[Hisoundfi]

Scratch that, one of the best closed back headphones, period

 

[anticute]

Ya Broseph, the HP150 runs circles around the M50. It's not even a contest. From the stuff I've heard, the HP150 is probably the best closed back headphone under $200.

I liked the M50, but yeah, I couldn't agree with you more, it's not even a contest. Then again, I personally gave an edge (albeit slight) to the Pro80 over the M50 in the first place, but the HP150 are on a completely different level. Just amazing.

 

[Zelmindy]

They sound great but start to feel a bit uncomfortable after wearing it for a long time, say 20 minutes I have to adjust them. 

 

[DoppenShloppen]

  They sound great but start to feel a bit uncomfortable after wearing it for a long time, say 20 minutes I have to adjust them. 

For me, angled hm5 pads are the answer. When I eventually replace them, I'm gonna try some of the pads from ZMF.

 

[The Third]

Are these discontinued? I can't find them on Soundmagic's website anymore..

 

[anticute]

Anyone who has these that can recommend me a good, cheap-ish headphone amp for these? Doesn't have to be portable, I'm planning for home use.

 

[393699]

  Anyone who has these that can recommend me a good, cheap-ish headphone amp for these? Doesn't have to be portable, I'm planning for home use.

 
I run my HP150 with the Fiio E12. These two together have a great sound. I think you would be impressed. Just make sure to run with the bass boost off, and you will have a great experience.

 

[mechavore884]

In addition to the Fiio I used this tube amp AND OMG, these were good before but with this amp it was ridiculous how wonderful they sounded:
 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ADR2DTG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3IMQOLRMUZB9C&coliid=I15ZT00Z7AEQGN&psc=1
 
tis the bravo v2 tube amp (typically find for $70 or less)...HIGHLY recommended

 

[DecentLevi]

OK all you HP 150 owners, this is super-big stuff! I have taken a chance on sending my pair out to a local modding hobbyist and I can tell you that the results are extraordinary enough that I would consider this one of the most groundbreaking mods in recent history - almost unrecognizeably better than the unmodded version. This is a balanced and unbalanced mod and has also been auditioned by Stillhart and the staff of SoundMAGIC themselves at Can Jam last week. I created a new thread for it:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/803137
 
We hope to see you all there!

 

[Mr Trev]

  In addition to the Fiio I used this tube amp AND OMG, these were good before but with this amp it was ridiculous how wonderful they sounded:
 
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ADR2DTG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3IMQOLRMUZB9C&coliid=I15ZT00Z7AEQGN&psc=1
 
tis the bravo v2 tube amp (typically find for $70 or less)...HIGHLY recommended

Agreed. I have the Little Bear version of this amp and it sounds nice (esp. with some mods and a "proper" tube

)

 

[Packdemon]

 
Agreed. I have the Little Bear version of this amp and it sounds nice (esp. with some mods and a "proper" tube

)

What mods did you do to your HP150?

Also, I read your signature. I found it funny even though I'm not quite sure what it means XD

 

[Mr Trev]

  What mods did you do to your HP150?

Also, I read your signature. I found it funny even though I'm not quite sure what it means XD

Actually, the mods were done to the amp - replaced some caps, mosfets. I do have angled hm5 pads on the 150s tho
 
My sig… that's due to the fact of many broken things because of gravity, and a shout out to Iron Mike

 

[anticute]

 
Actually, the mods were done to the amp - replaced some caps, mosfets. I do have angled hm5 pads on the 150s tho
 
My sig… that's due to the fact of many broken things because of gravity, and a shout out to Iron Mike

I know zip about amp mods. How good is the amp without mods, and how much money/effort is necessary to make it shine? I'm really curious about getting some sort of a tube amp, but I don't feel like spending a gazillion dollars before at least dipping my feet in the water. I'm not completely technically inept, but I've never tried modding an amp specifically

 

[Mr Trev]

The amp is ok in stock form as long as you get a better tube (NOS) This is a guide I followed: http://www.mediafire.com/view/?648rn66jncce788

 

[taffy2207]

£89.10 for the next 2 hours, primariliy for EU & UK buyers
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/530008/the-eu-deals-thread/1110#post_12470257