Since I'm not a fan of long reviews, here's a summary: 1. Processing and Design: Top - nothing to be desired 2. comfort: even after hours of enjoyable 3. sound: totally balanced sound like pure studio monitor, Sony MP3 Player + PracticalDevices XM5 headphone amplifier immense headroom, powerful sound and plenty of reserves in the volume, Environmental noise (mainly underground) is negligible, have sound-heard details that I've never seen 4.Conclusion: needs no comparison with other headphones to fear; not even with the more than twice as expensive Denon D5000 (who's interested see website of Inner Fidelity) Strong buy recommendation !! PS: Think about me a 2nd only for home buying ...
Update 20-12-2012 Have a 2nd ordered only for home !!