I bought these puppies just before Christmas and they have been a revelation.
I can't tell you how much they suit my listening tastes. I love close listening with lots of treble and tight...
First of all let me say this is one of my favourite BA driver earphones I have ever heard.
That said, being a basshead, these didn't deliver in the bass department - I can't deny the fact...
I've had this card for quite a while now, and I have to say its a really nice card - a huge step-up to my on-board motherboard's audio.
At first I do have to admit, it didn't feel like the D1...
Long story short:
These earbuds, shouldn't ever be bought, when they come free in your iPod package, its fine to look at them, and try them on.
If you know someone wanting to buy these,...
You have to get a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter. Try the grados one from headroom. I have it with a cardas cable on a HD-600 and it doesn't appear to degrade the signal at all. The cardas makes a hug improvement.
You might also consider the Equinox from Stephan AudioArt. James will terminate the cable to a 1/8" if you like. I personally prefer the Equinox to the Cardas (I had both at one point), but that is just me.