Don't laugh! i own klipsch x10 and sennhieser ie80s and now recent purchase (very underrated) b&w c5's.... quick impressions.....klipsch - smooth sound but build suspect, - cable has failed at bud end and now the jack requires soldering (yet again!!)                                When out...

Hi all, Apologies for the generic nature of the post, but I'm trying to garner as much feedback as possible.   Yesterday, I managed to misplace my pride and joy Sennheiser IE8 IEMs (totally gutted - I've had them for about a year) so I'm looking around at alternatives before I make my next...

Hey Guys   I bought a Westone 4 off another head-fier here a few months ago, and I've been generally happy with it.    However, the sound has been getting, somewhat boring for me (I've heard lots of people comment on it's boring sound). It's too.. natural.    So now, I'm looking for...

i have a small war that im fighting in my mind. on one side the ie80 on the other the entry level heir audio custom.   HELP!

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 am thinking of selling my Shure SE215 and HD650's and getting one really good pair of IEM's....   So this would give me a max budget of £250 which I assume should get me a very nice pair of IEM's....   I have been reading about it and it seems that BA drivers will never have as much...

my klipsch s4i's have been broken for a while now (they broke where the wire goes inside the iem) and now im looking for some iem's that sound halfway decent but has removable wire so i don't have to worry whenever i pull on the wires and so that when the wire does inevitably brake, then i can...

at a certain price point, something like 300-400$ which would generally sound better, an IEM or a full sized headphones. i know it depends on the specific set picked but lets just assume each are the best in the range.

Hi I am a 16 year old who has become very interested in the expensive hobby of listening to fine audio devices. I just recently bought a pair of sennheiser ie8's from eBay for 160USD but I have my suspicions...

Any advice? Price range about $300-$350   Thanks!

I heard aren't as bass heavy as others like the monster turbine pro, so are they good for rock/ guitar music? Not heavy metal, I mean like green day, red hot chili peppers, audioslave, etc.

RE0s in terms of comfort and feel in the ear?   I only use two different IEMs, the RE0 and the TripleFi 10s, but would now like to upgrade to something that sounds better than the TripleFi, and more importantly, feels like if not better than the RE0 while in the ear.   I like the...

Around $300 or less. Right now the JVC FX700s are my daily drivers but I guess I'm getting a little tired of the V signature and I'm missing the style of my old Brainwavz M1. I guess I could always just use them but I wouldn't mind trying out higher end IEMs.   Or perhaps something with the...

Hey Head-Fi'ers!   I love this forum, it has been my go-to for a while, so glad to see so many audiophiles in one place! I want to contribute my thoughts on my journey on finding a new IEM. I've yet to find one that I'm 100% sold on, but here are my thoughts of what I've tried. I would love...

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone` could give me a link to a place that sells a single replacement ear bud/monitor  for a shure se535. I am based in the UK but not bothered where it comes from. I have done what I thought were the correct search terms on amazon and ebay as well as...

Hey y'all, I have a question for those more seasoned in the IEM market.   I'm looking to buy a good pair of portable IEMs, with a budget of about $400.  I've done some research, and from what I can tell the top contenders are SM3, IE8, and UM3X.  I can't quite tell which ones would work more...

Alright so I did not know what an audiophile was before today when my skullcandy inkd's broke and I posted here to find a better upgrade. I admit I haven't used a state of the art headphone but I cannot comprehend how good they can be. I mean I know a lot about music from producing my own beats...

Hello Everybody. I have purchased the Sennheiser's IE80 earphones and I would like to get some tips and ask some question. First , I would like to say that I am pretty disappointed , I have bought this earphones about 3 weeks ago from an authorized seller for about 470$. I expected a much...

Looking for an amp that will increase the soundstage and bass response.

I know very little about headphones. Want to spend $300 or under on some in-ears. Comfort, sound quality (obv) are priority. A decent warranty would be nice as well. Comfort: Multiple sizes are a plus Sound Quality: I likah da bass; but good sound overall is important, not just bass. Make...

I previously have a pair of Monster Miles Davis Trumpet. Looking for a different type of earphone.   Source: iPod Touch 4gen Budget:$300~$400   I'm looking for a earphone which is more easy to drive and more relaxing to listen to. What I don't like the Miles Davis Trumpet is it stress...

These cans are on amazon for $200. Are they worth the money for a good quality isolating headphone for someone who enjoys all genres of music?  The lack of soundstage also concerns me...

How they compare? I never owned a hi end pair of headphones. And buying a new pair of headphones, which I dont need, is proving to be really tempting.    Ive been told headphones give a 'speaker-like' sound and IEMs give a more "accurate" sound. What does that even mean? I own an IE80. So...

Hi all, this is my first time posting, I am still new to the audiophile world, so pardon me :)   I am given a choice of IE80, X10 or Shure 215. They are all around the same price of 140usd.   I currently have a TF10 but I am looking for a break from the v-shaped signature, can anyone...

Hello, I am new to the forum.   I was interested in getting one of these two. Can anyone comment on these in terms of bass, soundstaging, fit in ear, etc?   Thanks in advance, Ken