Ok, bought the Monster Copper Pros for $400 from crazysales.com.au   Hopefully third time lucky...

Ok, thanks, I think i've decided upon the Sennheiser IE8s they have an adjustable bass knob, so hopefully I can get it right.   Only thing that concerns me is the sound isolation, anyone have these that can comment?

Thanks for your help people, just found this site, looking forward to reading up on lots :)

Ok, so IEMs = ear canal earphones then.. (new here) Yes, that's what I want.   I don't need them for on stage, just listening / enjoying music   I want them to sound really good and clear with lots of bass, I DON'T want reference earphones   I just use them walking to/from work, at...

Ok, i've been through about 10 pairs of earphones now, please can someone help!   I listen to a lot of progressive house / trance with some occasional radio music   I currently own a pair of Sony MDR-EX300 earphones (about $100 or something) Pros: They have the right amount of bass...