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    Small and light closed circumaural around $80

    Gotta read up on these a little but I think you may have found what I'm looking for!  Thanks!
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    Small and light closed circumaural around $80

    These look pretty cool but unfortunately they also look very big from the pictures I've seen.  I'd have to check them out in person, but thanks for that suggestion.
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    Small and light closed circumaural around $80

    I don't think these are available in the 'States, seems to be a Japanese model, but thanks!
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    Small and light closed circumaural around $80

    Never thought I'd see it this way, but the Bose AE2 seem to do all of these things for slightly above budget.  They're light, sound good enough, and block outside sound pretty well.   I never thought I'd buy another Bose product but frankly I just don't see anything else close to comparable...
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    Small and light closed circumaural around $80

    I haven't had a chance to listen to the HD449, but when I listened to a set of HD429's I thought they sounded a bit cold and somewhat hollow sounding to my ears.  They did a pretty good job with revealing detail, but I think I should be looking for something a tad bit warmer sounding.
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    Hissing noise issue

    How loud is the hissing, and does it go away with different headphones?   A small amount of background noise is pretty common with amplifiers, but it should be quite low and not affect your listening experience.  Can you hear the hissing over quiet parts of music?
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    Small and light closed circumaural around $80

    I've got someone on my holiday wish list very much in need of a new pair of headphones.  I know they would prefer something over the ear, small and light, and closed.  I was hoping for something around the $80 price point, online or in-store is fine.  Easily driven by iPod is important.   This...
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    edit - wrong section

    oops please delete this mods.   Thanks!
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    Looking for IEM w/ similar sound of Monster Turbines, better comfort

    Thanks for the suggestions guys, the brainwavz look pretty good but I'm worried the bass response looks like it tapers off as it gets lower, compared to the monsters? Do these M2s have decent bass?   Secondly how about Westone UM2s? How would these compare to the Monsters?
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    Looking for IEM w/ similar sound of Monster Turbines, better comfort

    I recently got a great deal on a pair of Monster Turbine's, but they had terrible driver flex/popping.  Additionally they were not at all comfortable after extended periods of time,  likely due to their weight, combined with sharp edges.   I'm looking for something that sounds similar, but...
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    Klipsch Image S4?

    I just picked up a pair of these today since I've been in the market for a sub-$100 IEM for travel/fun. So far I'm not sure what to think. They have a very warm midrange, decent highs but the bass seems boomy and overwhelming. I'm still playing with tips though so maybe the bass issue will go...
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    Sony MDR-7506: not so indestructible, not so easy to warranty?

    I want something durable and nice, if it can be re-cabled. Is there a guide on how to do it someplace?
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    Sony MDR-7506: not so indestructible, not so easy to warranty?

    Anyone have ideas for me? I hate to throw out an otherwise good pair of headphones...
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    Sony MDR-7506: not so indestructible, not so easy to warranty?

    I have happily owned a pair of Sony MDR-7506 headphones for 3 years now and just ran into my first real problem with them. The problem occurs on the cord, about 3" down from the left earcup. This section of the cord is especially soft and almost gummy. It has begun breaking down, exposing the...
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    Up from UM2s?

    I have UM2's and really like they way they fit and sound, for the most part. Today I got to try some Sure SE530's which gave me chills on certain songs, honest! The crisp highs and amazingly clear mids pointed out a few weak areas for my trusty UM2. Bass was definitely weaker on the Shures...
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