Hello,   I'm a proud owner of a pair of Sony MDR-SA5000 headphones which I have had now for several years. A short while ago while I was listening to them the right channel dropped out and has not worked since. The left still works fine and is in good working order. I'm in Scotland at the...

The title says most. I am wondering, what you would get, if you were me. The budget is around 350 dollars, and alternatively I can get my money back on my new dt-880, which would get me approximately 350 dollars extra.   I would really like a CIEM, but i am only 17, so i guess it would be...

With only a few more days in 2007 left, I thought I'd put my audio experience acquired over the past year to some use to share what I think are the best of the best for headphone hi-fi. Not all these products came out in 2007 but all are still available on the market. These are, of course, my...

Hello everybody,   I've wanted to get some good open over-ear headphones for a while, but I'm having a hard time to figure out which one I should buy. I have an Objective 2 amp which I use to power my Hifiman RE-262's and seek to find a more analytical and neutral sound. The most important...

So I'm kinda new to the world of hifi, but I'd like to get a really good set up to keep me happy for a while. I listen mostly to unplugged, rock, and jazz with a little bit of rap once in a while. I've decided on two possible rigs, the first is to buy the audeze LCD-2 and use them with my...

So the title says what I'm looking for.  I listen mainly to classical.  I am currently using the Beyerdynamic DT 880s (250 ohm).  I use an audio gd dac/amp which can drive most headphones I think.  This is my desktop set up at home and the music is on my laptop.   So I know that the AKG...

Aside from Stax, HD800, T1, & Audeze LCDx what else are on the market if you own those already?

Looking to upgrade my trusty SR 850s. I have been almost killed 6 times now and although I am a tank in most respects, I still have issues with heavier headphones over long periods of time.    What modes should I consider? I am thinking maybe the FA-011, Beyer 880. Something with a bit of...

Hi,   When a model has been discontinued, do the prices drop or rise? I ask because I'm eyeing the Denons D2000 or D5000.   Thanks  

Im looking for a nice upgrade from the AKG q701. I really like the sound of clarity and sound stage of the q701's. Bass seems just fine to me in these headphones. But i want something that sounds Neutral, not so hard to amp. and has a nice smooth sound to it. I listen to alot of Jazz Like Paul...

Beyerdynamic dt990 has become my main home phone for a while and people have said its harsh on the treble but I didn't have problem with it. However, recently I get ear fatigue very often. Today while listening to music (iTunes calls it jazz, I just call it female vocals) for half an hour on low...

So i have been a Beyer users for quiet some time now, using almost all of the Recent DT series with a mix of amps. but i have been looking for a new sound lately. I like the sound of the Beyerdynamics as they work great with a host of sounds, but i'm starting to get annoyed with Neutral tonal...

I generally listen to rock music like green day and I want a headphone which makes guitar, drums, and vocals more "alive" and present. I currently own an audio technica ath-m50 and a sennheiser IE60 (IEM) and so I decided to test both of them on the rock genre. I tested my IE60 first and played...

Has anybody else had the same experience: After trying them 'all' : HD600 Sony MDR-CD3000 AGK 701 Grado 325 Sony mdr sa5000 Denon ah d5000 the circle ends with HD600. If they still produced the sony cd3000 that would be my 'final' solution. p.s. 'only' stax experience is missing

I was thinking about doing a big shootout between some of the most popular and most recommended headphones on Head-Fi.   Currently I have:   Sennheiser HD 598 Audio Technica ATH-M50 Denon D2000 V-Moda M80 Monster Beats Studio   Probably going to try and get the following:  ...

I currently own W1000X, K702, DT880 and TF10x6. I'm thirsty for even better headphones, but I really don't know what to buy.   I really like the mids and highs of W1000X, well defined and engaging. However, when it comes soundstage, I just feel W1000X doesn't cut it. It sounds a bit chaotic...

i'm very interested in AKG K550 but i afraid it sound warm , dark , color or thick sound . My fav sound sign is cold , bright ( maybe neutral ) , not too thick ( maybe thin ) , a lot of details , maybe big soundstage .......... and my source is ipod touch 4 + RSA Protector Can anybody give me...

UPDATE:  December 18th 2010   Since posting this review I have had the pleasure of getting some new equipment.  So far I have purchased:   Manley Classic 300B amplifier Sony MDR R10 (bass light) Beyerdynamic DT880 600 ohm Grado RS1i Grado RS1 balanced Grado RS2i    I...

All,   I have a pair of Sony MDR-F1's (nice soundstage, okay resolution, HIGH noise floor), Sony MDR-SA5000's (okay soundstage, good resolution, HIGH noise floor, microphonic cable) and Etymotic HF3's (IEM Soudstage, good resolution, low noise floor, microphonic cable). In the past I have...

I received them yesterday.   (I currently alternate between the Shure SRH840 and Sony SA-5000 while listening at work. Source is a Creative Zen Vision:M and Ray Samuels Mustang Amp)   Only had them on for a few hours, so way to early to post any final judgements.     But I do...

Hey.   I'm going to buy new pair of phones and some dac/amp for those.   My friend recommended some Sennheiser cans and Matrix mini-i dac.   Personally I've been interested in AKG:s cans and maybe tube amp.   Budget is about $700.   Those brands are just recommendations for...

List the best pairing of headphones to song/album.   When you want to show off how great your headphones are, what song do you play for your friends?  Please do NOT list genres...too nebulous.  want specifics.     I'll start:   K550: Rush - Tom Sawyer Annie Lennox - Little...

Assuming I only have CDs at red book standard 44.1khz, which I do.   Why would I need a DAC that could handle anything higher than 44.1khz?   I'm confused particularly in reference to kit such as the Matrix Mini-I which is limited to 48khz on its USB digital input, but why would this...

I haven't seen many posts about the SRH750DJ, but I bought them just a few days ago. They're really fantastic for the money. A little background: I recently sold my Edition 9 and will likely be ordering a JH13 or JH16 within a month or two. In the interim, I was planning to rely on my HD25s, but...

So I've just ordered everything I need for my new portable rig: Beyerdynamic DT990 Premium 2005 600Ω (ohm) iBasso P3+ Portable Headphone Amp Nationite S:Flo2 16gb I'm hoping to provide a bit of info here for those that also are looking at building high performance portable rigs...