i've heard nice things about the re2 and i agree most buds/phones need a little eq to sound thier best. i was using some se310's (till the left channel started buzzing) at more or less a flat setting. my JVC fx66 is bass heavy and a little light at the top end; eq'ed to match. as a reference i recently bought an audio technica ath a700. they're a full sized can, closed and to my tin ears sound flat. even thought they're full sized they are easily driven (70 ohm but around 100db at 1 mv at at 1Kh) for most music i barely get over 25 in volume control. the ath is powered with out any eq or bass boost/trebble and they sound great. i don't walk the streets with them on but do use them at work. full size cans have the advantage of slipping on and off easily, unlike canal phones. also full size cans (i don't know what other factors are involved here) the size of the drivers and the point where the sound radiates from; just outside the ears, to me make classic headphones the ideal. the price point all seem to favor full size when it value and quality. don't misunderstand, iems and buds have a place and strengths!
i'd suggest taking your player and listening to some reference headphones at an "audio salon" you might want to leave your wallet at home.
