I just tried it out. I only played it in a fully saturated conext, however. Must say, although similar to the beod, i like it very much. Sounds full like the beod but i'd also describe it as slightly airier. Beod sounds a little meaner, it's a pretty suble dif. If i had to say i liked one better, right now i'd say the DS, not sure if that is just because it is new to me, however. Before using it, the beod was clearly my fav od. Especially prefer it i over the small box. Very happy!!