[Tony1110]

Just figured I'd jump in the fray...

I've owned these for about 6-8 months now and love 'em. They are my go-to exercise IEMs. I agree with what most people say about them... nice and balanced.

The only things I don't like about them:

- the stock tips come off too easily and stick in my ears. The first time this happened I didn't realize one of the tips was still in my ear and I'm digging around on the ground looking for the bugger. An hour later I realized it was still in my ear.

- the stock tips aren't durable enough. I've had a few tear already. It seems they deform with heat (coming from the seal between them and my ears).

I've used other tips - HIFIMAN and some radioshack type tips and I didn't think they made the grade. Any other recommendations on tips that last and stay in place?

I had that happen when I was wearing my Noble 6 with Spin Fit tips. Had to dig the tip out of my ear canal with the arm of my sunglasses. A deeply traumatic experience.

I bought some of these Rockets at an irresistible price and am looking forward to hearing them. Is it true that they're no good out of a smartphone?

 

[Mullet]

I got them for a great price as well. I think around $120 brand new.
 
No they're fine out of a smart phone. To get a optimal listening level I'm at around 2 or 3 ticks down from full volume on my iPhone.

 

[plo009]

Where did you manage to get them for such a good price?

 

[Idsynchrono_24]

Probably Kickstarter campaign. They were originally $99 and up. 

 

[Mullet]

  Where did you manage to get them for such a good price?

An auction at a head-fi meet.

 

[plo009]

orz. don't think there is going to be something like this in New Zealand unfortunately :/.

 

[qsk78]

Is this ok that this part broke after 2 weeks of usage?
 

 

[Tony1110]

A stupid question perhaps, but what are the white rings for?

 

[qsk78]

I don't know a proper English word for it but this thing adjusts the length of the cord / tightens the cord.

 

[boybandista]

For those who have owned these iems for quite some time now,
 
Anybody had issues with the lack of strain reliefs on the wires near the earpieces? Unless the cable is not bendable at that point (which is unlikely), it will likely bend/deform in time and eventually fail.

 

[plo009]

  For those who have owned these iems for quite some time now,
 
Anybody had issues with the lack of strain reliefs on the wires near the earpieces? Unless the cable is not bendable at that point (which is unlikely), it will likely bend/deform in time and eventually fail.

Don't have one yet, but considering getting one. According to aurisonics they have internal strain relief inside the housing. I ask them if its safe to sleep on the side with, and was answered the only concern would be comfort due to the tri tabs which can be removed.

 

[doublea71]

I dropped mine today on a tole floor and the left ear piece is now dead. I bought them 2nd hand and I'm in Vietnam. Am I up the creek with these?

 

[doublea71]

Never mind - I went to their website and they aren't covered. So much for being indestructible...It was a drop of about 1.3 meters. Disappointed to say the least.

 

[kyuuketsuki]

I'd still contact Aurisonic support. You might not be covered under the original warranty due to being a second owner but they still might be able to help you

 

[doublea71]

  I'd still contact Aurisonic support. You might not be covered under the original warranty due to being a second owner but they still might be able to help you

I'll give it a shot.