I got the TripleFis 2 months ago and I think they are among the most tasteful monitors, I've ever heard. I will admit, though, that they require quite a bit of burn in. I got them along side with the UE 700s and for the first 2 weeks I preferred the 700s. It was only after a month and a half where I really experienced the triplefis in their full sonic glory. The mids might be a little recessed and they aren't the fastest monitors, but the result of these two traits is a wonderfully creamy smooth sonic signature, that I just love. Due to the recessed mids, vocals aren't as upfront, but a lot more part of the song, which provides for a very balanced signature (not in terms of frequency responce!). And, although they are very fast, they are never overwhelmed, they have that rare trait, where it feels like music slows down for them. The highs are very detailed but never sibilant. I will admit that they were slightly sibilant, prior to burn in, but now they are very smooth and never sibilant. But the most amazing, almost magical, trait of these iems, is that instruments and voice feel full bodied. Every instrument feels huge, going from the 700s to the triplefis, feels like going from a classroom choir class to a performance in an orchestra. They definitely don't have an as large soundstage as my ultrasone pro 900s and they aren't as fast, but they definitely have a composition of sonic traits, that provide that certain something we crave for. I love them and I feel like no monitors are/will put them to shame, they have a spot reserved in any monitors collection. I wholeheartedly recommend these and I think they are well worth $400, which makes $200 a bargain. ^^
By the way, I ordered a Null Audio Lune cable, which should arrive in 2 weeks. I heard the soundstage increases and mids a improve. I'll hope for the best. I'll share my impressions, once it arrives. As for comfort, the tripleFis are perfectly fine, as long as you don't wear a hat
They just have to be looped around the ear, which is the way they are meant to be worn, hence UE is written right side up, when they are worn that way...'-.- I have no comfort issues with them, they are, in fact, more comfortable than the 700s. The only downside is that they are quite bulky and stick out of your ears, making you look like Frankenstein. They aren't a fashion statement, but I don't think Head-fiers prioritize fashion over sound. And if you do, you probably shouldn't be interested in the Triplefis to begin with.
