wah lau...quote everything in my sig... actually, i don't know. let's break them down, u analyse.

1. AD700- i still find them too bright. maybe when i get home (after my fren burn them 20 hours a day with pink noise), it might get better. they're damn comfy
2. MS1i - they're pretty great for rock songs but soundstage too narrow. macam singer singing next to ur ears. it's a grado signature FWIR. it's either u like them or u don't
3. HD438 - they're a little muddy but great for action packed/ explosive movies with little dialogue. overall, not too bad for the money
4. PL21 - quite crappy, use them for my gym sessions only
5. MHP136 - bassy, lacks a little clarity. use them for bus trips now, after kena scolded by aunty
6. Pulsar 590 - i use them when i don't want wires to get in the way, like when i'm ironing or cooking. clarity is so-so. bass sux
7. MDR-XD200 - bought them only to practice modding. was crap initially but now after mod, mids are clearer and bass tighter. soundstage is like MS1i
8. WS70 - still burning in. can't comment much except it's very very bassy (tight one) and not comfy (for now)

i might be a little prejudiced coz i don't quite like iems.

if the AD700 turns out alright, it will be the best purchase.