Quote: Ah alright, thank you very much! =)

Quote: Hey yeah I did look at the site but do they ship internationally?  Because the price isn't in US Dollars =\  (Do they even accept us dollars)  

As the title says, I just lost 3 of the 4 included stock bi-flanges.  T.T And I desperately need to find tips that fit/work well with the SM3's.   I couldn't stand the comply tips as the sound became much warmer and the treble ever so more "recessed".  I looked into the Sensorcom bi-flanges...

Ah screw it I can't resist, going to purchase Earsonics SM3 today! =)   Thanks to Soundearphones.com   Thanks to everyone here on head-fi.org I'll be posting my first thoughts and whatnot soon enough ~

And thanks everyone for the votes/reply's! I'm really grateful, just about a week longer and I'll be making my purchase!

Quote:   I do know that the ie8 are known for having relatively (comparatively) poor isolation but I was veering a bit towards the sm3's as I can find them for 300 usd, where can I get the ie8's for less than 350?   And how is the sound signature when compared to the sm3's?  ...

*daily bump* Waiting for just a little more poll results.

*routine bump* Rather short on time =\

Help, and copious amounts of it...   Like the title says I'm about to make my decision on my (to be) final universal iem purchase. I am going unamped (for now until I can get the cash for a nice amp) but basically I want this to be one of my last universal iems before I go custom.   To...

Okay so I'm pretty sure I'm going to narrow down my choices to the Westone 3, Earsonic SM3, Sennheiser IE8 and maybe a couple others but those are my main options at the moment.  Can you guys give me a comparison between the two?   And also I can't seem to fine the Westone for less than 340...

Thank you for the quick reply. Time to go check out the for use forums! =)

...section (Who to look out for, what to keep in mind about deals, etc etc) so that I don't get scammed? (it happened too many times to the point of me being extremely cautious)   Westone 3 Westone UM3X Sennheiser IE8 Earsonic SM3 Monster Pro Copper     *There is an edit in the OP*

*routine bump*

...a lot well I am dishing out 300 dollars (USD) I may as well get something that covers a wide variety of music for that kind of money, no?!?   *EDIT*  Sound Signature:   I decided to add a section on the type of sound signature I would like from the IEM's well because it would better...

Quote:   I checked out the HD558s and did a reevaluation on my thoughts on closed vs open cans.  I think I'll try to stick to closed cans as the insulation is a big bonus and might become a necessity.  Also, what would you describe the sound signature of the M50s as similar to?  My...

I'm planning to use them on the bus, home, school, library.... eh strike that I plan on using them just about anywhere. LOL   In that case, if I'm not mistaken, I should be leaning towards closed cans I believe??

*Update* check OP, thanks guys.   *Bump*

Quote: Ah, see well I don't mind something small like the FIio E5 which is only 20 bucks, so in terms of money and size I am really fine with it.  But yes it does make sense to see if its fine on the Zune first.  Thank you.

...on my IEM's the Meelectronics M9s which ran fairly loud on my zune and they came out to about 16 ohms.... With the M50's at 38 ohm's will a portable amp possibly one from Fiio be worth it?  If so, what would you recommend I get as an amp? *keeping in mind this is meant to be a portable rig

Ah, one last question... How is the fit/comfort when compared to the Sony MDR-7506? (they're what got me thinking that I might need to switch from an IEM background.  I tried my friends for about an hour and half and wow... what a difference...)  also, I found them to be quite portable as well...

Wow thanks a lot guys!  I'll be purchasing the headphones in about two weeks T.T (no excess money at the moment, I'm still a student) so I'll make sure to write a review (hopefully another 5 star recommendation like the rest) as soon as I get some burn in time with them.   Thanks once again...

Quote: Trustable? =\ a bit paranoid about sites... sorry.

Quote: BH?

    Quote:   Hey, can anyone specify any other headphones I might want to look into?  As I said, I'm trying not to be too sticky with the m50 yet as I may find a diamond somewhere out there.

Ah wow thanks for the quick responses ya'll.  And yes Prices has risen as the demand for the headphones exploded I believe.  They're 147 on amazon the last time I checked but I'm planning on buying them for a hundred off ebay (safe, or not?) which puts them at the limit for my budget.  ...