Comply Foam Tips

 
The Comply spirit is a passion for music and the people who want to feel it without interruption

The patented technology behind Comply Foam Tips is unrivaled, combining engineering expertise of the ear canal with innovative memory foam technology to reduce ambient noise, improve sound quality and provide a comfortable stay in-ear fit

Comply Foam is a dedicated tip manufacturer. Their products come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colours. Comply’s website features a selection tool that matches your earphone with the proper tip size although on our website we have done all this for you, each product list what earphones fit what tip! The tips are also segregated into different series based on their physical properties. T-series tips, for example, are the original comply foams. Tx-series tips feature an additional filter in the nozzle meant to prevent earwax from getting inside the sound tube of your earphones and are slightly more expensive

Comply Foam Tips also come in three different sizes, however, the medium is by far the most popular and will fit more people than either the small or the large. In terms of comfort, wearing foam tips takes some getting used to. Like commercial earplugs, foam tips expand once inserted into the ear canal. The pressure can be slightly uncomfortable at first but becomes nearly unnoticeable after a while. New users should give their ears a week or so to get used to the feeling before passing judgment on foam tips

While silicone tips provided with most earphones may last the lifespan of the earphone, aftermarket tips, especially foam ones, are consumable goods. Their lifetime can be prolonged with appropriate maintenance but chances are good that they will need to be replaced at some point in time, which should be a factor in any purchasing decision.

Comply Foam Tips provide the easiest purchasing experience for those who own one of the earphones listed on the Comply website. The tips come in every conceivable size and are comfortable and well-isolating. They also work wonders with evening out erratic treble response on earphones prone to mild sibilance and/or harshness but in essence IEM users in search of the ultimate in comfort and convenience - Comply tips are well-worth the money!

Main Features:

Wipeable for better hygiene and longer useful product life

Thirty times softer than other types of foam tips

Manufactured from viscoelastic polyurethane foam which moulds to the inside of your ear

Passive noise reduction filters out unwanted background noise

Soft "Memory" Foam conforms to your ear canal for a personalised fit every time

Alternatively, a longer term option with be to go for custom moulded earphone sleeves, superior fit, ultimate in sound and comfort, with a minimum life span of 4 years they are certainly worth a look:

To view our custom moulded earphone sleeves and other custom products Click Here

Skullcandy Lowrider Headphones

 
The Skullcandy Lowrider packs a monster 40mm Power driver in a super small lowrider chassis

With its smooth styling, 90 degree swivel DJ style speakers and a unique fold up headband for ultra portability the Skullcandy Lowrider will roll all over the competition

 

A word from the guys @ Skullcandy about their Skullcandy Lowrider Headphones:

You always say, "...when we cross that bridge..." Are you referring metaphorically to consumption, the bridge between creation and destruction? If so, you should buy a dozen colours of Lowrider headphones right away. Your wardrobe needs candy paint to match all those sneakers. Don’t be slippin’

Denon AH-D7000 Headphones

Experience musical fidelity as you’ve never heard before with Denon’s AH-D7000 Ultra Reference over-ear headphones. Combining old world craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technologies, the Denon AH-D7000 Headphones re-defines the ultimate in headphone listening

The large diameter (50mm, 1.97”) free edge Microfiber diaphragms provide extended frequency response, from the lowest bass notes all the way up to 45 kHz, to provide the ultimate listening experience with advanced high resolution audio formats such as SACD. High strength Neodymium magnets provide high efficiency and freedom from motor structure non-linearity

The elegant housings of the Denon AH-D7000 Headphones are crafted from real Mahogany wood, with intricate internal carving to enhance the natural tonal balance, and are finished in an elegant soft satin piano gloss. The lightweight tangle-free cable features reference grade 7N OFC (7 Nines – 99.99999% Oxygen Free Copper) wiring, and is finished with an elastomer-coated cloth sheathing. A luxurious storage case is provided

Stronger magnetic circuit for the driver unit: The Denon AH-D7000 Headphones stronger magnetic power provides robust drive that is capable of producing a dynamic, high-resolution sound.(11.4% boost in magnetic power: DENON comparison)

Denon AH-D5000 Headphones

Audio Bliss!

The Denon AH-D5000 Headphones have been designed for music lovers who want to enjoy a realistic sound in complete peace. The enclosures employ housings made of natural wood Mahogany with superior acoustic characteristics that are rich with a broad, natural sound. Mahogany is a very popular material for drum making and guitars because of its great integrity and capability to produce very dark, warm tones compared to other more common wood types like maple or birch. Along with its acoustic characteristics, mahogany’s light weight makes it an excellent headphone material as well

A micro-fiber has been used to form the diaphragm so that it faithfully reproduces the sonic details and delicate reverberations that occur in concert halls. The size of the micro-fibers is approximately 1/100 that of natural cellulose used in ordinary diaphragms, and with this density, transmission rates are increased. In comparison, Micro-fiber diaphragms are (x20,000) and natural cellulose fiber diaphragms are (x150)

The acoustic optimizer provides optimum acoustic characteristics by adjusting the sound pressure balance in front of and behind the diaphragm. This makes the sound more dynamic, provides clear bass, and also keeps balance at low to mid frequency ranges

The cable used in the Denon AH-D5000 Headphones is made of high purity 99.9% 7N OFC cable and employs an aluminum connector cover and a cloth mesh jacket. High-quality cables of equal length for the L/R channels are used to maintain optimum sound quality and performance

Additionally the Denon AH-D5000 Headphones use a light-weight magnesium frame. This frame lets listeners enjoy maximum comfort during extended listening sessions

Denon AH-D2000 Headphones

Quality Without Compromise!

The superior headphone housing used in the Denon AH-D2000 Headphones to produce high quality sound is made of materials yielding exceptional acoustic characteristics ensuring faithful reproduction of the original sound. Compound metal is used to increase density, making the sound more stable and clear

Micro-fiber material has been used to form the diaphragm so that it faithfully reproduces the sonic details and delicate reverberations that occur in concert halls. The size of micro-fiber is approx. 1/100 of natural cellulose used in ordinary diaphragms, and its density increases transmission rates

Optimum acoustic characteristics are achieved with the Denon AH-D2000 Headphones by adjusting the sound pressure balance in front of and behind the diaphragm with the acoustic optimizer design. To provide a sonically clean performance, a balance of low to mid range frequencies is critical and dynamic clear bass is a must; the acoustic optimizer delivers both

The high-quality cables on the Denon AH-D2000 Headphones are made with 7N-OFC copper of equal lengths for the L/R channels which are used to maintain optimum sound quality. A cloth mesh jacket is employed for cable protection and durability, and it is terminated with an aluminum covered connector plug for strength and performance

A light-weight magnesium frame has been used so that listeners can enjoy maximum comfort during extended listening sessions

Phonak Audeo PFE 012 Perfect Bass Earphones

Bass hungry music lovers now have a new toy to play with - Phonak’s newest addition to the PFE earphone family - PFE 012 Perfect Bass Earphones. Phonak PFE 012 earphones fuse brilliant clarity with deep, thrilling and punchy bass

Phonak’s bass-ic ingredient for the Audéo PFE 012: specially designed, in-built audio filters tuning sound waves to near perfect frequencies across the sound spectrum. The audio filters of the Phonak PFE 012 Perfect Bass earphones ‘adjust’ the sound waves to boost low frequencies and deliver cleaner, punchier bass notes without compromising on the overall sound eminence. The result for the listener: excellent levels of clarity and weight with every detail preserved to near perfection

Combined with ideal fit, you can be sure to enjoy your chosen music as you want to hear it. Ergonomically designed interchangeable, silicone eartips in three different sizes ensure the Phonak PFE 012 Perfect Bass Earphones stay securely in the ear, even in longer listening sessions. External noise is reduced by up to 23 decibels in merit of the perfect fit of the PFE 012 in the earcanal. Noise travelling up the cable is also minimised

Price for the PFE 012 will be £79.99 - The iPhone version, PFE 022 with an in-line mic will be £99.99

Grado GR8 Sound Isolating Earphones

The latest from Grado Labs, the Grado GR8 in-ear headphones, takes a slightly different direction and with a price that is certainly what you'd expect from a quality Grado product at a touch under £270

Initial impressions of the Grado GR8 earphones is very good and the dark, slightly glittery blue colouring is very nice. The reinforced connection where the cables reach each earpiece imparts confidence in the build quality as does said cable's rubberised feel. Such coatings may not actually affect durability but they show attention to detail, which is exactly what £269 should get you!

As someone who often listens to music in bed, in the dark, I'm always pleased when earphones offer some kind of physical differentiation between the left and right earpiece as the Grado GR8 do. There's a raised bump on the left 'phone to cater to that need nicely. What's more, the Grado GR8 are extremely comfortable to wear. They can be worn with the cable running either straight down or over the ear and in both configurations are barely noticeable in the ear. I didn't notice any rubbing noise from the cable either, which is always good.

The specs do betray one aspect of the Grado GR8s with alacrity. Their 120ohm impedance means that these 'phones really do benefit from the use of an amplifier. That's not to say that an iPod touch, a Cowon iAudio S9 or a similar player can't drive these earphones well enough for use out and about, but this isn't the ideal setup. Luckily, even something as cheap and cheerful as the FiiO E5 should provide a helpful boost to the output of your PMP of choice.

Thankfully the Grado GR8 compensate for this small inconvenience. If your source does have enough power to drive the GR8s without straining, or you have an amp, the result is commendable. Raise the volume to a decent level and the outcome is a forceful output, but one that doesn't feel at all strained. Cheaper earphones might push out a lot of sound at high volumes, but you can bet that everything will be muddied up like nobody's business. Not so with the Grado GR8s; you're eardrums will give in long before these 'phones.

Another interesting design feature is Grado's use of a single moving armature in the GR8s. Pretty much all earphones at this price range use at least dual-driver if not triple-driver designs - the three year old Ultimate Ears triple.fi 10 Pro Earphones being a prime example of the latter design. A single driver does bring with it the advantage of needing no crossover, which is where most multi-driver earphones fall down. Certainly the GR8s have a beautifully cohesive soundstage. There's no obvious transition between woofers and tweeters to mar the output, just equally clear reproduction of low, mid and high end frequencies.

This cohesiveness doesn't mean there isn't plenty of stereo separation, though. When tracks call for it, the left and right channels maintain a great distinction, which of course helps with developing a wide soundstage and, ultimately, keeps them truer to the recording studio's intentions. Obviously with the drivers sitting in your ear, that special all-encompassing awareness afforded by a great set of headphones isn’t possible, but as IEMs go on this front, the GR8s are up with the best of them.

Review Courtesy of Hugo Jobling @ TrustReviews

Shure SE535 Sound Isolating Earphones

 
Designed to meet the demanding audio specifications of live performance, the new triple driver Shure SE535 Sound Isolating Earphones feature a unique detachable cable, formable wire at the earpiece, superior sound isolation, and durable construction.

"Whether you’re a musician, a commuter, or business traveler, you’ll benefit from the painstaking level of detail that went into creating the new SE535", said Scott Sullivan, Shure’s Senior Director of Global Product Management. "More and more, the lines between amateur and professional musicians are becoming increasingly blurred. The Shure SE535 walk the line between being rugged and reliable enough for professional use, and portable and stylish enough to appeal to savvy consumers. We think listeners will agree - there’s not another earphone out there that gives the level of detail and sophisticated sound as these do".

Shure’s new SE535 build on the Company’s legacy of developing earphones with a comfortable, secure fit for professional monitoring and personal listening applications. With the new models, Shure packed enhanced sound signatures and premium speaker technology into small, lightweight, universal-fit earphones. The Shure SE535 are the perfect complement to stage and studio monitoring systems and portable listening devices. These new models will begin to be available to consumers in mid 2010...

Shure SE425 Sound Isolating Earphones

 
Designed to meet the demanding audio specifications of live performance, the new dual driver Shure SE425 Sound Isolating Earphones feature a unique detachable cable, formable wire at the earpiece, superior sound isolation, and durable construction.

"Whether you’re a musician, a commuter, or business traveler, you’ll benefit from the painstaking level of detail that went into creating the new SE425", said Scott Sullivan, Shure’s Senior Director of Global Product Management. "More and more, the lines between amateur and professional musicians are becoming increasingly blurred. The Shure SE425 walk the line between being rugged and reliable enough for professional use, and portable and stylish enough to appeal to savvy consumers. We think listeners will agree - there’s not another earphone out there that gives the level of detail and sophisticated sound as these do".

Shure’s new SE425 build on the Company’s legacy of developing earphones with a comfortable, secure fit for professional monitoring and personal listening applications. With the new models, Shure packed enhanced sound signatures and premium speaker technology into small, lightweight, universal-fit earphones. The Shure SE425 are the perfect complement to stage and studio monitoring systems and portable listening devices. These new models will begin to be available to consumers in mid 2010...

Monster Lady GaGa Heartbeats

Heartbeats by Lady Gaga are holistically designed to deliver the soundtrack of your life with clarity and power, as well as satisfy your passion for fashion. Immerse yourself in pitch-perfect highs, precise mids, and club caliber bass. Because when your music sounds amazing, you stop hearing it, and start feeling it. In other words, sound really matters. Plus, Lady Gaga didn’t just style-check Heartbeats, she created the design to ensure they look like no other headphone out there

 
Sound Matters Because the Music Matters

A great song transcends sound. It has the power to move you to tears—or the dance floor. The better your music sounds, the less you hear it, but actually feel it. Heartbeats faithfully reproduce artists’ vocals and the music behind them, so you can hear the heart felt emotion your favorite singer wants to share with you. Get ready to experience your music like never before

Feel Every Note of Today’s Hottest Digital Music

These days music is recorded and mixed in a super advanced environment. We designed Heartbeats by Lady Gaga to let you experience every bit of the energy and creativity today’s hottest artists put into their digitally recorded music. The amazing hit of the deep bass. Pitch perfect highs and lows. You’ll feel more power and hear more details in your favorite music that you didn’t even know were there

Flat Cables by Monster: No Tangles, No Tears

Thanks to Monster’s exclusive flat cable design, Heartbeats by Lady Gaga are tangle free. Bye bye, bird’s nest

Monster Beats by Dr. Dre. Solo Headphones

 
The music you listen to in your headphones should capture all the sonic details the artist wanted you to hear.

Normal headphones can’t deliver the rich, full sound in today’s digital audio tracks, especially not smaller, lightweight headphones. But Monster Beat Solo Headphones are high performanced and are designed for today’s active lifestyles, deliver sound so real, you’ll be amazed it’s all coming from something so compact and portable

 
Hear All The Music: In Comfort and Style

Headphones that could reproduce the true dynamics of today’s music were a rarity - until the legendary Beats Studio hit the scene. Now, a new headphone in the Beats tradition, Beats Solo brings you amazing sound in a smaller, lighter on-ear design. With Beats Solo, you’ll hear every sonic detail the musicians and recording engineers laid down in the studio. Deep bass. Hard hitting drums. Bold midrange. And clean, undistorted highs. All in a comfortable fit you can wear for hours

Perfect While on the Move

Monster Beat Solo Headphones are compact and incredibly lightweight and ready for your active lifestyle, gym work out, or frequent travel. The tri-fold design allows Solos to fit into the included compact carrying case. With Beats Solos getting a great music experience has never been easier

ControlTalk: The Ultimate in iPod Control and Hands Free Calling

With the built-in ControlTalk remote on the Beats Solo headphone cable, you get on-cable control of your music, as well as easy, high quality hands-free calling. You’ll enjoy quick-access music playback control, like volume, play/pause and tracking, without having to dig for your iPod. Plus, the high-grade mic and high-resolution, sound-isolating headphones all combine to let you hear and be heard much more clearly—and conveniently—than you ever could with the phone to your ear

 

A Natural Fit

With Solos, you feel the music, not the headphones. Plush, on-ear cushions comfort your ears and form an acoustic seal that keeps the sound in and noise out...