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I've owned a set of ER-6i cans for about 18 months now and used them extensively. My girlfriend bought a set of Sennheiser PX100 cans at the same time, so I've spent plenty of time with both. ER-6i: Definitely lacking in bass, despite what everyone says about a seal doing the trick. However, everything else about their sound quality is great. If you're into rock, grunge or punk then the ER6is may not be for you. However, they sound AWESOME when listening to classical and jazz. Also, the ER-6is do need burn-in time. This surprised me, as I thought it was only full-sized cans that needed burn-in. They do sound better now than they used to. Another point: The source IS important. They sound pretty anaemic on my Sandisk Sansa e200 MP3 player, but much better on my laptop computer, listening to the same MP3 tracks. PX100s: I much prefer these to the ER-6is when listening to rock. They have a much better soundstage and more powerful bass. However, they don't isolate sound like the ER-6is, and I mostly listen to my MP3 player on noisy public transport, so I worry about the PX100s damaging my hearing, as I have to crank up the sound levels. Also, the PX100s do not have the clarity of the ER-6is. So, it's your choice!