I'm kind of tempted by this, but haven't heard much about the LD I. I feel like it might be an overkill for the He-300.

  Thanks, I didn't really do a thorough search. I always wondered whether the HM5 pads worked at all, and I'm glad they do.

  Would you mind providing a link please? I could not find them.   Man they look nice.

  For a second I actually thought they were from HiFiMAN. They just fit too well! I've been considering some pleather pads for the HE-300 and those might be it. How much were they?

You guys have some amazing setups. Here's mine coming from the humble side (and loving it so far):               Quote:   I tried it, and plugged it into receivers, different amps, and straight into my laptop. I liked how it improved clarity a bit, but sibilance was too much for...

  How do these compare with the 1R, and with headphones in the $100-$150 range? I'm loving the portability and thin headband.

    Oh man, I don't need this...but I need this.

  I wonder if it's similar to the HE-300 in regards to being "bassy".

How long in terms of days? 2 or 3. How long should you bend the headband for? Just two short extensions per listening session.

  I had a similar issue at first. The headphones became too painful to wear. Have you followed the recommendation in the manual? (see image). I did this every time I wore them for a couple of days, and now the headphones have fully adapted to my head, and I can wear them for hours (even...

In which way does it hurt? Do the cups push too hard on your ears? Or is it the sound itself that gives you a headache (some people get headaches with high treble)?

  I meant OP, but I always like to hear what people listen to with their headphones, so it works!

I have a question: what kind of music do you listen to?

  The only problem is that both headphones are beyond his budget (even if it's by $50). You also have the HE-300, which produce very enjoyable bass and are great all rounders. You're right, though... deep bass is better served from closed dynamics at that price point.    To the OP, unless you...

    I agree. My setup is very simple compared to yours, running the modded HE-300 through a FiiO E07K, but I also ended up fatigued after 30-60 mins of use. I did like some aspects of it, like the perception of a wider soundstage and a tad more clarity, but the harshness gave me headaches. I...

I ended up getting the E07K due to a sudden budget cut, but you're right, I do prioritize portability. Not too concerned about the sheer power, but it looks like it's a respectable DAC as well. Thanks!

Hello hello,   I've been enjoying my HE-300 for a month now, but it's my understanding that they do benefit from amplification regardless of their easy to drive nature. Most importantly, I feel that a DAC would be mandatory, since I can hear a slight and obnoxious hizzing sound coming from my...

Just a last minute suggestion: the Creative Aurvana Live! Currently $60 on Amazon, and they are pretty well regarded for the price.