[mysticstryk]

If I recall correctly, they said that it was a supply issue. I don't think that it was because of another reason.

I believe that the rings are solely for cosmetic purposes. The headphones are open and not enclosed with the wood, like the old Denon series for example.

Makes sense. Thanks for the info.

 

[Change is Good]

i can finally admit that i am a Mid-Head... would you say that forward mids  is the defining characteristic of the sound coming from the 400i? I never got to demo any Hifiman cans....

The 400i has pretty flat, neutral mids. Which means they are good mids. If your a mid-head I would recommend you audition the hd650. Best, most natural mids I've heard so far.

Correct. I'm a borderline basshead, and most my arsenal is u-shaped (hence my admiration for the 400i mids). I probably should have said I missed the neutral tone of the 400i to be more accurate and not misguide anyone lol.

 

[wwmhf]

  The Little Dot MK IV SE Headphone Amplifier from Massdrop for $300 shipped (late this month):
 
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/little-dot-mk-iv-se

 
That is a good deal, but the drop is over now. 

 

[Ggroch]

Munitio NINES Tactical 9mm earphones  $40 Staples Deal of the day.
 
Stand up for your 2nd Amendment rights by putting bullets in your ears.
 
$80 with 58 pretty good reviews on Amazon.
 
I have no experience with these and am endorsing only the price.

 

[Funambulistic]

  Munitio NINES Tactical 9mm earphones  $40 Staples Deal of the day.
 
Stand up for your 2nd Amendment rights by putting bullets in your ears.
 
$80 with 58 pretty good reviews on Amazon.
 
I have no experience with these and am endorsing only the price.

Would one have to register the local authorities to buy these? Remember kids, guns don't kill people, bullet shaped IEMs kill people...

 

[BeatsWork]

  Munitio NINES Tactical 9mm earphones  $40 Staples Deal of the day.
 
Stand up for your 2nd Amendment rights by putting bullets in your ears.
 
$80 with 58 pretty good reviews on Amazon.
 
I have no experience with these and am endorsing only the price.

Not bad for IEM's of this caliber...

 

[BeatsWork]

If I recall correctly, they said that it was a supply issue. I don't think that it was because of another reason.

I believe that the rings are solely for cosmetic purposes. The headphones are open and not enclosed with the wood, like the old Denon series for example.

How do you have a supply issue with bamboo? Pandas corner the market?

 

[lovehurts]

  How do you have a supply issue with bamboo? Pandas corner the market?

http://www.guaduabamboo.com/preservation/bamboo-insect-infestation

 

[KG Jag]

Neweggflash has the the HD 558 for $80 shipped:
 
http://flash.newegg.com/Product/N82E16826106515

 

[BearWant]

Post deleted. Sorry folks already posted a page back. Nothing to see here. Move along.

 

[BobJS]

  Not bad for IEM's of this caliber...

 
Shameful.  
 
 
Wish I thought of that.

 

[Luckbad]

  Munitio NINES Tactical 9mm earphones  $40 Staples Deal of the day.
 
Stand up for your 2nd Amendment rights by putting bullets in your ears.
 
$80 with 58 pretty good reviews on Amazon.
 
I have no experience with these and am endorsing only the price.

 
Anyone ever heard those?

 

[rudyae86]

So, I started hitting the gym again and I need a new pair of IEMs. Now I have never gone wireless but the Jay blue Birds have my attention but seem a bit pricey for what I want to use them for, especially having sweat all over them. Any recommendations on something cheaper but still good quality while still being wireless (bluetooth)?
 
TIA

 

[thedude22]

The LG HBS line is probably the most popular. I have the 750's, the sound is alright, I don't use them for music but I think anyone would be satisfied with them. The bluetooth connection, however, is amazing. It's the most reliable I've ever experienced. You never have to disconnect, reconnect ect. If you don't mind wire's though, the klipsch s4 sports are great as well. Real good sq.

 

[Invocation]

  So, I started hitting the gym again and I need a new pair of IEMs. Now I have never gone wireless but the Jay blue Birds have my attention but seem a bit pricey for what I want to use them for, especially having sweat all over them. Any recommendations on something cheaper but still good quality while still being wireless (bluetooth)?
 
TIA

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRAS600BT-Active-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B00TA4HRC6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1452377896&sr=8-3
Pretty good for gym. I have used them for more then one year and still very reliable, even when you have intensive sports. I changed to Compy tips and they are very comfortable, and also do good isolation. By the way, when I bought them one year earlier, I paid 99 dollars.