[red71rum]

   
If you mismatch the polarity of the pins when doing the flip mod, the sound could definitely change by putting the drivers out of phase.
 
This should help:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/601955/ultimate-ears-triplefi-10-polarity#post_9274873
 
If it doesn't sound right, you should probably just flip the pins and give it a shot. If the two ears sound diferent, follow that link and you'll be able to figure it out.

I am using the Sunricky(sp?) cables that I liked better: when having the left headphone nozzle opening facing me, connected to the right cable, where I could see the R facing me on the cable. I had the right headphone on the left cable, with the L facing me when looking directly at the nozzle opening. If that makes sense: )

 

[Gilly87]

 
I am using the Sunricky(sp?) cables that I liked better: when having the left headphone nozzle opening facing me, connected to the right cable, where I could see the R facing me on the cable. I had the right headphone on the left cable, with the L facing me when looking directly at the nozzle opening. If that makes sense: )

 
I did the same thing the first time ^_^
 
As a rule of thumb when swapping TF10 cables for the flip mod and back to normal, the ear guides should stay in roughly the same shape/facing the same direction for the polarity to match up.

 

[red71rum]

   
I did the same thing the first time ^_^
 
As a rule of thumb when swapping TF10 cables for the flip mod and back to normal, the ear guides should stay in roughly the same shape/facing the same direction for the polarity to match up.

Well I am back to the original setup, right side on the right cable, R on headphone facing R on cable and the same for the left side. I don't want to change it too often as I imagine the connections get loose over time.

 

[Gilly87]

  Well I am back to the original setup, right side on the right cable, R on headphone facing R on cable and the same for the left side. I don't want to change it too often as I imagine the connections get loose over time.

 
Mine were fine for a few swaps. I wouldn't worry about doing it a handfull of times; remember that the cables are designed to be replaced.
 
Where people really run into trouble is using cables designed for Westone instead of specifically UE TF10/SF5 - the Westone pins are slightly thicker and longer, which can give the TF10 a loose fit with cables designed for it over time.
 
I've messed with the cable plenty on mine and haven't had any issues. That doesn't mean you won't, necessarily, but take it FWIW; most people don't seem to have that problem unless they're using old Westone-style cables.

 

[Julienstanford]

So am I'm listening to Chinese fakes or are the newer version just not as good? All the shops I talk to tell me the there are two versions and the 2nd are not as good.

I've had a pair Triple-Fis for seven years. They are sonically impressive in every way possible, but I've accidentally washed them in my pants pockets three times. So, now they are starting to lose bass and the left side stopped outputting anything above 13,400 Hz. I've tried five different pair by either order them on Amazon (used/second owner) or by trying them in stores, and they always sound horrible. They have no real power or sonic impact. No bass no highs, they always sound really really bad. I tried changing tips and using my current cable. With no avail, they aways sound horrible.

 

[darkdoorway]

So am I'm listening to Chinese fakes or are the newer version just not as good? All the shops I talk to tell me the there are two versions and the 2nd are not as good.

I've had a pair Triple-Fis for seven years. They are sonically impressive in every way possible, but I've accidentally washed them in my pants pockets three times. So, now they are starting to lose bass and the left side stopped outputting anything above 13,400 Hz. I've tried five different pair by either order them on Amazon (used/second owner) or by trying them in stores, and they always sound horrible. They have no real power or sonic impact. No bass no highs, they always sound really really bad. I tried changing tips and using my current cable. With no avail, they aways sound horrible.

Kinda obvious, but stop storing headphones in your pants pockets

 

[red71rum]

Kinda obvious, but stop storing headphones in your pants pockets

After using mine, they always go back in the metal roadie case, much safer than your pants pocket.

 

[ElysiumAB]

I went from Triple fi 10s to a Noble 3 and I'm very happy with them.
 
There are some basic reviews here if you're interested:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/749972/noble-3-iem/30#post_11820669

 

[Julienstanford]

Kinda obvious, but stop storing headphones in your pants pockets

I thought it was kind of obvious that I didn't ask how to keep from washing my headphones. But since you're going to stick your neck out and answer a question I didn't ask like some overly pompous superior being that never makes mistakes. I will tell you how they became washed. Before I was married my habit was to always check my pants pockets before washing them. I never washed anything in 37 years, yet after I married, my wife didn't/doesn't have this habit and accidentally were washed my phones. Instead of trying to place blame on her or myself, I thought I would just go on the Internet and asking an informed question in the hopes of getting an informed answer. I should've known I would've just received some to-bit chump trash talking.

You should keep up this habit of giving out uselessly wonderful advice on the Internet. I'm sure it's going to really send you far in this world.


But seriously, does anyone have information about there being a newer versions VS an original version of this headphone?
Is it true, they produced two versions of this iPhone?
Or have I just been seeing a lot of Chinese counterfeits?

Thank you.

 

[The Dan of Steel]

I think there was some debate as to another version the tf15 for Asian markets maybe? They appeared too be the same as the mobile version with Mic.

 

[MuZo2]

So am I'm listening to Chinese fakes or are the newer version just not as good? All the shops I talk to tell me the there are two versions and the 2nd are not as good.

I've had a pair Triple-Fis for seven years. They are sonically impressive in every way possible, but I've accidentally washed them in my pants pockets three times. So, now they are starting to lose bass and the left side stopped outputting anything above 13,400 Hz. I've tried five different pair by either order them on Amazon (used/second owner) or by trying them in stores, and they always sound horrible. They have no real power or sonic impact. No bass no highs, they always sound really really bad. I tried changing tips and using my current cable. With no avail, they aways sound horrible.

Strange, both versions are legit and should sound similar. I guess when you bought those used pairs may be either drivers are gone or filters are clogged.

 

[Fungus]

I am proud to be part of the exclusive ft10 club after scoring a pair for $138aud yay!!

 

[NeObliviscaris]

  I am proud to be part of the exclusive ft10 club after scoring a pair for $138aud yay!!

LUCKY DUCKY!!!

 

[Fungus]

Are there any cables identical/similar to the westone epic cable? 

 

[NeObliviscaris]

  Are there any cables identical/similar to the westone epic cable? 

Don't quote me in this, but I think the 1964 Ears cables are the same: https://www.1964ears.com/product/Replacement-Cable