Play3r on3, thanks for your input. I did end up getting the 99's and so far I am very happy. I am not getting any microphonics from the cord and the headband seems very stable and very comfortable.

Found this thread super helpful while I was shopping for my new headphones. Decided to get the Meze 99 Classics. Didn't see a measurement for those, so I'll add them here. All measurements are for the inner part of the pad. Height: 60mm Width: 40mm Depth: 20mm

Thanks. Yeah, the more I research the 99's the more I think I will get them. The pm-3's are interesting but they seem like they would be a little more neutral than I'd like. They are a little more portable as well. Not a big concern though when I use them I am mainly stationary. As long as the...

I am relatively new to using over the ear headphones. Used IEM's for a very longtime (last ones being Westone w4r). For whatever reason the IEM's started irratating my ear so I made the switch to over the ear. First pair the momentum's. I love these headphones. Just wish the mids were not as...

The atrios are great. Yes you can really feel the bass. I like that fact that even when you turn the volume down low the bass is still present. I have not had any problem with isolation. If i am listening to music everything nothing external comes in unless I have the volume way down. When I...

I can see that sound waves are going to react and respond to the obstacles and materials around it. Obviously sound bouncing off a tin wall is going to be different that plaster or foam. But I would suspect the effects in IEM's would be very minimal. Then again in something so small the affects...

i haven't had any problems with the housing. And I found out the hard way how durable these headphones were. Very durable. Don't know how the housing would effect sound quality, but I do know its important for comfort.

I have the m5's. If there is a newer model of the atrios I might have to go with them. I am really tempted to check out the W3's though. Wasn't to big on Shure's, not very comfortable to wear. I liked the detail and clarity they offered but never really "felt" my music. Probably better to stick...

I currently have the Future sonics atrios. I love these headphones. Very balanced detailed sound and very comfortable. Tried other brands (shure, sennheiser, etc..) and found that either the sound was not what I was looking for. I have had my Future sonics for 1 1/2 - 2 years. The sound is...

United In Unhallowed Grace - Dimmu Borgir

veils of blue - peccatum

Not Beautiful Anymore - Porcupine Tree

Sweetside Silver Night - No-Man

To The Dreamer Dead & The Dreamer Dying - Vond

Broken Dreams of Death - Mactatus

Nothing Daunted (Gallows Pole Rock n' Roll) - Amoral

In Velvet Coffins We Slept - Unexpect

Lost to Apathy - Dark Tranquillity

Mama had a baby and his head popped off - Atmosphere

Centuries (Beneath the Dark Waters) - Kataklysm

Full Devil Jacket - Full Devil Jacket

Blue Green Day - Full Devil Jacket

for me, they are nothing short of heaven. also, it looks as if our definition of long-hair is different! cheers Now I am curious as to what you consider long hair Ok never mind, just saw your pics and yeah are opinions are whey different. My hair goes well past the mid point on my back...

well put shigzeo. I agree with you on many points. As to it adding feeling to the music, totattly. I listend to some of my Doom metal albums which I absolutly love and never fully experienced the dark broding these albums had until i got my m5's. I really does make me feel the music both...

I found that the large double flange works the best for me. It seems like the sizes of their tips are different from other brands. I have used mediums for all others. Also i have no idea who would be able to wear the small double flange. I out them in my 6 year old suns ears and they didn't seem...