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[General Accessories] vectron:
IE80 looks interesting! You can actually adjust the bass "screw" to fine tune the gain. But the shape looks a bit awkward from the pictures. Would be interesting to check it out. It seems that on head-fi a lot of IEM discussions are usually around UE900, SE535, and Westone 4R. I even just found out that UE900 has a separate pinhole in earpiece and you can improve bass by closing it up. Go figure, but I wish they would be a non-permanent way to do that, so IE80 manual adjustment with a screwdriver sounds interesting.

Btw, not sure if you guys seen it, Fiio is going to have E18 available any day now: http://www.fiio.com.cn/products/index.aspx?ID=100000049935442&MenuID=105026002

That's just total insanity. Beside working as headphone amp, the main DAC functionality is through OTG usb cable which if I understood correctly sends digital files to E18 to be processed in there separately at the highest sampling rate and with the best chipset available in the market. So analog audio coming out of completely bypasses the audio interface of the phone, and you have the cleanest possible output. And damn, I'm drooling over that analog volume knob and separate playback controls. This way, you don't have to give up your phone in favor of standalone mp3 player. Plus, E18 can be used as external charging battery. Wonder how much it will cost.
[General Accessories] GuyInTheCorner:
IE80 sounds SA-WEET in ear. The shape is a little odd (then again I can't say much, I get a lot of WTF?! looks from people when they see my rig). For the price, they sound absolutely fantastic. Had the privilege of trying out a pair for myself from my cousin-in-law. The audio tuning is a little bit of a gimmick if I'm honest. Onve tuned right, and with the right EQ, they're great. Alas, I'm broke, so no Sennies for me heh.

The Fiio looks like n amazing piece of tech too. I'd love to et my filthy mitts on one of those :D

-Sent from Guy's phone via Tapatalk
[General Accessories] boulder96:
Common misconceptions by non-audiophiles:

1. The dac/amp strapped to the back of my phone is a portable charger or an amp (as in the speakers)

2. I listen to music at deafening volume levels, since the amp is for blasting

3. My IEMs are the latest fashion accessories and so they should get it too.

4. All IEMs sound the same, so I got scammed a few hundred bucks

5. The dac/amp makes ANY earphone sound better, even their $10+ earphones (in the end they don't hear a difference leading to aforementioned above)

6. High gain provide better SQ since it's louder

. . .

. . .

Sometimes I wish to see more audiophiles around when taking the public transport too. Want to know I'm not alone :D

I miss my Samsung Galaxy R with wolfson DAC and usb audio support through UARP. Almost an "all in one". I accidentally dropped it in a bus some time ago *sigh*. And the person who took it hung up on my calls.

But however, if he EVER decides to factory reset my phone, then GOOD LUCK to him, since there's no launcher in it and there's no way to even use the phone.:victory:
[General Accessories] rafaelitrodrigues:
nice
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
No. [MENTION=5491454]rafaelitrodrigues[/MENTION], what would be nice is if people like you didn't post spam in my thread just to get 10 posts.

I'll give this until later to report. Maybe you could edit your post to say something meaningful.

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[General Accessories] GuyInTheCorner:
Reported the dude.

Do NOT post like that so you can get 10 posts

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[General Accessories] Nicx59:
I've got Audio Technica ATH-M50, and I highly recommend those to anyone..

But I was wondering if here are any FiiO E10 users..? (A little off-topic but same audio stuff)

My 3.5mm output on laptop has connectivity issues. It's absolutely dreadful. I am not able to fix that so I need a USB DAC (If it is an AMP, that would be great). (Also future laptop probably doesn't even have that 3.5mm so this is necessary)

I listen mostly EDM, and I am not gonna spend more than 70€ on this USB DAC. (Fiio runs around 55€ in ebay)

Like I said, I have pair of ATH-M50s & Also logitech Z-2300 speakers.

Should I go for the Fiio e10 or any recommendations?

/Yes I've read reviews on hi-fi forum but can't find any other USB DAC (amp) that would be on the price range.
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Have you considered a more portable unit, which you could pair with your phone if you'd like? Something like the E7?

Otherwise, E10 sounds like your best bet, though I'd research further for other DACs in that budget.

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[General Accessories] vectron:
I noticed a lot of such spamming lately on XDA, been reporting it right and left. They try to get 10 replies to allow them posting links to their websites.
[General Accessories] indorocker:
Thanks.. good guide :D
[General Accessories] GuyInTheCorner:
Mm, little heads up, I just bought the in ear Monoprice headphones, anyone want a review of em?

-Sent from Guy's phone via Tapatalk
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
That's one of the best reviews for a forum like ours. Compare them to your other IEMs. It'll show others that you can get good quality without spending a ton, but that spending more on GOOD (not Beats, Bose, Skull Candy, etc.) earphones will bring superb quality.

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[General Accessories] vectron:
Are you talking about these ones: http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=108&cp_id=10823&cs_id=1082303&p_id=8320&seq=1&format=2

Somebody mentioned about them in a thread I posted in Note 2 accessory section about $400-$500 headphones lol!!! If indeed we are talking about same pair of buds, most definitely write a review, take pictures, and as jR pointed out - use other headphones you have for a/b comparison so we have some point of reference.
[General Accessories] GuyInTheCorner:
Yeah, I was thinking that when I bought them (they'll be here by Monday/Tuesday, gotta love Amazon's shipping!). I've seen a lot of good things about them, so I'll be posting them and comparing to all the other IEMs I've had. Should be interesting comparing £5 headphones to £30 - £65 headphone hehe.

Yeah, I got the updated ones (no metallic finish, plastic cabling and rubberized houaing for the drivers). Yeah, I'll be comparing them to all my IEMs. Should be a nice set of 'buds till my new CKS77's arrive

-Sent from Guy's phone via Tapatalk

>Sammy Note 10.1: stock, no root

>Sammy S3 stock, no root
[General Accessories] willreds:
I always wanted to get the "cheaper" $250-300 headphones that Bose offers, but I've heard from many people that they aren't that durable at all.
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Comparatively low sound quality from Bose.

What type of music do you listen to?

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[General Accessories] willreds:
I listen to Dance music mainly. Electro, House, some Dub step - that sort of music.
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Me too. If you copy the form from the OP and fill it out, we can give better recommendations. What headphones are you using now?

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[General Accessories] GuyInTheCorner:
I should have a review for you guys in a couple of hours, they just arrived now. I'll let em burn in for a couple and test em

-Sent from Guy's phone via Tapatalk

>Sammy Note 10.1: stock, no root

>Sammy S3 stock, no root
[General Accessories] vectron:
I know IE80 is your dream IEM, and I actually tried to get these loaners for review but didn't happen. Instead, they offered CX985. I should be getting these toward the end of the week for review. I actually read some impressive reviews about these on head-fi.org. Very interesting German-engineering design as well (that rotating 3.5mm plug and metal shirt clip). People are raving about sound quality and selection of eartips which "enhance" the bass response - I assume just a tighter fitment like a better bass response you get with any headphones when you switch to Comply Foam tips. Plus, CX985 has its own volume slider control. I wish they would have multi-function button to control payback and have mic for taking calls, but I guess its a trade-off.

Either way, I will have those later this week and will post my review as soon as I'm done testing. Also, according to DHL tracking E17 should be here this week. I read some reviews on head-fi.org and apparently it has an issue working with Neutron MP (I'm soooo p!ssed about it, I guess will have to check it out myself once I get the review unit). Some recommend using PowerAmp as an alternative to Neutron, but from the spec PowerAmp doesn't offer any audiophile control features of Neutron. Any other recommendation for pro audio player?

Last but not least, I would be very curious on your feedback of my other reviews, like the one I just posted about Etymotic HF2 headphones. I know my reviews are more consumer upbeat because I keep stepping up with IEM unit review samples I get to play with, but I also listen to your feedback in terms of what true audiophiles are looking for in review and trying to add more comments in my write ups. So, just keep in mind - your feedback is greatly appreciated!!!
[General Accessories] boulder96:
A little OT, but what ROMs do you guys use? The native usb audio does not work really well in CM or AOSP based ROMS for the International S4.

The music stops playing when I turn on the screen, then I have to unplug and plug in the Usb DAC again :(
[General Accessories] vectron:
I'm all stock with my Note 2. Never an issue with screen off, using different audio players and with or w/o E18.
[General Accessories] PaulCayard:
Hi, I'm looking for (thanks jRi0T68 for the template)

1: Budget = max 50 $/€

2: Genres/Musical preference = Pop/Rock

3: Type of headphone = earbuds (not in ear) <--- very important

4: Functionality = with mic

5: The audio rig as whole = (doesn't matter)

6: Source material = (doesn't matter)

7: Build Quality = (doesn't matter)

Now I I'm thinking to buy Apple Earpods. I searched "earpods" in this thread but there are few info about it. They are a good choice? Thanks in advance.
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Earpods are actually supposed to be decent. I'd Look into Yuin Pk3, Hisoundaudio Paa1, but also check out this thread:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/531063/earbud-guide-22-earbuds-compared

I'm curious as to what bugs you about in-ears? Have you ever tried any out using foam eartips, such as Shure olives or Comply foam tips?

Also, the audio rig etc. matters in being able to drive some headphones. I'll also reiterate that you'll get much more from your music with higher bitrate files.

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[General Accessories] PaulCayard:
Thank you very much! Unfortunately it seems that Yuin Pk3 and Hisoundaudio Paa1 don't have a microphone. Anyway tomorrow I'll read that thread (I found it in my internet search, but I didn't read).

I try only a in-ears model (galaxy nexus oem in ear earbugs) and I don't feel well with it. Unfortunately, now all models are... in-ear!

Thanks for the advices!
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
I felt the same way, the silicone scratches and irritates my ears. However, with foam tips, I can't even feel them in. If you have a friend with those, try it out. You may find that you prefer foams in-ear more then earbuds. I know I did.

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[General Accessories] Shponglized:
Yeah I have read most of the thread, I was just wondering if you'd had any change in recent times or whatnot

1: Budget - $100

2: Genres/Musical preference - EDM (The M Machine, Flux Pavilion, Borgore, Flosstradamus, (Love trap music) Tomba)

3: Type of headphone Ear bud, Rubbery thing that goes in all snug and adds **** tons of bass

4: Functionality ??? Listening to music... Not sure what this is asking.

5: The audio rig as whole My phone, Galaxy Nexus

6: Source material Mp3.

7: Build Quality It'd be nice if they lasted... a little while... ya know
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Love Flux. I purchased and downloaded Blow the Roof EP the day it released.

Functionality mostly aimed at microphone, detachable cable, etc.

I still think SE215 or CKS77 would do you wonders.

Let us know what you decide.

-Accidental Asshole aka Jeremy

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[General Accessories] Spl4tt:
UE TF10 are now less than 200$, and they're really really amazing.

I used them for years with a silver cable on my cowon s9/j3. Those three drivers bring you everything you want.

They're also amazing for EDM.

Bass blows away, voices are so clear, and the highs can do so good. I failed to find anything better for that price..

Though, i don't know if the standard cable is good enough, I used that one for like a half song xD
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Note to all on the benefit of replaceable cables: the $50 mic/remote cable for my Shure SE215's got snagged on a kitchen drawer and bent the jack tonight. Hopefully I can get warranty replacement on this, but if not I'll be buying a new cable.

It beats buying new earphones, though. Worst case the cable from Logitech UE900 fits, and is $31 shipped to me.

Still wrecked my night, though.

-Accidental Asshole aka Jeremy

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[General Accessories] Dirk:
I'm using a new pair of IEMs, replacing my broken UE700s with Soundmagic E10s, and thought i'd add my 2 cents here. Hopefully someone will find it useful. (For background i'm an audio snob and fidelity does matter to me. A lot!)

The UE700 were a revelation when i bought them. A purists earphone if you like, very polite and well balanced. They were laid back without being boring and punched above their weight for their price. Compared to the Shure SE530 that they were replacing they were half the price, comparable in sound quality but with a more noticeable bass response. Their tiny size made them ideal for the gym and i almost bought another pair when mine broke.

The reason i didn't was because of the excellent reviews the E10s have received. For a long time now i've been hearing how they are easily the best IEMs for their price, so this was a perfect opportunity to try them for myself. To begin with i could see that i'd hate the cable. It's not a nice plastic, feels cheap and it's prone to tangles. The kinks from the packing will probably remain in the cable for life! Plugging the jack into my MP3 player and removing it again left me with a broken jack casing and exposed wiring. Fortunately the damage wasn't permanent or irrepairable, but it wasn't a good start. Build quality is an issue!

Trying to keep in mind not to expect miracles from a budget IEM i gave them their first play. And what a play! I was taken aback by how forward and lively they sounded. Instantly i was hearing a tight, punchy but well controlled bass, that was far more noticeable than with the UE700 or the Shures. What really took my breathe away was a wide soundstage with the best seperation out of any earphone that i've heard. Every instrument could be heard clearly and it was like hearing my favourite music for the first time again. Every day since i've been looking forward to using them again. Rock, Dance, Opera..they seem equally at home with any genre of music. They really are exciting to listen to, and i love them to bits, but i'm not sure with the build quality that they'll survive the rigours of daily gym use!

If asked if i would recommend the E10s? I definitely would. Be gently with them, forgive them their shortcomings, and bask in their amazing sound while you can. Ultimately, when these need replacing i'll go back to using the Shures, as having a pair of SE530s sitting around gathering dust is a sin. I should at least use them until they break. After that...we'll have to see!
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Glad to see you pop in here, Dirk.

I recall seeing you and a couple of others discussing high end full sized headphones.

How's the bass quantity I the e10? I looked at those before recommending Brainwavz R1 for my son, which if it weren't for the distant mids would purely amazing. Instead, they're only excellent.

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[General Accessories] Dirk:
Hello dude!

Yeah, we were being trolled relentlessly in that thread by a Beats fan. You know what they say; You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink!

The E10s have more than enough bass to please any basshead, maybe even a little more than i would like, but then i'm used to neutral sounding earphones. It doesn't overwhelm the mids and highs though as the whole sound is really in your face. Turning them on is like walking from a vacuum into a nightclub. Dance music fans in particular would love them.

I was giving them a good sound test in the gym again last night. For me i think they'd get tiring after an hour or two. Like having a chatty, excitable girlfriend. It's cute at first but after too long it becomes relentless. The sound is fun but it attacks your ears. I guess what is sacrificed to all that fun and excitment is refinement. That's something that budget earphones always lack.

Comparing the three IEMs i've mentioned... All things being equal and if i had to choose one, it would be the UE700. They are great performers, great package and build quality, and great price for what you get. The Shure SE530 is let down by a rigid, clunky cable with a jack that hangs under your chin because of the ridiculously short length of cable that requires an extension to reach from the earphones to your belt or pocket. If you're on a budget though, the E10s are wonderful. A little brash and raw, but wonderful.

No matter what IEMs i use though and no matter how good they are, i always heave a sigh of relief when i put on my amped Senny HD650s at home. No IEM can come close to the feeling a setup like that can give you! If only i could take them to the gym. :)
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Nice metaphor. Now I've got another solid recommendation on my list. I'm researching and planning a proper DAP, possible amp to build a nice portable rig off of. The more I tweak my GSII for best sound (EQ, music app roulette, AC!D, etc., the more the crappy DAC bugs me. I get up and around too much for nice full size cans. I'll likely stick to IEMs, but push it as far as my wife can tolerate. ;)

-Accidental Asshole aka Jeremy

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[General Accessories] Dirk:
Do you have any experience with Monster Turbines? (Standard/Gold/Copper) I'm a little curious and tempted to try a pair next. They seem to be well liked in general but i'm wondering how they'd compare with the IEMs that i've owned before.

Edit: Just seen the Sennheiser iE80 on Amazon for £199. It's very tempting... :)
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Only experience of turbines is what I've read, and I doubt they'd suit you well.

IE80 is said to have huge soundstage. I think you also might like Audio Technica CKS1000, though, based solely on reviews. I'm not familiar though with HD650 sound signature to think of any others that you might prefer.

-Accidental Asshole aka Jeremy

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[General Accessories] Dirk:
I did a lot of research this afternoon and the IE80s sounds perfect for my next buy. The only concern might be getting a good seal as they seem to be fussy in that regard, and they're not the best in isolation. The last thing i want in the gym is the intrusion of crap, piped in music polluting my tunes!

Just got back from the gym and having heard a load more of my faves with the E10s, i'm now elevating their status above the UE700s! I turned down the volume a bit to tame them, which helped the overall sound, and they continued to impress me. On a softer Sinead O'Connor track they were well behaved and revealing, and owing to the joys of 'Shuffle' they went straight into a heavy Rock track, springing to life with aplomb! I'm looking forward to hearing more, and it'll be interesting to see what happens after some burn in, if anything.

I'm not too familiar with Audio Technica so i'll have a read tomorrow to see what people have to say about them. Thanks for the input. :good:
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
How is this any form of intelligent discussion? Wrong thread for spamming to get your 10 posts/whore out your website.

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[General Accessories] Spl4tt:
Don't be that mean, there are some pretty nice things on the page he posted.

Probably not full of audioquality, but a good tipp for sports..

Well, OK, we could always use customs for sports.. customs are always the best x)
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Did you see his other 4 posts? He hit numerous threads with the same website.

5 posts, 4 of which spammed one website.

Besides, I don't see any benefit from stating any product's greatness without supporting evidence.

Even "Unique Melody PP6 is simply the best." isn't constructive, as no product is the best for all price ranges and musical preference. Just my opinion, and of course sometimes I'm wrong. Either way, I already called it out to a mod to weigh in on (due to looking like commercial spam), hence removal of the post.

I've been looking heavily at Hisoundaudio DAPs and Ihifi812v2, because of reviews I've read on most DAPs.

I'm getting my Vibrant back from my son next week, so I'll run voodoo sound on that while I weigh all options. I typically spend 2 months researching before I buy electronics, lol. Cowon looks nice, but I'd rather get something I'll be content with for a few years. The Wife would flip if I bought new earphones, that will have to wait a year, but I'll make sure my source is ready. :D

-Accidental Asshole aka Jeremy

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[General Accessories] Spl4tt:
Oh, OK then, didn't say anything xD

With a cowon you definitely last for years, trust me.

I'm using my cowon j3 since it's released and used a s9 before that. Those things sound so good..
[General Accessories] GuyInTheCorner:
Hey everyone. This thread is pretty amazing, really helpful to everyone. Could you guys help me out with some suggestions?

1: Around £50 ($75)

2: Generally EDM (Dubstep, DnB, Moombahton etc) but sometimes Rock (specifically Deathcore, Metal & Hardcore

3: I'd prefer to have an In-Ear headphone, as in my opinion they generally provide a nice snug fit, isolating me from the world and getting me ample bass.

4: Only concern here is having a bent jack (at the 3.5 jack) so they might last a bit longer vs a straight jack. And cable straight down.

5: My player is (generally) my phone, HTC Desire HD, but sometimes my PC. I use PowerAmp as my main music player.

6: Nearly always either a 320 Kbps MP3 or a FLAC file. But rarely for a YouTube rip it might be 256 Kbps MP3

7: Probably the most important is that the bass doesn't muffle the mids or highs or dreaded muddy bass. And also they have to be rugged, so able to survive a typical 16 year old treating them slightly roughly.

Past headphones (might help, I'll review them once I get to a PC):

Sennheiser HD201: brilliant headphones, but slightly quiet and lacking in the bass thump I need. But they produce incredibly detailed sound, highly reccomended, and very durable.

JVC HAFX1X: My first in ear headphones, produced great sound once burned in a bit (highs were a bit harsh at first). Fitted nicely in my ear and had good mid and very nice lows. But unfortunately, the jack broke and one channel has stopped working (probably due to my treatment, roughed them up a lot)

(most likely counterfeit/fake) Sennheiser CX-300 II Precision: If these ones were fake, the real ones must be 100x better. Bass was booming, mids were great and highs sounded brilliant. But it wasn't meant to be. Bought them from eBay for £15 ($23) thinking they were a bargain, but the Y-Split messed up and only one channel works.

Thanks for you help, much appreciated

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