My first real headphones,
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And the comics about trying good headphones for the first time are right, I can close my eyes and pretend I'm in the situations my audio porn simulates.  Thank you for helping along my porn.
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I've only had these headphones for 2 days, so I'm not quite ready to make a firm statement in this review. If I remember I'll update this after some time.

I own a few respectable earphones/headphones. Klipsch x10 (S4's too - though I never used them again after getting the x10s), Master & Dynamic MH40, Beats Solo 2 (was given to me), and B&W P5s. I have also spent some time Shure's SE535's the last two days.

For my ears, the MH40's are pretty special. The warmth in the tonality is fantastic. But I wouldn't consider them sharp - I like my highs to be piercing when they're supposed to be piercing and I feel like the MH40's drop off quite a bit in the highs. It's okay, because again the warmth that this creates is fantastic too. But when I want to really feel the highs I have to pull a different set.

Until I got the 846's I thought the X10's were fantastic. But now, they sound artificial. Before I got the Shure's I would have said that the base was very present and strong while providing great highs. Love the highs. But again, now after listening to the Shure's I find them to be artificial. I'll keep them though, they're the most comfortable in-ear's I have and they're still quite adequate.

Since I got the MH40's I don't listen to my P5's. I wore them the other day and they are really great, but the MH40's are just too good. I'll probably sell the P5's.

Okay, so the 846's. Wow. I was prepared to be disappointed given the high price - though this was tempered because I was able to get them for half off, but still, I had very high expectations and didn't really expect these to sound like they're worth the $1000 retail.  The clarity, and the accuracy of these are just fantastic. As I mentioned above they made my previously favorite X10's sound totally artificial. Listening to Norah Jones felt like she was singing right in front of me. The clarity of the instruments was so cool. You can hear their placement in the room, and the spacial separation. Fantastic. I love music with heavy use of piano (thus Norah Jones), and dang, I just love hearing how these render piano.

The only thing I feel like is missing is a real punch to bass. While bass is very clean, and rendered quite nicely, perhaps it's just that in-ear earphones just can't push enough air to make you feel bass, but it just doesn't have quite the emotive feeling I get from over-the-ear headphones like the MH40's. But again, that could well just be because of the physical limitations of a tiny tiny armature.

Are they worth $1000? That's a really hard call, that's a lot of money. For the $500 I spent on them? Hell ya! I don't think there is anything that comes close under $700.
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A couple years back, my pair of headphones started to give out. I thought they were pretty nice -- $50 Sony -- but I had bought them on a whim and wanted to do some research for the next pair. After research, this seemed to be the pair to get for my $80 budget, so I ordered them.

My first listen blew me away, they made my old headphones sound like garbage. The clarity was unbelievable, the bass full and solid, the mids nice and warm -- did I mention that this was straight into my iPod? Two years later, I still think they are great headphones, especially for the price. The only thing I've had to do is buy a new pair of ear pads: mine got worn down after hundreds of hours of use.

The only bad thing about them is they will eventually make you want to upgrade (I just got a pair of Alessandro MS1i headphones a month ago).
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It was waaaaay over my expectations. These are really good headphones and I plan to keep them for a while!!
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I was looking for some good earphones, and I finally found it.
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In all honestly, this has really been the first time I have used anything bluetooth in my life. That being said, I'm really happy with these headphones. They provide some amazing sound quality while remaining completely wireless. One thing I really like about them is I can have my iPhone plugged into the wall charging, while I am about 10-15ft away listening to music (it is what I'm doing right now!). The headphones have their own internal battery along with the proper cable for charging it. So far, I have only had to charge these once, which is pretty impressive. The headphones are relatively lightweight and comfortable. It took me a long time to realize that they ARE in fact, adjustable...just requires pulling down the "head bud" part. The only negative I can really see is that the build quality is not perfect, and it makes the product look cheap. I don't think that is actually the case, but the nonetheless it is something to think about.

Overall, I can see this used as a great way to listen to music, watch movies, etc while not disrupting others AND not having to worry about cords to untangle or get in the way.
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These are my first pair of gaming headphones. Let me tell you these are F****** great these are so comfortable my friends say they hear me super clear the games sound super good I play black ops 3 and everything is just so different. It gives it a whole new feeling I would totally  recommend these to anyone. And they came in 3 days earlier than expected
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Ill be up honest and start off by saying ive never used anything other than factory ear buds, that came with my music players until I bought these. Not only that, but given my lack of experience with high end ear buds, I was a little skeptical of buying such a high dollar item without ever trying them out.. But the first time I used them I was very glad I took the plunge!

For starters, I didn't experience any trouble that the other reviewers had with fitment, they fit perfectly with the installed medium tips (single flange) and block out noise suprisingly well. I be honest and say that these completely changed my music, I started hearing things I had never heard before... it was amazing. Also, for those of you who think that these lack bass, or have a tinny feel, you must not be using the right tip, or have the right placement, because there is always plenty of bass on tap.

I wasn't really sure if these headphones warranted a 200+ price tag until I had an audiophile friend of mine check them out, and he was completely blown away by them. Suffice to say, that put all my doubts behind me and I have been loving every chance I get to use these.

The only negatives the Image X10's have is that you have to be relatively still. If you allow the cables to brush up against you or clothing, you will get some feedback into the headphones, which isn't a big deal, as long as you don't plan to exercise with them.

All in all, one of the top 5 music purchases I have made to date. I highly recommend them and assure that you won't be disappointed.
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Im no audiophile but i do enjoy my music very much. I listen to all manner of music and these have really been great. I have never owned a pair of good headphones as i have never spent more than $20 dollars on a pair but i wanted a good pair for deployment(but not too expensive as they may not make it back) to really enjoy my music since creature comforts are far and few between. So far i believe they have done me justice. They are very clear and the base is solid. They are a bit stiff at first and press on your ears but i can listen for hours before i really feel any tenderness in my ears. I can say this much, after hearing these i will never go down in quality again when buying headphones. Only wish with these is that they were around the ear instead of over the ear and maybe a longer cord but great quality for the price.
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Alright, so these are my first pair of decent headphones. I was previously rocking a pair of Sony 7506's, but decided to invest in a pair of isolating headphones for use in a dorm.

==First impressions: Packaging was solid and there was no chance it was going to be harmed in the mail. It came with several different ear pieces; personally I liked the small flanges (pictured on Headroom), but there were large flanges and then two foamy ones (tear drop and cylindrical). The foamy ones seemed to be made out of a slightly better material then standard disposable earplugs. There's also replaceable filters (woo!) and a little shirt clip.

==Everything but the sound:
-The cord is pretty flexible and I really appreciate the 45 plug, but I being in ear, when the chord brushes up against something like a collar, the reverberations travel straight up to your ears. It's not horrible, but I would recommend using the included shirt clip if you're going to be bouncing around a lot.
-The remote is pretty ligament -- buttons are nice and responsive and do all the same things as the Apple remote. Gotta say though, Apple's buttons are easier to use. Etymotic's buttons are great (very "clicky", easy to use without looking, rarely accidental double press), but the design is certainly a step down.
-Ascetically wise, these things look sweet. They're not as flashy as some of the other ~$200 in ears, but frankly I prefer this subtle, classy, refined look. Feels like these will last a good long time.
-Comfort. Well, it took me an hour or so to get used to having something shoved so deep into my ear. After a month of heavy use, it seems as if they slip in and out super easy and I can wear them for hours on end without irritation. For the level of isolation, they seem fantastic. That being said, these aren't a padded pair of open back cans.

==Sound: Well, I'm not the best person to ask, but here's my best attempt.
-Volume off of an iPod sounded great. Slider is usually right around the middle for older tracks more dynamic tracks, while new pop songs are in the lower 1/3rd.
-Compared to the Sony MDR 7506s they have a WAY better low end response and everything seems "clearer" in general.
-Listening to "Providence" from&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/King-Crimson-s-Red/dp/B00065MDSQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">King Crimson's Red</a>, every instrument seems to have "it's place". Acoustic tracks from&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Sleepy-Sun-s-Fever/dp/B003FX4SLQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Sleepy Sun's Fever</a>&nbsp;sounded extraordinary - minute reverberations of the strings, tiny reverbs, and the main part was gloriously delivered to me through these headphones.
-The microphone was equally exceptional. I only played around with it using "Voice Notes", but I was thoroughly impressed with it's clarity.

==Conclusion: If you're looking for isolation and a sleek pair of buds that interfaces with iDevices, Etymotic HF3 does a great job.
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There's a list of pros and cons at the end of this review to sum things up, if you don't want to read in detail:

First off, let's start with my first impressions. Immediately, taking these out of the box, I thought these felt cheap. Of course they are cheap headphones, none of this means they are really CHEAP cheap. I thought they felt flimsy, but now I would say they're just flexible. Then I thought they were EXTREMELY light. Now after some comparisons with my friends' headphones, I concluded that this is a REALLY good thing. You almost don't feel these on your head. I also noticed the auto-adjustable band, which I didn't like, still don't like,  but you learn to live with it. I also noticed the thicker wire, which is really great, since I usually bend it a lot, and it makes for a sturdier connection. Also the wire is LONG, I have no problem hooking these up to my guitar amp and walking around with them on. In addition, they come with a 1/8" to 1/4" adapter for those of you who may need it. Finally, I did not like the cushioning used, it's that kind of fake leather that's really cold, and if you keep these on for a while, you'll feel it when you take them off. It's not fabric, so it doesn't contain your sweat(if you sweat) and this is especially troublesome when it's cold out.

Now the audio quality. Listening to these flat, they sounded like a normal pair of cheap, plastic headphones. Unbalanced, high mids, muffled highs, and normal bass. So no, these aren't perfect the way they are, BUT that still doesn't mean they're not good. After all, I am the kind of guy who LOVES to mess with the EQ settings on all my music. I do not regret getting these headphones, they handle ALL the EQ adjustments I throw at it. You can literally make these sound just the way you want. Whether you're a bass-head, or not, these will adjust with a proper EQ. I would suggest scooping out the mids in the 600-1.2k range, and boosting the highs above 10k, and depending on how you like your bass, nudge up the 30-250 range a bit. These things are amazing. Crystal quality output. Last thing about the audio, these things get LOUD. I would not recommend listening to your music at max volume with these, the ear cups are shallow, so the speakers are relatively close to your ears, and I tested out the dB output that close, at ~90% it's above 87dB, which will damage your hearing if you listen to music at that volume for more than a couple hours. Be smart when using these, if you're gonna be somewhere loud, use earbuds, these headphones don't block all the outside noise. Which is a downside, but if you're walking around, it's worth having the ability to hear your music, and your surroundings.

I am very happy with my purchase. I love these headphones, they are great. A friend of mine tested them out and he concluded that these are better than beats. And at a fraction of the cost. Now to recap, here's a list of the pros and cons:

Pros
-Small and lightweight
-Over-ear(relatively good isolation, and allows outside noise in a bit)
-Comfortable
-Works great with EQ adjustments
-Loud output(even tested boosted signal, and goes way beyond what you'd expect)
-Clear Quality
-Handles Bass Boosters well
-Thicker wire
-Comes with 1/8" to 1/4" adapter
-Flexible

Cons(Sacrifices)
-Auto-adjustable band(uncomfortable around neck)
-Flat sound is unbalanced
-Let's in some outside noise(not always bad)
-Cold material for cushioning(doesn't contain sweat well)
-No swiveling, or twisting of the ear cups :(
-Feels like cheap plastic(it's sturdy though)

5 Stars for having all my mandatory requirements annihilated: Works with EQ, Small and lightweight, Over-ear, Clear quality
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well i am all the way from Guyana in south America and i got my headphones today ... the sound quality was grate and loud  and crazy bass but not mud bass  love it i saw that the price is going up now it is at 60$$$ grab them quickly cuz its worth it i love the look it fits my head reall good and the talk quality isn't bad at all ... built quality is good also mine came perfect in the box no complains my advice is .. go get this headphones its worth it loving it.
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Good headphones, I love the bass. The designe is very nice and comfortable. and cord is this, much nicer than skullcandy. I did not but these off of amazon. I bought my pair at a store called FYE and they sell these there. I payed 20.00 dollers, yup to much I know -_-... But they are worth it, and the fact that i bought them in a store means i did not have to wait 3-5 days to get them, I guess thats good. Get these if you want nice made headphones.
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Bought these a present, Im a amateur audiophile myself, and wanted everyone at home to feel a light Audiophile experience.
Every1 has been very impressed by the headphones, stating: <<I can hear things i never heard before>>
or the funny: <<I thought he said that but it was actually...>>
It hit the spot and made every1 happy, I haven't tried the build quality, but it seems far from a cheap build.
It is very comfortable also, the only thing in contact with your ears / head is the cushion.
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Seriously..GREAT headphones! And I'm saying this after extensively searching in local stores testing the competitors of these headphones firsthand. Awesome balance of low, mid, and highs. I'm listening to anything from rock, hip hop, rap, indie, but mostly dubstep and edm. Bass is present even in low volumes, never drowns out the other sounds. I am nothing but happy with these headphones! So happy that I've dropped them off my head like 5 times in the first week already! Lololol I'm serious too. These guys are built sturdy as a motherf*****. Even skating down a hill one time, I ate shit pretty bad and these fell off my head in front of me as I went flying forwards, unfortunately palming the cord down into the ground trying to catch my fall, dragging it about 1ft against the road stripping a good portion of the nice vinyl/cloth outer casing of the wire. Headphone part flew a few feet further(tumbling). But the point is, I plug them back in and damn! Suckers are still working! PERFECTLY! I wasn't even worried about bloody hands+knees and later to realize, sprained wrist. I was only thinking "NO! MY NEW 100 SUMN DOLLA HEADPHONES!" But much to my relief, THESE HEADPHONES ARE BOSS!!! Did I mention they sound amazing?
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These are my first true Audiophile headphones, so i knew what i was getting into when i bought them and put them on for the first time. The bass lacked, everything sucked. MY 20 dollar skullcandies sounded way better. Slowly over time these things burned in and now all my friends want a pair and are asking me to borrow them every second they get. The bass is perfect and doesn't spillover into the songs themselves.

Genre's i play all the time and the artists:

Dubstep- Crizzly, Evol Intent, Figure

Drumstep- Terravita, Figure, Wondawulf

Dark D'N'B- Donny, Current Value, Lucio De Rimanez

Speedcore/hardcore- Angerfist, Delta 9

DnB in general- Tantrum Desire, netsky,

Trapstep- Flosstradamus, Baauer, TGNT, Diplo

Industrial Rock- NIN

Post-Rock- The last days, GY!BE
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I just got this headphones today 3/2/2016.
I am a real buyer...i have to admit...these SHHIIITS are real real real real GOOD. Beats, bose aint got shheeett on these headphones.

Update...3-16-2016

They do scratch easily but no major issue...check out the pics
They are really good and a total noise killer