I'm pretty sure those are fake. Monster doesn't put that plastic wrap on the Y-split.

I have a pair of XB700's and all the posters are correct, they are bass monsters. The upper range is a little diminished. I feel like the V-moda crossfades have better overall performance, but with less bass.

They really sound similar, but if I would have to guess, I would say that B is mp3. I listened to the first 2 seconds over and over, and focused on the overtones that were produced by Rodrigo's lower notes. A's overtones sound more present.    Listening to the whole clip made it near...

In my opinion they sound better than the beats, but I've only sampled the beats.   They aren't as clear as my V900HD's or SA3000's, but the sound is much more fun. 

I have a pair. They sound really good out an ipod directly. Sometimes the bass is overpowering, but it seems like my brain gets used to it. After that, it's surprisingly balanced.    They're also really comfortable, so prolonged listening isn't hard on the ears.

Sounds in rhythm to me, probably a part of the recording. I can hear those notes on my TF10's. Also, it's exactly the same every time the duet comes into focus.

He might actually be shipping based on distance. Build up some capital before sending out some 3000 mile ships. Davis, CA here at order 2404 June 7, 2010.   Pretty far from Germany.

What are your favorite songs?

SM3 owner here, no 535, but I can say the SM3s are amazing IEM's.   That being said, they aren't without their flaws. If I were you, I would work my way up the IEM chain, so you can better refine your own understanding of what sound signature(s) you like.    If you do want to jump in the...

I wouldn't underestimate Monster for sound quality. I think we just all don't like them because they so aggressively market marginally better products for a much higher price.   After all, Noel Lee is a self declared audiophile. The Turbine headphones were a pet project of his that just...

Do the Sony's mesh well with an amp? I recently ordered an Arrow.

I agree with grimloki.   If you can cancel your order, do it.   For the price of the Tours ($134), you could get an excellent headset. Like the Audio-Technica ATH-M50, or even the Sony MDR-V900HD.   Inversely, for the price of the Studios ($259) you could get the Monster Turbine Pro...

I've seen the Custom 3's being suggested around here a lot more now, since they're like $109 on amazon. At that price, the sound quality is hard to beat.   DBA-02s are nice, but I think there is a long waiting time to get them. Not to mention lack of bass.   The Monster Turbine Pro...

I can't speak for the Beats Studio, but I have a pair of Beats Tours.   They are definitely a large step up from Skull Candys you were using before. The quality of the sound that comes out of the Beats Tours, though, could probably be had for less that how much the Tours cost.    The...

Portability is a serious issue with these cans, but at least the wire is long enough that I can walk around without having my computer or DAP fall.