Thanks for the recent posts. I love my Tony Bennetts. I recently picked the up after not using them for a while and the pleather, vinyl or whatever it is on the pads is flaking off and snowing down on me. I was shocked at this as they have been carefully stored. I would appreciate any advice on...

Thanks for the update!

I'd like to attend one of these to observe.  

I did it again. lol My Shure SRH 1840`s just arrived!

lol I would not trade either. Hopefully I can make the next meet!  

Last July I went to Headfone Shop on Yonge in Toronto. He had lots of phones there including most all the Sens, and the Hifimen? lol. AKG's Byers, etc too. After listening to lots I was preferring the Sens. He insisted I try the Shure SRH 1840's. I refused but he insisted. I put them on and was...

They do sound pretty good especially with the E-10 bass boost on!

Well I did it. I went to the Dark Side, or should I say the Bright Side. My Grado SR325is headphones just arrived yesterday! So far I am surprised how much I like them.

I wish I could have made it. Grandson Andrew was in a hockey tournament!

Quote: lol although I'd prefer not having the Tony Bennett signature on the cups and headband. I disagree, this it what Tony Bennett did for my Uncle Tilio when he was dying. http://blogs.buffalonews.com/artsbeat/2008/12/tony-bennett-si.html

All I can say is that considering one of the aspects of this thread is Budget King, I really love my TBSE1, Fiio E10 ( just for DAC), and Bravo Audio Ocean tube amp combination. Amazing sound for under $300 total!  

Quote: Bad choice of specific words on my part. I fully agree!!

Quote: You missed the boat. That is not it at all.  Whether rich or poor, the fun. excitement and reward, is in using your knowledge to get around the hype and find out what is best for you. High end products, in whatever venue, are incrementally over-priced. The challenge is to use your...

I have a friend who is very wealthy (multi-millionaire) and a prolific wine collector. He has a large wine cellar, larger than most fine restaurants. He always tells me that anyone can spend $100 or $500  plus for a bottle and experience a great bottle of wine, but the real challenge, thrill...

I have a Sennheiser T-40 set, that is just gathering dust here. I never use them.  

Please accept my regrets. I woke up this morning with a bit of a head cold. No sense coming with plugged ears. Hopefully next time! Have fun everyone.

Sorry I am lost, didn't know a meet on the 3rd was planned. The 16th works for me. Let me know if it is happening.. I have Koss Tony Bennets, Sennheiser 414s and 424's with upgraded cable, a PA2V2, and Bravo Ocean amp, and a Fiio E-10 I can bring..  

Keep me posted if there is a meet!

I use my e10 just as a DAC and put the headphone out into the line in of my Bravo Ocean tube amp. Maybe I should use the E10 line out instead? Anyway I do really like the way my Tony Bennets sound with it. I have done headphone testing in HiFi shops and have been amazed as to how well this...

I recently purchased a Fiio E10. I really like it!

I live in Selkirk, but let me know the details. I am not sure but I hope I can make it.. Not sure when my Grandson's birthday party will be over.

Quote: I fully agree, I am listening to CBC Radio 3 Jazz Songbook with my TB`s through my Bravo Ocean amp and I can hear the Bass line loudly and clearly. There is more than enough bass.   I am an aging boomer. My father was a WW2 vet who worked as an engineer in consumer electronics...

I am so glad to have found this discussion. I love my Tony Bennets. I bought them on EBay a few weeks ago for $40 (lucky)  plus shipping. They are truly amazing. I use a Bravo Audio Ocean tube amp and love the warmth of the sound and the separation. I also have a PA2V2, an early one #1077. The...

For old times sake, I just bought the HD414 Anniversary Edition (60 ohm) on eBay and they sound great!! I know they made them in 600 ohm and 2000 ohm editions. Does anyone know how you can tell the difference? Are all white ones 2000 ohms?

If there is a Winnipeg meet up sometime I might be interested. After a long headphone hiatus I am back into them due to my wife's shift work.   Headphones:   I have an old pair of Sennheiser HD477's, which I bought years ago for comfort. I recently acquired Koss Tony Bennetts.   I...