I don't have answers for you regarding the headphones you listed, but I do have other items to add to your Use-Case Scenarios: You are going to college.  It is almost universally true that in dorms/class/student unions: Things get broken Things get stolen Your priorities will shift as to what...

Two things I learned a long time ago:   1) Sony customer service sucks and they were the tip of the spear on making electronics hard for regular people to service themselves.   2) Cell phones have a device inside that turns red when exposed to water.  If it triggers, it doesn't matter what...

  Yes... the intent of my comment was to show I'd learned what I wanted to know.  But thanks anyway.     I'll check them out! 

I noticed a number of FiiO items went out of stock.  I came here to see if maybe new models were being released.

Yeah, the cumbersome cord is the only mod I have left to make to mine.  I replaced the headband with the Sony, got the yellow foam pads and covered them with the chenille covers in dark blue.  One day I'll be done modding them and just sit and listen to them :p

I've already checked MS forums and it seems like I will just have to live with the fact that the headphone jack on my SP3 Pro outputs thumping and/or static when I'm between YouTube videos or even just listening to music.   So what I'm looking for a solution that lets me get around that, but I...

I'm looking for preferably IEMs that I can use at the gym on machine while listening to my tablet (which I can't exactly stick in my pocket).  I have a pair of older Moto ROKRs and the background hum drives me nuts!  I mean, they are BlueTooth, why are they humming as if there is line noise?  ...

I've tried search and am surprised there are zero threads with the word "Motoactv".  I was hoping to hear about the SQ delivered since every review speaks to all the other functions.

For IEMs, Y-Cord.   For full-size, I prefer a J if the cord isn't to heavy.  I couldn't imagine my Grado 225i with a J using the freak'n pythons they have on this thing.  But my "Skype" headphones at home are J cord and wonderful because of that.  I doubt the cable could handle the signal...

I don't want to add another DRM rootkit overhead crap to my system.  I don't even want Steam!  But at least Steam is a 3rd party vendor and not EA's attempt at something like a gaming monopoly.   I've stopped buying non-MMO games that require me to log in just to verify ownership and log...

Understanding my own limits when it comes to Head-Fi, I know that I reach an upper limit where I can discern "better" perhaps earlier than others.  That being said every high-end product colors my sources differently.  I love my W2s and have yet to find "better".    I also own the MTPCs and...

Two points: 1) Turbines of all flavors are very sensitive to insertion depth.  This is why I find mine a little frustrating as I have mainly relegated them to times when I am less active.  A little movement in or out makes a huge difference.   2) Folks who want even more bass in their...

I see $159 for new and $105 for refurbs

The thing is, how would this advance her career?  She could do Queen covers in her own concerts without tying herself to the band... 

You can see it in theaters for a VERY limited number of performances   http://www.dandeentertainment.com/rush-time-machine/

For me the problem with the affordable Grado line (RS series) is that you pretty much have to mod them to be happy.    I'm wearing a pair of sr225i as I type this, but they have the comfies on.  Why?  I can't wear the better-sounding bowls for more than ten minutes.   But they don't...

In addition, during a live concert you can tune the experience by turning your head!  I'm sure a great home system can do the same thing...   However, a live performance sounds exactly like it is supposed to because it IS the source!  There is also that whole visual aspect as well :D  

I've realized that the L's hurt because I wear glasses.  No matter how I position them they hurt in 10 minutes or less.   I have the HD414 pads on order and if they work out I will try dying them.

Search for the win!   I was seriously thinking of investing the $45 in the G-Cush pads when I found this thread.    If only the HD414 pads came in another color!

Just remember Grados are open.  There is zero sound isolation.  I like it because I can hear a coworker try to get my attention, but if I was sitting closer to them, they'd be listening to my music.   As for sound quality, Beats are horrible in comparison. 

Is it threadcromancy if I am posting because I did a search?   I was able to listen to a chorale concert in the big room this summer and it has given me a new appreciation for live music.  I sat there with my eyes closed and just drank it all in, even though the pieces chosen weren't to my...

The Coppers are so far superior to the S4i I once owned that there really is no contest.  There is no mood I can be in where I'd prefer the Klipsch. (I'm assuming the S4 and S4i aren't that far off each other)    Right now I am very satisfied with my two IEMs.  My W2s are comfortable, clear...

Beavis and Butthead moment: Isn't a Fanny slang for the human posterior (and in the UK a woman's anterior?)  And the Wang?  Is this one big off-season April Fools Joke?   Anyways...   This are "lifestyle" headphones.  You want to feel like you are part of the club scene? They are selling...

Sony Hybrids work well for me.  None of the stock tips worked at all for me.

I have this setup!  Well, except I wear the belt and the PortaPros are unmodded.  If I did your mods my pants would fall down.