I'm looking for a headphone that does well with metal/rock but it certainly doesn't have to excel at it. I also don't listen to any extreme metal so the headphone I'm looking for doesn't have to be any good for that type of metal. (So don't mistake regular metal for extreme metal in this case...

Hi, head fi!   I'm fairly new to the world of headphones (and this forum!), but I'm looking for a pair of open-back headphones mainly intended for home use. Recently I bought a pair of HD 25's, and while I'm satisfied (and frankly amazed) by these headphones, the problem with these is that...

I am considering purchasing either a pair of ATH-M50, or ATH- AD700. I understand that M-50 have a closed back,and the AD-700 are open. I have not had the chance to listen to either one. I have just read the reviews. I also plan on purchasing the Audioquest Dragonfly dac. I listen to rock...

Has anyone ship headphones from a Amazon 3rd party Japan company internationally?   The price of the AD900X is really tempting at around $220 everything included as they claim. I live in Thailand and the price after including everything is still half the price of the vendor here.   It is...

Just wondering which pair offers better soundtage.

Just wondering which one offers more benefits gaming wise.

So i have had my siberia's for about two years and feeling a need an upgrade. I'm looking for a pair of headphones for music (i listen to basically all types of music) and gaming. I have a turtle beach dss as a part of my audio setup also. I'm open to all suggestions. I've been looking into...

Title says all. Im thinking I probably need closed cans, but then again I mainly use them in my room, so perhaps open could work. I've looked at a couple like the 250 ohm beyer's that people post a lot. Any recommendations for closed/open that would really blow me away in sound quality. I...

I currently own a pair of the Samson Sr850(samsons busted) and Cad headphones that are similar to the superlux 669 I believe. I am considering purchasing the audio technica ad900x. I know the latter is quite a jump in price. Has any one owned both? Any thoughts on the gains of going with the...

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My Sennheiser HD-280 Pro headphones are great, but no matter what I do - they clamp my head too tight and I get headaches within 10-15 minutes of their use. I am very sensitive to head clamping - more sensitive than an average person. AFAIK there is no way to stretch them permanently. I kept...

Hello, I'm looking to get a quality pair of over-ear headphones for gaming and general music listening. I've decided on a few headphones, but I just don't know which is the best. I'm not much of a fps gamer but id like to have that surround sound, I also want that Imax feel for full game...

Hi,   I have just purchased an Epiphany Acoustics EHP-O2Di amp to upgrade from my broken Fiio E10.   I am currently using a pair of BayerDynamic DT990 Pro 250 ohm phones.   Although the sound has improved with my new amp I am sure that there is a better pair of headphones available that...

My family constantly harangues me about not knowing what to get me for gifts.    I like my current cans quite a bit (AD900X), but do feel they just a bit thin.  I'm no basshead by any means, but I would like a fuller sound.   I only listen at my computer and am running everything through a...

Hi all. I've been lurking these forums for a long time and have finally decided to purchase the ad900x but don't know where to get them from. I live in canada but amazon.ca has ridiculous prices so ill likely be importing from japan. Right now the best bet seems to be ordering form a Japanese...

New member and looking for my first "audiophile" pair of phones. My budget is <200 and these two options have me quite crossed. The 900xs are about $145 on Amazon while the 598s are about $190. I will be listening to a variety of music (minus hard rock ect) and am very interested in the...

Used mainly for gaming and music of all sorts. I understand that AD900x might be a bit more colorful and of course is a bit cheaper by like $50 or so. If I have to get an amp or sound card I will. I currently use the one that came with my mobo a few years ago (ASUS Maximus III). Has anyone here...

I'm running an Asus Xonar DSX with a dual LME49990 amp chip. My HD558 got damaged and I wanted to replace it, so I bought the AD900x, but I'm wondering if I could have made a better choice. I'm willing to spend a bit more money if it'll be worth it.   I'd like to buy another Sennheiser because...

Hello, all!   Just recently purchased these headphones. Thinking of trying out the soft velour ear pads if I can find proper replacements.  I called AT and they recommended the ear pads from the ATH-AD500 model.  After I had already placed the order, I looked at some images online...and they...

I have the fiio e06 amp, and am looking to purchase the DT990 pros by Beyerdynamic (250 ohms). With this amp plugged into my iphone or pc, will there be enough drive to use these cans at full potential? Or should I consider some with less power; the Audio technica  ad990xs for example? Thanks in...

Both will be within my budget, but I only have a fiio e06 driver and don't plan on getting another. Are either pair outdated or less reputable? Thanks!

Hello Head-Fi! Long time lurker, first time poster here.   I'm looking to do a full upgrade on my audio system for my computer, coming from on-board audio (I used to use an external sound card but, upon getting new IEMs, I began to notice a hiss much worse than the one from the on-board...

Can someone answer me quickly, i have to order the headphones today.

So im lookin gto spend around 200.   The ATH-AD900X vs AKG Q 701 which one is better? Unless there is another i missed?

I am quite new to the audiophile world and am wondering what I need to purchase with the ATH-AD900xs. I was looking into getting a soundcard for quite a long time but I have just recently read that with using a soundcard, I would notice digital interference from the mobo and that using a DAC and...