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Great, Thanks for the help!

I have heard from many people that they sound much better with an amp.  Im not sure though if I need the DAC that comes with the E7 so in that case I might go with an E11.  I have heard that the xb500s do not need an amp though.

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I know people say to stay away from them but I used to own a pair of Bose in-ear and was just wondering how they compare to hippo.

Thanks a lot for the input!

Bass wise which would you recommend?

How about for staying in my ear fairly well.  It really annoys me when earbuds fall out.  Its not a selling point but would be nice.

I need an amp preferably under 100$ that could drive a pair of XB700 the best.  I have been looking at the Fiio E7 but I do not know if there are any better ones.  One thing that I am looking for though is portability... like something that i could simply strap to the back of my ipod.  I want...

All the reviews make it seem as though there aren't any better ear buds.  Price really does not matter me just under 200$ would be better. I need a pair of ear buds that have the heaviest bass with the least distortion.  I can sacrifice bass for more sound quality.  I have been looking at...