I am planning a purchase of IEM for max $75 for use w ipod nano 3g and audigy 2. I had akg k324p before ( lost them ) which were noticeably sibilant with these sources.   I would strongly prefer IEM that are not sibilant. I am considering SM PL50, SHE9850, and SHE9800. How are they...

I'm aware that some might discard - and for fair enough reasons - such questions as ill-guided, but still: how do IE7 and IE8 compare soundwise to Grado sr80? and how do IE6 compare soundwise to porta pro?

I'm considering AKG 324 or Sennheiser CX95 for listening on ipod nano 3g, mostly prog rock. I am used to koss porta pro + audigy 2 zs. I would like something close to it. Also, I'd like to avoid echo and bad soundstage. I tried Sparkplug, and frankly I rather don't listen at all than that...

I am considering AKG 324 or Sennheiser CX95. I know they are similar, yet I'd like to learn what are their differences and how relevant they are for me. (Design doesn't matter. Sound is the priority, and budget and availability are the only limits.) Background: I am using Porta Pros for...