Posts by SashimiWu

In terms of comfort you really can't go wrong with the HD25's.  They are extremely light and though the clamping force is strong, the pads are very nice.   The V-Moda's had a clamping force as well which definitely hurt...

Quote: Originally Posted by roBernd  let me put it this way... most people hear what they want to hear, especially if they invested some money.   While both phones tend to be a bit to sharp in treble...

Quote: Originally Posted by kineticwave  Sorry to stray off topic, but I'm contemplating the SRH840s, and since you've had/used it before, I would like to get your opinion on it. Can you describe the sound signature...

Hey there fellow headfiers.   I recently had a pair of Shure SRH840's that have served me extremely well over the past 3 years.  But alas I gave them to a relative that was visiting from the west coast since they really...

Quote: Originally Posted by roBernd  In my opinion and the time I spend with both, the HD 25 is the better phone (except sound-stage, obviously) A slight upgrade might be an AKG K240s but it's more of a...

Quote: Originally Posted by WiR3D  Read more, type less, I gather you are trying to help, but we did suggest that, and the fact that they need a fairly decent and musical amp is of concern.   Whoops...

Quote: Originally Posted by Focker    Those were my first IEM of good quality, and I really enjoyed them until I got some Atrios in the house. I gave the Etys to a lady friend and she seems to enjoy...

Quote: Originally Posted by PurpleAngel  I think my Audio Technica ATH-A900X are the best sound closed headphones I have, but they do cost $220. But they work best with amplifiers that are low impedance, like...

The Etymotic MC5's were really disappointing.  They sounded too analytical and boring.  I immediately hated them from when I first tried them on though the fit/isolation and detail was very good for the price and the build...

Quote: Originally Posted by PurpleAngel  The 250-Ohm is cheaper then the 600-Ohm. As you have never listened to the 600-Ohm, you do know now what your missing using the 250-Ohm. Get the 250-ohm now,...