I'm looking for earphones that I can use while lifting weights, ones that won't "get in the way" while I'm lifting. That is, I don't want the wires to get caught on anything, or the earbuds to slip out of my ears. I would like them to have good sound quality, and I don't particularly care about...

Quote: Any suggestions for something that is punchy?

I love my Shure 840's for rock, but for hip hop/rap they seem to be missing the punchy bass of many of the songs. I've heard the M50's have good bass, but are there other cans for around $150 that give a really punchy pronounced bass?   Thanks, Mike

Quote: All Is Said and Done - Vertical Horizon  

15 10th Shure 840's

Quote:   Thanks! I'm loving the headphone world right now.   They say money can't buy happiness, but listening to music through some great headphones is pretty darn close to pure happiness (well, except for your wallet!)

Quote: Thanks for the advice, it will prove to be extremely helpful. I really appreciate it. Now it's time to save up for the SA5000's and an amp! Wish me luck!  

Quote: Do they need an amp?  

It seems the 225i's or the SA5000's would be nice

Quote: Leaning towards the Grados, since they don't need a full size amp like the K702's

Quote: How do they compare to the 225i's and the K702's? Don't the SA5000's emphasize treble, and therefore aren't balanced?

Quote: But as far as details go, are they as good as the K702's?

So what is a better value? The Grados unamped or the K702's amped?

Quote: Any amps you recommend?

Quote: How do drums sound on the Grados? Crisp?