I'm looking for a couple of pairs of headphones...   First, for myself. I've been using the bundled buds from my Clip+, but they've developed a loose connection in one ear, so I'm looking for something to replace them. Either buds, or portables. Not IEMs - I already have Ety's (for maximum...

This may be an unusual question, but... how does the sound of MC5 compare to AD700?

OK, my wear-while-mowing Mallows are showing their age... one of the grey tubes has come unstuck. So, should I re-glue the tube on that one, or pull the tube off the other? Which tips work well without the tubes?

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Quote:   It's a fairly small office (<20 people) and they're all trustworthy. The only outsiders who come in are the cleaners, so if they nicked anything it would be obvious who had done it.   I have IEMs at the moment - SoundMagic PL30. They're pretty good, but can get uncomfortable...

Argh... I'm annoyed now... After waiting 2 weeks for the RX700s to come in stock, my order for both was still waiting to be processed. I decided I'd have another look at what was available, maybe get one set that would do for both (closed & gaming). After reading a few reviews & doing a...

Well, I've just ordered the Xonar U1... reviews were mostly good, so here's hoping.

Quote: I want USB, as my main PC is a laptop... also I might bring it to work, to improve the sound while listening to music on my work PC. You say the PCI-E Xonar are good, do you know if the USB Xonar is too?

Can anyone recommend a good, low cost USB soundcard (or a DAC would do the same, if I understand correctly?) to use with headphones?   Are any of these any good?   Muse PCM2704 http://cgi.ebay.com.au/180536957670   Winsound Mini TDA1305T http://cgi.ebay.com.au/320600359057   SMSL...

I'm looking to get some decent headphones. I'll mostly be listening at work, so want something that doesn't leak sound. But I'd like a set that will be good for gaming too. Budget is around $150-200ish (INCLUDING shipping to Australia).   I was thinking of getting the ATH-A700 from a local...

I liked the bi-flanges best out of the included tips, but they came off in my ears a couple of times! I have been using the included foamies, but the seal is nowhere near as good. I'm thinking I'll try some Comply (T400?), but if anyone can suggest a good alternative bi-flange, I'd like to...

I have a pair of SoundMagic PL-30, very happy with them. Do a forum search to look at others' reviews & opinions of them.

Got mine at last... I ordered a couple weeks before my overseas trip, and they didn't arrive until after I left So, nice "welcome home" gift Initial thoughts - very comfortable, could hardly tell they were in; they sounded nice, but very weak on bass. Then I tried the larger tips -...

I've heard of them They apparently have a low maximum volume (high impedance?) by design, to avoid damaging kids' hearing As for UE quality - I've never had any myself, but have a look at the other threads on here... UE make the TripleFi, SuperFi, and others. Lots of happy users of those on...

I've got FX33 & have ordered PL30... will give you my preference out of the two when they arrive

Ordered some today. If they don't take too long to get here, I'll compare them to my Marshmallows and see which works better on the plane...

The other option is a under-pillow speaker SQ may not be the greatest, but you won't break anything... search for "pillow speaker", I'm surprised how many there are!

Quote: Originally Posted by travismp 1.) what is ISOLATION and is -12 or -20 better? Quote: Originally Posted by toughnut 1) lower the better. generally deep insertion IEM can reach -26dBm Not necessarily... depends on what you want out of them. Isolation means...

Focalprice claims "Up to -20dB ambient moise rejection." Does this seem about right? I've seen some people say they don't isolate anywhere near as much as other IEMs, but how do they compare to closed cans or JVC marshmallows?

Quote: Originally Posted by Ninety I've had both the Marshmallows and the Freqs. I preferred the Freqs (clearer mids than JVCs, less boomy bass) standard, but once I swapped to Shure black olive tips on the Marshmallows (I suppose making them not marshmallow anymore) they edged it...

Quote: Originally Posted by scytheavatar Or the SoundMAGIC PL30 that is the new HOTM, but I am not sure how good their isolation is. Someone in one of the PL30 threads said their isolation is not very good. Shame, because I was considering them for my upcoming plane flight...

I've seen the question but not the answer... How's the isolation on these? I'm going on an overseas trip soon, and want something not too expensive but with good isolation. And, does anyone know if they're available inside Singapore airport? I might pick some up on the way through, if my JVC...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zanth I wish I had the time to do serious pc gaming. Once upon a time I did. Now my gaming is exclusively Wii or PS3 and even then I'm a person son of the gaming generation... I'm a complete let down. I'm *shudder* a casual gamer Yeah, I find I don't...

For Australians, you can get the FX33 'mallows dirt cheap... $17 at OO.com.au plus enter their competition & automatically get a $5 off coupon code plus pay with Paypal and use the code DAD8 for free delivery

Quote: Originally Posted by Zanth I like having sporty phones for outgoing activities IEM's for laying down on my side and for those times I need isolation Full-sized cans for better sound, multiples which cater to a specific flavour Speakers (eventually) for the most realistic...