Huge thing to take into account here, I've noticed huge changes in SQ when running these through a higher quality source/DAC, which happens with a lot of phones, but still.
 
The Skullcandy Grind are a newer approach for SKDY than past headphones I've owned from the brand (Them being the Hesh, Hesh 2.0, MMM's). At their price point, you'd be hard pressed to find a better sounding pair of on-ears. 
 
I'm not gonna sit and write a 3,000 word review tonight, but I will go into some detail on SQ.
 
The bass is well extended, slightly forward but controlled. The mids are laid back, but textured; male vocals shine. Highs are rolled definitely a bit rolled off, but it doesn't keep the headphones form being fun.
 
Build quality is pretty decent, the headband is all metal. They are extremely comfortable, I've had them on my head for 4-6 hours at a time, and no discomfort a small adjustment couldn't fix occurred. 
 
These are NOT audiophile cans, but they are definitely a great portable pair for anyone needing a cheap pair of awesome sounding headphones. 
 
Thanks for the read, hope it helps. 

I've seen the Fix around with the standard SKDY set ups in RadioShack and other stores, but they were usually an unattractive 79.99$. I found them at TJ Maxx (Apparently always has Uptowns for 40$) and decided to throw the 15$ they were asking for them and try them out. They are awesome basshead buds!!
 
They sound very good, no exaggerations. Seperation, imagery, soundstage are all AMAZING for a pair of SKDY in-ears. I still can't get over it XDD
 
If  you find them for cheap, add them to your list, DO ITT.. EDM, Metal, classical, anything I try... It all sounds wonderful!!
 
 
 
+1 Skullcandy!!

Upon initial listening with these buds, I was rather unimpressed as I heard the rather familiar bloated mid-bass, sharp highs, and lack of mids that SKDY's old line carried. Then I realized that I still had my source EQ'd to Vocal Booster. Changed over to R&B and wow, night and day difference. The Merge are greatly influenced by an EQ, with the R&B setting completely bring the sub-bass to life, bringing out a bit more of a mid-range emphasis, some more bass impact, and very mellow highs. They now sound similar to the XB500's, which for 25$~ isn't bad at all IMO.
 
Good little Basshead Budget IEM. :3

Monster TurbinePro Copper:
 
  Bear with me since this is my first real review. I'm basing this review solely off of first impressions, with photos and extended analysis coming later. I've been looking for a decent IEM to use with my portable set-up, (IEM > L9 > iPod Classic 4G > E07k) nothing fancy, just something to take with me, and relatively inexpensive. The MTPC's have always been one of those "I wish I could have"'s for ages and when I found a new, authentic pair for 125$, I jumped on them immediately. 
 
Aesthetics, Packaging, and Build:
 
 For starters, these IEM's are packaged beautifully. The outside, diagramming and basic advertising of the phone's is a sleeve that slides off revealing the hard, and sturdy cardboard case that holds the Coppers. Inside you find the Copper's themselves, two carrying cases, (One hard sided, and one soft pouch), two pairs of flanged tips, three pairs of regular rubber tips, and two packages of the trademarked Super Tips, one containing a variety of sizes in silicone, and the other in foam. 
 
 The Copper's themselves are assembled entirely of metal and weigh a ton more than any IEM I've ever used. They look like they'll withstand quite a bit of use, and even if they happen to break, Monster will replace them free once, no matter what happens.
 
Sound Quality:
 
 So onto what most people care about, the SQ of the Coppers. 
 
 Before I go into detail, the analysis below was based off of about 25 hours of listening, using the Fiio e07k, off of an iPod Classic 4G
 
Music Used:
 
Albums:
 
  Immersion - Pendulum
  21 - Adele
  19 - Adele
  Fallen Empires - Snow Patrol
  Dear Agony - Breaking Benjamin
  Colour the Small One - Sia
  Want - 3Oh!3
 
Singles: 
 
  Fade Into You - Mazzy Star
  Super Bass - Nicki Minaj
  Beethoven's 5th in C-Minor
  Alive - Krewella
  Daddy Sang Bass - Johnny Cash
 
 
Bass - 10/10
 
 Now please remember that this is based solely on my tastes, and that I've never heard better than these IEM's. I find the bass of the Copper's to be among the most controlled I've ever heard. The overall bass presentation has great impact without affecting the rest of the spectrum. Listening to house beats like Alive, or The Island are new experiences, leaving behind the muddy midrange of the Skullcandy's and Beats, and giving me the bass I missed while using the Shure SRH-940.
 
Midrange - 9.5/10
 
 Now when it comes to the midrange of the Copper's, its forward, warm and smooth. (Just as the box says D) Female and male vocals both sound amazing, and songs with little instrumental accompaniment shine. Instruments also sound wonderful thus far, going from the highest bass note, to the best guitar riff, I'm loving them.
 
Highs - 9/10
 
  One place in that I felt the Copper's were lacking in terms of total performance were the highs. Coming for the treble emphasized SRH-940's, it's quite a change of pace to experience these slightly rolled off highs. They are still present to the extent of keeping cymbals and snares sounding nice and crisp, but the overall sound signature is... I shouldn't say muffled, but more or less warmer than the 940's.
 
Soundstage - 7/10
 
 Nothing really special to report here, the soundstage is about average to my ears.
 
Instrument Separation - 9/10
 
  Instrument separation and imaging are almost on par with that of the Shures. Songs like Our Truth and Misery Business are actual enjoyable to listen to, and don't sound like a jumbled mess of music. Very nice.
 
 
Overall: 44.5/50 ~ 89%
 
When it comes down to it, the MTPC's are a great IEM, even for the price that they are running for right now on Amazon (279.95$) and I would definitely recommend grabbing them if you can find them secondhand for less than 200$. Monster really did a great job with these earbuds, greatly surpassing their muddy past involving the Beats. If you are looking for a near-audiophile sound signature that's fun and warm, grab these. The bass may not be quite what most bassheads are looking for, and as far as I can tell, they benefit a bit from an amp. More to come, pictures as well.
 
Thanks for the read! ^^
 
~Koda Fenrari..
 

To start off, these aren't my cans. They were a gift to my brother and he wanted my to review them for him, and I must say that I am pleasantly surprised with this remake of the Hesh. I owned the previous model of the Hesh and they weren't great, but the Hesh 2.0 bring a pleasant SS similar to the DT770. Not the SAME SS, but it has that U-shaped sound curve the Beyer's are famous for. 
 
In terms of sound quality, the 2.0's deliver a wonderful bass response, with decent bass extension. Not as deep as some may like, but the mid-bass has enough UNF to satisfy bassheads IMO. 
 
Mids are slightly recessed, but vocals are still clear and guitars/other instruments sound nice. 
 
Highs here are shocking, with the first model of the Hesh, highs were almost no existent, and the upper-mids were very shrill. On the 2.0's, they are crisp and clear. I can not express how shocked I was when I tested Propane Nightmares ~ Pendulum. Great performance here.
 
Soundstage is about average for a pair of closed cans, maybe slightly larger. Seperation is decent at best. As for detail, I can only describe them as slow, and dark. All in all the headphone itself is pleasant to listen to.
 
Comfort is just OK, the cups are barely fit over the ears, may cause discomfort for users with earrings or glasses. 
 
Overall these headphones are definitely worth the 60~ dollar price tag, as they blow away the XB500's that I owned in the past. Bassheads will enjoy this headphone. I highly suggest it to anyone looking for bass, with a nice SS.

The M50's have developed a reputation as "the starter headphone" for aspiring audiophiles and they deliver for their price.

Design:

These headphones are built like a tank. Solid construction is always a plus. They do have the famous AT clamp and without some stretching, can be a bit too much. The cable is not detachable, and there is a small spring near the jack that without special care, becomes dislodged and eventually comes off. Aesthetically, and cosmetically, these cans are gorgeous IMO.

Sound Quality: For their price, these headphones are amazing, there are definitely others out there that can compete at the price range though.

Highs: I am torn by the highs on these headphones. They come across clearly, slightly grainy, with minor sibilance when handling female vocals. When listening to Propane Nightmares-Pendulum, it was difficult to listen at an elevated volume as the cymbals and synth were slightly harsh, overall I'd rate them at a 7/10.

Mids: Slightly recessed, but present and IMO forward. Vocals a clear and present, guitars sound wonderful, and instruments across the spectrum sound great. Male vocals sound decent at best, and female vocals can be sharp. 7/10

Lows: The M50's shine with their bass response. Punchy, tight and fast. Extension is decent, but sub-bass is entirely present. When listening to electronic with a large dependence on mid-bass, these cans deliver wonderfully without bleeding entirely into the midrange. 10/10

Soundstage: Great soundstage for a pair of closed cans, instrument separation is average at best. 7/10

Detail: I would describe these headphones as fast. Detailed nicely, but forgiving. You won't notice imperfections on a 128kbps track I compared directly with an mp3 file greatly, if at all. 9/10



Overall these cans are great for the price, if you are looking for a slight bass-emphasis, by all means grab these. But don't immediately reach for these without some research. These headphones run around the same price and will satisfy other tastes.

M-Audio Q40 - Bass, and lot of it. Fun sound signature. ($100~)
Beyerdynamic DT770/80ohm - Basshead's delight! With a clear SS, recessed mids ($140~)
Shure SRH-840 - Slightly bassy, neutral SS. ($125~)

Thanks~

Great in-ears. I honestly just typed an entire review on them and my internet crashed. I'll re write it in the future.
 
I will say this though. They NEED a boost from about 200Hz down. Don't be fooled by their name, they lack bass entirely on a flat EQ.
 
That is all

First off, I will once again start off by saying that this is an honest review and I will not be talking from the typical audiophile's opinion on the Beats line.

Out of the box, the headphones sounded bland.. And I mean like they had no soundstage at all.. I could not distinguish any any difference between them and the Studios..

After 20~ hours of burn in, the sound quality improved slightly, a nice falt response with the famous emphasis on bass.. Mids were warm and precise, vocals we're welcoming, and the highs were crisp, almost shrill..

The sound was almost the same to me as a pair of M50's..

Build quality on the other hand is almost too good.. They are so heavy, I almost feel that their weight would kill them if dropped... Just a nervous tick I suppose but yeah...

My BIGGEST ANNOYANCE with the Beats line is the fact that they refuse to give any specs on their cans...

Bottom line... Do NOT pay the retail price... I got these from my friend as a gift.. And I plan on selling them soon as I can.. They just aren't worth having other than having a fashion accessory...

I would not recommend these headphones to friends or family

I bought these IEM's as a means of withdrawal compensation after my XB500's finally burnt out after a long, fruitful life. I was shocked. The audio quality here is almost the exact same as the Xb500's, minus the miniscule soundstage.
 
The bass is punchy but tight, very welcome when listening to house and dubstep music. But not overwhelming enough to kill the enjoyment of rock or metal. Mids are well pronounced, and the vocals sound excellent. Highs are very shrill, but not enough to kill the headphone.
 
Their only flaw is comfort, I start to notice pain after only 30~ minutes of use. They do come with larger buds to compensate.
 
Overall, Great in-ears for the everday consumer. BUY THEM

 So every audiophile known to man, or at least that I have listened to, has bashed the Beats, Soul, Streets ect.. line for being an awful, bass prominent headphone. I agreed for the longest time until I actually got a pair of Beats. (They were a gift and I always thought they were a fun personal listening headphone)
 
Just as with any other cans, I gave them a 20 hour burn-in period and was blown away. They sounded amazing, better than my XB700's, and almost on par with the sound signature of my DT770's. I don't know if it's just my ear, but I was very impressed.
 
Out of the box:
 
Lows: The lows on these cans out of the box are VERY exaggerated, drowning out almost all of the mids and highs to the point where its not fun to listen to anything except for dubstep, house, hip hop, ect...
 
Mids: One word, LACKING. Vocals are almost non-existent behind the bass, and some instruments are impossible to distinguish in the noise.
 
Highs: Well defined, you can still slightly distinguish the crash of a hat, or the hit of a snare, but they are still drowned out by that all powerful BOOM.
 
After 20+ hours of burn in...
 
Lows: Much more controlled, still heavy but controlled. They don't drown out the other important frequecies NEAR as bad as before.
 
Mids: I can HEAR THE VOCALIST! When listening to Our Truth - Lacuna Coil, the intro is very bassy and before burn in, Cristina Scabbia was non existent, but now her intro lead is clearly legible and enjoyable.
 
Highs: No senseable change, still quite pronounced, but a little harsh at higher volumes. The crash or a cymbal will want to make you take them off if your volume levels are too high.
 
 
Comfort: The pads on these cans are amazingly comfortable, i love the way they feel on my head and have worn them for extended periods (4 hours+) with no fatigue.
 
Isolation: Internally, they block ambient noise well, externally they radiate TERRIBLY, Especially in a quite environment, When tested in public, people could clearly hear the music coming from the Solo's at 40% volume.
 
 
 
Overall: Not a bad pair of cans AT ALL, I believe they are the only Beats product worth what they run retail. (150~ dollars depending on where you look), if you are looking for a more balanced headphone, look into a pair of Audio Technica WS55's or WS70's.