Quote: Thanks for that great link.  Yeah I prefer over ear too but I figure cutting down on size for portable use would be good.  I was just hoping I might be able to squeeze them in there since Sennheiser considers them around ear.    

I hear ear size can be an issue.  Would my 6.5 cm ear be too large for these?

Quote:   Wow, I've heard HD25ii has descent isolation but didn't know they could rival IEM.  Very impressive indeed.  I am seriously considering them now.   IE800 are definitely out of my budget but I did consider IE80s and although I could probably live with them being bass heavy, quite...

You are right.  Sure is confusing.  Makes no sense to me.  Wonder which is right.  

      New!? They should update their site       R.I.P.

Quote: Appreciate the suggestion.   Budget wise for a durable pair that I can keep for years to come with replaceable cable, my budget is 400ish.  Or I was thinking I could go ulta cheap sub 50 and replace them as they wear out.    Basically I use them daily for commute and gym.  I...

I am looking for suggestions for an in ear headphones that are non fatiguing, smooth, warm, and non piercing (hd650 esque).    They must have good isolation and good performance in low to mid volume.  I am planning on using these on the go and the gym with no amping so durability will be...

Quote: Use coupon: FACEBOOK for 5% off.  Not much but it's something.

Quote:   If you go to Sennheiser's web site they mark Amperior as new product.  However when  you view the page for Amperior, on the bullet points they mark as discontinued product.  I fined this surprising since I think they've been in market little over a year.  So I guess if you are...

Color me surprised I was under the impression, from what's been said, they are basically the same.  If its not too much trouble, can yall try blind testing them on yourselves or friends.  Thanks

Quote: "For the loser now will be later to win...."  

  Quote:   I understand you are upset and you have every right to voice your opinion but that is pure conjecture.... you can't just make stuff up...  or as you say...      Quote:     And the whole "Chinese makes junk" thing is, I feel, totally uncalled for.  Hell everything...

For the guys at headfonia, hd650 seems to be like their bench mark.  They mention them in he-400 review as well as their other reviews.  I would love to hear more on the topic from those with experience in both headphones.  

http://www.headfonia.com/mike-and-lieven-on-the-hifiman-he-400/   headfonia review

http://www.headfonia.com/mike-and-lieven-on-the-hifiman-he-400/   headfonia review