Echoing DannyBai's thoughts.  If you thought the MDR1 sounded congested you'll probably not like the L1 too much, definitely darker, slightly warmer.    Sony's are definitely the comfiest headphones I've ever had though, also has better stage than the L1's.  I actually thought the Sony's...

At around 150-170 ish range, there's still a sheesh-ton handful of options that sound better, imho.  Therein lies the controversy regarding the Beats, especially at/near retail.

Sony MDR-1R's used, but like new condition on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009A6CZ30/   Edit:  Price went back up, snooze you lose with Amazon I guess

Boom.   http://www.head-fi.org/t/529144/full-size-headphone-recommendations-thread-i-e-dont-start-a-new-thread-ask-for-advice-here-please-read-op  

Pretty surprised so many having comfort issues with the FA-011's pads.  I took these bad boys (version 1/original version I guess) literally out of my closet over last weekend for kicks and was pleasantly surprised about how good they sounded and how comfortable they were.    Used them for...

Quote: Yo Bobby Lee, you probably should list your preferred priorities (weight of price vs. portability vs. maintenance vs. isolation vs. music genre preferences vs. bass/mid/treble vs. analytical:fun vs. comfort etc...)   Should give members a better sense to give you a better...

Quote:   Nice. Showing up at 189.99 for me, though.   Doesn't it look like it's an official/authorized Sony retailer however, if that matters for the picky.  Still tempting though... the cheapness in me wonders if these will keep going lower, lol.

Quote: Haha, I know right.  Was reading through his comments waiting for the part where he explains why his and the others' conclusions were founded on objectivity and not tainted by any subjectivity... only to get to the end and realize that he has no idea what he's talking about.

Blah.  Was going to pull for a pair of these but these quality control issues kind of scaring me off.    I mean what if you didn't get them from Amazon and had a defective pair, doubt Sony or other retailers would be so forgiving to keep sending you new pairs...??   Seemed like these...

90's have much more bass than the DBA-02, in terms of quantity.   I own all three of these b*ishes, I think the 700 is vastly superior to the other two.  But that's just me.  

You forgot to finish your title: "I'm Done..."   with "until my next paycheck".

Second the IE8/80.  IE7 if you don't like as much bass or want something more neutral.   Another path is to try the SM3-definitely a darker sound, but somewhat warm and clean.  But I think you would be happier with dynamics.  Probably.

Quote: I'll buy them from you. $50 bucks.  Or you have my Turbines in exchange, since it seems you enjoy them.

Tough.   Of the ones currently in rotation...   FX700 > SM3 > DBA-02 > FX-T90 = EPH-100 >= IE7 = ASG-1.1   I think the first three are technically superior, but the rest are fairly close-a matter of preferences/listening conditions/music type.  Though tbh, the ASG based on technical...

Quote:   Haha weird, every where/forum I go today I see a reference to Zeus...   Any ways, final impressions seem like what I was thinking.  If you liked the IE8 but found it too veiled, might want to try the IE7-should be much cleaner, neutral though less of an impact with regards to...