Hmm what if i were to go to around $200? Come to think of it, i may as well invest in a bigger upgrade considering the ckn's are already awesome rather than spend the same amount on a negligible upgrade...but thanks for your advice :)

Hmm could I get some recommendations on earphones at the ~$100 mark? Currently have ckn70s but feel like a change and have also had enough of the asymmetrical cord. So basically whats the hype about at the moment? I listen to mainly  mainstream, dance, R&B, pop and alternative rock

Thanks for the comparison! I've just pressed the buy button for a pair of black CKNs :D I think I'd enjoy the bass and sound stage on the CKNs more.

hmm could anyone compare the CKN70s with the FXD80s and the Monster Grats?

Alright thanks I shall grab a pair from cdjapan then :D thanks for the input guys! Oh and also, will the meelec balanced double flanges work well with the CKN70s? 

As for the Monster Gratitudes I'm in Australia so I can't really purchase off of amazon :(

Well my friend has already agreed to purchase them at an agreed price cause he is also in need of a new pair of earphones so I cant really say no now...but I was quite reluctant at first cause i really didnt like the look of the 500s...they look kind of 'cheap' and toyish but thats just me. The...

Hey guys first time posting here as I've only ever read these threads (noobie) but I need some advice. I've had a pair EPH-100s for about a year now and i really liked them but the right earphone has started to die on me. I've been reading a lot for the past week and I stumbled across Dsnuts...