Thanks for the comparison! Does that mean the SA950is are less V-shaped than the MA350s? I really like the precise, sparkly treble of the MA350 coupled with the deep and (what sounds like to me) precise bass. It sounds from your description like the SA950is are more neutral at the mid-high end...

Thanks, I'll give that a try. Fingers crossed!  

Hi Warrenpchi   I'm considering the SA950i and I notice you mentioned you have the MA350s -- I have the same IEMs and I love how they sound -- how do the SA950is compare? I'm almost tempted to pull the trigger without hearing them, but I did that recently with AKG K451s and was sorely...

Thanks for the reply russelk.   I've not been listening to them to be honest - I can't imagine that any amount of burn-in will change the sound as much as it would need to for me to be happy with it, although I guess I am open to it -- how did you get on with burning yours in?   After I...

Well I just received a reply from AKG (very quick of them, to be fair) saying they are genuine. Am pretty gutted, I was really looking forward to these being my next workhorse 'phones. Guess that'll teach me to buy before auditioning. :(

Hi all   I've just received my K451s, bought new from eBay (I know I know, but the seller has stellar feedback so I decided to take the risk and they were only a tenner less than the next cheapest retailer -- possible false economy though!).   Anyway, on first listen I'm very...