Hi folks......... I'm looking for a pair of headphones to serve as an alternate reference monitor option while mixing in my project studio. I don't need these for tracking, so don't necessarily need a closed design. FYI, my monitor speakers are Genelec 1032As (with and without a 1092 sub) and...

Don't know which model of v-modas I have. Cheapies I bought at the airport the day I lost my Miles Davis IEMs. Liked my Miles (Tributes—not trumpets) a lot but never felt comfortable in my ears. Tried all the ear pieces and watched the Monster video on how to fit them a few times, but never got...

After reading all the replies , I'm beginning to reconsider lugging an amp with me when I travel. I would hazard a guess that an amp like the iBasso T5 would probably make just about any headphones or IEMs sound better.

Thanks, everyone. The P5s sound interesting. I understand the appeal (and practicality) of IEMs, but I never had a great experience with IEMs....never seem to fit right and were uncomfortable when worn longer than 20-30 min. Anyone have any experience with Inspirations?

Thanks for the recommendation. Would the Sennheisers work w/o the extra amp? I like to travel light.

I'm a jazz listener who travels frequently and have been looking for a GREAT set of headphones to plug into my iPhone when in the airplane. I'm a former studio musician and loved my AKG K240s for the studio, but am unwilling to lug them on the road. I've been using in-ear (V-Moda and Monster...