Guys, where do we go next? I still use the N3's everyday but I refuse to remove them from my desk so they don't break. Is there anything else under $500 which might sound better? (Tried the XBA's and did not like the harsh treble)

You are not wrong, it changes the sound signature slightly but its worth it sometimes for the tight mid-bass. I also use the meir crossfeed plugin at 10. I just ordered the balanced cable and a new set of T200, I will post back the results this week.

Does anybody have a link to the balanced cable that can be delivered to the US? Im not being lazy but rather hesitant to buy a 3rd party cable that someone has not verified as working.

The TS200 take a couple hours to break in as initially the treble does seem slightly duller. There is a sweat-spot that makes me keep buying the tips every month but I am hoping "tip technology" improves at Sony. The bass is superior with the TS200's however I listen all techno/bass music..

I have had these for a couple of years now and still love them to death. Do you guys know how I can buy the Balanced Standard 1.2m Headphone Cable MUC-M12NB1 in the US from a place that can guarantee its not counterfeit? Also, why is the price on Amazon twice as much as it was 2 years ago? Its...

I have the XBA-N3's and I must say they are really amazing. Does anyone know where we can buy extra triple comfort tips? The new bag comes with an elastic band on the pouch and I ejected one medium comfort out the window of my car by mistake.