I'm curious about how my Etymotic adapter cable could be used with other headphones. I believe adding the adapter increases impedance by 75 ohms. My question is whether I could use this adapter on my recently acquired Audio Technica AD900's.   Why would I want to do this? Well I've been...

Hello Everyone   Today I am speaking of the Westone 4R and the Westone 4 and I would like to conclude that both of these earphones do have some difference, first and the main difference would be the Acoustic Symmetry, I had a friend of mine compare them from side to side and he had suggested...

I'm thinking of buying the shure se215 because of their apparently wonderful sound cancellation.  This might sound like an idiotic question but does sound cancellation depend on the eartips or the actual headphones?  Because I'm looking for something a little less expensive than the se215's

I am in the market for a new pair of IEMs. I listen mostly to Jazz (Apple lossless files) and will be using an iPhone 3GS as a source (and amp?). I have never owned IEMs, but I guess I am more on the analytical side (and if some coloration is necessary, I would opt for the warm+sweet) and plan...

Hi all,    What player is good for ER4P and XM6 !?  is DX50 suitable for my exisitng equipments? thanks

Hi,   I'm in the market for a good CIEM for classical music. I'm about to close the deal in a pair of Heir 8A but would really like to hear some sugestions.   I currently own an Etymotic ER-4 and a Triple-Fi with the Etys been my favorites.   As a source, I'm going to pair it with my...

I recently had my most prized possession, my shure SE535's, stolen out of my car while i was in class. needless to say i'm utterly crushed, as I used them every day (and often even fell asleep wearing them.) So i'm on the hunt for new headphones, but can only afford either used shures or...

I've been off and on thinking about upgrading my Shure 530s, but really haven't come across a new pair of universal IEMs that seem to outdo them.  I've come across these Heirs which seem to be getting pretty popular, and some people claiming them to be the best all around universal IEM  ...

"A picture tells a thousand words" is a common saying, but it doesn't seem to apply to headphone audio.  Certainly not if you're talking about frequency response graphs as nobody deems them nearly as useful as a worded review on how the phones actually sound.   Nevertheless, I am curious as to...

I've been using IEMs for at least 10 years now and due to some major issues with ear wax recently, I've been considering switching to regular headphones for portable use. I currently use the Westone 3s so of course I want to find something of comparable quality. I'm wondering though if anyone...

Sometimes, there is a song with important parts occupying a frequency range that is missing due to the multi driver setup. Anyone noticed this?

Well, here's my dilemma. I am a hip-hop producer, i make instrumentals. So headphones are a big deal for me. My problem is that i have 3 pair of bassy iem's (kicker EB141, Xears TD4, ATH-CKS77), and in need of something more along the lines of neutral for mixing and mastering. I dont really want...

Hey   Does anyone know details about the New Klipsch X7i with the ceramic design?   And how it pairs with the X10i's   Thanks again!

Main requirements: very good sound isolation, and really comfortable They are for pop, rock, alternative, and rarely classical.  The source will probably just be a laptop or something.  As for the way they sound, not too bass heavy, and they're not really for an audiophile anyways.  Any ideas?

It's a pretty simple question, no need to argue, or say which IEM's are the best, or get into any burn-in debates. I was just wondering if most people picked different sounding IEM's for different genres or different moods, or if most people picked a certain sound signature and stuck with it for...

I need a new cable for my out-of-warranty ER4P. I think I have narrowed it down to two choices.   - An actual ER4P cable for $85: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290628895406&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123   or   - A Shure cable for $30...

I've refined my method for increasing accuracy and smoothness from the ER4P and now I want to share an impulse and get feedback. If you use foobar2000 I suggest loading it with foo_convolve Download  

Title pretty much says it all. So far I am interested in the ER-4p (willing to buy an adapter for S but want portability as an option), Brainwavz B2, DBA-02 MKII, Westone 4, and Viewsonic GR07. I'm leaning towards the ER-4 but my only reservation is the lack of bass impact- I don't want anything...

~$200 sounds even better, lol   Anyway, the two things that i am really looking for:   1. Durability i have a closet full of broken phones / only one ear working / ripped cables / etc. The fault is entirely mine, but please, i just want something that will maybe last a few extra months...

What would you guys propose for someone who wants something portable and loves the ortho sound of the HE-500.  They must work for the gym or out and about (little sound leakage, hold position or seal well, etc).  They don't have to totally mimick the exact dynamics, but I'm looking for clarity...

I've used an Ety replacment cable by APureSound for several years, but it recently broke.  I haven't been able to get in touch with Alex at APureSound as far as a repair, and from what I've read, he doesn't seem to be in business.  Below are some pictures showing the damage: At this point...

Hi guys,   I am Rocky, SR of DUNU. DUNU is a China brand and professionalize in earphone. Glad to present you the Flagship of 2012, DN-19 Tai Chi.                  Tai Chi first show up is at 2012 CES. We met some company who really like it. Many try to buy our...

I inherited these and am not sure which I have. I'll be using them in a desktop situation and would like to order the S adaptor if appropriate. Any way I can tell which I have?    Thanks!

I picked these up two weeks ago. I was using IEMs for portable use since 2004. Shure E3c, Etymotic ER6i, Etymotic ER4P, Shure SE325, etc. I take them in and out a lot, and after eight years, it was taking a toll on my ears. Just them moving a little bit would cause the pressure change to hurt my...

Okay, I know it's lame when people don't go through the threads to try to find their answer before they ask, but I'm in a time crunch here.  Most recently I've been using Maximo iMetal 590s (which I bought based on reviews on this forum), which I had a pretty bad experience with (more on that...