How durable are these against normal wear and tear?   My HA-2 slipped and fell 3-4 inches and hit my table... It looks fine (no scratches or anything), but maybe I'm just paranoid!   What are the signs of broken dac's and amps? Is it instantly noticeable, or is it something like reduced...

Just got a HA-2. Running a PM-3 off of it.   Is it just me or does the HA-2 make the PM-3 sound veiled?

Should the source (my iPhone) be set to max volume when using the HA-2? Is there a reason for this?

How do these compare to dac/amp combos like the Schiit Magni 2/Modi 2? What are the pros and cons of portable vs. non-portable dac/amps? I will be using these with Westone 4R's and Oppo PM-3's.   Thanks!

I'm interested in getting a dac/amp and I was wondering how this sounds as compared to a portable dac/amp like the Oppo HA-2. What are the advantages to using a non-portable dac/amp?    I will be using this with: Westone 4R, Oppo PM-3   Thanks!

If I'm using my iPhone as the source, does using the HA-2 with these (or IEM's and headphones in general) result in a noticeable difference? My question is whether or not I should buy a portable DAC/amp. Thanks!

How much will a portable dac/amp improve audio quality when using an iPhone as the source (Apple Music [256k AAC] & Spotify [320k Ogg Vorbis])?   Gear: Westone 4R, Oppo PM-3

Can anyone compare these with the Noble 4's, Shure SE535 LTD-J's, or Westone 4R's?

Hey all,   I currently own a Westone 4R and Oppo PM-3 and am interested in getting another pair of IEM's.     I'm looking for an IEM with a better midrange. I like the Westone 4R's, the the midrange gets "boring" after a while.     1. Do you guys have any thoughts about these 3 IEM's...

  I like the W4R sound signature, but I would like more lush/fun/prominent vocals. The W4R vocals seems pretty recessed or "veiled" as many people referred to it.

I'm not much of a basshead (I'm quite satisfied with my Westone 4R's). I am looking for something with a bit more clarity and more immersive (not sure if that makes sense). The Westone's are great, but it just doesn't sound like I'm being immersed in the music.

I've heard great things about those and was looking into getting a pair of JH13's but as far as I know, they are only CIEM's? And the Angie's are out of my price range! Do you have any recommendations for under $800? These are mainly for portable use, so it will probably be run off of an...

Can the R2A's really compare with the IEM's in the $500+ category?!

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a new pair of IEM's and I was looking for some input! I currently own Westone 4R's and Oppo PM-3's (just bought). I think I might return the PM-3's and go back to IEM's since I prefer the portability, comfort, and detail of IEM's. Anyways, I was looking for...

  Thanks for the quick response!   I'm looking for a portable-ish headphone. When I want to go completely portable, I just use my Westone 4R's. These headphones will be mostly for when I'm not going places. But I would still like to be able to drive them using my iPhone 6 or Macbook Pro.  ...