Has anyone noticed on any pair of headphones, specifically K240's?   Given, mine were a slightly used pair, but small hairline cracks have developed along the housing near the earpads/earcups, and it doesn't seem to be an issue anywhere else I've looked. Perhaps I can call in warranty for...

Hey all. Upon taking a new job; I'm now in a shared cubicle environment, and i'm finding the ambient noise distracting.  I've been using a pair of Sen MX 880's for a few years without complaints; but I think i'm in need of a bit more isolation.       My thoughts being comfort and isolation...

I 've lived with AKG k240S, K501,Sens HD600, DT440 Beyer and others but i only kept K501 and DT440. I am more into speakers , i own Harbeth SHL5 and ESL 988, so i am the 'midrage' guy who wants a 'flat' but also musical sound , as i only need the bass to follow in music. I broke the k501 and...

Hi...   as you see I am very new to head-fi sound! I have just ordered a pair of 240mkII's which for now I am going to drive them with my Prodigy Cube ( I am planing to power it externally).   As a source I use a mini mac with Decibel and Audirvana s/w players! Iam listening mainly to...

I have been reading head-fi reviews and forums for quite some time now. I am planning on buying full sized headphone around the $100-150 mark.   Here's what I mostly listen to - www.last.fm/user/adityashevade Apart from what is there - I also listen to classical (both western and Indian) a...

AFAIK, Cold/bright refers to an emphasis of the high-end and upper mids usually leading to perception of weak bass, a thin, sterile sound with very fast attack and sharp transients. Usually 'quick sounding.' So-called 'analytical' - sounding headphones have this sound signature. You would put...

I'm looking for recommendations to purchase my first pair of full-size headphones with the following characteristics.   -Closed -Circumaural -$150-250 -Balanced sound for all types of music -ANC acceptable but not necessary -High SNR -No amp preferred   Thanks for any advice...

Hello headfi'ers.   I want to buy the Nuforce udac 2. But I have a pretty cheap headphone (the creative aurvana live). So I want to buy a new headphone, that I can use with the udac. My budget is max. 150 euros. I would like to have good noise isolation and no leakage (or verry less...

Hi! I'm new here, so thank you for this forum.   So here is the case, I love the sound of the koss porta pro, but the headphones leak a lot! I can't even hear anything in the buss.   Is there any headphone with that same punchy bass and fierce sound with good isolation? I actually...

As title says - what are the main differences between these two? Which has more bass weight and a more forward mid-range? Which sounds colder/brighter/warmer/darker overall?   If any of you have heard a Shure 940 I'd welcome a comparison between that and the K271 as well, assuming the 940...

I am looking for headphones.   information: I will be using them for everything I walk to work and would like to wear them while walking I listen to a lot of instrumentals and classical (I do listen to some r&b) I won't be using an amp $200 dollars is my maximum   I spent the...

Hi guys,   I'm looking for a set of headphones mainly to listen to music before I go to sleep. I want the music to be as if I were actually there and sound as rich as possible. I listen to solely to mp3s (160-320kbps) and I listen to all types of music: Light, Hip Hop, Pop, Rock, Classical...

Just as I had decided I'd give the K701 a shot and order it I noticed AKG is rearranging its palette of HP with MK II versions. Currently this does not cover the K701 but the text announces it will rearrange the WHOLE palette in the near future. I guess waiting would be the right answer for me...

Hi all,   I know there are other threads dedicated to "closed headphone" for "classical music", yet I still hope to suck you all into this thread. So,   Which is the best headphone (and the whole system built upon it) for classical music, provided that it will not disturb people around...

Loads of closed backs have a really consumer orientated bass driven sound - is there anything out there that swims against the stream and does a good treble-happy, bass-lite analytical sound signature?   I've heard the AKG K271 MK. II btw, and that isn't to my tastes!!   Thanks in advance

Ok, after some good advice and a few PMs I have now become more confused because of all the new headphones I have found in my research. I'm looking for closed back since I will be near people. around the ear. This is what I've been trying to decide between AT A700 AT M50 AKG K 271 MkII...

Hi all,   I just received a new pair of Beyer Dynamic DT 770 Premium 32 OHM from Amazon and I must admit I am really disappointed in the build quality.   They look and feel very cheap due and they are very loose in the “joints” and produce cracking sounds if they are twisted them a bit. ...

Been doing some research of my own. Pretty sure the best bet is the AKGs but I want to make sure I'm not subconsciously sticking to this brand after falling in love with the 701s. Can't afford them or the proper equipment to run them right now so they are out of the running but God do I find...

Hello everyone,   The urge has come back, I find myself wanting something new :)   My details: Currently own: Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm Ordered: Shure SE215's.   Will mainly be using the headphones through my iAudio Cowon S9 and sometimes through my Dell laptop. I prefer the...

Hello Heaf-Fi,   This will be my first post, but I've been following this forum for a while and have done a bit of research. I need a bit advice choosing a pair of closed cans. I will be using them almost exclusively for listening to music in a dorm room setting. I already have a pair of...

I got my AKG 271 MKII from Amazon today. I read the box and it said they were made in China. I thought they were made in Germany/Austria? Can someone help? Thanks

I have never owned a set of serious headphones but I have always tried to get the best sound possible with the equipment available. I am looking to get a pair of quality headphones that are not going to crack like some Sennheisers for example. I will be listening to them around other people so...

as the title says, i need to get one or two from the list.....   i am deciding between akg k 272 HD and Akg k 271 mkii   and on the other row between sennheiser 380 pro and shure srh 440.......   i need one or two from those up there... i am looking to decide between akg's because...

So, after buying professional iems, that to not be overpriced, i am finally looking for headphones that to not be overpriced.... i mean in my country you rarley fiind things that are not overpriced.....    so.... anybody who knows some cans, i am into under 500$, that sound really good, i am...

Hello Head-Fi'ers I need some help deciding on buying headphones for around $200. They need to be closed ear, unamped, and comfortable for a person with big ears that also stick out a little bit. I've done a lot of research using the forums and reviews and have a few possibilities for which...