Still worth a try. A $17 CAD pair of sleeves is a pretty inexpensive form of some protection. Hopefully my ear anatomy can tolerate the fit with the sleeves installed. Won't know for a few weeks - they ship out of Asia and aren't expected until the 1st week of June.

Thank you! I just ordered a set myself. Good find... I hadn't kept up on developments in the IER-Z1R line that initially saw these protective sleeves in Asia. BTW - on Amazon.ca it only shows one result showing the IER-Z1R sleeve, but if you look closely it says 2 sizes. So click that link and...

That looks interesting, alas Amazon won't ship it to Canada. I can use one of my drop-shipping services but the cost goes up rapidly by doing that. How well is it holding up since application? Or have you not purchased it and just came across it as an option?

So far I haven't found anything that I've been willing to try. Painting magnesium isn't a simple task unfortunately. The two products that I did the most research into are polyurethane paint or sealant and a product called Cerakote. Polyurethane paint is what I planned to try, but with my...

I'm using a Topping DX7 Pro - the older rectangular model, not the newer rounded ends DX7 Pro+ that's currently available. I wasn't sure it was going to have enough power to drive the HD800 to satisfaction so I ordered a Topping A90 amp to pair with it at the same time. As expected the DX7 Pro...

Thanks for the update. I was just about to order a set.

If you read back a few pages from your 1st post about your pair of M9 you'll see I've had similar concerns. Others like @MudEnjoyer and @Vamp898 had looked into this before me. I'm disgusted with Sony's response that 'the part is not available' for the nozzle filters. My buddy never came...

The M17 is a gorgeous beast, but the price is quite high unless you go to the used market. If your friend has a newer phone and isn't adverse to carrying 2 devices, the Fiio Q7 DAC/Amp might be an option to consider. If they went with the M17, they would likely be carrying 2 devices anyhow as...

Agreed. I have always had issues with sweat and earwax, long before I owned my M9. And it's pretty evident when I notice changes in L-R balance and a reduction in the perceived soundstage. I know there are others out there in the same boat (lousy body chemistry), but I'm sure the majority don't...

I picked up a pair of the Comply oval tips - model TOZ-200 with Techdefender. I went with a sample pack (3 sizes) but should have gone with just the large. I decided to try the oval as I really like the fit of the Comply oval tips for my 2nd gen Airpod Pros. The tips for the the Airpods that fit...

I definitely would like to hear what you find. I thought about looking for some foam to use, but finding 'acoustically transparent' foam is a little difficult. Most of the stuff I came across was the opposite - acoustic foam/panels to use in a home theater to both prevent sound 'leakage' and to...

This is unacceptable to me, and I'm sure many other owners feel the same. It's long past time we held manufacturer's accountable for this 'just replace the whole item' mentality. The whole world we live in where 'electronic items are disposable' needs to change. I'm retired and on a disability...

If your body chemistry has you producing a lot of ear wax and/or sweat, you should definitely look into cleaning them. You may have had a gradual drop-off in sound quality that you didn't realize. And yes, mine are also showing signs of chipped paint. I haven't looked into it yet, but I'm...

I do try and keep them clean. I also clean my ears daily because I produce a lot of ear wax and sweat in my ears. Alas even with the cleaning, they are still deteriorating. I'm not going to let Sony off easily. I've already contacted their support team and have a case open with them. I have been...

Like @carlcamper , @WilliamBlake and @vas-tomsk, I'm looking for replacement foam filters that fit inside the stem of the M9 earbuds. I wear my M9s a LOT to try and overcome my tinnitus... I would estimate about 14 - 16 hrs per day (incl. 8 - 10 hrs while sleeping). My body chemistry produces a...

The MMCX connector issues usually present themselves as intermittent or no sound and are usually a broken connector. I would doubt that they would be responsible for causing the loss in volume. That most likely would be a clogged filter, but since you've tried changing them and have swapped...

I'm not likely to ever sell the 2 pairs of SE846 I own. But both pairs are unusable at the moment, due to the cracked shells. I did order some replacement shells off Aliexpress, but they won't work for the SE846, even though they were advertised that they would. Alas I didn't really take the...

I'm not a competitive gamer per se, but I still play occasional FPS games with friends. I've used my M9s for a couple of these games and I still have a pretty good sense of where sounds are coming from. My SDR modded HD800 with Dekoni earpads combined with a Modmic Wireless is my preferred...

Well, I'm a numbskull... that rubber plug for my M9s came out of the left earbud about 2 months ago. And I've been using them daily with no noticeable change in sound quality. As I do get the vacuum effect, it's pretty much guaranteed that this is not a vent. After taking another look at it...

Will do... and yes, the fact that I get the vacuum issue likely means it's not a vent. But I'll try using a temporary seal to double-check. And yes, I really enjoy them. Took me a bit to adjust to their signature, coming from my Shure SE846. The Shure is still high on my list and to me, still...

I thought so as well. I was quite lucky to find the rubber plug - I noticed the hole on the left earbud and found the plug on my bed. Again, sorry for my poor camera skills but this is what it looks like: TIA!

Hello all, I've owned my M9's since Oct. 2022 and am quite happy with them, save for a few minor issues. First is the paint is chipping in a couple of locations. Pretty minor as it doesn't affect sound quality, but for a set that's 14 months old I wouldn't expect this. They do see very heavy...

Is the Q5s TC still sought after? Mine has seen next to no use for over 3 months so time to move it. Still have the original box but might not have all the accessories. Looks like the last one listed on this site's classifieds was back in Jan. 2023.

That's the manual for the newer DX7 Pro+... looks like that manuals.plus site has the two models reversed. On their site the DX7 Pro+ section has the manual for the older DX7 Pro, which does not offer the Sound or Balance functions. The official 'manual' for the older DX7 Pro is here...

Just a FYI - I use my DX7 Pro with SPDIF from my Hisense 75U88KM and it works perfectly. I tend to wear headphones or IEMs almost all the time I'm watching as they are better at overpowering my tinnitus, so mine has seen a LOT of use. Others may remember I had a run of bad luck where my...