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Diamond tears definitely not better than m80.
Just another alternative or side step option at most.
I got rid of mine as they not only not better but also much more clamp on my head and I have a small head.
They are not only fingerprint magnets wich detracts and annoy.
They are super dust magnets on the headband portion wich will annoy.
They are larger & more a fashion statement.
Beautiful placebo effects to the fullest.
They are still much better than any "beats" .
They are worth no more than $150 at most in my book.
But now that the m80 are selling for $129.99 in Radio Shack.
Just no contest. M80
Actually its not even a fair comparison ha
I herd the white m80 won't stay white very well.
The diamond are very good at isolation.
In the end you should buy the one you like,
Not anyone's suggestions.
If you can't hear them the diamonds & vmoda both good mids & bass, although different.
It is the treble differences stated in there respective threads.
Truthfully the diamonds are ok, its just an unfair comparison as the m80 are higher quality in both sound and construction.
Personally I already purchased the new audio technica ath es700 for only $151 check the thread as the Japanese yen continues to fall all this year..
thanks for your input, do you have personal experience with both the diamonds and the m80 ??
i would like to test the diamond tears on my own music but the only one i can find is at future shop and it doesn't let me plug into my own iphone it just plays the commerical.
in regards to the m80s they aren't accessible up here in canada.
I have M-80 and they sound very good for the price.
In terms of isolation, I think many people like to exaggerate the effect of the side vents.
It may be a fraction worse than a fully closed back cans, but it still isolates very well.
At a decent listening volume, I can't hear most noises around me.
Sound leakage is not too bad either.
The biggest downfall is comfort I think.
My head and ears are on the small side but I usually need a break after 2-3 hours as my ear starts to hurt.
I'm happy with the bass and the mids, but the treble is definitely its weak point.
I increase the treble by around 7dB on my rockboxed ipod and it sounds a lot better.
I'm a Canadian (Alberta) as well, and ordered the M80s directly from the vmoda site. They allow price matches from verified resellers (American sites as well) if you contact their support. Shipping is 20 bucks for the cheapest option and 40 for priority. They partial refund you after you make your order. I'm waiting for them now!
Both over priced, they are on the same level with the tears being more fun to listen to. There is much better headphones on that price range. Ath m50, shure440, HM5.
I have not heard the Monster Diamond Tears. I have tried a number of portable headphones including the lineup of V-Moda's. I enjoyed the M-80s but to my ears I really think the M-100s are a great value.
oh wow if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay total for them?
it sucks we canadians can't try em, i have a hard time getting my head around dropping over 120 dollars on something i haven't held or listen to before. but from the looks of it and reviews its construction is top notch
its just the comfort and sound i haven't had first hand experience