[rakfunk12]

Experience, of course.  I wouldn't make a claim like that without trying a prodect first.  I guess they just weren't my thing.
 
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ya those are excellent choices if he feels like overpaying for mediocre products. 

Is this coming from experience or just brand perception?

 

[159650]

When I tried them, I asked the seller to lend me his own pair. That's because I knew that they were coil drivers...Need burn in. Read a lot of forums about how long their burn-in time was. So I knew it wouldn't have been a good idea to try a new pair straight out of the box for sampling. 
 
Anyway, I do agree that the IE8s aren't for everyone. But then I'd like to see a pair of headphones that are. At this price point, a majority will like, but there will be some who don't. I guess rakfunk12 count in the minority. 

 

[doodeedee]

I think Monster Turbine Pro is suitable for one choice.

 

[159650]

I did consider the Turbines for a while. But not seriously. I don't know. Generally people agree that the IE8s are a banging pair of earphones and that they're better than the Turbines. The Turbines do come with a great warranty though. 

 

[DJGeorgeT]

UE Super.fi 5 EB

 

[jjb3]

I felt the same about the 300s. But then I went to the CX400-IIs. Much more clarity and balance. Not sure if the 500s would be even moreso as I have not tried. For hip hop, I use the UE Super.fi 5 EBs.

 

[Vegeta55555]

triple fi. (less bass then 5eb for example, but it has the best deep bass!)

 

[Anaxilus]

 
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Generally people agree that the IE8s are a banging pair of earphones and that they're better than the Turbines. 

Not sure about that.  I think it breaks both ways.  You will find a lot of former IE8 users who went to Monsters.
 
To me the Golds and MDs w/ Supertips are awesome for Rap and Hip-Hop.  Deep, powerful bass and smooth enough to make any poorly mastered album enjoyable.

 

[mr_diza]

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I enjoy my Klipsch S4, by far, when listening to hip hop/rap

I came from s4's to IE8.. 3 words - night and day.