I spent a week regretting my IE8 after the intial mid bass shock.

Quote: I experienced that 'grainy' sensation with all three open Senns I own, HD600, HD595, PX100. It gradually disappears with use and leaves you with details and relaxation.

Quote: Originally Posted by radjs The problem is I don't know what phones fit me best. Maybe you guys could help? I appreciate bass, but don't obsess over it. Instead, I prefer headphones that show details and make me feel like I'm up close to the music. When the music sounds far away...

Better advice may come if you let the forum know whether you intend to get out of the audiophile game at the end of these purchases or wish to continue to upgrade your equipment.

Why not give it a listen on your current gear for a while? If you find they are lacking in some way, ask again for the solution.

Quote: Originally Posted by Parafeed Draw your own conclusions..... Were you caught in the window between the offer being fully subscribed and the site being updated? Placed my order about 10.20pm on 1 Apr, I know the site was advertising them for £249.99 by 11.50pm...

@Kona You might want to try adjusting the bass screw to extend the IE8 bass a little deeper. Also, try different tips for a better seal. I can't understand the 'muddy' description for the bass. Yes there's a hump in the mid-bass, but there is so much mid-range detail and the separation is...

Quote: Originally Posted by 3X0 IE 8 sounds most like the HD 600, period. Does the HD600 have the same mid bass hump as the IE8?

Quote: Originally Posted by fooey I bought the Senn CX95s before I got the Trips and I don't like the sound at all. Bass seems to be too boomy for me and I find the overall sound a little on the dull side. I'm hoping that the IE8s don't sound like this at all. I've never heard...

Quote: Originally Posted by DeusEx So wth should I do at the moment? I don't want to spend more than $200, though. The UM3X is probably unaccessible then? Budget's $200. Try not to spend more than you want to.

The HD 595 is pretty easy to listen to for long periods and very comfortable to wear. If he's looking for a nice relaxing sound, smooth, detailed, non fatiguing - the IE8 could well do it.

Quote: Originally Posted by DeusEx So a lot of acoustic/instrumental and some female/male vocals...NO Rap/Hip-Hop...but some Trance Musciality is more important to me than an analytical sound character. I want to enjoy the music, not critique it, but also should have excellent...

Quote: Originally Posted by LFC_SL Depends If tacky "bass setting notches" are for you then yes If overblown booming bass - being inserted into songs even which should not even have it - on the lowest bass setting, then yes If you prefer more of a balanced sound and are seeking...

Quote: Originally Posted by Cosmic Fool Thanks for all the replies guys! You all give me valid reasons to buy one IEM or another. Of course all three IEM's have there fans over here. When I woke up this morning I was actually thinking again of the IE8. - It's the cheapest...

I loved my Denon C700, they were great for indie and rock, especially some of my old rolling Stones and David Bowie that need good mid range presentation to enjoy. But, folks around here with your taste in music often prefer the Atrio.

I've never heard Grados. From the way they get described here, I always imagine them sounding close to the Denon C751.

I find that buying a couple of new CDs keeps me away from the urges brought on from reading this forum - for a while at least.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ntropic When they sound like full-sized headphones. But most IEMs won't be capable of producing that same feeling full-sized headphones can get, no? There's more than one owner of high end closed headphones suggesting that custom IEMs are a viable...

Quote: Originally Posted by Anouk Hello, What is the difference between the c700 and c751? Greetings, Anouk, 3X0 said it - accessories; the original C700 had no accessories, unlike other IEMs at its price point. It was soon replaced with C751 that had identical housing for...

I don't know if I'm lucky or typical. The stock tips fit fine for me, after an initial shock with the mid bass impact of these IEMs they soon settled into a very smooth and detailed listening experience. I'm going to keep my IE8s - the low ear profile, detail, wide soundstage and smooth...

I can't compare to the Custom 3, but IE8 are liquid smooth.

Quote: Originally Posted by squid+ I was looking into getting a new DAP, someone mentioned something about Denon headphones and the rest is fuzzy. next thing I know, head-fi is one of my most frequented forums. Came looking for a DAP. Within a week had DAP, Mylarone and Denon.

Mine broke recently. I gave them a rough time and they held up really well considering. I'd love to get them fixed, pretty confident it's just a loose connection in the housing.

The 'Source Components For Sale' here have more than one iRiver HP120/HP320, which all fit the OP's bill perfectly.

Quote: Originally Posted by makincheez I have had my IA7 for a month now. Bought it largely based on on this review and have to say I haven't been disappointed; nice review Ka-Boom! The UI is intuitive enough and I get to where I want without mis-steps. Something interesting about the...