Hello, i had few iems <100$ in my life and one full size headphones. I liked full size headphones, but they wasn't comfortable for me so i choose to use iems. For now i have sennheiser cx 980 for about a year and looking to improvement. I will listen flacs with my galaxy s3 and sometimes will...

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!

I already have the Shure SE535LTD and they sound amazing for acoustic music but they flop when it comes to busy passages and sound terrible for some genres. So now I'm looking for something "different" that would compliment my shures. Does anyone have any recommendations?   Already got these...

I've been enjoying SM3, UM3X, EX1000 and FX700 and am considering venturing into full size phones for $400 usd.   Can an Ipod Touch and a portable (which ones) amp work well?

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.

Greetings, I've been a member of this forum for quite a while but rarely contribute.  Until recently I've been more of a vinyl guy and spend my time in those forums.  I'm in the military and have a deployment to Afghanistan coming up which has forced me to get into pc audio and headphones.  I...

Grado GR8 vs Ortofon EQ-5   GR8 - Specifications Driver: Moving armature Connector type: standard 3.5mm jack plug Frequency range: 20 -20,000 Hz Sensitivity: 118db/1mw Impedance: 120 ohms Maximum input power: 20mW Cable length: 51"/130mm (oxygen-free copper wire) Weight: 9 grams...

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...

Hello i have shure se 535, is Sony mdr ex 1000 a good upgrade than Shure???   Thanks.

Vsonic GR07 Review   Intro Do I really need a paragraph explaining what these are and who Vsonic are? I do not really think so as I have joined the bandwagon on these pretty late and these since their release have established them selves as probably the most recommended earphones for £100...

I am oriented to buy the ex 1000. I have a japanese z walkman 64 gb Thanks if anyone with this combo share his impressions.

Hi, I just got my paycheck (yay!) and am on the market for some new IEMs, since my SA6s just aren't cutting it anymore. I listen to a lot of baroque pop (think Belle & Sebastian, Beach Boys, Beatles, etc.) and a fair amount of classical, along with hip-hop on occasion. So I'd prefer something...

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

please suggest me an iem under 150$ with ultra detailing.

I'm planning on getting either the IE80s or Sony EX1000. right now I'm using a 2nd gen ipod touch. now i know very little about impedance and all that so I'm unsure if an amp is necessary. the impedance of both IEMs are around 32.

I owned the HD650 for about 2 years now but iv decided to go for a more portable approach to my music. i originally decided to go with the westone 4 mostly cause the pair i picked up were only $300. at first i thought they were very muddy sounding but they started growing on me. i loved the...

I currently own a pair of Shure Se-115's, and am looking for an upgrade, my budget is around £200 ($300) From listening to the shures Pros: Good midrange Really good isolation Cons: Lack of bass emphasis Rolled off highs I listen to lots of different types if music, but mainly Electronic...

  XBA-4 Review vs Sony MDR-EX1000: Two Flagships Pass in the Night   April 2013 EDIT: Updated with notes on the 7550 and XBA-40! See post #3   Introduction: It’s A Sony!   This review is a rather lengthy comparison of two Sony flagship in-ear monitors: the MDR-EX1000 vs the XBA-4...

I am trying to determine which full sized can sounds like the EX1000.   So far, no one in the full sized forum has heard this Sony iem.   Thank You

So I was planning on upgrading from my RE-Zeros and I was considering the SM3 Earsonics because of what I've heard about them but the thing is, I live in a place where there's no dedicated headphone stores or anything of the sort so I have not heard any of the headphones I am considering. I am...

Just got mines today and I'm absolutrely wow'ed by the sound of them. ALMOST (and I said ALMOST) as good as the triple driver, 3 way, UM3X and better than the SM3 on my opinion. Vocals are lush and sweet, forward and natural like the UM3X/SM3, with outstanding definition and texture, bass is as...

Yes I am a basshead and when i got my beats by dr dre studio for christmas i really liked it. but i noticed that on some songs that the headphones sounded harsh and unclear. although i still really love them, I was wondering if there is something much better than Beats studio by clarity and how...

I've been using a pair of Ultimate Ears UE600 for the last 6 months or so, and I'd like an upgrade. I like the detail in the UE600, but the soundstage feels a little lacking for me, and I'd like something with a more prominent bass when I listen to rock music. I'm generally looking for something...

Well, I decided to try the fischer audio DBA-02 black silicone tips on the UM3X RC and I'm WOWed. Compared to the SHURE Olives, theres TONS more treble and details, more air (more space - can't explain any better), better perception of instruments such as cymbals, percussion, etc. Everything...