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Headphoneus Supremus
Pros: Clear mids and highs, good range of tips
Cons: Bad cable noise, poor bass extension an impact
Most IEMs are pretty similar, without much to differentiate them. Unfortunately the S3's differentiation point isn't great - the cable noise is some of the worst I've experienced. The low bass is absent and the mid bass that is there doesn't have a lot of impact. The rest of the music sounds pretty good, when the cord noise isn't drowning it out.
 
All in all my advice is "do not buy".
 
Disclosure: Brainwavz sent free review samples to HeadphoneReviews for review.

commando

Headphoneus Supremus
Pros: (none)
Cons: Ineffective 3D wing support system means they're not suitable even for home use
I owned the original A900 for many years, it was a fantastic headphone. After it was stolen I ordered the A900X from AudioCubes in Japan, slightly nervous because I'd read of problems with the new 3D wing system.
 
I was dismayed when the A900X headphones arrived that the widely reported problems with the wing system were true. The only thing holding them to my head (slightly smaller than average) was the low to moderate clamping force, the 3D wing provided no support at all. Sitting entirely still they stayed in place, but as soon as I moved at all in my seat they slid down. Before long they ended up resting on my ears, which is uncomfortable. Putting a rubber band between the two wings mitigated the problem, but was too ugly IMHO, and you shouldn't need to fix brand new $200 headphones. They were returned to AudioCubes who sent them to Audio Technica for repair, but I was told they worked as designed.
 
I never even listened to the headphones, as if they don't sit on your head properly there's no point. I'm sure they sound fantastic, like the original A900.
 
I recommend against these headphones on the basis of poor design and support.
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LaPierre
LaPierre
The wings might not work for you, but you didn't even listen to them? You can't really review a headphone without telling how it sounds, you simply said they wouldn't stay on so you returned them. You should have at least listened to them and given us an honest opinion on their sound, your review very incomplete and effects the average rating in an unfair way.
saxon48
saxon48
Wow, what a stunted review. Doesn't even touch on the sound quality, and because of that, it drags the overall average down. Bravo.
Hammerburst
Hammerburst
Well, I have a small head. Some people say, that these are better designed for larger heads. Yet, these are the most comfortable headphones I own. No modifications either, they are like heaven. I love the sound as well, one of my favorite headphones of all time. Your "review" is just dumb. It does an injustice, to these amazing headphones. They are brilliant, good stuff Audio Technica!
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