Can anyone recommend a set of high end CIEMs for a producer/DJ? I was considering the following since they are warmish reference: Aroma Jewel A18t A12t Would prefer a DD for the low end since they have a more natural sound than BA, Jewel is the only one above that has the DD but the 64 audio...

Is there anything that has come out in the past few years that beats the CDM? It's still awesome in my setup. Anything recommended should have swappable tubes.

I'm looking for a portable streamer for my Hugo2, one I could use at home and on the go. I have been trying to overcome EMI/RF issues for years and streamers solve that. I don't mind carrying something that's big to most people per se, I already carry an ALO CDM and a Hugo2 in my backpack and...

I've had nothing but terrible experiences using my Macbookpro as a source, it spits out a ton of EMI/RF interference. I recently picked up a PIE2AES and was wondering if you guys could help me with setup: 1. What's the best way to connect it to hugo 2 and any cable recommendations? 2. If the...

I miss my ALO CDM and haven't been able to get one, is there anything in its fotm factor with regard to size that sounds as good thats also ckass A tube? Ty, also if anyine had one for sale in good condition let me know. Was also considering the woo audio wa8 in amp only mode but its much larger.

I previously owned a CDM, missing the tube amp warmth. Is the ALO CDM still the best portable tube amp or is there something better? I'm not looking for anything much larger than a CDM.

I previously owned an ALO CDM and am considering repurchasing a used one, is it still near the top of the market with regard to sound quality? I also considered the WA8 but saw it got mixed reviews, the truth probably being somewhere in the middle. Are there any other portable tube amps I...

Right now I'm connecting my Chord Hugo2 audio DAC to my Note10+ directly via usb-c to micro-b cable and using various music apps to play music. The chain is like this: Phone --> USBC to microb cable--> hugo2 --> headphones Will I be able connect my DAC to my portable dex setup as well? I was...

Right now I'm connecting my Chord Hugo2 audio DAC to my Note10+ directly via usb-c to micro-b cable and using various music apps to play music. The chain is like this: Phone --> USBC to microb cable--> hugo2 --> headphones Will I be able connect my DAC to my portable dex setup as well? I was...

I have not seen a Fir Audio thread yet and they are surely working on top shelf hybrid IEMs, please discuss impressions and thoughts here. I am interested in their electrostat/DD/BA hybrids. Each of these are the best at what they do, dd lows, BA mids and quick and precise estat highs. High...

My cheap micro b to usb c cable is going out. I dont believe cables transferring 1's and zeros can make a sound signature difference beyond emi/rf shielding so a shielding cable is mainly what I'm looking for. I'm connecting my s8+ to Hugo2. It has to be a one piece, not interested in...

I have been to walmart and heard the ~$150 JBL Bluetooth and they sound very nice, but I can't help but think I can do better online value/performance wise. Here is the signature I'm looking for: deep impactful sub bass slightly emphasized mid bass Clear Mids, slightly prominent/fat lower mids...

What are some products that perform far higher than their price range, I'll begin: Chord Mojo ~ $500new/$350used

Below you will find an index of my reviews, be sure to check back often as I frequently add new reviews! This is a great place to ask me questions regarding gear I've reviewed. I rate audio equipment soley on technical performance: resolution, staging, clarity of sound etc. I discuss...

I have been reviewing some cables and found it way be way easier if a device existed that would fit into the 2 pin socket on my ciems but then split into a y allowing you to plug in two cables. From there you would push a switch which would switch between the cables. This would be awesome with...

I'm not concerned about sound tube yellowing because the IEMs I'm using do not have soundtubes in the canal. Im concerned about preventing rhe acrylic shells from yellowing. Is there somwthing I can wipe them down with the prevent the clear shells feom yellowing over time.

There isn't a Lola thread so let's start one!  Impressions and discussions welcome regarding this mid-dynamic unique proprietary D.O.M.E design!

So I was getting ready to do some work with my CIEMs in sitting in my lazy boy, I keep a blanket on the back rest to prevent sweating, when I sat down I shifted a bit and felt a bunch of tingle low level shocks in my ears. It wasn't deafening or even loud, just shocks. My CIEMs were plugged into...

OS: OSX Snow Leopard Player App for Iphone: Onkyo HF   Guys I have a .iso of an SACD (DSD) and Onkyo HF won't play it, it doesn't recognize it.  I'm guessing I need to separate this one large file into individual DSD tracks, what would I use to do this? XLD can't seem to do it.

So I have a pair of TOTL ciems, I enjoy watching movies with them.  I was watching an action movie and decided to experiment with the audio.  VLC offered dynamic range compression, equalizer, spatalizer, etc.  When I enabled the dynamic range compression I was instantly wowed.  It was like being...

So I wanted to test the bass of my CIEMs, so I did a youtube search for "deepest bass", etc.  I have found a bunch of videos that claimed to have very low bass and they did.  They all had warnings like; "I am not responsible for your speaker", etc.  Does this apply to BA drivers as well, I think...

After reading the article at http://xiph.org/~xiphmont/demo/neil-young.html I have decided that it is pointless, a waste of space and may even be detrimental to playback to use anything higher than 24bit/48khz on my devices-even if the device is capable of higher playback.  It’s complicated but...

I'm missing a few things from my CIEM care kit, here is what I have right now:   De-humidifier Lubrication Gel Q-tips Cleaning pick w/ brush   I'm looking at getting some sore of wipes that can be used to clean the acrylic, I'm thinking dry paper towels in a zip lock bag that I can wet...

So I've got a nice pair of CIEMs now and I just finished cleaning my ears, I use peroxide drops and wash it out with water  I do this a couple times a month.    I know that BA drivers are damaged by water, so I'm wondering how long it takes for the ear canal to completely dry?  It's been...

Post here any info you have on upcoming DAP releases for late 2015 & 2016.