Posts by Gallade475

An amp surely would help the xb1000. I would say, around your price range, and if your eyeing the fiio e11, is to wait a bit for the fiio e12, which will release at $120 usd, and may get discounted. It comes with bass boost and mostly...

@smettmark         Your preliminary thoughts are spot on my friend. Grado's are, in my opinion, good for guitar infested music and that kind of music ONLY. And the biggest plus to he400s (though not over...

     If you want neutral, then I would go for the K701, but they are utterly terrible for rock, and the soundstage is unnaturally big. the hifiman he400 is slightly not neutral sounding and amazing but they may be too...

Beyerdynamic dt990 are much better for rock, metal and gaming, mostly due to a bigger soundstage and better, more resolving midrange, even though it is more recessed, and more bass to help with the kick drums and tthe bass guitar. You...

It's 150$ over budget and discontinued, but the AKG K601 is absolutely amazing for studio monitoring, comfortable as kittens resting on your ears(although not as good as dt990 velour), and semi open (hope thats not a deal breaker) they...

Quote: Originally Posted by Astoniam  yeah i mean 2.1 pc speakers, i watched a review on youtube where he connected pc speakers but ive read that speakers and headphones have different amps so i was a little...

Looking at the 990 louver cups, they look like they could be replaced for a srh1840 type mesh to show off the driver and look infinitely cooler. Anyone have any insight on this kind of thing?

Quote:Originally Posted by Amorgan Care to mention your music tastes?  Classic Rock, hard rock, Alternative, prog rock, Hip hop, rap, electronic, oldies, jazz, and classical. There is definitely no perfect headphonefor all of...

I'm in need of portable headphones under 100 bucks. I just need a good, detailed all-rounder, and metal construction is greatly appreciated or otherwise tank-like build quality.

Is the sound punchy. i couldn't stand the non punchyness of the ad700.