Are the Porta Pros still the best of its kind? As in, essentially 80s-looking headphones, which actually sound great and are well built. Many years ago I bought one of those, and now for stylistic reasons I'm looking to buy the Drop.com (Massdrop) all-black version. Unless something better was...

Tragedy has befallen my household. I found a loose IEM tip somewhere, and my instinctive reaction was to throw it away. Later on I found that it belonged to my IEMs. If possible I would like ear tips that lower the bass a bit, as the AS10 is quite bass-heavy. Also I recall that my sizing is...

Those look to be really nice. From which site should I buy them? Also, is there any alternative with better isolation and that are maybe a bit lighter? From a quick Google search I noted those are some of their downsides. Of course sound quality will likely be worse but isolation is key, and...

Been through the rabbit hole with full-sized headphones, including owning and trying multiple $1,000+ headphones, so I know there's many factors if you want something perfect. But in the end I just want simple IEMs to use while on the subway, wrap them properly (over-under), and put them inside...

Which Chinese IEMS offer the very best value today? I'm looking for simple IEMs with very good passive isolation and that don't truly benefit from more amplification than what any phone has. Thanks.

I didn't purchase these headphones so I can't test it myself, but has anyone tested using different types of connection to see if the hiss remains or if it lowers? Bluetooth, 3d mode on, etc. By reading comments here it seems like the included cable is beyond awful (loud microphonics on USB...

It's not that I really want a portable dac/amp. The thing is I have yet to find a really recommended desktop pairing with the Oppos, that won't cost three times as much as the headphones.   At the same time, the HA-2's seem to be made to drive the PM-3's, and are the only one that I have seen...

Should I get a HA-2 for mostly desktop use? Bob Katz really recommends them for portable use, but I don't know if it would be a good idea for desktop.   Does Oppo still have that weird international shipping policy of having to fill a form, scan it and so on?   Any recommended short (1m-ish)...

The Rockets are so tempting to buy, but people reporting they are not driven well by phones and issues with the stock tips (even sticking inside the ear) prevent me from getting them.   If those things are improved in a second version then I'll surely get them.

Tyll measured it, but he doesn't make full review headphones that he doesn't like.

  The drivers have been updated at least five times. For example, the "Sennheiser veil" from the 90s is long gone from the HD600-HD650 series, despite them having the same name. http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/very-important-sennheiser-hd-580-hd-600-and-hd-650-page-2#jRg3sDBg1zqkyJOD.97...

Thanks to all of you!

  Which program are you using? It would be my first time EQ'ing headphones.

I hope that my taste of "not hearing damage inducing" is shared by many.   BTW, the high end audio quote was stolen from Tyll Hertsens.

Frankly, I have no idea about specific headphones for movies. I'm only into music and gaming. Sorry :P   In any case, when taking into account the factors I previously mentioned you'll be able to discard specific headphones for what you want. I googled those Ha-sz1000 headphones and it says...

  To me the drivers themselves make a neutral bass sound, but in it the end the bass sounds a bit overwhelming (not by much) because of external factors, such as the headphone having small earpads + being 'closed', and the discussed eardrum pressure issue that's caused by the very much recessed...

Nope, as they really, really lack bass.   Also people around you will hear everything you do, since they are 'open' headphones. That could be an issue if you sleep along someone. If you don't mind that, then be aware that in the same price bracket 'open' headphones do sound notoriously better...

I'm looking forward to perform the mod that enables regular 2.5mm cables to be used with the 598's, specifically to use the 3.5mm Boompro cable when playing on consoles. Which adapter is known to fit, with a link if possible? Also, which short (1.2m-1.5m) 2.5mm or 3.5mm cable should be a good...

  The 598's are practically the same headphone as the 555's. They won't be an upgrade to you. I bought mine because of that nostalgic reason actually. For example the HD598 share the same lack of bass, which makes them not that good for watching movies, and of course they can't really be used...

  Spot on. I was already thinking of selling the Oppos because of this, and for the time being I'll stop using them.   About the PM-3's being neutral or accurate, I don't really think they are. A 'neutral' headphone does not have a heavily rolled off treble (really apparent) and a...

  Which would you recommend, that wont't break the bank and is short (1.2m to 1.5m)?   Now that I've been using these for some months I think it'd be a nice experiment to EQ the PM-3's, considering the Harman curve, plus giving some boost to the 'mids' and so on. Too bad Bob Katz (and others)...

If I choose the automatic DAC line-out option, will I lose RCA-in capabilities?

With such good DAC it should come with a line out. With such good amp it should come with a line in.   Personally, without both I won't even consider the product.   Now into the even more petty complaints: - Looking at the design, seems like it'd be a nice idea to have the headphone plug...

  Alternatively, with the HD598 you can use a BoomPro cable/mic, by doing this. http://www.head-fi.org/t/541039/sennheiser-hd-598-impressions-thread/2700#post_9752345   Then getting a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter, slim enough so that it fits.   That way the setup consists of only one cable, with...

I have another question. In the case I get a mid to high end IEM, lets say $300+, in addition to having decent isolation I would want to have the option of replacing the cable to use one with an incorporated mic, as I'm planning to go on a trip in the upcoming years.   I mean, the idea is...