[Abouna]

Well I bought my first IEMs in a few years since my Super-Fis broke.
 
I decided to try these and am wondering a few things off the bat:
 
- are they a tad sibilant?  The highs are a bit harsh.
- do they benefit from some burn?
- the mid range seems to be pretty shallow
- are they hard to drive?
 
Too many questions I know but I'm using them with my Galaxy Note 2 which has never had a problem driving anything (it will drive my ATH-AD900Xs fine).  I'm not sure what to expect here, they sound pretty good but the sound stage is fairly shallow.  I can't seem to get any kind of fullness without going to full volume.  Maybe I'mm just spoiled?  I'd be willing to spend more but what?

 

[Abouna]

Nobody huh?

 

[Deftone]

 
- are they a tad sibilant?  The highs are a bit harsh.
yes they can be sometimes (depends on player and recording)
 
- do they benefit from some burn?
none that i noticed
 
- the mid range seems to be pretty shallow
it is slightly dipped in the middle
 
- are they hard to drive?
no, you may just find the sound is not to your liking. also you have been used to the sound of the super fi for a couple years.
 
Maybe I'mm just spoiled?  I'd be willing to spend more but what?
 
Sony MDR EX650 is a much better iem for the price. i have seen them as low as £40! considering they are one of the best under £100
 
EX650 has a bigger soundstage, good bass and impact, detail, clarity. They are awesome.
 
the downside being they are what id call a very energetic earphone so it may cause fatigue.

 

[Abouna]

Thanks for the response.  Those look interesting but maybe not as neutral as I would like.

 

[capnjack]

If it was me I think it might be worth considering the hifiman RE 400's

 

[Zelda]

  Thanks for the response.  Those look interesting but maybe not as neutral as I would like.

if you're looking for a more neutral sound, Soundmagic E80 and  Fidue A65 are some good options.