So, just to close the loop.... I've been enjoying the I bassos already! I always listen to new IEMs before burn-in, just to get a feel for their sound and to be able to compare how they are impacted by the burn-in process. These sounded so good, I just said screw it, I'm gonna listen to them...

I'm already happy! They seem just right. Now on to my next holy grail. I tried a number of on-ear phones but none of them were quite right. The Audio-Technicas had (in my opinion) the best sound, but the only one that significantly reduced noise around me - a requirement, as I mainly listen...

Went ahead and ordered the ibossos, based on the recommendations and comments here. Thank you!

That sounds close to exactly what I am looking for, though perhaps not too V shaped. But it sounds just right. Thank you! I am also consider the FiioF9 Pro if you have any thoughts on that relative to the iBasso...but I don't plan to drag this out forever. Thank you again!

Thanks. Any thoughts on the ibassos in comparison to the Fiio F9 Pro? I think I have it down to those two....until something else catches my attention of course....:)

that's a good idea....let me know if there's any in particular you favor. I will definitely check that out. I used to use one but don't remember which app it was.

Thank you everyone for these informative thoughts. I'll give a look at the Campfires and the ibasso IT01s. Regarding the ibassos, I should note that I am not a basshead by any means, I just like a strong bass that I can feel and enjoy in the context of an overall balanced presentation.

Interesting...do you find the quads have enough "oomph" and power on their own, or do you agree with others here that some kind of EQ is needed? As I noted, I am enjoying the TRIPLE drivers, and thinking about upgrading to the Quads. I'm not a basshead, I lean toward a more balanced overall...

Thank you for the comments on the driver issue. It confirmed what I thought - which is that a 4th Driver isn't designed to raise the power level, but to impact the sound spectrum overall. I would be interested in people's thoughts with respect to how the 4th driver impacted the sound, relative...

Thanks - I will definitely check out that app. I've been trying to avoid the EQ route as my commute is a bit challenging but I'm always up to experimenting.

Hi - relative newbie here and very grateful for this thread. Very interesting to read your collective thoughts and impressions. I just got the TRIPLE drivers and they sound really nice, and are very comfortable. I really like the overall presentation of the music; the bass is strong but not at...

Just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on my question above? Thanks!

Hello all, I am currently engaged in a thread on best on-ear headphones under $200.00. People are very helpful and I've tried three or four, but it's becoming clear to me that for what I'm looking for, I'll have to increase the budget, and I really can't go much higher than the $150.00 range...

thank you. I do have the old model, but wired. It seems nice, but lacking in excitement. I know that may sound finicky, but it just doesn't seem to have much "oomph." That said, I am still breaking in and I plan to try with an amp, as it is a nice overall sound.

Isn't that the same as the HD-1 or Momentum On Ear Phone, which is what I've been experimenting with the last week or so (except wireless of course). Thank you

I think what I am going to do is give the SR5BTs a try, and if that doesn't work, look at a couple higher-end IEMs such as the new DUNOs or the Westone ones or the 1more triple or quads, which have come down in price. I listened to some stuff on my commute this morning with my existing IEMs and...

Hi - after going to guitar center to compare the sound of different brands and trying three different models (the AKG, the Sennheiser Momentum 2.0, and the V-Modas), I'm taking your advice and upping my budget a bit. Two quick questions. one, would the Sennheisers you refer to above have an...

you mentioned a variety of fine musical styles but not rock - what I happen to listen to the most. How are they for that genre? thank you!

I'm actually responding to a review of yours that's three years old, so if I never hear anything I won't lose sleep. Anyway, I just ordered the XS and I'm looking forward to them. Everything about them sound great. I did have one question after reading your review, however, and that's about the...

So I didn't get to Guitar Center...and did pick up a set of the AKGs. They were used so didn't spend too much time on burning in. I have to say on the plus side, they are pretty light and comfortable. However, the sound is SO flat that it seems to be lacking any real dynamism - in other words...

Isn't the whole point of wireless not to have wires?

Great idea. I will try to do this.

I am definitely learning a lot from you guys and I appreciate it. I think I'm looking for passive noise isolation as opposed to active, although I am nonetheless leaning toward the AKGs. Hope to hear more recommendations, but I appreciate those who have given me advice.

I'm not set on it; I was just comparing it to passive isolation and it seemed more effective. But my main goal is to reduce background noise, especially on the subway or an airplane. What I want to do is make the jump from where I am - very good sound quality - to the next level. So I am...

that is very helpful - thank you. However, I want to avoid as many tradeoffs on sound quality as possible and I don't mind a wire. So maybe the AKG on Amazon for $149.00 is the way to go?