Yeah! I picked up my Livewires! Since I had a class in SF, I jumped on BART. It was so nice going through the trans-bay tube without being deafened. The only "problem" is that I have to pay more attention to the signs at stops because I do not hear the announcements. Since these are my...

This is the kind of thing you do when you run out of money. They're probably scrambling to secure another line of equity and/or credit. I hypothesize that Logitech led them on a merry chase, leading them to expect a major cash infusion. If Freq over extended themselves in anticipation of a...

I've read several articles from the web equivalent of talking heads, but nobody seems to discuss the sound quality. Has anybody done a SQ comparison with the iphone? As a T-Mobile customer, the phone appeals to me, but I have to wait until a year after I bought my BB 8820 before I get a new...

Quote: Originally Posted by Darkkopi You should have went for the FreQshow imo as they fit what you are looking for. Except for the minor detail that he would have pulled out all his hair by now. If you think LW is difficult to contact from Malaysia, try contacting Freq...

Quote: Originally Posted by Baines93 The hiss is nothing compared to a Zen Vision M! Even the lineout sucks. The ZVM lineout and a $200 (used price!) Super Macro 3 didnt sound as good to my ears as a D2 headphone out and a cheap Cmoy! The unamped and amped difference was much more...

Wow. That was a fast decision. I'm still trying to figure out how being underground changes the sound signature...

Quote: Originally Posted by ClieOS Incredible enough, you can get a full custom for just about any IEM you can think of in China. There are a few groups of people will custom mold / remold anything on request, ER6i, ER4, UM2, UE11, SE530, you name it. Of course, the plastic they...

Freq's are out of the picture. They're not taking any new orders until January!

Here's a link to a site that publishes the exposure tables from OSHA. The standard considers 85 db safe for up to 16 hours per day. OSHA Noise: U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration Noise Exposure Standards - Acoustics.com Here's a frequency-related graph. (Occupational noise...

Quote: Originally Posted by precsmo That is exactly my point, the main flaw I can have of making the cable by myself is where to source the best purest silver wires. So far, the most afforable to me is from the one from few sellers in eBay. I will go to China next month, and I use to go...

Given the use and abuse, I would expect the LW rotating connector would have a strong appeal. It's a brilliant strain relief. After reading literally thousands of posts about LW & Freq, SQ seems pretty darned close for top of the line Freq & LW. If removable cables are important, Freq...

Quote: Originally Posted by MrSpock2002 Not necessarily right at all. Bose TriPorts (Over ear) are about the most comfortable headphones on the planet. They are perfect for portable usage as they block out a TON of outside noise. Pros: Great highs, good mid range, VERY...

Remember, there are two sides to the ear drum. The allergies and congestion affect the INNER ear, not the outer ear. Even if the IEM theoretically sealed well enough to prevent pressure equalization, all it takes is a small seal break for < 1 sec. to equalize outer ear pressure. Just crack the...

I had a 30 gig Zune brown. Before failing, it gave me a ton of grief with software updates, forcing me to update my Windows OS. The PC software UI was not-so-great. Coming from a Creative Zen, I thought the player UI was heads and shoulders superior. It catastrophically died after about 6...

Quote: Originally Posted by Oliver :) Not good enough, it's just not good enough! And never will be Well, that was like receiving a failing grade on a paper in college with no other marks or explanation. What is inadequate? How would you improve it? === Cool infomercial too!

Quote: Originally Posted by Baines93 They dont keep the actual impressions IIRC, because they have to be scanned into a special machine to make the customs, so the dimensions will be saved onto a computer in a file to be used again... Probably some 3d rotatable digitally created ear...

Both Freqs and Livewires should work. Freq has a $10US option to increase warranty from 1 year to 2 years. http://www.freqonline.com/superfreq.htm LW has a swivel connector that is a great strain relief on the IEM. The right angle relieves a stress concentration point on the cable that can...

Quote: Originally Posted by scytheavatar I don't get it, why do people insist on trying to get the best sound on a treadmill when your sweat is likely to shorten the lifespan of your IEM? For $260 you can get Super Freqs with a 2-year warranty, including loss/damage beyond repair...

Quote: Originally Posted by FaRKle I sure hope that's the case! From the sound of things John tends to understate things frequently. Crossing my fingers for you though! Tomorrow marks the 1 week point since fitting @ their Castro Valley facility. When I asked about lead time...

You never mentioned budget! It's kind of a critical piece of data. (I'm looking for a car for my GF...) Why is sound quality unimportant @ the gym? If hers is anything like mine, sound ISOLATION is very important. I usually run my ipod at twice my normal volume at the gym. My earbuds work...

I know you stated a preference for over/on ear solutions. Normally, less is better when it comes to what we have to lug around while traveling. In that spirit, you may want to take a second look @ IEM's. Ultimate Ears has an extended bass version super.fi 5 line that may interest you...

Quote: Originally Posted by precsmo I used to have a Mini3 and I loved it, I sold it just last 3 weeks as I've sold my Ipod 160gb and I've got a lovely Zune 80gb, I didn't intend to use an amp with my just sold off Ety ER-4p with the Zune. What a difference personal taste makes...

I'm heading out to meet with John Diles for my fitting today! Yeah! As expected he's a way cool guy. Both of us are doing self-funded start-ups, which can be a challenge. Fortunately for him, he's further along in the process...

Several posts in the thread mentioned how the LW sound better after a burn in period. I don't understand the physics. I expect cable impedance is almost 100% resistive. Resistance is a function of cable gage, materials and weave. None of that changes with use. The ear pieces are hard...

Quote: Originally Posted by M-A-Z The point is that IEMs are polyfunctional. People would not like having them limited to one specific purpose. They like using them when jogging, travelling on public transport, cycling, relaxing at home etc. When practising sports the cables are awkward...