How about a positive spin:  if you preordered too late for the first shipment, you get to watch the first round of reviews come out and still have time to change your mind, without losing the preorder price.

Quote: Where have you heard of UE 700 fakes?  I've never heard about that.

IEMs are certainly going to solve your problem.  Anything else will leak more sound.  IEMS are what I use to listen in bed while my wife is trying to sleep.     I think you should try a little harder to resolve your comfort issues with an IEM.  Try Comply (foam) tips for instance.  If I'm...

Quote: I'd be interested to hear a comparison....  Everyone on head-fi seems to like to TF-10s but the 700s don't get a lot of love.  

  Maybe this isn't news to anybody, but it seems they can be had now for $150.  It's strange, there are two listings on amazon, one for $200   http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Ears-Noise-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B001NTFAOS/   and one for $150  ...

I recently picked up a pair of these and I really love them, though I admit they are my first mid-price iem (upgrading from a Meelec M9).  They have a very clean and even sound and fit so nicely I can hardly feel them.  They also seem to sound very good at low volume, which is good for my...