I have been loyal to Cowon (X5L - still working) and 32GB S9 - because I like the BBE sound enhancement.   I also have UE TripleFI-10 IEMs and (don't laugh) Bose Quietcomfort 15 - I'm not a high end audiophile, but I appreciate midrange kit.   Now, my S9 is showing its age and I only have...

Hi first off sorry if this in the wrong place, this seems to fit best but I'm a dumb noob so I might be off. Anyway heres my question. I currently have a Cowon S9 and Westone UM3X. I'm looking for a case that is able to protect and hold both. The smaller the case the better (as long as it holds...

Mine just arrived recently, and because they aren't many reviews, threads or actual photos of the new HD 598's, i decided i'll take a few especially for this community, in order to help the ones that might be interested in this nice pair of cans.   First the photos.       Now a short...

Introduction:   First off, thanks to Hifiman for choosing me to be part of the review tour. Thanks also to mukulymn for loaning me his RE262 for an extended time.   But, the IEM couldn't have chosen a busier week to arrive. I could not spend as much time as I wanted with the review...

Like the title says, what would be the poor man's Ultrasone Pro 900's?  Is it HFI-580's, DT770s, DJ1 Pro, FA-011?!?  What would you guys recommend for someone who loved the sound of the Pro's but just can't get to that $300 price point?

I seriously need a new ULTRA solid headband for my grado SR225i. The plastic (L & R) keep falling off and the black things holding the metal rods keep falling as well. I seriously need help finding a headband that will never fail or fall, like good enough to go running for 10 000 miles with it...

After reading the T50RP thread, I see that posters said that a modified T50RP can compete with flagships. Are there any other headphones out there that can be considered giant killers or deliver amazing performance for the price?

I'm looking for a portable amp to pair with cowon s9 and dt 1350, is fiio e11 good at this price range?

Hi there, brand new meat here   Although I have been researching a lot recently into which headphones to buy, so I know a certain amount, I've only just now realised that maybe more expensive headphones are not worth it when used with an MP3 player not a hi-fi? Any help would be appreciated...

I've got ~70% hearing loss in my right ear. My outer ear drum was removed (mastoidectomy) when I was young due to a severe ear infection that was caught too late. Is it possible to have separate volume controls for the left and right ear? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

  Fostex T50RP Review   Disclaimer: I am not an advertiser or do I work for the Fostex company and/or HeadFi. I wish to voice my opinion on a set of headphones and wish to enlighten people about these headphones. By no means I wish to insult anyone by doing this. Aka: My Opinion!  ...

  Hi guys, This is my first post ever, and I live in the Netherlands, so pls don't be too critical on my grammar etc (:. I now own earbuds which are 20 dollars, more or less, and a mp3player of 40, I think, so this is going to be a big investment for me. I prefer SQ over everything, the...

Hi!   So I'm fed up with iPod right now. It's not a matter of sound quality or lack of FLAC support; that's the least of my worries here. My problem is the software and firmware. I'm sorry but iTunes is a b***h to work with. For some reason it randomly rejects my music files at times. And...

  Hey fellow Head-fiers, I was looking around for a DAP and saw the Hifiman HM-602, and it looked spectacular, but i'm still a audio-newbie and that's way out of my budget. For now. So, i narrowed it down to these four - Sanza Clip+, Sanza Fuze, Cowon J3, Cowon S9. I was wondering if you guys...

Just bought a Cowon S9 which sounds great with my M50 cans but not so good with my current IEMs which are real cheapies. Looking for an upgrade> Something i can use when I'm out and about for under $150 total. Thank you.

I'm not looking to spend $400 to the cent, as much as I am looking for best bang for my buck considering the equipment I am currently using(ex. a $200 suggestion is fine). I have a Cowon D3(similar to a J3 in sound quality) amped through a ibasso t3. To give a benchmark, I use monster turbine...

So I was looking around for some good full sized headphones and the Audio Technica ATH M50 caught my eye. I've never heard the sound it produces but from what I hear, it has very good sub bass extension, isolation and mids. I previously owned a pair of RE0 IEMs and I liked the sound that those...

Here's the deal I got a pair of Shure 440's two years ago without knowing anything about headphones. Came from Apples s***** IEM. I've really liked the 440's but theres a few drawbacks I don't like. -There heavy -The cord is super long -They hurt my head after about an hour or so. The band...

Hi everyone, thanks for taking an interest!   So I've put my noggin through something like 1000 hours of music from my K701's and I've come to the conclusion that while I love the detail and the instrument separation (air?), like most complaints of the K701, I just feel like I want a little...

So, I've decided I may as well save up and not just get something to tide me over. I want a good solidly built mp3 player that will not break on me anytime soon. I have about 2,000 songs, however they are all in mp3 or wma format of varying quality. I only own the cd's for about half my music...

I was out today with my iPod Touch, Sansa Clip and Sony X1060 in my rain jacket pocket. my Sony X1060 is in a sock kind of case. Anyway, when I was out I was caught in a cloudburst of heavy rain. When I got home I checked to see if my mp3 players were okay and they were except for my precious...

I spend a lot of time in the amp forums, and the single biggest question is 'how can I inject some bass into these phones ?'. I think many of us are going about it the wrong way - wouldnt it be easier to just buy something from Ultrasone/Denon and take it from there ?   Personally, I found...

Could someone provide help choosing a new amp to match with a pair of Sennheisser ie8s. My source is a Cowon s9. I found the icon mobile to be of little benefit and would have preffered a little more treble from the setup. Bass was acceptable and in some cases better without the icon mobile.  ...

Hello everyone,   Firstly - thank you to the incredible community out here, which has helped me through purchases (Grado SR80, 325, Sennheiser CX300, IE7, Klipsch Image S4) at various points of time.   I have a Grado SR325is currently. Absolutely love the cans. I hate the 6.3mm jack...

Hi everyone, im new to the forums, but ive been reading threads here and there. Ive learned a few things, but im still very new to this all. Im not familiar with a lot of terms, or their meanings. so its difficult for me to distinguish pros and cons of each headphone i come across. Basically im...