Samsung bought Harman. What a shame. https://www.harman.com/samsung

Hi all, I am looking for a wired IEM with the following specifications: Compatible with Android devices. Replaceable cable. Price around 250 Euros/$. Punchy bass and lively sound. Good build quality. Any recommendations? Examples considering: Pioneer SE-CH9T Panasonic RP-HDE10E...

Personally, I don't like wireless and/or ANC headphones with a battery that cannot be replaced by the user, such as the QC35. Such products have an expiry day because the battery will certainly stop charging after a few years and in time its charging ability will deteriorate. Such a pricy set of...

I have a question about the QC35: can one use them in wired mode and noise cancellation switched on just like the QC25 or is NC available only in wireless mode?

I suggest you buy the Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro. It allows you to control the level of bass and at 16 Ohm impendance you can drive these cans from anything.

Get the DT990 Premium 32 Ohm model. The soundstage is huge, the bass excellent and well controlled and they can be easily driven. Another great choice are the beyerdynamic Custom Pro with the cable which has a large microphone for a great gaming experience.

Then you should consider headphones like the Sennheiser PX100-II, PX200-II, Koss Porta Pro. How about the superb beyerdynamic T51p ?

From all the headphones I ever had only the Grados are no longer functional and I do take care of my stuff. I've spent a lot of money on various gadgets and technological products and the only money I consider a complete waste was for Grados, particularly the RS1 I bought while in London at the...

Why does Grado keep on using such bad quality plastic and materials for the majority of its headphones? I am not talking about design but quality of build and materials. Even toys for children use better plastics than Grado. You pay a fortune (particularly in Europe) for their headphones and you...

How about the Audio Technica ATH-AG1X ?

How about the Koss Porta Pro?

Based on your list and preferences I would suggest the V-MODA Crossfade M100.

Another great pair of headphones similar to quality to the HD700 are the AKG K712 PRO.

In my opinion the HD700 has more detail and imaging. It is also far easier to drive because of its lower impendance and high sensitivity. It is perfectly usable even with portable devices while the HD650 always needs an amplifier.

Every single part of the Customs is replacable and available for order either from Beyerdynamic itself or other suppliers. Take a look at http://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/custom/?lang=us

The Custom One Pro is a superb set of headphones. The Custom Studio is also great, somewhat flatter and more detailed. Either one will do a great job.

The Sennheiser HD700, of course.

I just thought of another great set of headphones which I believe satisfies your requirements: Philips Fidelio L2. Great sound and great build quality and looks.

Another model, popular in Germany and made in Germany, is the Teufel Real Z for 180 euros. Excellent quality. http://m.teufel.de/?ac_type=warenkorb&ac_name=update&vw_type=artikel&vw_name=detail&vw_id=15606&lang=en&delivery_country=48

Cyberport has a better price for the M-100. 222euros. https://m.cyberport.de/p/-/B699-114;jsessionid=008983EC28608DAD2426F26831B8E62B?APID=6

Another model to consider which are both stylish and of high quality are the Sennheiser Urbanite, currently for only 99 euros on Amazon DE (original price 179 euros). There is also the larger Urbanite XL version for 122 euros (original price 229 euros).

The HiFiMan, Audeze etc are very expensive and hard to find in Europe.

The V-Moda M100 may be over your budget but they are superb both in sound quality and build. Within your budget, you may want to consider the excellent Koss SP540, the extremely popular Audio Technica ATH-M50X or the Sony MDR-100AAP which have the same driver with the MDR-1A but in a more...

paspro How about remail services in Japan? I've never done it... But others here have. It is a complicated, time consuming and expensive process because one has to go to a special post office to receive the item and pay import tax which can easily double the price. I am sure there must be...