Quote:   I like that they sound great and are comfortable.  Bass impact is satisfying.  I find anything else in terms of, what I consider, flowery descriptions to be unnecessary.  

I got these headphones yesterday.  Here's my review: I like them.  Thanks, Tyll! Styling isn't the greatest so my hunt hasn't ended for on-the-go music, but for now they're great.  All the wires sticking out everywhere looks a bit odd.

I'm in

I use this DAC using optical from my Mac and couldn't be happier.  As for the size of the thing it's actually smaller than my amp, both width and depth, so it fits in nicely.  Price is down to $200 as well on Emotiva's site.

Quote:   That's great.  Thanks for the info.  That's just enough time for me to get them before my flight which makes me happy!

I'm tempted to just buy a pair of DT1350s.  I got a flight in a few weeks!  But after Tyll's comparison I guess it's worth the wait...

My local Apple Store in Bellevue didn't carry any Sennheiser headphones at all.  I asked them to check the back as well.

Well, I just ordered the ZX700.  I should have these wrapped around my massive head by Wednesday :)  I'm hoping I don't love them too much though 'cause that'll mean I'll also eventually buy the Z1000.  My main use case is portable use which is why I went for the low end model.

Thanks, Duncan.  One of these are definitely going to be mine in the future.  

Quote:     I'm interested in your opinion.  I recently purchased the Skullcandy Aviators for on-the-go purposes, but they're actually way too small for my massive head, so I'm looking for a new portable.  How's the isolation of the Z1000?  I see in your sig you still say you use the...

I talked with Dimitri, who is very responsive, about the EX1000.  The cost of a brand new pair would be $600, a $100 premium for the Japanese model - essentially $100 for the short cable.  His open box/display model is $500 which is reasonable.  I just can't justify it though.  Seems the...

I am definitely interested in picking up a pair, but I notice the sony US version does not include the short cable.  I also don't see it listed on Music Acoustics.  Oh well, I wanted to wait a few more months before buying another pair of earphones anyways.  

  Quote: What pair do you use on the subway?

My favourite earphones, the JVC FX700, have been lost to sticky fingers.  I'd like to buy another pair, but I'm wondering if I can get similar sound to the FX-700s but with better isolation?  I love the bass and soundstage of the FX700, but maybe you can only get that type of sound with an open...

I used it at work for the majority of the day. The amount of control you have over the volume is very impressive. I don't feel like I have to crank up the volume either to get a full sound since even at very low levels this amp sounds great. Definitely dead silent as well at the volumes I listen to.

Mine just arrived today. It's a lot smaller than I expected. It makes my iPhone look massive. The volume control is very precise and there's no hiss even during quiet piano passages which is exactly what I was looking for. And I'm glad I went with silver

Quote: Originally Posted by BIG POPPA These Headphones are meant to be portable. Flagship they are not. People get the wrong idea with the price? Crazy expectations???? I don't think it's a crazy expectation to expect $300 headphones to sound good.

Quote: Originally Posted by DaeO I kinda wish I'd have ordered one, although I could order from direct from Whiplash The trouble I could see was using the micro for other amps with inputs on the front - the angled jack looks like it could block the output? I'm curious what a...

Quote: Originally Posted by james444 The FX700 are a rare exception from most IEMs I bought, in so far as I'm perfectly happy with the stock tips. I'm using the stock tips as well. I get a perfect seal, plus they're fairly comfortable. The only complaint I have is that the...

Quote: Originally Posted by javajive congrats as well on your purchase raccoon! what was it just like a week or so ago when james444 was the only owner? As soon as it was on seyo shop I had to order them An improved FX500 was an easy decision.

My FX700s arrived. I'm what you'd consider an FX500 fanboy. I love the deep, rich bass and soundstage. Never had a problem with the treble, probably due to my listening levels (one notch on an iPhone 3GS). After comparing the FX500 from an FX700 straight out of the box, there is no...

Excellent review, Skylab. I probably listened to it for about 30 minutes before I decided to return them and that was after a 50 hour burn-in. The intense clamping they do made them impossible for me to wear. Regarding the sound, I found it very hard to focus on the music, almost as if I didn't...

After about two straight days of burning these in, they do sound better. It's hard to appreciate the improvements, however, since the constant clamping on my ears is distracting. It's a shame because I really like the build quality, but I'll be returning them.

Well, I'm weak. I ordered a pair. I'm not worried about the extra heft since I've been using the Denon C710 which look similar in size.

I gotta say, I agree about the comfort issue. Maybe I'm spoiled with the HD800, but I find the P5s clamp down a little too hard. Maybe my head is too big heh. They are a lot smaller than I expected and I have them completely extended. I'm not impressed with the bass at all. I'm not good at...