearing test, so my visit was a bit longer. Well worth the wait, hope it works out well for you. P.S. they double duty as ear plugs, works wonders when you need to concentrate. 

  I'm using them with my SE846's. Used to have the 535s, and the 2c before that. The 535's broke and didn't want to pay 200+ to get them repaired and got new ones instead, lol. Also, thank god they made these things detachable, I've had to get my 535's replaced so many times bc the cord wore...

  Thanks for the heads up, I'll try to clean them often (still a big improvement, i remember getting the half shell ones last year and right after i got them they started falling off). As for color I went with the default clear :p. i actually like it clear, makes it look cool when you can see...

Just got my full shell sleeves, and they are fantastic. About 10x better than the half shell ones i got last year. Sound quality/isolation is about the same, marginally better with the full shell. However, the full shell envelopes over the entire earbud drivers, and seems like they would never...

I see you like to listen to iphone 6 directly without an amp, do you listen to spotify or your own music? If it's your own music, what quality is it and does it sound better than iphone 5s? Unfortunately I have the lowest capacity 5s so I just use spotify or listen to podcasts on the go. At home...

Guess i will have to try that. Do you take them off when not using your earphones? I like using one ear only when I'm in public and don't want to block out all incoming noise. I've lost them on several occasions and found them. Eventually (sure enough) I lost one and couldn't find it.

Can anyone with the full shell sleeves comment on the fit of sleeves with the nozzle? I got the half shell sleeves about a year ago, when full shell was not an option, and the sleeves would fall off 846s drivers when they are not in my ear. I like to wear them to sleep, and I would wake up and...

Yea they turned cooper in color, but sound quality hasn't changed. Here's ted's response after I posted last night: "yours is the first in 25.5awg to have insulation turn brown. i've had other older insulation turn same brown but those were only in england and singapore from moister. its not...

Hey, guys! I bought the budget 25.5AWG OCC silver headphone cables for my shure se846 from Ted about a year ago, are they supposed to turn color after a certain time (they were silver when i first got them)? The sound from left side is cutting out when i move my head. Sent them to Ted and hope...

Quote: Originally Posted by insicor Get a FiiO amp if you want more bass. Also I take it the headphone jack isn't recessed? It looks partially recessed to me. Not a big deal for me since i have the SE530s.

Quote: Originally Posted by maverick777 Thanks for the response. Why oh why can't Apple just add a decent EQ to their iPods? I like all the features of the touch, but the lack of bass is holding me back. Guess I'll keep waiting for a 64gb Touch and enjoy my A829, but wow, I'm so...

Quote: Originally Posted by maverick777 How does the bass compare to the Sony with clearbass set to +2? If the iPod touch has no hiss and has bass compareable to the Sony A8xx at +2 on clearbass, I might have to return my A829. the touch2g can't compare to +2 clearbass, i would...

Quote: Originally Posted by LFC_SL Yes hiss reports paired with IEMs please (without an amp preferable) I only have the Shure SE530, but yea definitely a lot less hiss than my SE630/SonyA818 combo. Also, sidenote, but the back of my touch seems to be more durable than 1st gen...

Just got a 16 GB ipod touch 2G from my local Apple Store. After listening about 2 songs, i am really surprised how well the new generation of touches sound. Now i'm not really an audiophile, so i don't know any lingo, but pairing my touch 2g with my shure SE530, it sounds really really good. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by WalkGood Wow, that sux! I bought mine off the net too, but mine are fine, in fact I think their cables are very nice ... a bit too heavy, but virtually no microphonics for me. What I really have issue with is the stupid 3.5mm plugs designed for the iphoney :/...

So i bought a Shure SE530 a few months back, and its amazing. However, for some reason, one part of the wire is cut and the insides are showing. I bought mine new on ebay. I am wondering if they will fix it for me and if i should include the ebay receipt?

Sony Walkman NWZ-A829 Walkman (16GB, black) MP3 player reviews - CNET Reviews cnet review

Quote: Originally Posted by Aaron5604 Hmmmm.... That review was a bit less than convincing. However, it seems to cover the majority in what I'm looking for - supreme SQ, adequate size/weight/appearance, decent - good hands on scrolling system, decent amount storage, and .wav support...

Quote: Originally Posted by RoadHazard Well, there's this: Amazon.com: Clip-On Crystal Case for Sony Walkman NW-A805 / NWZ-A815, Clear: Electronics ...and this: Amazon.com: Silicone Skin Case for Sony Walkman NW-805 / NWZ-A815, Black: Electronics ...and this: Amazon.com: Sony...

Quote: Originally Posted by lamewing I just tried to order the A818 Silver model yesterday and they no longer seem to sell them on Sony's site. Congrats as I think you will enjoy the Sony more than the classic. They still sell it. It's in the "clearance" section. I bought a...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ihatepopupads Sony A818 sounds great with E530's, very detailed and good soundstage(as much as an iem can muster). I second that. I sold my Ipod Touch and got the Sony A818. It sounds so much better, especially if you're into bass heavy music. If 8 GB...

Quote: Originally Posted by wolfboy Yeah, I like falling asleep to music too. As far as I know, the only players with a great interface and Sleep Timer are the iPods so I was hesitant of ever buying a different brand player for the longest time. If only Apple put as much effort into...