Quote: If you want a somewhat bassy headphone you can scratch the DT880, K701 and HD598 off your list.

Quote:   Oh didn't see that! Thanks kAbUZi.

Where do you guys buy the fx40? I was looking on ebay but the prices are way too high...

edit: nvm    

Quote: I'm not saying they're bass light, but the thread being "bass?" I was assuming he'd want more than neutral bass.  

I still haven't heard the gr07s (they're on their way), but from my understanding the bass is said to be neutral so I don't know if it's the best option (assuming he wants a somewhat bassy iem).  

Quote:   I think that might be it. The feedback in the thread was all over the place, like people were describing different iems.

Well it's funny how two people can hear the same iems differently.   I bought the FX500 when I don't know which mod made a thread about it (well he had the UK FX1000 version, but same iems) and compared it favorably with the ie8 two years or so ago. I was thinking that I would completely...

Quote: Pace, Rhythm and Timing.  

Well I sure hope I'll like the gr07 more than my M2s! To me the M2s are too warm and bassy, I expect the gr07 to be a lot more clear, detailled and neutral (fingers crossed!).  

Get the W4 locally since it seems you don't want to have to wait for a new pair to come, send back your gr07 in the meantime and when you get it back keep the one you prefer.

Just ordered them from lendmeurears, let's hope I'll be as happy with them as you guys are!

Is lendmeurears the only authorized seller? I'd rather buy them from www.earphone on ebay (they ship via ems) but they're not authorized right?

Looks like I have one last question;   while looking at dfkt's review of the ortofon e-q5 this bit caught my attention:   "They should make an excellent upgrade for people used to the Phonak PFE’s or Audio Technica ATH-CK10’s sound signature, and probably for fans of Etymotic or the...

Thanks for the help FlySweep, much appreciated!