Quote:  Wow, I got the XB-500s.  They have a lot of bass, more so than the ultrasones.  I did download the EQu and its okay.  I easily distort both headphones with it, but got it tweaked for ultimate bass.    I like the sony's but they have way too much sound leak for me to feel...

Thanks, for all the responses... Regarding rockbox, I can't seem to find anywhere where it is supported for a 4g touch. Also my ipod is still a virgin and is not jailbroken, yet. I'll have to look into the EQu when I get home. Regarding he cowon. I understand the price point is similar to...

Yeah, well I just bought a 64gb 4g Ipod touch for all my music and digital copies of my blu rays.  I don't have any intention on replacing that for the cowon j3, however I'm sure it's a great media player.  Just seems like a waste.

I'm sorry, but is a cowon j3 a media player or a amp? I have a ipod touch currently, I'm looking for a amp to push my ultrasones/sonys from the ipod touch.

Ok, well before seeing your post. I bought some sony xb500s since everyone seems to think they have good bass, and for 50 dollars I don't think there is much risk to try 'em out. And with that said, I've heard good things about the dx1000s but can't justify spending that much since I don't use...

Quote: Sorry, thought that was some sort of sexual reference lol.  I found the thread you made previously about them, and they seem very nice.  But also seems like a lot of work to do a DIY(work, kids, wife, gym, cars, who has the time for that?), and somewhat pricey to me to have them...

  Quote: Yeah, unfortunately that is probably true.  I've had two 12" subs in every car since I was 10yrs old.  I even have some damage in my right ear because of it.  I just don't see myself dropping the coin to buy those cans, and then have them "Darth'd".  Especially after...

Quote:  Are you guys thinking the Sony XB-500 have bass with a amp?  Maybe I'm missing something but the display at Best Buy made me laugh at them, with their claim of Xtra Bass.  I believe the 500s only have a 30 mm driver.  The XB-700 has a 50mm driver but I haven't heard it in person.

Quote: The Beats didn't sound better than the Ultrasones in the bass department.   Quote:   I actually tried this, but for some reason my neck couldn't support the added weight.   

Well, I recently bought the Ultrasone 580s on reviews of their excellent bass.  But once they arrived I was dissapointed.  Yes, they are good headphones, and they produce very tight bass.  But they are not overpowering at all.  I have them connected to my 64gb 4g ipod touch, with a Fiio E5...