Our top picks (help me buy headphones!)

[Benno1988]

B2 still out of stock. Whats the next best IEM to go for? Must be worn straight.

Etymotic?

[Marcus]

Yah, hf5
Atrio M5 if you're after more bass.

[Benno1988]

Hows the HF5 signature?

I like having good detail, very clear.

How are their size? The ER4P seem quite small (good), are the HF5 as small?

[Marcus]

Very balanced/detailed sound sig, pretty much the same size as the ER-4P (but not identical).

[Benno1988]

Mmk. Sounds like a winner. I have some Comply T100 tips here too, so thats a bonus.

I was leaning toward the B2's, but im unsure how well they fit worn straight.

HF5 compare well to the B2's quality wise?

Think the HF5 is a winner.

[Marcus]

Well, I prefer the B2, but that doesn't help much

[Benno1988]

Haha it doesn't at all.

I am happy with the AD900's at home. I didn't mind the M2's. I love the detail in the SE425's but feel its a tad critical sometimes and touch light in the lower end (though i have a Cowon D2, which has very good equaliser and other effects to change to suit).

I *think* the HF5 will suit.

[Marcus]

The hf5 aren't an especially bassy headphone, bottom end is detailed but not especially prominent. The M2 is bassier - haven't listened to the 425 recently to compare vs the hf5.

[Benno1988]

The 425 is pretty light on bass, similar to the AD900. Its there and its deep, just not prominant at all. Which is fine!

I didn't mind the M2, the bass was a nice change I guess but it lacked the level of detail I like.

Think i'll order a pair of HF5's. Is the Blue in stock? Not sure on Black or Blue.

[DooF_DooF]

I don't think the colour would matter since they'll be buried so deep into your brain

[defekt]

I bought a pair of AD400's years ago, not the pads are worn, as is the cord and pretty well everything about them...

I'm choosing between AD700's and M-1s, with my music tending towards acoustic, indie rock sort of stuff.

My reasons for the AD700s are because I know they'll be comfortable, but I prefer the look of the M-1s, as I wouldn't mind wearing them out and about when I need to... So if they are still comfortable for a guy with reasonable ears and an average head I'll just buy a pair of them.

Thanks, Ashley

[Benno1988]

Bit the headphone bullet and ordered the HF5. See how they go.

Time to sell the SE425's!

[Marcus]

I bought a pair of AD400's years ago, not the pads are worn, as is the cord and pretty well everything about them...

I'm choosing between AD700's and M-1s, with my music tending towards acoustic, indie rock sort of stuff.

My reasons for the AD700s are because I know they'll be comfortable, but I prefer the look of the M-1s, as I wouldn't mind wearing them out and about when I need to... So if they are still comfortable for a guy with reasonable ears and an average head I'll just buy a pair of them.

Thanks, Ashley

I'd go the MS-1
The AD700 will feel pretty much the same as the AD400, practical for wearing out they aren't

[Benno1988]

What colour HF5 do you have in stock Marcus/Felix?

I put "Black or Blue" in the comments, no preference really

Hopefully these guys are the perfect IEMs. Been searching for a while!

[Marcus]

Not sure - I'm not in the shop today (home looking after sick little boy) so I can't check, but I'm pretty sure we have black