UE9000 $149.99 http://mobile-ue.logitech.com/en-us/product/ue9000

Quote: Word.   Amp doesn't make much difference.

Quote: You don't need an amp. I don't find much difference using iPhone4 or Dacport. Made a bigger difference going lossless. So crap in crap out.  

Quote:   I didn't realize Z1000 has smaller pads than ED8. But Z1000 is more comfortable than ED8 because of light weight and cups have wider range of movement. ED8 doesn't get a good coverage/seal compared to Z1000 on my head.   Totally agree on versatility.   Anyone interested...

Didn't spend enough time to really say anything meaningful about SQ.   Random impressions: How you wear them affects SQ a lot. ED8 is kind of tricky to wear. And they are not glasses friendly. They clamp hard. Too much detail! ED8 is really for critical listening. Very unforgiving of...

Mine arrived

Quote:   You don't say!?

Quote:   You are welcome! I thought we are talking about performance of headphone justified by it's price. Price performance ratio is always relative due to personal preference. And we are not even talking about it in relation to personal wealth and spending ability yet.   Back...

Quote: Journey can be more expensive. I have a pair of ED8 coming my way.  

Quote: That's relative. ED10 is obscene but I've never tried them.

Never heard the 2900. Only recommending Z1000.

Is R10 worth $5K?

Palladium coming my way. The wait begins...

But I feel one may be sacrificing too much to get get "sub-bass" in this price range. Z1000 is an rare example in this class that has a neutral and balanced SQ. IMO its warmth is a design decision meant to make it less fatigue. In my system, ED9 beats Z1000 in SQ because it has more sparkle and...

Quote: I pack a pair of noise canceling (ATH-ANC7) for the flight. And another pair (Z1000) for when I arrive...   Quote: I quit refreshing habit. But I still check FS way too many times a day.