just bought AKG 518LE at Texas for $100.

Sound: Good low-mid bass, lack of clarity. i have to use an amp, but nevertheless i travel a lot, bringing amp everywhere would be a hassle.

Comfort: Too bad, its too small for my ears, i have telinga kuali, wearing it for 5 minutes gives me pain on every sides of the ear, the wire looks like made of normal grade rubber, seems would be damaged after 1 year.