I listen to a large variety of music. Primarily progressive and alternative rock (Floyd and Radiohead) but also Indie Rock, New-Wave Techno, and a lot of Hip-Hop. Sound wise: Looking for fun-sounding, forward V-shaped sound; but don't want some bass dominating IEM, an analytical sound would...

About to bid on the MDR10RBTs; anybody got anything to change my mind (30 mins to go)? Or encourage me...

Mods are welcome to delete/lock my other thread. I feel I have streamlined my question now and can provide a clearer thread title, in which I'd love some direct comparisons.  Prices I can get them for: >MDR1RBT: £220/$355~ I feel these are proportionately overpriced? >M1BTBL/00: £155/$250...

I have made a separate thread with a clearer and more concise question; mods feel free to lock this one. Thanks for advice.

It's going to be a pretty much even split between at home, walking around, school library (it's not particularly quiet, hence why open headphones will be fine) and I will be weightlifting in the gym with them about 6 hours a week. Have broken 3 headphones and IEMs, all via: cable caught in bike...

Does nobody really know about wireless headphones?

I listen to almost exclusively hip-hop, but it certainly isn't bass dominated and has lots of orchestral highs places throughout. So I guess I'm looking for a balanced sound. I am unsure as to whether I want Closed or Open headphones. Closed would be a slight advantage; however, aren't...

This for example: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fisual-S-Flex-Mini-3-5mm-Cable/dp/B00B3VNLTC/ref=sr_1_8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1406572724&sr=1-8&keywords=replacement+headphone+cable

Ah OK. I thought you had to buy specific cables for every manufacturer. So in most cases a basic $10 male to male 3.5mm auidio jack will work. Is there a noticeable difference between a $15 and $40 cable?

OK, that makes sense thanks.   I presume the main benefit of a detachable cable is that, when broken, a new one can be purchased without requiring the full replacement of the earphones, thus also decreasing the chance of the headphone breaking as if there's pressure/tugging on the wire, it...

Are there any pros and cons of detachable vs Bluetooth?

They're not on sale in the UK, but I can get some eBay imports.  Are these the right things, and how much are they meant to cost proportionately?  The IM50s are $82 vs $130 for the IM70s (assuming a lower offer is accepted)...

Having realized that after breaking 5 headphones and IEMs I've realized that 4 of these have been me either snapping the cable, or breaking the jack on the end of the cable. Conclusion: I need a decent pair of headphones and IEMs with detatchable cables so I can easily buy new cables. > I...

I've broken my last 6 pairs, usually while weightlifting at the gym or while cycling. I've broken 2 pairs of headphones, including my Creative Aurvana Lives, while at the bar (barbell hit audio jack= broken jack). Yesterday I was cycling to my friends with my Soundmagic e10s, I dismounted...

I had some CALs, but I was foolish and sadly broke them. I heard some soundmagic e10s and surprisingly really liked the sound. Before I purchase them, are there any other similar sounding rivals, either cheaper, or better for a similar price? THanks.