I am thinking about buying 1964-T customs but i'm wondering if I should just get universal fits for that price that sound better, like the EarSonics SM3. Is the sound quality for customs different than universals?   I have about $400 max to spend, and if universals in that price range do...

I've noticed with piano sounds, it sound like ringing or like echoing.  Resonance?  I have 1964-T customs and I hate when it happen, it messes up the music.  Poorly tuned?  I've noticed this with SM3, and got rid of it because of this.  I don't think I can do anything with the customs to fix...

I've recently been through quite a few pairs of universal IEMs - UM3X, Monster Miles Davis, e-Q7 and JVC FX700. They all had something I enjoyed, but none of them were quite there for me. I like a good deal of immediacy (like my single-ended valve hi-fi at home), with reasonable bass response...

Hi folks,   recently I have been considering an upgrade for IEMs. I used to own (just sold) Shure SE315 and I was very happy with the build quality and comfort, however I thought the sound could be more transparent, more detailed and overall more clear. the soundstage is rather poor for...

Finally, the time has come where I can purchase a new set of Customs! My UE5c's have served me well over the last 6 year, but they are beginning to die on me. I have decided to purchase a pair of 1964 ears largely due to budget constraints, but also because I hear great things about their...

I currently have a pair of UE700's and am thinking of upgrading in the relative future. One question that's sort of caught me is whether to go with a high-end universal-fit IEM or spend about the same, maybe a bit more, for a low-end custom-fit IEM.   For example, the Shure SE535's will run...

  Hi guys. Let me say straight away; sorry for yet another "what should I buy"-thread. There is unfortunately however no doubting that this is the place to go for proper advice on proper portable gear, so please bear with me.   Having recently gotten my first pair of proper IEMs and...

  I'm a newbie to nice headphones (I've owned a Sennheiser CX-250, but that's about it). But I've been getting into the sound system thing a little bit (I now own an Infinity Beta 50 based 7.1 sound system). I'm looking for good headphones in the $50-$250 range (but could push it a little...

...but there isn't a general advice thread in the Portable section. I wouldn't call myself an experienced listener. My first halfway decent dip into the head-fi world was the Sennheiser PX100s. That prompted me to buy the Etymotic HF5s. I've had my HF5s for two years, and it's been a great two...

Aye guys, just stumbled across this site and it's fantastic! =)   I'm currently on a hunt for IEM's around the $350-$450 USD range (I'd like to spend more but I just shelled out for new gear) for DJING. Headphones don't provide the isolation and protection I require (I cue / mix in my...

I have recently purchased a 2 year old iBasso D10 from another person, and is confused about the op amps choices.    The op-amp currently in the D10 is the AD8532.   In the kit, i can see 2 AD8656, 1 AD8532, 1 AD8541 and 2 others whose lettering have faded away and i cannot make out what...

Hey guys   I currently have a pair of TripleFi 10s that I need for drumming and listening to rock and alternative.   I want to take the next step and get a pair of customs but just need a hand choosing the right one for a good price (either new custom and sell my TF10 or reshell).  Since...

First off, I'd like to point out that the 1964-T is my first set of in-ear monitors (iem’s), so I can only compare to the full-size headphones that I own (namely Grado SR-80i and AKG k701). That said I’m fairly confident that I know what sounds good to me, however, if you disagree with my...

Hi, looking for new headphones, for home and outdoors listening. I want to spend about $500 in total, would be happy to save some money, but can spend more if needed. I picked some phones, but need your help to choose the right ones.   I mostly listen to trance/electro, dance, metal (50%)...

I picked these up a week ago and have been listening to them fairly exclusively ever since. I put off a review until I'd had a chance to get over the gee-whiz, new toy period and had a chance to listen to a variety of different music. I'm relatively new to this hobby. Most of my gear is...

Hello all, this is my first post here Head-fi.   Learned alot here so far from reading, but I have a question of my own.   My last IEM's were a pair of Sleek Audio SA6's. And I loved them. I really liked how balanced everything sounded and the clarity of the mids/highs without any...

  Hi all,  I know I am new to this forum, so please forgive my newbie-ness...    Just a quick favor that I may ask of you.. I need help in making a decision on some custom in-ears...     I have a pretty good ear, I lead worship, heavy to acoustic rock emphasis... I have for many...

I've been trying to find some like this, and seem to have complications trying to find any in that price range. I've talked to 1964 ears, and apparently, they rarely work with silicone, and can't offer recessed cables, but they are definitely in my price range. If anyone could offer some...

Introduction   1964 Ears is a relatively new company that offers custom in ear monitors as well as custom tips, reshelling services and noise reduction plugs. They are based in Portland, Oregon and offer a wide range of custom in ear monitors from a single driver all the way up to a quad...

We all know the deal; buy an earphone, get fascinated with it, think "oh my gosh this is the best thing i've ever heard" and vow not to buy another earphone ever again. That was me with the DBA-02 about 7 or 8 months back. Fastforward to now and you clearly see my vow just got broken. Truth be...

Would this be a good custom IEM to start with? Have only used universals so far. They're only $100 more than the JH5.

Does anyone have any experience to Listenhear's custom sleeves or the 1964-SLV? And how would you compare them with stock tips? The earphone is irrelevant to me, I just need to know of their quality. I was going to go with ACS but they seem to have very, very long turnaround times. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I am considering the 1964q iems but they offer two kinds of housing the (normal) acrylic housing and a silicon one which I think is also offered by acs. I thought this warranted a new thread since I have HEARD that silicon housings are more comfortable and do isolate a bit more but...

I have been looking at investing in a pair of customs for some time now. During my review hunt, these popped up from a comment someone posted about their top of the line sounding as good as the JH13's (from a pcmag review). Quite a bold statement; but it peaks my interest, considering their top...

    INTRO   Many members of HeadFi are probably too young to remember a time when iPods were not ubiquitous, or when compact disc technology was new and exciting. Once we grow accustomed to certain things it becomes hard to imagine living without them. I remember a time when the Ultimate...