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I've had the KSE1500 for ages and also have the Utopia for about 7 months. To me the KSE1500 is my technically best earphone but I would have to say I still prefer to listen to the Utopia for musicality. The virtual space of the KSE1500 is just a little too small for the copious amount of detail it can deliver - it's somewhat almost overwhelming for my ears for long listening sessions. With the Utopia, despite closed sounding for an open pair of cans, still have more room for the details to "breath" and therefore to my ears, easier to accept and easier to listen to.I finally got to try the Utopia today, and... I actually preferred the KSE1500. Am I crazy?
I'm not saying the KSE are better, I'm just saying that's what I preferred. And I realize that it takes time to adjust to the sound of a new headphone, so that's maybe part of it.
I think I liked the sound of the LCD-4 more than the Utopia (didn't get to A/B them, but just going from recollection), so I guess I just prefer the electrostat or planar sound over dynamic -- even amazing dynamics like the Utopia. At any rate, listening to the Utopia did make me feel better about what I spent on the KSE1500.