Also, my only worry is that due to the nature of IEMs and based on the reviews I've read, these all appear to have a slight bass emphasis. But I don't have much experience with IEMs and would appreciate any opinions on this as well. A more balanced sound is definitely preferred.

Hey guys,   I have a friend who is looking for a new set of IEMs, but they mainly listen to more "easy-listening" music, such as John Mayer, for example. The price range is around $60-100. I read the "Multiple IEMs Review" thread already and so far, I think I have my choice narrowed down to...

Beyerdynanic DT 990 would be a good bet also....lots of bass without being boomy or overwhelming.

The very best isolation I have ever heard is from the Sennheiser PX360. I personally really liked the sound of them as well. For $119 on Amazon right now (I think) they're a fantastic deal. Easily driven without an amp, great isolation, and super portable...I'd check them out.

Just a warning about the German Maestro models...even though they are outstanding headphones, the closed models still leak quite a bit.

Sorry for taking a while to get back to you...   I actually don't use the 770s when I play guitar. I have the 32-ohm premium version and they're just much too low of an impedance to get any sort of decent sound out of them.

Quote: Hey no worries on the short reply, this place is all about giving help and discussing!    The velour is a smooth, cloth-like material. It's totally different than any sort of leather pad...kinda velvet-y. As far as build quality, it's definitely sturdy. The ear-cups are...

I may be able to help out with a couple of your questions, but not all...I've own the DT770's for about a year now and I love them.   As far as comfort goes, they do sit fairly snug on your head, just something to keep in mind. The cushioning on the headband has never been a problem for me...

If it's only the one movie it's probably an encoding issue from when the DVD was produced. That combined with not being properly driven could definitely cause some feedback

Sounds like your source is causing some feedback...not the fault of the headphone

This is pretty similar to your comment but I'd like to see semi-open headphones stopped being advertised as "portable." Portable to me means blocking outside noise and keeping music in...I'd definitely agree with some more quality closed headphones.

I would recommend either the DT770 Pro or the 940 over the M50 for sure. The 770 has better, more refined bass and clearer separation. In many ways, the 940 is in a totally different realm than either. The 940 is a much flatter, more neutral headphone. It doesn't the bass thump like the 770 or...

One you should definitely look into is the Sennheiser PX 360. It's around ear and has massive bass...far different from any other Senn model I've listened too. They also isolate better (both sound coming in and sound leaving) than most portables I've heard. They are a tad weak on the mids, but...

I'm planning on picking up a pair eventually, so I'll be sure to post a review on them. It won't be for a while, so that may not benefit you as much, but never hurts to get another opinion!

They may not have the bass response you're looking for, but one to consider would be the Marshall Majors. They are on-ear, but one of the more comfortable on-ear headphones I've tried. The cable is coiled, which is nice for portable use and the newest models of the Major have the built-in...