Sorry for the late reply! That is weird, i can't recommend any other solution, that is the weirdest thing, never had that issue with my old HD558 which are virtually the same, hopefully you find a solution! try reddit.com/r/headphones.   Arctic monkeys are great! Cheers!

Maybe the Sennheiser HD650? I have the HD600 and they are more neutral than the HD650.   HD650 have a sound signuature closer to your IEMS but with a wider sound stage and very "airy" in a way.   But I would also recommend the HD600. If you wait for a little bit, the Sennheiser HD800 goes...

I have the same thing happening with my left ear and I have the Sennheiser HD600, do you happen to have long hair that covers the ear? It helps me when I move my hair out of the way before I put them on.

I shall be there! Bringing along a couple friends new to the hobby!

Beyerdynamic DT770s are very affordable and more "fun" sounding than the Shures. Closed Back, very comfortable and I'm sure those pads shouldn't get too sweaty or hot after extended usage. Only $130 at the moment.  ...

Get a separate microphone. You never stated your budget though.   Please tell me your budget and your sound signature preferences.

It is probably some grounding issue internally or you are getting AC hum or interference with the unit itself. Try plugging it into another outlet in your home and/or move it away from any wireless devices (phones, devices with WiFi, Routers, Bluetooth keyboards etc.). I would recommend...

I would try the Shure SE315-k, or even the SE215 would suffice in terms of audio and build quality. Lets hear from other people if my suggestion isnt enough but here are some links:   Shure SE315-K: http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SE315-K-Isolating-Earphone-Hi-Definition/dp/B00426DND4   Shure...

Well I heard the ODAC works with Razer Surround and other Surround software and ASIO, but I would not use surround sound software at all while gaming it ruins the quality and the positioning and engineering put into the game, just use the standard headphone setting on the audio settings of the...

The bass is emphasized and slightly hard hitting but controlled.

There is the iBasso DX90: http://www.amazon.com/iBasso-DX90-Resolution-Connection-Distributor/dp/B00JRGLX3G   The iBasso DX50: http://www.amazon.com/iBasso-DX50-Mastering-Authorized-Distributor/dp/B00J6RVQJM   This one isnt that high capacity but the HiFiMan...

The Audio Technica being a Studio Headphone should not take them automatically from the list, I would definitley give them a shot: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1412287275&sr=1-2   I...

Very True but only Marginally, same drivers yet different dampening I'm pretty sure.

You are welcome! Happy Hunting!

I'm here to help hah, well reviews say they are basically the same, I have owned them for about a year before giving them to a friend for studio work, and the soundstage is very closed sounding yet the detail and bass is fantastic for the price, so I wouldn't hesitate pulling the trigger on...