After posting about looking for a cheaper IEM to use instead of my SM3 (the only iem I own), I decided that this probably didn't make sense and if I were to spend money I may as well get something better... Obviously the westone 4 is the cheaper option, and I would only consider the UM Mage if...

Hey all!   I'm on the verge of buying the ER4P/S. I listen to lots of classical, from strings to symphonies. And like many of us who listen to classical, also listen to lots of jazz and a little rock/alternative. The ER4P is great with classical, especially strings and quartets. I'm looking...

Hi All!   I am looking for a portable amp to power my SM3 which unfortunately does not respond to conventional amping... Except the Graham Slee Voyager (Which is too expensive), I have not noticed a significant enough change in the sound signature to use an amp.   Where can I get a...

i am using the sm3 and love it very much. Now i have a problem, upgrade to sm3 v2 or not. i'm wondering will there any great improvement when change to ALO CABLE OR remold it, If i upgrade to v2 and change cable, does it require any amplifer? I tried the pico slim, only slightly different.

I have always fancied trying a set of denon's ,so when i saw the now aging AH-C710 in a local store i decided to pick up a set and put them through there paces and see how denon's top in ear phone stacks up to the other phones i own .   At less than half the price of phones like the w4 or...

I understand that one BA driver cannot cover the full audible frequency spectrum, so you need more BA drivers for that. Shouldn't 2 be enough though? Or 3 at most? Ok, maybe 4 MAX. lol But why squeeze even more drivers in there? I heard that doing so makes each driver do less work and so allows...

I am after new IEMs (I thought of buying a new source at first).   Currently I am using Triple Fi 10s w/custom Audio Null cables, I am wanting a more fuller soundstage and a `wow` effect of further forward everything.   Will be using with a iPod touch 4G. LOD. Portable amp.  ...

Hey guys, I'm deciding on gettin the UM3 OR UM2 the question in my mind is that does the UM3 worth the extra money? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys I will probily go with a dynamic driver but some names have got my attention Some of them seem to have some bass!!! I am a basshead trying to convert to less of one and a bassy ba IEM might just be my solution Thanks

This is not really a review of GR07, it's more of a declaration of love. If you want a typical review, there are at least five others on head-fi that go into the details and use the audiophillic jargon that we're all accustomed to. I'm relatively new to IEMs and I'm not an audiophile by the...

  Having owned the SE535 for just over a month (prior to recently selling them) I thought I'd post some quick points on the SE535   Build quality: The build quality of this IEM is pretty phenomenal, these are by far the most robustly built IEMs I've owned. The cable is thick and...

My shure 210's just crapped out and am looking for a replacement.  I'd really like to make the jump up to a dual (or more) driver iem and am thinking about the Shure 315's, but I thought I'd hear what other people recommend.  I listen to mostly alternative rock (and sometimes a little rap)...

Hello all,    This is my first post and I am quite excited. I have recently forayed into the world of quality audio and it has definetly changed my music listening for good. I am ready to make my first substantial purchase in the field of IEM's and need a bit of guidance. My music listening...

Hey everyone,   First off I'm a long time lurker here at these forums and I can't appreciate enough how much help they've given me. I purchased some monster turbines from ebay 2-3 years ago (still not sure if they're genuine or not :\) and am ready to upgrade.   I mainly listen to the...

Hi, guys and girls!   I'm looking for some new IEM's. Right now, I have some universal UE's, I can't remember the model, but they are dual driver.   And I hate them.    I'm a worship pastor, and in my job, I'm playing live music at least 4 times a week, often more. I'm very active...

When I originally bought the SM3's, the bi-flanges fitted perfectly well, but when they released the larger bored version, I bought some of those, due to the superior audio qualities.   Unfortunately, when I tried them on, the larger bore went all the way down and as a consequence, they...

Hi, I am a drummer and I need IEMs for stage. I can buy SE535 for $340 new. Other options are IE8 for $325, or custom SpiralEars SE 2-way pro for $360 or anything else which you will recommend to me :) I think Shure's are pretty good deal, as they cost here over 500USD (Im living in Poland) and...

Hello Everyone,   I got my Shure SE535 2 days ago and since then have had trouble removing the pre-installed sleeves, because they fit so tight. By now I am pretty sure I that I have found the right sleeves for me.    Anyway, I listen to lossless music from my 2011 MacBook Pro 17" and...

I'm after a set of these, does anyone know if they have an international distributor, or do I have to take japanese lessons AND fly to Japan to get a set? There's only so much obsessive earphone-based insanity I can explain...!

Hi head-fiers, finally got around to making an account since this seemed to be a very friendly and informative forum. I was wondering what you guys (personally, solely based on your own experience) find the top 3 Universal IEM's that match my criteria. I am looking for one universal IEM I will...

I mean, really, what else is to be improved upon when cramming drivers into a cubic centimeter?   About 8 years ago, ER4 and E4 and Super Fi Pro were the best we could get.  Then came SE530 and TFPro which were clearly upgrades.  Then 2 years later came W3 and then UM3X, SM3, GR8, CK10, X10...

Hi all,   I've been using the Sleek Audio SA6 for around three years now. I've always loved this earphone but in that time I think i've replaced the cables around 8 times (constant cracking and snapping)!! I also think that the earphone could be a lot better for my tastes if there was more...

Now that I'm familiar with the world of universal monitors, I thought I'd venture into the world of customs. I'm in search of a sound similar to that of my beloved SM3's, with strikingly lush mids, but preferably more bass impact, and a similarly overall warm, enveloping/intimate signature as...

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 am a long time lurker, and first time poster. This place has a great wealth of knowledge and I appreciate everyone's thoughts getting me this far.    I recently tried the UM3X and Sony EX1000 side by side and really preferred everything about the UM3X. I want to try the SM3 v2, but can't...