Thanks, I wish I could find the Denon for sub $300, I would buy them in a heartbeat. On ebay they are all $400+ right now. I guess I'll have to wait for Denon to dump them again around the holidays. What would your recommend that's not on my list if I'm aiming for detail? Maybe I'll order some...

Thanks for the feedback. Based on what I said, is there a pair in that $500 range that you would recommend? I keep the closed back at my office in town. I got the Sundara because I was looking for a pair to use at my home office and saw the opportunity to try open backed headphones. So I'm...

Side to side comparison of AKG K545 and HIFIMAN Sundara has surprised me. Instrument reproduction on the AKG is more natural sounding and detailed. The Sundara by comparison sound recessed and instrument separation is much worse, detail is lost that I heard 30 seconds earlier on the AKGs. For...

I had a similar experience, over the top and distorted highs at first. After a 1more burn in session they are clear and well balanced. The best in ear headphones I own. My go to for almost everything. 

    Yeah, K545 are almost identical to the K550, a bit more bass, maybe a hair less soundstage but otherwise identical. I use them with bigger pads so they end up sounding almost exactly like the K550 with bass. I bet the K550 and Ty Hi-Z G3 are very similar. You've mentioned that you drive...

Great, thanks. Both cheap enough to test out without regret. 

  Thanks, I was leaning towards those based on the index scores on your site. Great resource. Mostly the Einsear, seems like the G3's don't have much for bass or mid. 

Which sub 100$ phone would you say most resemble the sound quality of something like AKG K545? I know apples and oranges. I'm most likely not going to find something that matches the sound stage or clarity but I'm aiming in that direction.   I'm looking for a set that has great clarity and...

Thanks, perfect input, do you recommend a reputable seller for the g3?

Thanks, they are the two I'm most interested in. Would you say they are in the same league and a matter of preference or on two different levels? Trying to decide if I "need" both.

I have seen a lot of hype about 3 particular sets but no direct comparison. Those with experience with TY Hi-z G3, memt x5, and Xiaomi Hybrid Pro HD which do you like most?

Has anyone taken calipers the the eartip mounting flange? What does it measure out to? Looking to order some foam tips as well as some spinfits to play around. My HDs are still on the slow boat.