[lee730]

The Key is its imaging is superb. I don't really see it as a major problem but I do still like having the ability to turn the volume higher.
 

 

[DaBomb77766]

It'd be nice to see how the 3.Ai compares to all of these.  The price is actually pretty fair and they apparently have some pretty nice sub-bass presence...I'd probably get them if I had the money.

 

[laxlife1234]

Out of all the IEM's I have tried the Aurosonics ASG-1 v1.2 have the biggest bass rumble. 
 
This is out of - Shure SE310, Westone 3's, Westone 2's, UE TF10... probably forgetting a few others but yeah, the bass rumble is insane, especially for techno. 

 

[the tiny bus]

Does top tier simply mean the most expensive headphone a company makes?  The eph-100 is liked in the basshead thread and from everything I read, the fs atrio's throw down. 

 

[tinyman392]

+1 for Aurisonics ASG-1 (1.2 revision - current). 
 
Another idea might be something like the Senn IE8/80s or Westone 3s.  I haven't heard either, but they seem to be pretty strong bass-wise by reviewers and objective data alike. 

 

[sofastreamer]

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The OP has tried EX1000. He is just making a list.

 
thats it. i just want to make a list. 

 

[laxlife1234]

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+1 for Aurisonics ASG-1 (1.2 revision - current). 
 
Another idea might be something like the Senn IE8/80s or Westone 3s.  I haven't heard either, but they seem to be pretty strong bass-wise by reviewers and objective data alike. 

Westone 3's are great FWIW, but unlike the ASG-1's they are very present in the High's and Mids so the bass doesn't overpower them like it does in the ASG-1 v1.2. 
 
Actually I wouldn't say the bass overpowers on the ASG-1 v1.2's but it's just not as detailed as the Westones and the High + Mids just aren't as present either. 

 

[sofastreamer]

w3 has anything but sub bass. but it has a huge midbass hump, which i hate.

 

[zambiland]

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Does top tier simply mean the most expensive headphone a company makes?  The eph-100 is liked in the basshead thread and from everything I read, the fs atrio's throw down. 

The Atrios have nothing on the MG6Pros. Seriously. It's like a pair of Meyer double 18 subwoofers.

 

[lee730]

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w3 has anything but sub bass. but it has a huge midbass hump, which i hate.

sofastremer if you are looking for some serious bass for say music like rap,hip-hop, and Dub-step I'd say the FX700s are your best bet. The IE80s will also be a great choice due to them being more balanced (mid range is more upfront and bass is more controlled at higher volumes). Treble is also smooth and easier on the ears for longer listening sessions. You can also upgrade the cable to silver cable to further improve the sound. Since you are in Germany it would probably be the cheapest alternative as well. I'm sure you can get the IE80s for around $300.00 or maybe even less in Germany.

 

[eke2k6]

I think the ASG-1.2 is as good as it's going to get in this current crop of universals. It has the most capable bass I've heard.

 

[laxlife1234]

^In your review...what's that music application you're using to EQ them?

 

[gnarlsagan]

JVC FXD80 produces clean sub-bass with ample rumble. I would consider it top tier especially if the FX700 is being included. The FXD80, while still v-shaped, has it dialed down to a more sane level.

 

[tinyman392]

Heir Audio 3.Ai has a nice rumble to them  It's not a thicker, solid rumble like the ASG though...  More of a fluid one with some power.  

 

[mochill]

The new jvc fxz200 triple dynamic driver = 1 carbon nanotube,1 carbon diaphram,1 dynamic 8.8mm kelton sub driver......this jvc is a top teir basshead dream come true...espically for me. No midbass hump