Intro These are the kinds of IEMs that impress you when you see them, then sorely disappoint once you pick them up. All until you actually listen to them and are floored once again. Please note, this is an update/edit of the review and initial impressions I gave on Massdrop here. Aesthetics - 8.0/10 Despite what looks like cheap materials, these are some really, really, sharp looking IEMs. They've ditched the "professional" design found on many of it's competitors (I'm looking at you, Shure) for some colourful and even relatively stylish buds. The...

Initial impressions: Wow. These are some good-looking, simple, minimalist, headphones. They feel sturdy and light thanks to good choices in material and they've definitely turned some heads as I wear them around campus. Also, these are hands-down the most comfortable on-ear headphones in history.   Aesthetics: This is one of the best parts of the headphones. They look sleek and modern. Minimalist and humble yet definitely premium looking. The body is constructed entirely from leather and aluminum which immediately helps them look different from...

Initial impressions: When I first held these, they scared the pants off me. The cups wiggled a little bit and the yokes connecting the cups and the headband were attached in such a way that I felt if I were to move them wrong they'd just fall apart. After using them for a while I came to get used to these design choices and accept that it's pretty stable and well built, but they feel flimsy as all heck and still make me feel a bit unsure from time to time.   Aesthetics: They look like headphones with slats on the sides. The aesthetic design...

Initial Impression: Immediately upon seeing these, many moons past, it was very funky. The black and hot pink colour scheme stood out and they seemed very cool, more so than anything else. They felt very good to the touch with the rough fabric-like dome covers and I was immensely impressed with the bungee cord that loops around the cable where it plugs into the headphone.   Aesthetics: These are designed to be flashy and funky. They're made to draw attention to the wearer and to themselves as they are large, black and hot pink. On the domes...

Initial Impression: They're earbuds with funky tips. They have a funky black and white wire and they're decently popular. Initially they appeared as good earbuds with a very consumer-friendly sound.   Build Quality: The build quality is very poor. It's made from cheap plastics which tend to break under ANY level of impact. Parts of the bud can fairly easily shake loose leaving you with rattling noises whenever you move or lower frequencies are made. The tips are also made from a cheap silicone and tend to start to split and form fissures after...

Initial Impression: Even the unboxing experience was great. Everything was neatly presented, it came with a certificate of authenticity, and even the cardboard(?) they used for the box was smooth and pleasant to touch. The headphones immediately had a premium look and feel, from the lack of visible plastic to the addition of the ebony wood veneer.   Build Quality: The build quality of these headphones is simply fantastic. Everything is perfectly in place, nothing is misaligned, it seems that great care was put into the assembly of these...

I'm first going to preface this with, this is my first review and so I'd like to apologize for anything I leave out or if I do a poor job.   Initial Impression: At first glance, these appear to be nothing special. They look like cheap plastic earbuds that just so happen to wrap around your ear. If you're looking for bling factor with your audio gear, this lineup is not for you.   Build Quality: As far as I know, they are hand-made in Colorado, made from cold-poured acrylic. This provides a very strong body, ready for daily use and the...