I know exactly how you feel!  I've pretty much decided on these for sound quality but now I'm having a hard time choosing between the tma-1s and these because I could easily buy a mic cable to use with the tmas but I'm not too sure if i could find one for these.  A mic cable is a huge plus for...

Thanks a lot of the replies.  I'm trying to find a place that has a pair of HD25-1s to demo in chicago.  Anyone have any ideas?

Might be a stupid question but I was wondering if I EQed down the treble on my st60s by a few steps, would that give me a decent indication on what to expect from the treble on the TMAs?  I know it wouldn't be able to match the rich lows and mids, but I was just wondering if the sound I get...

I asked this this over at the TMA-1 topic but I thought I would ask the same here so I could balance out both sides.   I'm currently looking for a $200 pair of closed headphones and I value quality.  I mostly listen to hip hop and some pop and I value a nice punchy bass and detail.  From...

Thanks for everyones responses!  I guess I might be mistaking clarity for brightness.  I'll be sure to demo both of them and see which fits my ears the best.   Does anyone who owns both have an opinion on which would be best for hip hop? Quote:  

  Quote: Thanks for the reply!   Mann this decision is getting harder and harder.

Hi, I am very interested in these headphones but I can't decide between them and the hd25-1s.  How do those who've had these headphones for a couple months now feel about them now that the initial "honeymoon" feelings have worn off?  I listen to a lot of hip hop and the only other headphones I...

I posted this earlier on headfonia but I would also appreciate head-fi's opinion on my predicament.     I'm looking for a pair of closed headphones at the $200 range and I can't decide between all the options! I listen to mostly hip hop and pop music but I also enjoy the occasional...

Hi! I'm in the same predicament as you and I'm trying to find a new set of headphones myself with pretty much the exact criteria you posted.  Right now for me I'm trying to choose between the TMA-1's and the HD25s.  I feel like the Hd25s will have better sound quality but I keep getting drawn...

^^ How do those two models compare to one another?

College... I guess it is childish to want to one up someone but i guess still want to?  Just being honest here.  I always have some fantasy scenario in my head where someone is bragging about their skull candies or beats or whatever and I pull some kind of prove that they don't know what their...

I'd like to take a second and thank everyone who responded, I really appreciate it.  I woke up and read this and kinda realized how ridiculous i sounded, I guess thats what I get for posting at 3 am.  I really am just looking for good closed headphones that would complement hip hop music...

My source would be my computer but an ipod on the go

Thanks a lot for the responses!  I'll definitely look into an amp.  Is there an amp <100 that anyone would reccommend?

I tend to value clarity and the ability to separate elements of the music. My musical tastes are all over the place, ranging from mostly hip hop to indie and acoustic.