I've previously owned Atrio M5 (loved them but it's been a couple of years since I heard them), and Monster Turbines (not as good but for 60, more than half the price, decent sound).   I'm looking for new IEM's since my others broke. I was thinking of either repurchasing the Atrio M5's...

I have $200 to spend on IEM's and I mostly listen to Rock, Metal, and industrial, so wondering which IEM would you guys recommend?? Thanks :) 

I currently have the following equipment which I use to listen to music both at home and while travelling: -iPhone 3GS -Ultimate Ears UE700 -Music: downloaded from iTunes or ripped from cd's. What I want is to have better audio quality. The main complaints I have with my current setup are...

So I've been looking for a decent pair of sound-isolating headphones and have been torn between going down the circumaural or IEM route. After weighing up my options, I decided on IEMs and was all set to splash out on a pair of...

I've been investigating possible portable iem's and it appears that under that budget, the best choice is the triplefi's... but before deciding i'd like your opinions about it.   They'll be used with a PMP mostly, unamped, FLAC files though, playing progressive/heavy rock so instrument...

I recently got a pair of DBA-02's and they are by far the best IEM's that I've ever owned. I love the sound - its just so balanced. I'm not very good at describing sound so please don't ask me to haha. Before I got these I was also planning on getting a pair of customs and was considering the...

I've finally updated my original FX67 review to reflect on my current feelings and standings about it. Throughout the review, you will notice four main sections. A brief description of them are as follows: Modern Edit: My updated and present review of the FX67 involving my 2nd pair...

After reading many reviews of both, I am not sure what I should go for. I know it's a step down, I just sold my SM3, since I don't quite like his sound signature. I am looking for IEM with high level of detail, energatic treble, sounding clean and clear overall.   I used to own a pair of...

I did a little looking around and found that Bugden is run by a college student but I would have hoped to hear something from a couple of e-mails I sent them 6 days ago.  My DBA-02's are having an issue where the right channel is mutted and only play at very soft levels.  I love my DBA's but not...

I attempted to buy a DBA-02, but that didn't go well. Given a lack of faith in the companies involved, I'm looking for alternatives. The obvious and closest alternative seems to be the CK10, though this shall be my last IEM purchase for a while and so I'm contemplating other choices. Cost is...

Hello, I'm trying to pick a very good IEM blind (without auditioning them) with some budget. What I'm looking for specifically is good extension in low end, not a lot of sibilance or similar phenomenon, preferably balanced sound. The IEM has to be reasonably durable.   As an example of...

Hey guys, i have a pair of RE ZEROs, and am thinking of buying the 0s again, as i love the analytical sound signature, and everything they have. now, at the same time i am thinking, why not go for an upgrade rather than going for the 0s again? i've seen the DBA02s, and i think these might...

I have about $200 to spend on earphones. I'm relatively new to good headphones and want to get a good pair of inears. Currently, all I have are Sennheiser HD 448s and Skullcandy Ink'ds.   I was interested in the Shure SE315's, but I read a few bad reviews on them and aren't sure if they are...

I am trying to find a good IEM to replace my incredibly old Sennheiser CX300.  Tonight is the first night I've done any serious research on IEMs, but I've spent a couple hours looking over the forum and chasing links across the internet.   I've pretty much settled on one of these two IEMs. ...

Hello!  I'm new to this forum and really enjoying browsing the boards, but I was wondering if I might ask a bit of advice on a specific circumstance I've found myself in.  I recently got a new job (yay) playing cello with an electric string quartet that performs with IEMs (connected to wireless...

Hello all, I think it is time for me to look at a set of full sized headphones.  Up till now I have been using IEM's and have finally figured out that I like natural sounding IEM, after trying a few different sets I found that I really liked the RE0's and then I bought a set of DBA-02's and...

Right now, Amazon has the Phiaton 200 shipped for about $150. I think this is a decent price for them, but I was wondering if there was a another pair of IEM that are cheaper yet perform better.    I'm also looking at the Ultimate Ears SuperFi 5vi or the older ATHCK7, which are around the...

the usual kind of earplugs you can find at drugstores have 20ish db reduction. i was wearing them around the city today and couldn't help notice that it wasn't filtering out much of the noise. and if an iem is only effective as that, i doubt i'll enjoy enough music wearing that around my noisy...

I currently have a pair of RE0, and I'm looking to upgrade. I'm thinking of upgrading to the DBA-02, and I have some questions regarding it. Right now I don't like the way the RE0 fits in my ear. It doesn't make a lasting tight seal, and the isolation isn't very good (compared to my old...

So i'm beginning to look for a IEM for this two genres in particular.   I want a good soundstage and good separation.   Define Highs but not harsh. More soft and mild... Very good mids with a lot of presence and a good and strong bass...   Right now I have 3 seems to fit what I'm...

So they finally died. I've owned 2 pairs of these over the last 10 years, and loved them (no matter how bad they sounded). They've always been my go to if I just needed something ultra portable and want music regardless of quality. Anyway, I've decided after my time here on Head-Fi that since...

Anyword on this? Its mid april haha

Hi, i've had HD555's for about a year now. I did the foam mod a few months ago. My source is an Audigy 2 ZS Platinum Pro soundcard. I'm now looking to upgrade.   I have a budget of up to $400 USD. I listen to mostly soundtracks, ambient, nu-jazz, drum & bass and alternative rock...

Hi there,   I just joined the Head-Fi forums, but I've been reading up for a a little while now. I'm slowly finding myself becoming an audiophile whether or not I want to :/. Anyway, I'm looking into buying my first legitimately decent pair of headphones. The quandary I find myself in is...

...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...