Hey guys!  I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to try out some of JH Audio's NEW JH-5M line custom IEMs.  They are similar to the JH-5 Pro, but smaller and designed to fit under a motorcycle helmet.  I believe the audio characteristics are very similar, but there are a few differences...

  A few hours ago the UPS guy dropped off my Etymotic ER6is, my first new pair of IEM's in over a year. And while I can't promise to give the best comparisons to other IEMs, I still think I can post impressions useful to anyone considering purchasing these, especially since Joker has not yet...

The following is review of the Bada PH12. The Bada Ph12 may be the best headphone amp you can buy, if you are looking for an amp that combines the best qualities of a solid state amp with the best qualities of a tube amp. Let me explain. I used to listen to my Grado HP-2 and AKG 340...

Stereophile magazine which is one of the most popular high end audio magazines reviews the hf5's this months and gave a glowing review....comparing them to ultimate ears and shure 530s and pretty much suggesting that they hold their own with these much higher priced IEM's...i unfortunately do...

I'm planning to buy my first IEMs and I need your help and recommendations.   First of all comfort is very important for me. I might even get a nap sometimes while wearing them. SQ is (of course!) important as well, I'm looking for balanced sound. As I might live with a bit too much highs...

So I've been doing research on in ear headphones for weeks and still haven't made up my mind.  I'm looking for headphones that:   1.  Fit very well and snug.  I will be running and working out with these headphones mostly.  Probably use them for biking to class as well.  Probably want the...

I'm required to fly a lot for work and it seems that the custom molded IEM options have quadrupled in the past few years.  I'm having a hard time getting my bearings straight and would be interested in hearing some recommendations for options under $500.   I've owned just about every...

What the title says, in all my searching I haven't yet found an answer.... EDIT: Wow, I just found them for the same price. Nevermind.   Is either better than the other? If there really are less microphonics on the MC5 I might get that.

I've been trying to make the switch from my Bose QC15 to quality earphones as I am growing tired of the space they take up and they are a bit uncomfortable for long flights.    I recently tried Shure / Etymotic, but in the long-run I was disappointed with the bass response. After listening...

Hey just wondering, how deep are they sposed to go? Deep enough so that I can only barely feel a little bit of the last flange sticking out when I run my finger down the length of the part of the plug that's sticking out? Or should some of the plug plastic body itself be going in as well (as in...

Hi y'all, I've got a friend looking to get noise-cancelling headphones, for use on planes/commute and when she's studying, because she likes absolute silence when hitting the books. She's currently eyeing the Bose QuietComforts. Any advice? For reference, she's only ever tried earbuds (Sony...

Some of this is probably obvious to the more experienced folks here, but I would like to share my impressions anyhow for anyone who is relative novice like me.   I am working with limited budget and am currently in the process of selecting betwen Klipsch S4 and Ety MC5 (awaiting arrival)...

Fellow head-fi'ers, There's a new member of the Etys family: Etymotic moving-coil based earphones ears-on -- Engadget Any thoughts?

Hello everybody I have a bit of a delema. I have been looking around to find some really nice and just superb quality earbuds mainly for covering music. I am a drummer so i need headphones that are noise cancelling but i dont want them to block out my drums actual sound completely, just...

I have yet to contact anyone to see if they will actually do this, but...   I want to combine 2 iems, an Etymotic hf5 and a Klipsch Custom 2 into one shell. The sound tube of my hf5 has broken for the second time,   I really think this would work well. It would be my first custom mold...

Going on a trip in a few days so I pulled out my SuperFi 4's to mow the lawn with yesterday and the left kept cutting out.  Took them back and over the shelf they gave me a new box which is now sitting here un-openned.   I did see some D-Jays, and am wondering how they might compare?  From the...

Just curious if Etymotic IEMs will have better isolation than my current superfi 4s with the comply tips.  Currently after the best isolation I can get for a bunch of upcoming travel.   I really appreciate the isolation I already get with the superfi's - sure beats noise cancelling sets. ...

UPS man just delivered a red pair. I bought them out of curiosity. Stuck on a pair of UM56 custom sleeves, and these phones are very, very nice, but a lot more listening and tips to try. Also, may need a little bass EQ, but the mids and highs are Ety all the way, nice phones.

Anyone have any info on the release dates for the Etymotic MC3/HF3? Just very strange that Etymotic never even narrowed it down to a specific month (especially for the HF3, I mean c'mon, it's only adding two buttons to the remote). Last I read on some forum posts, it was maybe April. I emailed...

Since September, I've been using RE0s. Recently, I got a mini3, and although I really like my setup, I'd like some IEMs with more speed for heavy metal. I really don't need an upgrade, but more speed would be nice, and I've been scared since my RE0s broke 6 months after buying them (right side...

Some of the manufactures may not be aware of how we use their products in real life.  At least one has gone so far as to say they were not designed to be worn in front.  Quote: What do you say? How do you usually wear your monitors?    

I have had these in the past when I was younger and more into bass heavy music and ended up selling them. Well Buy,com sent me a nice coupon (for anything when using paypal) so I decided to give these another try. My current quest for detail instead of pounding bass has me interested. First off...

Hi everyone,   I’m looking for the most accurate and neutral amp/dac unit in the <$300 price range.  I’m also curious about units in the <$500 range. My headphones are Etymotic ER4S (IEMs) and my source is a PC (foobar/flac). I would prefer to use SPDIF to connect to the PC, instead of USB...

Worst thing happened to me this morning...  usually on the subway with my earphones plugged in, but today since I was with a friend I did not need any music so I had them clipped to my collar.  As I got out of the train, the earphones dropped to the floor and my foot stepped over them pulling...

hi, folks! long time i just reading head-fi and not join to discussion, but now the time is come.   Since my Ipod video dead i tried to listen music through my HTC desire, sound was really bad, but when my "crazy-fun" westie ate my Ety er-6i i decide to find any new source (any exept ipod...