I am in new to headphones and am in the market for both a set of full-size headphones as well as a pair of IEM's.  I really enjoy the sound of my B&W 802D's - a rich, warm sound.  To me, some of the other reference speakers sound too bright or even "shrilly" to my ear - for instance, Revel and...

ok guys so my EX-1000 arrived today and i thought id share my thoughts about these IEM's and compare them directly to the Sennheiser IE8 and shure se535.   first things first.   Design and Fit:   My immediate thoughts upon opening the earphones up was these things look stunning and...

Hello, everyone.   I've owned the HiFiMAN RE0's for about 4 months and it seems like the left cable near the can is somehow defected. The sound would be on and off on the left side when I adjust the cable. I was really sad because these were one of my favorite IEM's to date. I don't consider...

Just bought a pair of Shure se535's to replace the pair of se530's accidentally left on a plane (ouch!) and I noticed that custom sleeves can be ordered through Sensaphonics. I'm very used to the triple-flange tips, and once I get them situated, I'm generally pleased with their comfort and sound...

Hi, I'm thinking about upgrading from my Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10 (I use an Apple iPod Nano --> Sendstation Pocketdock line out --> NuForce Icon --> UE TF10). I like the TF10 A LOT better than my previous Shure SE115, which sounded comparatively VERY muddy and bass-heavy. My preference in...

Hello Head-Fi! :)     So about 2 1/2 years ago I bought my first high-end IEM, the Ultimate Ears Triple.fi 10 Pro. A year prior to this purchase, I had gotten a pair of Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pros. I enjoy the clarity of the Triple.fi's detail in the treble range, however the bass detail...

TABLE OF CONTENTS (as bold, underlined, and red color throughout the review): INTRODUCTION COMPARISONS MISC. NOTES/CONCLUSION UNBOXING PICTURES INTRODUCTION Prior to this review, the only Monster headphones I have ever heard were the infamous “Beats.” I found them to be a step...

Alright, someone did one before, but that was old. 319 is a rarely talked about 'bud... I returned my SRH840 due to my head being too big thank you, and walking around town into music stores gave me this. They had some 20 boxes, dusty, reduced to $60 (Canadian) from an original price of $100...

I bought the Beyerdynamic T5p a month ago to use in the office. I love the Beyer sound, and would have gotten a T1 if it weren't semi-open, I know the T5p is "portable" but I need my 'phones to be closed. For real portable use I use my Shure SE530's with the Graham Slee Voyager. Now that I've...

  Ladies and gentlemen, this may be the last XE200Pro Blackwood review you will be reading, since Thomas from Xears has just told me that the "Blackwood" models have sold out and will be replaced by the "Walnut" XE200Pro in two weeks time.   Basic Info Price: 30 euros w/ discount coupon...

Hi. Sold my Shure SE530 and now I'm needing a cheaper replacement. I like Etys but their range has expanded since I owned the ER6i long ago. There are so many new brands around. I can get a good deal on some Logitech UE700 but I've heard stories about build/customer service. What about the...

So I tried my westone 4s for the first time today, I really expected the box to be a little bigger. Oh well.   Anyway I have been using the Sennheiser IE8 lately a lot, and the monster turbine pro copper. The Coppers really showed me the power of the IE8, it makes the coppers almost seem to...

I have a pair of Shure SE530 earphones. There is a flared rubber piece through which the cable runs where it enters the earphone, which I assume is probably a strain relief boot for preventing damage to the cable from bending too sharply. One of the boots has become detached and slides up and...

The new Audio Technica's Triple Driver IEM - ATH-CK100 has been out for quite sometime. However there are very little reviews or impressions here in head fi, mostly because of other attractive options like the Sennheiser IE8 and the Westone 3. Seeing how little people owns this IEM in head fi, I...

Hello - I've searched through the threads, but since I'm not sure how to describe the problem, maybe I'm not looking in the right place! Basically, the rubber part of the housing where the cable goes into is starting to detach from the housing itself. Before it completely rips off, what kind of...

==As the guy who wrote this and who is supposed to leave here,== ==I am begging you NOT TO TURN THE MDR-EX600 INTO AN FOTM== ==If it already is, then PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE FOTM ANY FURTHER== ==THERE ARE RESPONSIBILITIES THAT I CANNOT TAKE== ==THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH AND HAVE A NICE LIFE==...

Hello. I am new here, and would like your recommendations.   As I've been around since BBS's in the 1980's, I will try my best to provide information and parameters so that I don't sound (no pun intended) completely like a newbie.   I listen in a noisy environment. Also, active noise...

Im about to get some SE315s and i was researching them, they are advertised to reduce sound up to 37db. Is that right? heck my electric unplugged is more than that I need to block out a drummer and sound system loud enough to shake a convention center to peices!   Is that right or is teh...

I've had the usual issue with my Shure SE530s and the cable fault has caused them to fail outside warranty. Despite debate with Shure as to how prevalent this fault is they refuse to replace them. I'm being offered the Shure SE535 model for £260 with a fresh two year warranty with them. Any...

Yes, this counts as mini for me.  I’m prone to rambling...   Since Lord Voldemort was kind enough to send me one of his Objective2 prototypes in return for being one of his loyal minions (or maybe just giving him some useful advice from a different perspective) I figured I should write up...

I've recently had my SE530's re-shelled and an extra driver added by UM.  They're amazing!!     I use them to plug into my MacBook Pro and my hi fi which is powered by an Arcam Alpha 8 amp and power amp.  I'm not looking for an amp to boost the power, just to get rid of the hiss...

I wanted everyone to know this review was out there and started it as a new thread so it wouldn't be missed by those who haven't been following the latest IEM news. The currently most active Westone 3 thread is at the following link, and is required reading for those contemplating buying these...

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...

To all the Shure SE215 owners -   Have any of you had issues with the Shure SE215 where the audio cuts out with the cables in and turned at a certain angle? I'm on my second pair now and the issues have persisted due to the cable itself more than the IEM. I've tried swapping the left cable...

Hey guys,  I have a M50 and I want to know how is the gr07 and m50 compared with each other.  I love my M50 by the way, the only thing that make me consider an IEM is the isolation. The M50 isolation is not good enough for me.  I ride the bus everyday and the M50 could not isolate the...