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Monckyman

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  1. Lots of drummers use headphones as opposed to IEMs.
    Looks a bit dr Who but hey, they're drummers..
    Sennheiser 25/II or 280 pros sound great with lots of warmth,the Beyer range is fine but the high impedance often means they are quieter on some systems.
    You can easily do it for £100 if not less but if you are spending that, my advice is go for IEMs.

  2. Soundmagic have some very well priced but also well rated in ears for that toe in the water thing.app £50
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/SoundMagic-PL50-Professional-Monitor-Earphones/dp/B002R1IFNO
    You could go for some previously used shure se215s or even shure E4s or E5s (if you can find them) app £100
    You can use these with all sorts of tips or buds, my choice being the Comply squishy foams that expand in your ear and give a good seal.
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_6?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=comply+foam+tips&sprefix=Comply%2Celectronics%2C226
    Moulds themselves aren't too expensive, with ear impressions being about £20 and the moulds for as little as £85.
    I just had some made for my Shure E5s by the MP3company http://www.themp3company.co.uk which cost £119 all in.
    I have to stress, the fit is absolutely imperative,you must get it right or you will lack low end overall, these types of IEMs only work when sealed well.

    I think you'll start enjoying the experience after a week or two when you realise you can have exactly what you need in your ears.
    Good luck.

  3. Another downer for Citylink.
    I usually book through Parcel Monkey (surprise), and on this occasion waited all day for a pick up of an amp,with no info on the website other than "a pickup has been scheduled".
    5.45 in the evening they turned up.
    Although, it did turn up on time and wasn't damaged so....
    Is there any clear winner that we would all trust?

  4. Does it do this at low volume as well or just high vol?
    First off, check the cabling, are the cables soldered or do they use clips on spades?
    Could be a loose connection so try to check that thoroughly before worrying about recones etc.
    Not many people do Ampeg recones but you can try Wembley speakers (http://www.wembleyloudspeaker.com/index-frames.html)
    They seem to do most things.

  5. Just to add,I had a very serious look at these and would have definitely bought them if I hadn't already committed to a new mixing desk.
    These are very nice speakers with loads of power and a great rep.
    A couple of half decent subs under these and you won't need anything else for a long time.
    Wish I could afford them bump!

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