I'm thinking about doing the same, don't listen to them much at this point but they do have a very distinct sound signature.

Had these for about a year, and looking to get some more variety in the tips, can't get a good seal with any of the ones provided. Can anyone suggest replacements? Thanks!

Update: OK, I broke down and ordered...let's see what these things can do...

I've posted in a couple of other spots...and I hate to ask for a rec in this thread...but what would be a reasonably-priced step up? Been out of the IEM game for a bit, but I have Shure SCL4 & Monster Miles Davis Tribute as my slightly-more-expensive-than-basic IEMs. ZS6 are also getting tons of...

Ha, I appreciate the hard sell. Not sure which direction I want to go. Not a ton of info on these available vs more established models.

I'm not necessarily looking for basshead sound, and already own the scl4. Don't really know if the se215 would be an upgrade, but maybe the detachable cables would make it worthwhile.

Sounds like these could be a contender then. The iem game has changed so much since I was last in it, lots of new players and decent options for not a ton of $$$.

Do these have a detachable cable? Couldn't tell from the pics on Amazon. Thanks!

Thanks. How do these handle electronic music? That's mainly what I'll be using them for.

Those look really nice, thanks. Reviews saying they need an amp though? Going to be running off of an S7 mostly, desktop listening will be full-sized.

1more doesdoe have removable cable, so no good. Plus I'm not a fan of the look.

ThinkGeek flash sale! VR version, if that matters to you.

Thanks, rules out those easily. I like the sound on my slc4, but the cable is way too long and unruly.

So...looking to take a dive back into the world of IEMs after going full-sized for a while, and really no idea where to start. My big concern is ergonomics, I want something that doesn't tangle easy, good for mobile listening, and looks decent. Appreciate whatever recs folks can provide. Might...

They were $135 shipped including the boom mic right before the holidays.

I've been eyeing these and the Amperior for a while...But currently have the m100 on order for around the same price. Any thoughts on which I should roll with as my next portable? Concerned about comfort and how well it'll work for flight travel.

Desktop. I bought an smsl sd 793 (combo dac-amp) but it has some background noise at higher volumes.

Decent amp for these in $100-$200 range? Any need to stretch budget higher in order to drive them properly?

Any thoughts on these vs UE-6000?  Need a good, comfortable portable for travel.

Hmm, that's definitely interesting...haven't had anything higher end to test it against.  Right now the bar the Kenwood has to clear is the SD793ii, not terribly high.   I am A/B'ing with the SMSL, and the differences are subtle but there.  Might just be my ears, but the treble seems a little...

Thanks, I'll definitely look into that when I replace the bulbs. I am really pleased with the way the DAC improved the sound out of the RC-10, not a night-and-day difference, but reminded me why I keep the Kenwood around.

It's a KR-5150--40 watts per channel on the speakers, drives my Energy RC-10 as loud as I can stand them at about 30% volume (400i are at about 45% before they get unlistenable).  The lamps are all blown, so it needs to be opened up soon anyway, would be a good excuse to swap out the capacitors.

Thanks.  That sounds pretty interesting, but maybe a more involved option than I'm up for right now (and I'm not at the point with this hobby where I want to drop significant $$$ on cables--seems like it would be better spent elsewhere).  Would be a cool DIY project if I had the chops...but also...

Kenwood's got to stay--that's what pushes my speakers! 43 years old and I'm not ready to retire it yet...

I am driving the 400i with the SMSL SD 793ii DAC/amp (went a little low-end on the DAC/amp, figuring I could upgrade the amp later on).  From what I could dig up online, the amp is rated for 65mW@16Ω and 130mW@32Ω.  Not sure how this amp matches up with the 400i on paper, but in practice, I have...