[DougofTheAbaci]

Necessary, no. But my logic was thus: I'm buying an iPad when it hits and it'll have at least double the space of my iPhone, which means instead of using iTunes Match to load it up with 256 kbps downloaded songs I can put on my actual ALAC. However, I skip a lot so it'd be nice if I could control that with my iPad still in my bag.
 
I've heard some iffy things about the quality of the TF10 cable and I'm not paying nearly half the price again for the Monster one.

 

[Saintkeat]

If it's durability you're looking for, skip the idea of getting a cable with the iPod control. Either that, or buy the extension cord with the iPod control then plug a quality cable to it.

 

[cho8]

After educating UPS in how to read an address properly my 8.A's have arrived

.  Don't know how many people have already thanked The Wizard already but just going to add my own little thanks!
 
Fit is perfect and really comfortable. I was a little worried beforehand because my ACS T1's are silicon and should provide a better fit but i sometimes have difficulty finding a decent position for them. They actually isolate a bit better than the T1's.
 
Don't think i have enough knowledge or experience to give a proper review of what they are like but having read back on Project86's very extensive review i seem to be picking up on a lot of what he described. The bass is very solid and nothing like i expected. It is present but not at all overpowering (i've only been using them for the last couple of hours!).
 
However, i seem to 'feel' the music so much more and it really is exciting listening to something again which i didn't get with ACS T1's. A bit like listening to a live band in your head!
 
One slight 'problem' though. I was listening through my iphone initially and then switched to an ipod Nano 6g and found that i have to crank the volume up over halfway whereas with the iphone it is under a third.  The reason i am using the Nano is because i want something quite portable. So it looks like i will need an amp for the ipod. Any ideas?
 

 

[DougofTheAbaci]

Welcome to my world. What's your budget?

 

[MuppetFace]

Awesome looking customs, cho8.

 

[cho8]

thanks muppetface! they are definitely worth the wait.
 
doug i know what you mean! luckily i'm limited by my desire not to lug a brick around because i like to travel light. i won't say my budget is unlimited but i'm willing to pay for quality. Actually portability rather than transportability is quite important. it's the only reason i went with the nano. thanks for any help! 

 

[nmxdaven]

Quote:

thanks muppetface! they are definitely worth the wait.
 
doug i know what you mean! luckily i'm limited by my desire not to lug a brick around because i like to travel light. i won't say my budget is unlimited but i'm willing to pay for quality. Actually portability rather than transportability is quite important. it's the only reason i went with the nano. thanks for any help! 

I use my 8'a's with a pico slim double side taped to my 160gb classic with a low pro LOD. Works like a charm. You can still easily put it in, and take out of, your pocket.

 

[Staal]

Nano and Pico slim would go great together form-factor wise.
 
I sold my pico slim because it was too small actually, it was such a hassle having it bundled with my iPhone 4, because it was way smaller. Should be great with a nano tho.

 

[DougofTheAbaci]

I've heard great things about the ALO Rx MK2: http://aloaudio.com/alo-audio-rx-mk2-headphone-amplifier.html
 
But also heard great things about everything Pico.

 

[nmxdaven]

I LOVE my pico, but also have a Arrow 4g coming to me on the 10th. I'm curious how the pico and arrow compare to eachother. Of course the most attractive aspect of both of them is that they are slim enough to be pocket friendly.

 

[Staal]

The Rx2 is way bigger than the pico though, somewhat the size of an iPhone. Definitely wouldn't go with that if it's with a Nano.
 
Rx3 is coming out soon by the way.

 

[cho8]

size wise the pico slim looks perfect. might go that route first and see how much my hearing improves before jumping in any further 

 

[Staal]

It's a great amp indeed. I loved it with my JH16's. 

 

[Cazten]

So wheres all the 4.a reviews? Lots of purchases in the beginning of the thread but no one really posted an in depth comparison or review! Really interested in these.

 

[DougofTheAbaci]

Not sure how many of use have actually received our CIEMs. Plus, it takes some time to get a feel for a new set of headphones.