New to the forum here so if I do anything that isn't forum etiquette let me know.
I've been thinking about buying a set of new in-ear head phones and was drawn to UE because of having such a positive experience with my current, but gradually falling apart, UE 700's. I love them for their silent cable that never tangles; their sound quality that is extremely clear any possesses no muddy bass like you would find on cheaper pairs; their treble doesn't contain too much sibilance (though I still hear it when listening to Deftones); their solid noise isolation/cancellation; their small form factor that allows you to fall asleep with them in the ear—this was a huge selling point for me and still is—and their relatively nice comfort level.
The only problems I find with them is the ever so slight lack of bass. I still want to retain the exceptional clarity, but I'd like to add a little bit of bass without using the EQ or the BBE software on my Cowon J3. I know that if you add too much bass you can lose clarity so I only want a little increase when listening to Hip-Hop. I also want a more comfortable, or varied, set of ear buds. I'm not sure if anyone else experiences this, but after about half an hour of listening to music, particularly when lying down, my ear canals start to itch like crazy. I've tried various different buds but by going smaller you lose that seal and thus lose tone, particularly bass.
Anyway, this is why I'm drawn to the Logitech UE 900's. Although I'm dreading the thought of paying €400 for a pair of in-ear head phones, if they're perfect then I'm willing to save up and bite the bullet. UE has impressed me over the years. I like them as a company and would love to stick to their brand, even if they've been taken over by Logitech, a company I don't hate—but don't obsess over either. The 900's, based on the promo video, have a solid selection of buds to choose from. But here's the question: Are they as comfortable as the UE 700's? As I said, I sleep with music on so I need something small. I also prefer to wrap the cable round my ear. This is actually a must for me. I never use earphones any other way.
As far as sound, I prefer clarity and neutrality rather than 'fake' 3D bass or sibilant highs. I feel drawn to UE, again, because they seem to excel and focus on studio quality audio, which is what I'm aiming for. I obviously want warmth as well, something my current UE 700's possess, but I also want to hear the nuances of my music. Can anyone offer their thoughts before I start reading this enormous thread?
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