Bought the 218.
I wanted to love the 216 (because it looks great and is cheap), but couldn't when compared to the 218 and 501.
The 501 sounded 'better' but I was more 'connected' to the 218.
Listening to the 501 was like admiring excellent sound.
Listening to the 218 was like being connected to music.
My wife knew immediately that she preferred the 218. It took me longer to come around but she was right. I was stuck on the quality of the 501 and was missing the point.
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