Thanks for the input.  How do they compare to the Klipsch s4's?  Is there a huge difference?  Those are my current headphones that I'm looking to upgrade.

Which would you recommend?  The Klipsch are on amazing for 89.99 and the monster turbines are 79.99.  Which is the better overall headphone....seems like they both have some real positives.

Quote:   Hey mike.  Looks like I spoke to soon.  I started thinking about it and did some research and I think it makes the most sense to go with AAC....especially since I'm using all apple products.    With that said, I'm looking to get the right settings in place.  Are the below...

Thanks.  I'm assuming this will be a common response.  Understandbly I want to make ABSOLUTELY sure before I begin this process because I have a lot of music to rip from CD's and would hate to have to redo all the work again.   I thought about AAC but I'd prefer to stay with the more...

I'm looking for some expertise on this subject.  I'm currently in the process of re-converting my cd library into mp3's on my computer.  Ultimately I'd like to get the best (lossy) sound quality I can get...and was originally planning to go with 320 CBR but I'm now reading a lot about VBR v-0...

  I'm looking to rip my existing CD collection to 320 kb mp3 but I hear that the iTunes encoder isn't that good for mp3's. Can anyone refute that claim? Is there a better ripper out there?   I should mention that I'm using OSX.  

So I recently bought the Bose AE2 headphones and am returning them due lack of bass and have decided to go back to the in ear headphone style.  I've narrowed down my choices betwween the Klipsch S4 for 79.99 and the Monster Turbine In Ear for 87.58.  Any suggestions either way?  My main concern...

I have a friend who also recommended these (The sony's) but the cord is a deal breaker for me.  Isn't the cord on these extremely long?   I actually just came across 2 headphones that might be perfect and I know these 2 are much better liked within the audio community.  They seem to fit my...

  I guess it's a combination of both.  I don't need the absolute greatest sounding headphones ever...and at a comparable price I would sacrifice sound (as long as the differences aren't drastic) for size and comfort.   The Bose seem to be the perfect headphone in terms of both size and...

I'm sorry guys.  I accidentally created a new thread instead of replying to the thread I created.  SORRY!

I guess it's a combination of both.  I don't need the absolute greatest sounding headphones ever...and at a comparable price I would sacrifice sound (as long as the differences aren't drastic) for size and comfort.   The Bose seem to be the perfect headphone in terms of both size and comfort...

any help guys?  

Ok, so let me start by introducing myself to the forums.  I wish I had known about this place before I started searching as it seems like this would have helped me a lot in my search.   I should start by saying that I tend to listen to a lot of Hip-Hop music but I am not a huge audiophile...