I note that you opted not to go with KEF, but in the interest of accuracy, the pads are definitely user replaceable. KEF actually sent me a free pair of replacements a year ago, when they showed them out of stock on the website.

Penon Audio has always been a great vendor, ime. http://penonaudio.com/Earphones/In-ear-earphone?page=8

hey, this is probably posted previously and / or elsewhere but these are $20 off online at Costco now http://www.costco.com/1More-Triple-Driver-In-Ear-Headphones.product.100296621.html

I've broken the plugs on a couple of pairs while using them in the gym. Probably my fault but the metal did seem fairly fragile in comparison to the other IEMs I use in the gym.

Penon Audio is a good vendor.

Wiring problems are common, ime. Vulnerable at the housings and the plug.

You probably didn't intend it, but it's a little depressing that you wrote "finally" to describe the fate of an item that didn't even last a year. GR07s just don't have the best build quality. That said, perhaps you have warranty coverage. I've had luck on that, even with unauthorized vendors.

  Incredibly comfortable for on-ears. Of course, the flip side is that the fit isn't super tight as with HD-25s etc but it's more than sufficient for my needs.

  Wow, that's great to hear!   Thanks for that quick reply, pfloyd.

So one of the pads on my M500s has a fairly significant tear along the side seam. Replacement pads out of stock on official website.   Anyone know of any other sources for pads? Pretty unlikely, I imagine :(

  Edit - you need to be very persistent to get a replacement set from GateShop. It eventually happened for me, but it took countless emails and over 6 weeks.

32 Ohm impedance and 103 dB sensitivity.  The "governor" on the volume - i.e. the compliance with the European noise standards (CENELEC) - might explain things.

Wow, yeah that's a solid deal. Can't pass up that opportunity. Hopefully the M200s will fit into my lucky ears.

  Probably not. Just swapped cords on my M500 and the mic does not work with Android.

Yikes! Glad you posted that. I was going to pop by this aft, figuring it would be relatively quiet today...no time tomorrow so I guess it's get there at the opening bell on Sunday or stay home..