I have 2 cool experiences: 1) Bought a CIEM and saw the name engraved on the box with "Honorable" title. Looked up the name and location and the CIEM owner is a US Circuit Court judge. There are 179 circuit court judges in the US and the next step up is the Supreme Court (9 justices). I imagine...

Curious to know what triggers folks to start thinking upgrade. While I'm sure we would all like to say the "itch" starts only after auditioning a new component, let's be honest, that's not practical most of the time. Also given the effort to do a full audition, what triggers that desire? For...

New budget friendly and more neutral offering from Oriolus. Please post impressions and updates here instead of within the V2/MK 2 thread. To start, here is a review from another Headfi member:   http://www.head-fi.org/products/oriolus-forsteni/reviews/17100   From the official Oriolus...

Hi all,   Here is a work around if you are using iTunes and Apple Music (iCloud) and unable to upload HiRES (>48 kHz) tracks. If you are using iTunes, then all of your lossless files should be ALAC.   1) Delete any existing affected HiRES tracks from iTunes. Make sure you have copies stored...

Hi All,   I think it would be a good idea for folks who plan to use their iPhone 7/7+ as their portable music player discuss which compact external DAC/amps they are using along with impressions.   What this thread is about: Compact DAC/amps that can be easily fit in a pocket with the...

Hi All,   I have a Gungnir DAC waiting for delivery of a Liquid Carbon amp. In the mean time, I only have portable DC powered amps and I can get by hooking up a simple RCA to mini cable. However, I happen to have an dual XLR to RSA adapter and tried that so I could get balanced out, but I am...

Two questions   1) Does the fee for ear impressions qualify for FSA reimbursement? 2) If yes, how about the CIEM itself? that would be sweet!   Thanks!

Hello,   I recently had the mid and bass drivers on my right side of my UE TF 10 go out after I changed cables. I get faint treble, but no mids or bass. I checked the cable with other IEMs and didn't have any problems. I did have to exert a great deal of pressure on the TF 10 to get the new...