Just wanted to thank you both, and update: I pulled the trigger on a pair of Westone W40s. When I found them on Earphone Solutions, I discovered I got a second pair of phones (Phonaks, I believe) free, so I jumped on the deal.   I posted a review of the HD598s when I first got them, so maybe...

I'm definitely avoiding custom right now. I'm hoping to settle on a good IEM right now that will last a solid several years, and then maybe upgrade to custom down the line. I was going to go with the universal versions of the Heirs or Nobles.   I'm realizing I don't necessarily require...

I think I'm down to the IM03s or either Heir 3ais or Noble 3s.   The Heirs are so pretty, but I'm trying not to let that sway me.   Anyone have any experience with Heir or Noble (or Heir vs. Noble)?   I really like that Noble is privately held. It means I can't go through Amazon, but I...

I don't know much about the 700s, but I've owned a pair of 598s for going on several years, and they're pretty great. They're my open cans; I also have a pair of AKG K271 MKIIs for closed. The Senns seem, to me, to have a wider stage and better imaging, while the MKIIs feel closer in terms of...

Thanks for that. I'll have to explore the CKRs. I know AT gets some great press (I think Gizmodo is rather fond of them). Can you elaborate about the fit issue? Just want to know what to look out for, consideration-wise.   And yes, so much to choose from! It gets confusing. I need a...

I hope it's okay if I bump this up. I'm sure somebody has some recommendations.   I think at this point I'm leaning toward either the Shure 535s or the Heir 4ias (or Nobles).   Anyone think that's a bad idea given all the above, or one of the two is a better idea than the others? Thanks!

Hi there. Long time reader but infrequent poster. I've visited a lot more lately as I've been looking for something great. And I'm hoping you can help.   For about two years, I owned a pair of Ultimate Ears ue700s. I liked them a lot, especially compared to the Klipsch S4s I'd owned before...

Haven't posted for a while, but just purchased a new pair of these cans, and thought I'd post my initial impressions (from Will in the World): When I got my loan disbursement this time around, I took care of all my education-related bills and such, and had a bit left over. Which was a nice...

Quote: Originally Posted by chef8489 Here is the thread Vinnie started about the classic. http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f70/ip...ie-rwa-256793/ Translation= "I can't make as much money off the 6g as I did off the others"? I've got the 6G, and I think it sounds quite...

Quote: Originally Posted by Vinnie R. All, but of course I am also a little biased! Exactly.

Quote: Originally Posted by froggeh I am looking for a more airy, open, detailed sound. You're already looking to spend way more than I've ever, but for airy, open, and detailed, I found my Grados just terrific. I only had the SR80s, and it sounds like you already had a pair...

Quote: Originally Posted by ataraxia If you liked the Grado sound, you may come to enjoy the FutureSonics Atrio M5--they both share the "fun" quality in its sound signature. I will say outright that it contains more bass than most sound signatures of IEMs, however; but that may...

Anybody?

Hey everyone. I've been a lurker here at headfi for a while now, since not long after I bought a pair of SR80s and fell in love with them. I'll admit straightaway I'm no phile; I just like to listen. Some of you will groan when you hear the details of my question, but that's where the "I...