Also now interested in the KRK KNS-8400, would these be the best alternative to the hard to get HM5's? And could anyone speak on whether these or the Ultrasone 780 would be more suited for my tastes?

Would anyone be able to speak on the Ultrasone 780? I'm considering it over the A700 and Ultrasone 650 pro.

For that would you recommend the m50s or the A700?

I'd be sold on the HM5's but the don't appear to be in stock anywhere. Are there any relative/close alternatives?

So I have been doing research and browsing these threads and reading head-fi reviews, so point me to any recent relevant thread I may have missed. As the title suggests I am looking for a pair of full closed head phones around $150. Source: I will be listening from my zune HD, laptop (using...

Hey, I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction for a pair of IEM's that have high durability and are very easy to clean.            I previously owned a pair of Denon (model number) IEM's for ~$75, however they got beat up fairly quickly, and were a pain to clean...

Thanks, I actually prefer a more treble prominent sound myself, but I'd have to say the tips are the big selling point for me.  I'm just surprised there aren't any obvious alternatives to that style.

Hey, I was wondering if anyone knew of suggestions for IEM's that bore resemblance to Bose's silicon tipped ear buds.  I dislike the standard rubber IEM's for their discomfort as well as cleaning issues, despite the advantages of sound isolation.  I am looking in the $75-150 range.  I would like...