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hi there Bill....a little misunderstanding here...am not refering to 5.1 channel. Strictly 2 Channel audio only , as I am not much of an HT person. the C3, I was refering to Custom 3 and the Image X5 - both earbuds. I mentioned the Danes and B&W's for reference purposes only, so fellow forum members more or less have an idea of my preference in sound ...I have no choice but to shift temporarily to earbuds as I can no longer enjoy my 2 channel set ups lately - got two tiny toddlers running around all the time (I'm not complaining though , they are a bundle of joy so my speakers are getting some rest time till maybe these little guys grow up a few years from now I truly appreciate your taking time out to answer my query though best regards cross

Hi there....have finally decided it's either the c3 or x5. No way of trying them out before buying. So, I will just have to ask for your help guys ...any actual experience with both? How do they compare in terms of sound quality? My preference for speakers are mostly bookshelf/monitors - as I like their tonal balance more than floorstanders. I like the sound character of Dynaudios ( cooler/leaner, but not stone cold & more neutral sounding) over B&W's (warmer/fuller and a little bit colored) . I listen to almost all types of music. From classical , rock, pop, oriental songs...anything My source for these earbuds will not be my amplifiers, but my laptop or cellular phone only. Which one do you guys think will sound better ? or maybe you can describe the sound character of each and I will decide ...would really appreciate any help extended Hope you guys understand my situation ...simply cannot try them before buying , they are all sealed. you open them , you bought them ...hmmm... regards cross

thanks for the clarifications ..especially S4 tie C2. In that case I think checking out the C3 would be a good idea ...OR ...getting another pair of S4's for myself hmm....*thinking* ..... really love your earphones...keep up the good work! cross

now I have an "itch" that needs to be "scratched"...after trying the S4's I just can't stop thinking about the Custom 2 & 3's or maybe later on...a pair of x5 or x10 I am more of a 2 channel speaker person than headphones or earphones type...the only headphone I used is a senn px100 . I truly didn't believe in ear/headphone fidelity so to speak. I guess my question for now is...which is really better custom 2 or 3? and how would you rate their performance compared to X5 or X10? are the X's really night and day better sounding? thanks in advance and best regards to everyone