mtliu
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The Denon AH-D1001k use the same drivers as the Creative Aurvana Live and Live 2. Although I have never tried any of these models, they get rave reviews all over head-fi. They are rated better than the Superlux HD668B drivers that I use to drive my cans. The cans simply just sound better than any earbud (or IEM) that I've tried. Since the drivers are 50mm compared to the max for a bud which is under 20mm. It's no wonder that the cans have clearer and more defined bass (as well as a smoothness is the mids and highs). However, wearing any type of cans to the gym is impractical. It's also not expected that a live performer use cans on stage (except for maybe drummers). The buds definately have a place in my collection, although I have come to accept that they will never sound as good as my cans.