I love reading comparison threads from people that really listen to their equipment. If you read enough of them, you can usually get a decent consensus about how something is going to sound. For example, I don't think anything I'm saying below is new, but it might add to the "consensus pool" and...

I love my SE535s but I've given up on using them for either: 1.) Running 2.) Any sports in cold air that requires me to cover up my ears. Sounds cuts in and out too much with either running impact or mostly from wearing head bands or my helmet with ear covers. Anytime there's a force being...

Has anyone done an SQ comparison of an X3ii to an iBasso D1 from any line-out DAP?   Currently using my H120/iBasso D1 brick for desktop use (both refuse to die) and a Sansa Clip Zip for portable.   The Clip sounds decent but is going to die or break soon, based on my past experience with...

Saw something that indicated the D1 drives up to 300 Ohm. Has anyone paired the D1 with the DT880 600 Ohm to see how it does?   I'm running AD797 op amps in my D1 right now. Hiflight kit from back in the day. I really want to get the 600 Ohm DT880 and not settle for 32 or 250 Ohm based on more...

I'm thinking about saying bye bye to my SE535's. I have read too many positive things about Westone. Only challenge left is W3 vs. W4. Music I listen to is metal and hard rock but I also listen to prog and bands that can really play (like Rush, Dream Theater, etc...) so I like some instrument...

I need my SE535 cable to be the same length as the SE530 I used to have (much shorter default cable). Will make it much easier to use with my Sansa Clip, clipped onto my shirt, without excess cable coiled up and dangling below me.   I called Shure. They won't do the modification due to...

Okay, for any SE535 owners who also has owned the SE530, here it goes before I take the plunge...   I own the SE530's and usually pair them up with my Clip+, clipped to my shirt, without using a cord extension. The default cord length is very short and leaves almost no slack in this setup...

Anyone shipped an iBasso amp back to China from the U.S.? What's the best ship method? Thx.

Anyone know the story why these are not in stock anywhere?

Does anyone know if using this affects SQ? Or does it very simply just reduce volume? Looks like I need to use this for my ibasso D1 DAC/Amp > SE530. Amp is too loud at the lowest volume setting and I can't turn the gain down. Also can't turn down my H140 volume 'cause I'm going optical out.

Was using ER-4S for years, but just bought the SE530's. Big difference. I can barely turn the volume pot up before the volume is crazy loud. This could be dangerous. Does this annoy anyone else with this combo? Is there a way to reduce the gain on the D1? What's the best solution for this...

I'm looking for feedback on the SQ of the Sansa Clip. Pure and simple, I can't tell the difference in the sound. Sanity check. Do my ears suck, or is this really possible that they sound the same? There's nothing complicated about my "review." They sound the same to me, period. Bass - same...

Anyone have any insight into when the 4GB will start being significantly discounted? The 2GB sells for a pretty good discount, especially at Amazon and Buy.com. But the 4GB is just under or at $80 everywhere...I want to buy the 4GB but at a lower price.

Was looking at the Clip, but then saw the Fuze. The Fuze looks just slightly bigger than the Clip but much more capacity potential. Anyone have the Fuze yet that can comment on SQ? Also I want to clip it to my shirt for the gym. Can I do that with the Fuze or should I stick with the Clip?

I'm looking for ideas on how to get the D1 DAC to work with a DVD player. I like to watch movies with earphones while walking on a treadmill. I was hoping to use my D1 like this: DVD player > coaxial out > D1 amp/DAC > earphones (ER-4S). So far this isn't working too good. The only time it...

Does anyone have a 6" cable (with stacked amp and MP3 player) and wishes it was 2" shorter? I have two mini to mini cables and they are both too long. For an amp and an MP3 player stacked (Portaphile V2 Maxxed and iRiver H120). I am into a value cable right now. My dillemae is that...

Looking for specific advise on ER-4P/S tips. The tri-flanges fit me great but the black foamies isolate and sound a little better. However, I hate rolling the black foamies and waiting for them to expand and they feel like sandpaper and don't seem to last very long. I've seen two alternate...

I'm researching for a DAC solution for my iRiver H120. The MicroDAC is $300, requires a lot of power, and has USB capability. Is there a cheaper DAC out there that uses less power but still has a nice DAC chip in it like the Cirrus CS4398? I don't need USB, just optical. Smaller size would...

My Ety's. suddenly stopped producing decent volume. I left them alone for a day and they are fine again at full volume. I use the tri-flange tips. The only thing I can figure happened is I got too much spit in them (used to make tips insert and seal well) and they were wet and had to dry out...

If I'm going to combine a Xin Mini or Micro with a Nano back to back - and assuming the Micro sounds just as good as the Mini now - does the Micro really buy me anything in smaller size vs. the Mini? I'm guessing I might as well get the Mini if it isn't any bigger than a Nano. Then I have...

How great an SQ combo is the current Nano with a SuperMicro IV via line out? I've decided I want to go small and switch to flash. I currently have an iriver H120 hooked up to a Portaphile V2 Maxxed via line out. It sounds great, but it's big and not super safe when portable (HDD inside). I'm...

Does anyone have both of these amps that can do a detailed comparison on SQ? I only have the Portaphile, which I think sounds great. But I'm looking at going smaller and also want longer battery life. So far I think the TH is too big and expensive for me, even though it sounds like a good...

...it's on, but no music is going through it?

I'm still an amp newbie, but I think I'm on to something here... The V2 Maxxed is only $250, but includes three AD8610 Op-Amps (reviews say this is a great Op-Amp when buffered) with multiple buffers, and some other cool stuff. The SuperMacro IV is $350, and you have to add $99 to get the...

I tried a portable amp finally and noticed only a slight improvement in detail, etc... (H120 line out > Flac > Portaphile V2 maxxed > ER-4P/S. But it's something else to carry around and batteries are expensive no matter how you do it. My thought process now is that maybe amps are really only...