Hi all, I ilve in the UK, the North East to be precise and I was wondering if anybody knows where I could go to test IEM's? My collection of "not quite what I want to hear," headphones of all sorts and shapes is growing rapidly and it is costing me a fortune, has anybody any ideas?

hey all,   I have been pondering the question what gives an IEM good isolation. the most obvious factor is the tip and seal. however, is there more? can the materials used, the driver, the way the IEM is built influence the isilation? as well?   I have shure se215's and the rockit R50...

Hey everyone. Now, before everyone jumps on me with the"Go to IEM comparison" I have already done so and didn't came up with nothing yet. I would like a pair of IEM with decent isolation, nice durability(will be used outside of the house as well as in the house) I listen to a bunch of...

Hello! First of all i apologize for creating this thread if it already exists somewhere, i just discovered this forum and i need a fast answer/oppinion. I am looking for earphones with good quality build, great sound and for max 100-150€. I need earphones for my mp3 player, ipod, whatever...

Hi, I new member and hope you guys can help me with this. I'm finding for a "iem" that does not need an amp to my music device. Correct me if I'm wrong I heard that dynamic driver does not need an amp and you can just plug it through your music device? Does shure se215 need an amp?

Hey Head-Fi,   I'll be in the market for some more expensive IEM within the next few months but most of the high quality IEMs seem to be over ear.   I was pretty set on the Shure SE215s but I then realised they were an over the ear design but I really don't like the feel of having cables...

Hello guys and gals!   It was my birthday a few days ago and I was rewarded with some new IEM's, but they were iBeats. I said before my birthday that I did not want iBeats but my parents had already got them at that point without me knowing, but it's the thought that counts eh  Anyway, they...

Hi , i want to buy a new IEMs , so what is the best ones with 100 $ , i listen to electronic music , hip-hop , pop ect   The HIFIMAN RE-400 is a the best solution ?   Thank you and sorry for my english

Ok So Ive had the Superfi 5 Pros essentially since they came out and to this day I havent found a better Overall sounding headphone. Thats almost 10years I believe which is crazy. Ive tried Monster Turbine Coppers, The Westone4, The UE triple fi and sorry But No..Overall the Super fis are the...

I'm looking to purchase a pair of headphones to replace my old ones that just broke. They broke the same way almost all of the rest of my headphones have gone, frayed wires.     Some specifications:   less than $150 In-ear heavy bass not muddy bass Comfortable the company should...

I noticed on Amazon that the Turbine Pro Coppers with ControlTalk is only $239, compared to the standard version wihich is $279. I found something even more interesting on the Monster website. The Coppers with ControlTalk are listed at only $199, a whopping difference compared to the standard...

JVC HA-FXT90 for $100 or VSonic GR07 Bass Edition for $130? or any other alternatives? wbt Shure SE-215? Thanks.

425 cables keep cutting out.  Was wondering if 215 cables would fit.

I am an unhappy in-ear monitors user, because at the moment I couldn't find a model that will not drop so easily from my ears. At the moment I have tested 3 different models from Samsung and one from Apple: all of them will easily detach/drop from my ears, regardless the size of the rubber...

I'm a college student looking for headphones ( or IEMs) for metal that are under 100 USD but could stretch it to 150 max. life have been miserable without a good pair and since amazon has that free shipping thing going on thought now would be a good time to make some purchase :D I listen...

Hello everyone, I have been frequenting this website for quite a while for my source of all things audio related but never made an account until very recently. Head-fi has been a fantastic help so far and I was hoping I could receive some help in choosing out the perfect pair of headphones for...

In this corner...   the reigning budget-friendly detachable-cabled in-ear: the Shure SE215!!!       And in this corner...   the newcomer looking to steal the title: the VSonic VSD3S!!!        So I won't bore you with a huge writeup about the improving bang-for-your-buck ratio...

Requirement:   I had an SM E30 which I lost.So I am in need of a new IEM which will be my daily driver.I listen mostly to pop,trance and I would use these during my daily office travel.   My preferences:   I have narrowed down to XBA-3 and Shure SE215 as these are easily available in...

Hello. I'm planning to buy a pair of good earphones and would like to request your opinion on them. I'm currently considering the following. -Shure SE215 -Nocs NS400 -V-Moda Remix Remote -TDK BA200 -Klipsch Image S4i (II) -Westone UM1 -HiFiMan RE400 I'm looking for earphones with...

I have the Shure SE215 and I'm sick of them breaking down on me. Are the high end versions better? (315, 425), in terms of the quality of sound, and in terms of not breaking. Are there any other IEM's that are better than the SE215 in terms of sound quality that hover around 200 dollars?

Hello and many thanks for the forum posts! I've been reading some time and I have received good help.   Now it's time to say hi and ask one question.   I would like to buy a set of open over the ears headphones to be used with Fiio X1 without amp   I'm currently using it with shure se215...

Due to an extremely unfortunate fall, I managed to break one of the drivers on my Shure SE215's which have been very reliable for the past 2 or 3 years. While I can go out and get a replacement driver, it got me thinking that maybe it's worth upgrading to something slightly more serious. I...

What are the best neutral iems under 150 dolallars for 2015?  I was thinking about a mk5 and a mc5 instead of an hf5 because they will be two in case one if the cable breaks. If your recommendation is above or close to 100 dollars please recommend me a detachable cable model. Thank you.

I was looking to get in ears and after searching the internet for  a while, I've found nothing. I'm looking for quality under $100 in ears that aren't too bass heavy. Flat or thick cords would be nice also, but I'd rather have good sound than cords that don't tangle. I listen to Alternative...

Hello there, so long story short, all my life I used stock mobile phone earbuds that you get then you buy a new phone, but one day friend of mine borrowed me some great IEMs, cant remember their name, but i was blown away by quality and clarity, so i decided to buy one for my self. I have read a...