I guess the tuning is a bit similar to the M100? It makes many Pop/Rock/Dance tracks "pop", but doesn't work with every genre IMO. The audio-technica WS99 was an interesting headphone, i'd like to try something similar again (it's cups were too shallow for my ears unfortunately). It didn't have...

I ordered the JVC Spiral Dot tips, hopefully i'll get a more consistent seal with them. Otherwise i do like the Tenore now for laid-back listening and TV shows etc.

Thanks for the test, I think i understand what you mean with "closed in/squeezed", i had that impression with other headphones, too. This music really pushes headphones to the limit :D I guess the (more expensive) Solo2 is not the alternative i'm looking for. If anyone reads this and has...

Nice :) The S500 can handle these kind of tracks quite good IMO, including the deep bass notes - better than most headphones i listened to. I need to sleep right now (EU time :D) but i'm curious to hear your thoughts tomorrow

Well, my music is not everyone's taste :D But i would probably test with any Stephan Bodzin or Dominik Eulberg tracks, as they have deep, intense basslines and many headphones struggle with them. If it's not horrible noise to you (i could understand that) I'd appreciate that.

Interesting, thanks. I'm on my second S500, unfortunately one side is starting to fail again :( I stumbled upon the cable and nearly ripped it out. I still like them and preferred them to the M-100, Fidelio X1, WS99 and some others. I'm just curious if there are new alternatives to try. I did...

Did anyone ever compare the S500 to the Beats Solo2? Or is there a new budget basshead king (didn't like the S680)?

I didn't follow this thread for a while, but a friend asked me for a warm/bassy budget China/Japan in-ear for EDM with non-harsh treble. Are the Pistons 2 still the standard recommendation for that?

Thanks, i will look into it. Using the stock tips it's already much better, i'm giving myself time to adjust to them now. The other tips were just a really bad fit for it, while they were the best for the Pistons.

I tried a few when i got them, right now i think it is the UE TF-10 tips. What are the common tip suggestions for more bass impact?       Well, maybe that's it. If anyone wants a bass-light pair and has for example a pair of Pistons 2 to spare, PN me ;)

I just got my Tenores out of the drawer because my other phones all broke.. But i still don't get the appeal. They are completely bass-anemic to my ears. I didn't expect basshead IEMs, but music just isn't fun for me with nearly no bass :/

I'm looking for headphones that are somewhat similar to the S500, but a bit less shrill/treble-peaky, with better mids and better comfort. I like the lower frequencies of it (could be even a bit more sub bass for me). I had the S680, but they were too dark and boomy for me on the other hand. The...

I hope i'll hear that sub bass you are all speaking of when my meelec bi-flanges arrive. I get a quite decent fit with standard tips i think, but there is still depth missing, which makes the Tenore not that engaging to me. Mid bass is present and sufficient though.

I got my pair today and really like them, i hope i'm lucky and they don't die on me.. Gonna try TF10 and Sony Hybrid tips on them tomorrow

God i hate German customs, my tenores are chilling at Frankfurt airport for over a week now -.- I'm curious if these will replace my trusted Pistons 2.0

  Yep, i just got them and they're much less obnoxious in reality ;) And i quite like the sound

Oh gawd are the Pistons really that ugly? They didn't look like this in other pictures :/

Okay, thanks for the answers, i'll wait a week or two before i open a paypal ticket and hope for the best

Did everybody receive their ibuygou order (Piston)? I ordered 2 weeks ago and requested tracking via mail but they just don't answer my mails. In the customer reviews there are others with the same problem. Hope this isn't fraud :/

  Comfort isn't better on the S500 unfortunately.

It is not the same driver, but if the S500 was too dark for you do NOT buy the S680.

Edit: nevermind.

I also ordered the Piston from ibuygou :) 15-30 days even with the 5€ shipping option unfortunately

http://www.ebay.de/itm/SONY-EPEX10A-BLACK-Hybrid-Replacement-Earbud-Cusions-/360828980391?pt=US_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item5403154ca7

I received mine today. They seem a bit muffled right now, but i'll wait for the brain burn-in..