Hmm, I might consider that route. Any idea if any of those headphones would benefit from having a small amp, like a fiio ,to drive it? 

  Quote:   How do the monster turbines stack up against those three? I also heard the sennheiser IE7's are a good pick in the price range.

Can anyone recommend me some good starter IEM's in the $50-150 price range? I've never owned a pair of IEM's. My current source is a iPhone 4 and I normally listen to rock, alternative, pop, a little hip-hop and electronic, and on the occasion, classical. Mid-range is my Main concern, although I...

J3 would probably be a better choice. Here is a review of the D3 by a tech site: http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/cowon-d3-plenue-android-pmp-review-video/

So some of you recommended me the es7's. Well did some research and found these AKG's though I wanted to know how they compare with their Highs, mids, and lows. And if the Es-7's are the superior, then where can I get some legitimate ones in the $110 range? Only reason I'm holding back on the...

I do like the ETH- ES7 and they just might be my choice but I did want to know what else there is that any of you would recommend.

I just might just become one of you Guys, but as of right now, I am not. On topic, i dig the ETH-ES7. the Phiaton isn't really my style and is out of my range.

Sorry that I had to start one of these threads but I couldn't find anything on here. I'm looking for some headphones (not in -ear) that are of quality. Only problem is that I want white (possibly silver, but only if they look like gun metal color) headphones under $110, good quality and are...