I'm not sure whether this is good for studying or not, but it's extremely relaxing. God is an Astronaut:  

You should be alright. That's hot, but it's not melting hot.

Any Neurosis fans in the house? I'm pretty excited about their new album coming out this year.    http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=83482

I'm down with everything the above poster said except the best balanced/accurate earphone. I think the Etymotic HF5 is definitely the best accurate earphone you can get in the $100-$150 price range. There's really not many other earphones that are more accurate and neutral than the Etymotic.

He also mentions the Hippo VB and Vsonic GR06, which you might want to check out.

Here's a solid review of the Brainwavs M2 from a reputable fella'.   http://www.head-fi.org/t/616408/review-brainwavs-m2-the-old-boy

Damn, you might have gotten a lemon. They should work fine with all of those that take a 3.5mm jack. I'd call Etymotic and ask for a replacement.  

Push it on starting at an angle

Wise choice. I think you''l really dig them. If you're not used to such a neutral, accurate, and detailed earphone, they might be a shock to the system at first, but once you let your brain adjust to the precision they're amazing. I liked them from the start, though.   I haven't done the...

Quote:   The TF10 is V-shaped. I guess he's sensitive to mid-range or he's not quite sure what he's hearing. 

I love my HF5s. I'm a pretty detailed thinker, and I feel these just take care of all the details for me. Makes me happy.   Also, the Etys are well made, and for you to break them 4 times is obviously user-abuse. Calm down a bit.

Check out some Ludovico Einaudi. He plays minimalistic piano with other influences. Eases the mind.

Well, what is your budget? I'd think you'd want something with a neutral frequency response and good isolation. Earphones with excessive coloration can tend to mush the different frequencies together. I did hear that the SoundMAGIC E10 and E30 are a solid earphone for the price, but I haven't...

Quote:   I feel the bass is extremely well balanced with the other frequencies, which helps give it it's switchblade precision. Much more bass and it would start to sound artificial, which is what I believe the Etys are not. And this is me coming from bass-heavy earphones like the Atrio...

Quote:     The Heirs do look amazing, but keep in mind, they're also double the price of the TF10.

I haven't tried the PFE112, so I can't compare. But I have found that the HF5 warm up a bit and get a little more musical through my iPhone 4 rather my computer. However, I really like the natural coolness and precision of them. They also respond really well to EQing, although I normally don't EQ.

I agree. I'm listening to electronic with them now and they're so accurate it's actually got me saying "oh, damn" during the song.

Ahh, makes sense now that I'm listening to them. I'd prefer the "airy" adjective over calling it "thin." I think it describes the HF5 better, so I agree.. 

Those definitely will open a new sound-world to you. Great choice.

I have both, and these have a colder and more precise feel to them. Very neutral, where the TF10 has more of a V sound signature with a bit more fullness. I really dig them both, but the HF5 have a much better fitment, IMO. I haven't done a side by side, but I'd say the HF5 are a little more...

I'm joining in on this thread. The HF5s are a killer earphone. Precise, well-balanced, comfortable, and a great price. 

Got the HF5s in and I've been running them through the paces. I'm seriously impressed. I find them pretty comfortable with the tips that came on them. These are extremely precise and accurate, and I don't find the bass to be lacking, rather very true to the music. I love the slight coldness to...

Definitely something I'll check out. Appreciate it.

Sounds like something I can contend with. I just don't get how something could have a closed soundstage, yet be airy. I need to brush up on my terms. I was thinking that "air" was related to soundstage by giving the imaging some width. I don't want an over the top soundstage, rather something...

I saw it in passing, but I'm about to go check it out in more detail. I'm seeing you're digging yours, eh?