Any opinions on the Xiaomi brand as far as durability?  They're a little cheaper than the Soundmagic's but still get pretty good reviews.

I am looking for some durable IEM that will hopefully last quite a bit longer than what I have used in the past.  I've gone through three MEElectronic M9's, one M6, and three of the cheap Panasonic RPHJE120K's in the past few years.  I listen mainly to podcasts so sound quality is less important...

If I would have seen the AKG 77 before I purchased my SB40 and the Zalman Mic, I may have ordered them to try them out. They look a lot better and more comfortable than the SB40, but who knows about the sound quality.

My motherboard I have is the Abit NF-M2 nView. It has 7.1 channel HD audio w/ Realtek ALC883.

Well, I ordered the SB40 and the Zalman mic from Amazon for $36. I will let you guys know how I like them. Will they be good with my onboard Motherboard or should I get a cheap sound card?

Looks like I will be going with the SB40's and the Zalman Mic. Where is a good place to the AKG 240 Pads?

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I need some new headphones for gaming, watching movies/tv shows, and also to block out my noisy apartment neighbors. I would also like some that will be comfortable for long gaming sessions. I have read the buyers guide but I thought you guys might be able to recommend something specifically...