Not even close on sound if you ask me, especially for your genre of music: Tiesto AKG167     HOWEVER...these things are fragile. Mine cracked at hinge after 40 days (amazon accepted return with no restocking fee). It appears this is not an isolated problem. Very unfortunate that this is...

Can anyone compare these to the gr06's? I have read the joker's review of both and I am torn between which to get...

Those last two are spot on. I actually got rid of my old m50's because the noise leak was terrible. As a student, I spend lots of time studying in quiet places where it is unacceptable to have obnoxious sound leak. The improvement on the SE is much appreciated

I agree. Gives it a cheap look. But that being said, these are some hot cans.  Would look sick dj-ing a set in these things

No other headphones in this category touch the soundstage of the gr06's.If you are into electronic or anything which benefits from a wide stage though these are great.   But it's true, the bass can leave a little to be desired depending upon what type of music you listen to.  Also, I have not...

I had this same issue and Spider was excellent in replacing the pair. I wonder why they stopped selling these buds? Anyone have any idea?