trumpethead
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I may have to try different tips. My impression has been closer to yours, in that I find the XE800 to be too bass-light. Granted, I'm a bit of a bass head, but can appreciate a neutral signature. These fall on the brighter side of neutral for me. I was very surprised to hear they're similar to the GR07 given I'd always assumed they had more bass than what I hear with the XE800.
The foamies I've been using get pushed up all the way to the housing and that might be causing an issue with seal. I have other foamies that don't go all the way down the stem and provide a shallower insertion depth as a result. I didn't notice a difference in bass response when I tried them, but will give them another whirl. I've been assuming that I'm getting a decent seal because the mids seem full enough.
I agree about the comfort; they're quite comfortable.
Foam tips didn't work at all for me on these. Used large size silicon tips that I buy on Amazon and finally got a seal after pulling then off the housing. Night and day difference in overall sound quality. Very pleasing addictive sound. No bass slam but didn't need it Bass was enough and quality. Will find the name of the tips on Amazon. I use them for everything cuz they are a bit bigger than most and I have large eat canal openings.