Thanks for the links, I read the first post of the impressions thread and Joker compared them to the UE700's :) However, this lead me to believe they are not for me. He says they can still sound harsh and sometimes sibilant (he calls the UE700's capable of razor-like sibilance, I totally...

I had the opportunity this week to try out the SE530. Comparing it to my UE700's: -The bass is uncomparable, much much better on the SE530, although maybe even a tiny bit too much for my taste. -I find my UE700's sound "shrill" sometimes. I have very sensitive ears, and the UE700's just make...

Quote: I would like to know one thing before I go this route, and that is whether there are IEM tips that are as comfortable and provide as good a seal as Comply tips, but last longer? If this is not the case, I won't even consider another pair of non-custom, non-universal IEM's. I just...

After many more hours of research I have concluded that I either want a universal IEM, a custom IEM (this would almost certainly be the 1964-D as it's the best I can afford) or a "normal" IEM with a good set of tips. I originally did not want a non-universal, non-custom IEM because not a single...

Quote: Whoops, misread that, sorry to get your hopes up guys :( Edited my post. My question remains the same though :)  

Hi guys, I just read through the first 30 pages of this topic and am really considering the duals. My question is, only regarding the sound quality, is there a better option for custom IEMs or portable headphones under 250 euros? I don't care whether it's a custom IEM or portable headphone, I...

Quote: I am not using a lossless format at the moment. About the sound signature: to my ears everything also sounds a bit like it's far away, if that makes sense. Is this another known characteristic? I do like the way you describe the Shure sound signature, but as I said I really don't...

Quote: See my original post: 300 euro's max. I just found out about 1964 ears: they look to be the even better option (I am considering the 1964-D, and could maybe maybe stretch to the 1964-T because of the favorable euro's->dollar's exchange), as they're not very expensive for full...

On avforums someone recommended custom sleeves to me in combination with an universal IEM. My first reaction was that this would be a perfect solution: I don't have to carry around full-sized or portable cans, I can keep using the custom sleeves with any future upgrades to other universal IEM's...

Quote: How come some require an amp while others don't? How can you know? Is there something in the specifications that indicates this?   Quote: I am looking for closed-back over-the-ear or on-ear headphones, could you recommend some?

I currently have the following equipment which I use to listen to music both at home and while travelling: -iPhone 3GS -Ultimate Ears UE700 -Music: downloaded from iTunes or ripped from cd's. What I want is to have better audio quality. The main complaints I have with my current setup are...