They were tinny and made the music sound cold and dead

I know what music sounds like live

professional caliber iem's they must be treated as such take your time finding the right tips and to any one complain that these baby's don't have bass wait till you guys mess with the equalizer the bass the vocals the mids the highs pure music nirvana

The music was so clear and loud that I first had to turn the volume way down.

I am not an audiophile however I do own quality products( Shure se315, Bowers & Wilkins P5's and Klipsch Custom 3's) and rip my music in flac or 320 mp3s

Maybe they don't create over-the-top boomy bass that muddies music--no--what these little guys produce is far more refined and detailed but they don't lack any power

and I love music and appreciate clear, balanced sound with little coloration (especially for when I'm mixing)

and I love music and appreciate clear, balanced sound with little coloration (especially for when I'm mixing)

Maybe they don't create over-the-top boomy bass that muddies music--no--what these little guys produce is far more refined and detailed but they don't lack any power

For many, music is no fun without strong bass, and for those people I would strongly recommend Monster's line of earphones

If your goal is to enjoy music with great resolution, exceptional noise isolation, comfort and great build quality for everyday use, I cannot recommend them highly enough!