Thanks for the info!   I was also planning to use it mainly stationary at work, connected to my laptop, but sometimes also at home, with my Android-tablet. The main reason of my question, was some concern about the lifespan of the E18's battery if I would use it that often for long times with...

Hi, Thanks for this info!   This might seem like a stupid question, but, when using the E18 as a PC-DAC/AMP (USB-connection to a computer, giving audio- and power-input), after the battery is fully charged and the charger cuts off, will the E18 get its power directly from the pc (bypassing...

Hi!   I'm thinking of buying the X3, but I have a question I couldn't find the answer to in the forum.   Is it possible to use the X3 simultaneous (1) as a USB-DAC/AMP between laptop and headphones, (2) as a portable storage containing files to be played by the laptop (e.g. through Foobar)...

Thanks a lot both!!!   I think I'll be heading for the W1 now: pricewise W1 and RE262 are the same here, still a little bit more expensive than se215 I read the W1 has a very good package of accessoires (tips, pouch...) and a better build quality than the RE262, which is important, I...

Thanks a lot for this Westone 1-review!!! it's one of the 3 IEM's I am hesitating between for my first IEM purchase and definitely the most difficult to find reviews for.   I saw in your profile that you also have the RE262, making you one of the very few to have direct/personal experience...

thanks ljokerl for the very straight and clear advice!!   Isolation is not my n°1consideration, but as I will use them (almost) only on public transport, it is an important factor I should balance out with comfort (I'm not used to IEM's...), SQ and build quality (as it is for...

wow!, that was some reading! (and I still haven't (and probably couldn't ever) read everything in this immense thread  ) Thanks for the huge amount of info!   Reading through this review-list (and some others), I've narrowed my search for my first IEM's to the following 3 models: Shure...

Hi!,   I'm looking for a closed headphone with good sound isolation, for use on trains etc. I've read quite some reviews here, but it remains hard to understand some of the phrasing used to describe the sound experience.  (As comparison references, I 'only' own Sony MDR-7506 -for at...

Quote: Thanks a lot for the input, Ckrap!!! I'm very happy to hear you're positive comments about the 'stage presence' of the Sennheiser, as presentation is something very important to me for enjoying musci listening. I'm quite troubled about the low isolating value you seem to...

Hi!,   thanks a lot for these 2 reviews!!   I'm really curious about your opinions and experience of the MM450 compared to IEM's (e.g. Shure se215/315/425 or Westone 2/UM3), specifically on noise isolation and SQ when used on public transport such as airplanes and trains. I'm asking...

actually, I do find 2 very consistent conclusions in everyone's posts who had the chance to hear both the K518 and one of the K430-450-480-Q460: except for the fact it has more (maybe a to much) bass, the K518 sounds better :)  (...and the bass could be tuned down with the equalizer) the...

thanks a lot for your opinions and experiences!! If the Q460 is not that suited for rock, that might mean a 'no-go' for me. Also because I had the possibility to listen to the K420 and K430 some months ago in a store and, while I realy liked the K420, I didn't like the K430 which sounded to...

Hi Wildstar!,   Indeed, I did read about those fakes. But, do you suggest of conclude by that that the (real) K450's would be better than the K480 NC? (purely with regards to sound-quality)

maybe an additional question: could someone share his opinion on the Q460 for listening to classical music, jazz and rock (both electrical as well as acoustical) ? (eventually in comparison to other headphones you own)

this is a very intresting, but also very confusing thread. While not everyone agrees if the Q460 is better than the K450, at least no-one sais it's worse! (and I do find the Q460 looks awesome)   But 2 things puzzle me: (1) What I'm wondering now, is what the K480 would sound compared...

yes , indeed. Sorry, I forgot to mention that. But it would surprise me if the K450 and K480 would sound thàt different, as they are almost identical. Eventhough I found 1 post stating the K480 sounded better than the K450 and that it also surprised the person who posted it himself. But...

Hi!,   Thanks for the info! Can you give some more impressions of how they sound to you? What music do they seem to sound best with or what music do you listen to with them?   I did read a lot of contradicting (but very brief) experiences about their sound. Some say they are to...

Hi!   Has anyone been able to compare these two 'families' of headphones on sound quality or personal sound-appreciation?: Sennheiser PX 210 , PXC 310 (BT) , MM 400 , MM 450     (NOT PX 100 or PX 200) AKG K450 K480 NC     (NOT K430 !!) I mention them together, as each group seem to be...

Hi Jude!   While the active noise-cancelling of the Sennheiser MM450 will certainly have it's effect on the isolation, compared to the B&W P5 (or others), could you give more info on their comparison on the level of sound quality? I find it very hard to find any thorough review or...

hi!   Thanks a lot for this review!!! I'm looking for a closed, foldable/portable headphone myself (for using 'on the move' and that need to isolate quite well, e.g. for on trains). And the Sennheiser PX200-II and AKG K450 are both on my shortlist. I'm also intrested in you're thoughts...

hi!,   I see this thread hasn't been alive alot over the past half year , but in the meanwhile, the Shure's are out for longer.   Can anyone give more insights on the comparison asked by the OP: Shure SE425 v Westone UM2?   I am myself looking for an IEM and thinking about the...

thanks for the inputs and explanation!   I continued my research some further. Considering my budget, for the moment I'm considering the following: Westone 2 (possibly UM2) Shure SE315 Klipsch Custom 3 They are all within the same price-range, with appreciated comfort and good sound...

Thanks for the info & advice!! It's indeed because the comfort-concerns that I was heading for Westone in the IEM-market.   I'm quite puzzled by you're comparison betwee the W2 and the UM2, as I thought that UM2 was better in most aspects...but maybe I've read to many info over the past...

I'm not fond of to many 'bumps', but maybe some more people might see this post Can anyone share his experience on these (types of) headphones compared to one-another?   thanks!

High,   Over the past 2 years, based on many things I read on Head-Fi, I bought a Sansa Fuze, the Yuin OK3 and the Yuin G2A. I already had a Sony MDR 7506 (similar to MDR-V6) studio-headphone. Now I am looking for a new portable (!) headphone with good noise-isolation, for listening on the...