My very first non-stock earphones is the Philips SHE3570. When I used this for the first time, I was disappointed, because the bass is very lacking for me. It's because my playlist at that time was full of RHCP songs, and I really like hearing Flea's funky basslines, though I like the mids and...

I recommend the Philips SHE3570 for sleeping. I used mine while sleeping, and its very comfortable for me, I think because of its small size. Mine lasted for six months of pretty hard use (used while sleeping, travel, etc.). I just don't know if it is compatible with the comply foam tips and...

Thanks for the replies head-fi people. I have a question if you don't mind about the impedance matching between the source and the headphone. My professor once said that if the headphone's impedance does not match the source's impedance, it will not sound good ie to its fullest potential. What...

Quote: My smartphone is samsung galaxy fit. so what do you think? I don't want to buy a decent headphone while having a crappy source

Quote: My music files are all in 320kbps format, I'm into rock, some pop, and metal. Do you think the difference in sound quality between music from smartphones and other 'dedicated' portable music players like Sansa Clip+, ipod nano, etc are big enough to consider?

Quote: That's sad, because I always listen to 'bass heavy' rock bands like RHCP, iron maiden, etc. Maybe I'll just pass on Grados this time.   I also forgot to mention that I'm also using the headphones for travel, so Grados are not really suitable because they say that its open and...

Thanks for the reply sir. I have another question, do you think a smartphone is good enough in terms of sound quality? I don't have any available source of music except my phone. 

Hello Head-fiers! I'm new here, and i've been doing research here in head-fi for weeks for the right headphones for me. I've found some good candidates, but I live in the Philippines, and most of the time the headphones I found suitable for me here in head-fi are not available here. I'm a...