Ha, I actually own and use these as my  workout headphones right now. They are pretty good, but still not quite as deep an insertion as I would like - it takes some doing even with the flanges to get them to really lock into my ear canal and stay put.

Hey-   I tend to burn through headphones at a fast pace when I'm working out, so I'm trying to find something that meets the following criteria:   Most important: -Inexpensive (<$50) -Deep insertion into the ear canal (Soundmagic E30 was too shallow) -Built to be worn over the ear  ...

Hey-   Rethm is still alive and kicking, unfortunately that headphone amp never went into production. I still have the only unit of it sitting on my desk next to my computer, haha. The "Gaanam" name that was attached to that amp is now used as the model designation for Rethm's integrated...

The proportions and design look similar to some of the Audio-Technica stuff, although without the "wings" on top

First, you should understand that IEMs v. Full-size headphones are totally different listening experiences. Full-size headphones will give you a much better sense of "space", they will probably cast a slightly more honest soundstage, and they are likely to have more visceral bass because they'll...

Don't worry, AndreyS. Everybody is happy for the reminder that the picture at the beginning of this thread exists.

I despise the GS1000 and really like the other three headphones you are looking at (maybe because I don't listen quietly?). The treble is really painful and the mids sound sucked-out and weird. I wouldn't bother.

Hey guys-   Just got home a few hours ago, and thought I'd share some of my brief impressions of a few things that really impressed me.   The transparency of the SR-009 - Wow, just wow. The SR-009 fed by the Woo WES is the most transparent headphone system I have ever heard. Absolutely...

Quote: To be fair, I first heard the LCD-2 at RMAF 2009, and it's now RMAF 2011. It has been 2 years since the LCD-2 was first debuted, and almost a year and a half since it was officially released. I don't think of that as an unfair upgrade schedule at all, and, at $1,000 more than the...

It varies from rig to rig, but most people are set up either with a CD player, computer->DAC, or both. I would definitely bring a demo CD; you can try bringing your iPod if you want, but obviously the rig probably won't sound as good as whatever higher quality source the exhibitor has set up...

Sounds like you need speakers. The HD800 is about as expansive as it gets short of a K1000 (which may satisfy you).

Just to make sure - have you sat down and had a serious listen with the Stax recently? Vintage Lambdas are, IMO, among the best headphones available <$500 and maybe even more. If it were me, I'd definitely keep them around unless you decide the sound signature really doesn't suit you.

One change I've noticed over the years... this guy is becoming more typical:    

^touche