Etymotic Research hf3

Immensely detailed, fast and pacy, crisp etc I agree with all of those observations, but they are naggingly lacking in lower bass. Whilst it's easy to track the bass lines with ease, with a complete lack of muddiness, there is no real slam or impact. No matter how I try to fit them, and they feel isolated, it always feels as if you're listening to them with a head cold with blocked ears! Real shame, as the amount of detail is staggering.

I've had these buds for about a year and a half now and I agree: Amazing sound quality let down by very very uncomfortable bundled buds. It's like you can use some amazing headphones... For half an hour?

Great sound though!!