I'll try to make it quick, I had IE800's and lost them (fell through hole in pocket, don't ask) I loved the fidelity and overall liked them even though they lacked soundstage. The bass was great, but very unforgiving...it was a love/hate for me (ultimately more love, would not turn back).  ...

I've generally been pleased with Sony's $100-200 lines and my pair of EX500's was stolen over the weekend. I can't really make up my mind...I've been eyeing the EX1000 and Sennheiser IE8's but I'm just not ready to make the jump.   Basically, I'd like to know how the new line compares to...