Posts by CaveManta

Quote: Originally Posted by ssrock64  The M-Audio Q40 and Audio-Technica ATH-M50 come recommended for durability. Also, the HD-25 I II and TMA-1 are quite stretchy and durable in most aspects if you want an...

Quote: Originally Posted by SolomonPierce  I considered hd25s and t50ps but I'm worried that they may be too fragile. Id hate to spend over $100 on a pair that are doomed to break (physically). Thanks for any...

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniWumbo  I know there are countless reviews of the ATH-M50, but I just wanted to ask a question about them.  Are the mids recessed as many say or is it as balanced as other reviews...

Quote: Originally Posted by Xinze  I heard that there's a burn-in file out there somewhere that plays intervals of white noise, pink noise, and nothing, do you know where I can find it? Check this site...

I spotted a killer deal on new AKG K 518 LE headphones at Electronics Expo. Only $32.95. But the problem is that shipping is about $6.99, which brings them up to $40.00. But $40.00 is usually their price on Amazon without shipping...

  Slightly off-topic, Arnie got some new headphones. But I don't think he likes them too much.

Quote: Originally Posted by elecsheep9  A big complaint about the Etys is that they are "bass light."  Most people who make that complaint either did not have a proper seal or are bassheads (they are certainly not...

  The Sennheiser HD 25-1 II has amazing isolation for a full-size headphone. But the problem, regarding isolation with full-size headphones, is that they cannot block out noise below 500hz very effectively. So when I put on my...

Yeah, you're probably used to cheaper headphones that have flimsy cables or not-so-reliable strain reliefs. The M50 is built almost impeccably, in my opinion. I have treated it a little less carefully than it deserves, just throwing it...

If you go to this thread: http://www.head-fi.org/t/433318/shootout-100-portable-headphones-reviewed-fischer-audio-oldskool-70-and-oldskool-rpm-33-1-3-added-03-01-12 And look for the modded KSC75 (Which is item "B1"), it lists what is...