Quote: Originally Posted by bba1973 For average $80 IEMs, I guess. Some stuff does sound really good, but some stuff just doesn't sound natural at all. With accuracy, texture, and sounding "real," RE0's blow them away. The S4's are weird to me. They'll sound almost perfect on one song...

Aren't these full sized cans? If so, you might find more help in the full-sized headphone forum.

This is great! This could be sticky material.

The bass on the S4's are completely adequate. I'm listening to tool on them right now, and they reproduce the drums very well and with a nice depth without sacrificing the mids or highs. The S4's are very good at showing the texture of the sound, and in that way they are very accurate. To get...

Quote: Originally Posted by rydude07 So there is some build quality issues with the s4s? Like sibillance issues and wire issues ? :/ I argue that there aren't any at all, and that they way surpass $80 quality.

These phones are built in a solid manner. There is a nice L-joint at the bottom (as opposed to a straight connector) which is made of a durable rubber. Seeing as this is where most wire issues occur, you won't have to worry about it getting yanked on and ruining the phones. The speaker...

Hey guys, I have a quick question for you all. I currently have a Zune 80, and I'm wondering if it's worth upgrading to a Cowon S9 or D2+. I hear that the Zune has quite a nice DAC compared to other players and the overall sound is very nice. So, back to my other question, would it be worth...

Quote: Originally Posted by mythless haha I've been listening to them for the past 3 hours, and I have to admit they seem to be getting better. Though, it still sounds muddled and recessed. The overall build quality reminds me of my NE-7m and PL50 especially the cables. The driver...

For a warmer sound in that price range, you really can't go wrong with the Klipsch Image S4's.

Klipsch Image S4 FTW! I'm tellin' you, you won't be disappointed. You might even soil your pants a little. I was extremely surprised by these buggers, and I think you would be too.

Quote: Originally Posted by funkyj Uncommon Ritual by Edgar Meyer (acoustic double bass), Bela Fleck (banjo) and Mike Marshall (guitar & mandolin) is my reference album for bass. Several tracks on this album have beautifully recorded long low growling bowed bass notes. Not only are...

Yep, but this info could be useful to someone searching for opinions on Zunes.

I have a Zune 80 paired with Klipsch Image S4's and comparing that from my laptop, the Zune gives a more detailed sound but is much less warm. These headphones are on the warm side to begin with, but the Zune actually takes a bit of that away. If that's your thing, then give the Zune a go by all...

I can't say, but they are rated out of this world and are bested by the X10. They use armature drivers, so they may have a slightly different sound signature, but the overall Klipsch experience is wonderful. These are very warm and smooth and are clear enough to produce the textures of the...

Quote: Originally Posted by XAlexander I just picked up a pair of these, and I'd have to say that they actually sound wonderful out of the box. They sound much nicer than the pair of Altec Lansing Backbeat Pro's I have even before burn-in. I'll be sure to comment more after the burn-in...

Quote: Originally Posted by Feather225 hahah, but no matter what, image x10 is awesome, I rank it second best on my list next to W3 ^ ^ How would you compare these to the Image S4's? I just picked up a pair, and I'm just curious.

You have to pinch the tips and just kind of shove them on. The material will settle its self correctly without you having to do much at all. Hope this helps!

I hear the Phonak Audeo FPE's are quite incredible for the price of $140.

I hear there's a considerable drop in performance with them compared to the pricier models. If I were you, I'd pick up a pair of Klipsch Image S4's for 5 bucks more. They are comparable to the Shure SE-210's and cost a bundle less. I have them, and they truly sound wonderful. CNET seems to like...

I just picked up a pair of these, and I'd have to say that they actually sound wonderful out of the box. They sound much nicer than the pair of Altec Lansing Backbeat Pro's I have even before burn-in. I'll be sure to comment more after the burn-in process.

Thanks guys! I'll probably be purchasing the IE7's soon. I appreciate the feedback also, because I only have limited experience with IEM's.

So let's start with a story. It was recently my one-year anniversary with my girlfriend, and she's a badass girlfriend, so she gave me a $50 gift certificate to Best Buy. I happened to have another $20 one lying around, so I figured I would take the DC Metro over to the Columbia Heights Best Buy...

Hey guys, I'm interested in the price and performance of the UE Super.Fi 5 Pro's. Are there any other IEM's out there that can match these for the price? Also, what about the sound signature? I listen mostly to Metal and Classical. Thanks for any input! Also, how do these stand up to the...

So let's start with a story. It was recently my one-year anniversary with my girlfriend, and she's a badass girlfriend, so she gave me a $50 gift certificate to Best Buy. I happened to have another $20 one lying around, so I figured I would take the DC Metro over to the Columbia Heights Best Buy...

No, I would go with the ESW9's. If your Budget was $200 I would suggest the BOSE. You'll get a better sound out of the ESW9's, but the BOSE are quite portable and comfy with a nice sound. For the 45 more, go with the ESW9's.