Well someone who finally listened to my 'comply' suggestion :p. I'm glad it worked out well.

You are absolutely right. You get a taste of true brilliance once your ears are done adapting. How long has it been since you got yours? Did you get the proper fit? I do hope you enjoy them. Also, thank you for the suggestion, though would an amp be necessary, considering the low impedance...

Agreed, I never meant for it to be interpreted it like that. I just suggested of a similar experience with a totally different set of BAs. I meant 'getting used to it' as a more of a getting used to the sound signature of a BA, not getting used to your ears ringing.

No problem. I'd suggest you do give it some time though. Don't mail them back just yet. Hell, I was so disappointed with my purchase, I suspected they boxed me, 10$ fakes. I concluded that I was so used to my previous headphones (HD558) that I couldn't tolerate anything else. Now that I've...

That, my friend is a typical transition experience to BA(assuming these are your first). I had almost that same ringing experience with quite a bit of sibilance especially on the vocals and those not so good lows. But mine were the SE425s. Your best bet would be to try each and every eartip...

Dunno, but happened to me. Cable wear is fine. But the eartips were a turnoff.

I was keen on buying the IE2s at first, but luckily a friend of mine had them and I'm glad I avoided the purchase. I've listened to them for a few hours on separate days. The sound is kind of a half-assed approach. It's as if a cheap (and generally bass heavy) earphone is trying to transition...

I guess, you're right. The habit needs to change. But would your opinion change when talking pure performanc? Why is that so? And what would you recommend otherwise?

I'd personally go for the Shure Se215 simply because it's fabled at that price point not to mention customer service + durability. Though if you're getting the x7i at 50$ that might be the better deal, considering that's a lot for 50$.

Hi everyone, I don't currently own a DAP, DAC or Amp. So I have no idea about just how much of an improvement they might offer over maybe an iPhone 6 or my op2. The real question is whether or not it would be better to get maybe a single earphone for a given price, say the IE8 ~450$ or an...

Hi everyone, This is my first post on headfi, though I have been following these forums for over two years and finally decided to create a post. I'd like to mention that this isn't my first purchase, but I am here because of the SE425s mainly to share my experience and to especially help...