British firm KEF has decided to follow up on its acclaimed M500 on-ear model with a slimmer, lighter version. It's not easy to follow in the footsteps of a famous sibling, and the work is cut out for the M400 in this regard. However the M400 has form which exceeds its weight class and is a real...

Heya everyone,   After long deciding between the ATH M50(X) and the ML Micros 90 and then the DT770 and Beyer COPS. I went in a total different direction and bought the Kef M500! I've listened to them and they sound very nice, the COPS weren't portable enough for me, and the DT770 without...

I like the amperior's sound a lot, that's not why I want to return them. It has a very clear, upfront sound, with good bass, and good imaging. However the thing can't be worn for more than a couple hours without ear ache. I'm looking for an alternative with good sound, portability, and around...

So I am considering these headsets. I want a product that looks cool and I want to be noticed by people with this headset. I want a product which can be used for gaming purposes. I want a product that can be used outside, during a train/plane travel, walking around and keeping them on the...

1. What are the best headphones available right now for under £150? 2. What are the best headphones for EDM? I listen to trance, vocal trance and progessive house mostly. :) 3. Sennheiser HD25-1 II vs Audio Technica ATH-M50x or any other headphones better than these? 4. What amp do you guys...

Hi im starting university at the end of this month and im looking for a pair of headphones that can do it all for me, i would like to use them at home and out and about, however i kinda came to conclusion that there inst really a headphone that can do that (based on my research) so id even...

Well, I never thought I'd do this in my life. This is my first (kind of) review of any headphones, and it has to be a Beats one! Please note that I was born and raised in French, so be indulgent with my English ;)   First, let me say that I'm in no way an audiophile. I enjoy my KEF M500, and I...

I don't have access to listen to either of these but if I were to buy one on a wag, is either a clear choice over the other?   I am also open to other suggestions here. I just need a great pair of folding headphones (small form factor) that sound amazing. Price is of no concern here but I do a...

Looking to spend 100-200. I need something that I can use at work and still hear what's going on around me (I get asked a lot of questions). I just purchased m50x to use at home, they sound wonderful and am hoping to get something that sounds just as great. Do the grados leak too much sound even...

Hi,   I am looking for a great pair of over the ears headphones for use when traveling.  I am hoping to spend $300 or less and I would like for the headphones to be able to work with my iPhone via bluetooth or cable, and have active noise canceling.  Of course I want them to be super...

WHAT DOES YOUR IDEAL HEADPHONE LOOK AND SOUND LIKE? I have been been around the corner and back. Not all the way up to Summit -FI but around enough for me to know that my ideal hp doesn't really exist right now or I haven't heard it.    What is your ideal headphone if you can take one and...

Hey there head-fiers! What headphone do you guys think is THE best for portable use? The only restrictions on recommendations are they MUST not be iems, and the MUST be drivable from a portable source(iphone 4s), no amping involved. Obviously iems lack soundstage, texture, and overall...

As the title says:) I'm after a portable headphone, that has a neutral signature with good bass. When I say portable, I want something that folds with a case or something along those lines. Price range being: Anything up to $200, preferably on the low-end as possible, and isn't too flimsy:)...

Sooo yesterday I tried the KEF M500 in a store and was amazed by the sound reproduction. I wish I could have had more time to tried it and had my HD600 to make a full comparison so now I can't keep thinking about getting the M500. As long as I remember, they extended really well and sounded very...

Have done some preliminary a/b-ing between the Mikros 90 and the M500.   Although the M500 are admittedly fine headphones, I prefer the Mikros 90 on several fronts.     (i)   Sonically, it has most to do with the Mikros 90's superior high frequency extension/resolution--the department where...

Hello there,   KEF is getting into the headphone business. Starting with two models   KEF M200: http://www.kef.com/html/de/showroom/mseries/m500/m200/index.html#.UXaVk5V-fbY KEF M500: http://www.kef.com/html/de/showroom/mseries/m500/m500/index.html#.UXaVk5V-fbY   One thing for...

They're all similar in price, I don't have much experience in closed headphones sadly, does anyone know how they compare to one another? I'm certain answers will be useful to many in the future too.

Hi, I'm in the market for a new set of headphones, and my budget is about $250. I am currently interested in the Sony MDR-1R, but I was wondering if there was a better sounding pair. I mainly listen to rap, metal, and acoustic, and I would like them to be portable as I will be taking them with...

FOTM - Flavour of the Month, a headphone that is making the rounds and is overly popular here and elsewhere. I am new to the site so I don't know which cans were all the rage and very popular in the past. One I read of that I did not know about until this week: KEF 500 Which other IEM's and...

Hi, I've been looking for a new pair of headphones as my current Sennheiser HD202 II is starting to fail. Got them for £17 ($27) a couple of years back around x-mas time. Which is just insane considering the sound they produce after a while of listening (4000+ hours atm). I've had a couple of...

Hi guys,   I need some help with choosing a pair of over ear headphones. i have been lurking in the forums for quite some time now and decided to create an account because there is nobody around me who is knowledgeable about these stuff, and the shop owners just do whatever they can to make me...

Well Its been a while, and the upgrade bug has hit me. I have an IPOD touch 3rd gen with a Sendstation dock and PA2V2 amp with the Beyer DT235. I like the sound, but I want more. Now my living situation is such that I just can’t audition cans unless I travel out of the country, which is rare...

Hey, guys so I was looking for new closed headphones in the 350 or lower price range. And there's a looooot to choose from. So I've decided to make a poll, where you can vote for your favourite headset to help me choose :3   Now if you vote it would be awesome if you leave a comment stating...

Hi All,   I'm thinking of purchasing some new headphones. This will be my first pair of this type of headphones, I stick to in-ear headphones. I'll be using these headphones to take to the library to study or when I'm just zoning out at home listening to music, going on youtube, skype etc. I...

So with my main dynamic and stat rigs about "set", I decided to look for a great portable headphone. My requirements for this would be the ability to isolate out background noise (like my kids, or an airplane) and a great sounding headphone, so last year I started on a journey that now after a...