I just picked these up today. They seems fast and accurate with good detail.

To my ears, the mids are all too pronounced. The bright treble is bright, but survivable - but with the mids pushed as they are, the combination is, as you put it "a bit shouty"

i like them, but they are a bit clinical - the bass pacey and accurate, but under represented in the overall sound - they dont quite hit hard enough down stairs.

would be interested in your other budget ideas. I'm a BLON guy - but looking for slightly better build and fit.