Let me start by saying I realize IEMs aren't known for a very big soundstage, but I've experienced a few headphones in the past (my experiences below) and my conclusion (based on the fact that I actually like the stock apple earpods) is that I like comfortable and open headphones. Now that being...

I did my hw, found the facts, and still can't decide.   I can get the 600vi's for $75 and the 4ip's for $160 (significantly less than retail)   A lot of people criticize 4ip's, but I was considering that they are so critical because the 4ip's are supposed to be at an entirely different...

Before I order them, can anyone speak on the isolation and leakage of these phones?

Thanks for your replies! And thanks RPGWizard for those EQ's.   I should have been more specific with my budget (around 50 dollars). It looks like I'm gonna go with the xb500s.

Hi,   So I am thinking of buying either the sony XB300 or sony XB500.   Bass is not a huge concern of mine, I'm sure the 300 packs enough of a punch for me, in fact, I'm sure I'll end up EQing down the bass when I get them. What I am actually concerned about is the mids and highs, as I...

Looks like its mainly a decision between the rx700s and the m30.   It probably sounds stupid, but the length of the cable on both seems a bit excessive. I feel as if it may get in the way when I'm on the bus, or walking on the street...can someone comment on that issue?   For that...

I heard these headphones can get quite hot, is there a mod addressing that issue?

Thanks for the replies.   Has anyone heard anything about the M30's?

Sorry for the double post, I wanted to also suggest the sony XB500 too, because I hear they are comprable to the harx

So I am in the market for some new headphones. I think I have narrowed the search down to these three cans (HD202 vs HARX700 vs ATH-M30), but if someone has another suggestion for a good sub-$50 pair that will work too.   I really don't know too much about headphones, so I figured I would...