Rating: 
Summary: A great choice!
Review: Where to start...I have received these headphones a few days ago and since then have been spending much time comparing them to my past headphones. I purchased these from MicrophoneSolutions.com for $135. I'll address the bass problem first - there are many out there who complain about the lack of bass. First off, it is very important with these headphones to get the proper fit - a complete seal in your air. This allows the trapped air in your ear to act as the medium for the sound, rather than the environment around you. I noticed that when walking around (not wearing them properly) the headphones would slip a little, the seal would break, and all of a sudden the bass would disappear. (This was using the silicon ear pieces.) If you want the most out of the headphones you defiantly have to wear them correctly...check the pictures in the book and on the box. Make sure that you have the cable go up and over your ears, behind your neck, down your back and under your arm. There's a slip on the cable that allows you to slightly tighten the cable on the back of your head so the buds don't move when you walk around. Once this is done, the bass is pretty decent - it's more defined than boom-like, so if you're into bass-driven music, you may want to think twice about these headphones. As for the sound I must say that I am completely impressed with these headphones - my expectations have been met. I listen primarily to instrumental rock (such as Godspeed You Black Emperor) which (I suppose) closely resembles classical music. These headphones (as compared with my street Sony MDR-G56 headphones) have a much higher definition when it comes to the mids and highs. Cymbal crashes, bells, and anything of that sort seem so much more alive rather the drowned-out-by-bass sound my other headphones have. The sound isolation is beautiful! I'm able to walk through crowded environments (such as food courts) while listening to softer music without being bombarded by outside conversation and noise. The foam plugs seem to have the best noise isolation (and provide the best comfort). Another great feature I like about these buds is its dynamic range. You get nearly the same amount of detail when the volume is turned down low as you do when you have it turned up - you won't have to turn up the volume to hear different voices in the music. Also, I noticed that when crescendoing, the headphones don't really bottom out at all so you end up having a full sound throughout a song. What it comes down to is if you're willing to pay the extra few bucks for these headphones. If you're just looking for headphones with high output and not necessarily the best of quality output, then perhaps these headphones aren't for you. It's disappointing seeing low ratings for these headphones based purely on "lack of bass" and "too expensive". I really think if you need the isolation (subway, crowded areas, etc) and also for a better defined sound, these headphones are for you. Keep in mind that these headphones come with a 30 day guarantee, so if you are not pleased with them, you can always return them.
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