Here's an interesting article regarding the Beat's by Dre but also comments on the audiophile prespective in general. It's an interesting read. Thoughts?   http://pitchfork.com/features/resonant-frequency/8757-permission-to-avalanche-four-fragments-on-bass/

The Brainwavz M2 look very promising and are considerably cheaper. Being a college student I don't exactly have the means by which to buy a pair of $200+ of headphone. So to answer your question I'm not willing to go too much over $100. All in due time. Again, I thank you all for your responses.

  Quote: Yeah that's what I'm finding, the clarity just isn't there. And though I do like bass, the bass these offer are not as defined as I would have hoped. Any recommendations as to which ones I should swap for my turbines?

Thanks for the responses. They seem to responding well to my iBasso. Under the "Gain 2" switch the mids are really brought forward. Not sure why I didn't realize this since I use this same setting for my M50's.  

Was I expecting to much? Perhaps, often is the case when reading reviews and impressions on here. Anyways, my question is simple: Is it worthwhile returning the Turbines in favor of another pair of IEM's or is this just about the extent of the sound quality at this price point (< $100)?

Good choice. The M50's are becoming overly pervasive here. A little diversity never hurt.

Quote: And to this I say: To all his own.

Quote:   Well, it's better said that my laptop was out of commission up until recently. I'm fine, thanks though.

Quote: Not unwilling. Just been out of commission for a bit. As for those who are curious as to what route I've taken, seeing as how I already dropped a couple hundred bones on the ZuneHD I'd be hard pressed to drop another couple hundred for a completely new player, so I've begun the...

Thanks to all who replied.

I must say, the SRH750DJ have been getting pretty good reviews.

I bet the OP is having a good laugh.

Bump. Still accepting recommendations. All I've gotten so far is the Cowon J3.

I wonder how long until the M50's are thrown out there.   Oh wait...

These pictures are amazing.

Quote: Care to expand a bit?

That happened to me today. I thought there was a fly flying around my head.

  Quote: I've fallen in love with the clarity and depth of .flac   I just can't compromise sound quality.   The J3 looks like a nice compromise between sound quality and aesthetics ;)   Thanks to the both of you for the recommendation.

So I've decided that I want to buy CD's and convert them to FLAC myself. This is a bit ambitious and expensive, who knows if I'll actually do it.   Anyways, I absolutely love the ZuneHD interface and would hate to part with it. Doesn't play FLAC files though so I kinda have to.   Any...

Unamped I use my M50's. I eventually want to save up for a mixamp and DT880 set up. I heard that's one hell of a gaming eargasm.

The changes may be subtle and gradual, but once you go back to a lower fidelity rig all those changes will be made brutally apparent.

Quote: Grado's originally. Not the headphones for me. Then Shure 440. Not the headphones for me. Now the M50's. A couple of mods later: I'm in love.

If you can find a high quality version (320 kbps or preferably FLAC):   Soldier Jane by Beck

If bass is not an issue than sure. By all means go for the 440. Lack of bass was a major complaint in my book. They have a very accurate sound. Almost lifeless.   I say pull the trigger. You'll appreciate your next pair of headphones more so after having experience the 440's.