Anyone have experience with the Dekoni replacement pads for the 701 or 702? I’m wondering how they would effect the sound signature. I read somewhere that they would increase the bass. If they would reduce the treble spike a bit that would also be a plus....as well as making the mids a bit...

https://www.head-fi.org/gallery/photo/1873186/ https://www.head-fi.org/gallery/photo/1873187/ Of course I don't expect the exact year, but perhaps the decade? I assume they're vintage because of the double entry cable and the older Beyerdynamic logo. I just picked them up on ebay for $82 and...

I'm looking to replace my sony v6 with a less fatiguing full size phone that's got a 'neutral/flat' frequency response. I thought the shure 840 would be a good candidate until I read that they're kind of big and bulky to wear for portable use. My other candidate at the moment is the m50. Any...

When I'm on the road I often take a small netbook (laptop) with me, and the onboard audio is horrible. I was thinking of the fiio e10 as a possible option, and I'm wondering if there's anything better for around $100... or less. I read of quite a few issues concerning the e10 which is why I...

Anyone know the output impedance of the LD mkV amp? For some reason the manufacturer of the mkV seems to be keeping it a secret. He was asked that question on the LD forum, but he never gave an answer. Is this amp suitable for low impedance phones? I know it's supposed to do well with the 300...

Greetings, I'm looking for an upgrade for my Sony v6 which I've been using for a few years out of my Sansa Clip. I find the upper midrange peak to be too much for a lot of material. I'm thinking of trying the Sony 7509 (hd or non-hd version), or maybe the shure 840. Prefer to stay in the price...

I think I finally found my true love, haha.....just picked up a second hand hd580 and this is the way music is supposed to sound!! Man the Beatles never sounded better....classic Miles Davis, etc., etc. The k702 won't be getting any head time for a while....at least for casual listening....still...

I always wanted to hear one of the Fostex orthos and I was lucky to find a set for a very reasonable price on ebay. The bidding started at $49.99, so I asked the seller if she'd do a 'buy it now' price and she was kind enough to do so....for $59.99. Could I really resist? Just got them about an...

Anyone have any experience with this amp driving low impedance headphones? I just purchased a vintage dt48 25ohms and they don't do well with my LD mkV. The bass is really  anemic with that amp. Would the starving student pair well with very low impedance phones? If not, any other suggestions...

I just picked up a set of Beyer dt48 that are 25ohms. I think the LD mkV was designed for higher impedance headphones. I have a 300ohm impedance adapter a friend made for me. The dt48 definitely has better bass when I use the adapter as opposed to just plugging into the mkV. Does anyone know...

I'm looking to buy a second hand set of hd600's and I've read that there is a difference in the high's between the ones with the black material covering the drivers and newer ones with the white. Is this true...and how long ago did they switch to the white? Anybody know? Or is all this just a...

Edited to include classical and acoustic listeners. I was discussing Miles Davis "So What" and the "Kind of Blue" album in general with someone in another thread and we were wondering which headphone does best with the bass. Another good track for acoustic bass might be "Giant Steps" by...

I was told by a fellow head-fi'er that the 0404 is not the ideal amp for powering my akg k240DF, which are 600ohms. Those are my main headphones for use in my home studio. I'm mixing my own CD and use mostly the headphones rather than my speakers, since I work late at night. I'm wondering if I...

I'm pretty new to the subject of headphone amplification so forgive me if I sound a bit ignorant. I'm thinking of getting the hd600's and don't know if my 0404 amp/dac will be powerful enough to drive them well. If not, what portable in the $150 and under range would work well with the 0404 and...

I'm wondering which headphones do you think have the most balanced presentation of vocals within the context of the whole mix. In other words: some headphones may have somewhat recessed vocals, some may have forward vocals, and other maybe get it just right. I'm a singer/songwriter/guitarist who...

I'd really like to hear opinions on the quality/quantity of the bass on the ath m50, because I just saw a good deal on them....also opinions on the Equation RP21 would be most welcome. Do either of these hps do justice to the low end in your opinion? Are they accurate enough to mix bass with? I...

I'm searching for a good, unhyped/neutral/accurate sounding hp that can be driven by an iPod/sansa clip. I usually use the akg k240DF for my home studio work, but they need a good amp(they're 600 ohms). The Sony mdr-7509's can be driven by an iPod FWIR. Also, which is preferred, the 7509 or...

I really love the K240DF, but compared to my RP21 and V6's the bass is really lacking. Also the treble seems just a bit too much...at least compared to other headphones I've tried...and even my studio monitors. I'm looking for headphones for mixing to give me a 'second opinion' to the DF's which...

I did some searching on the forum, but didn't come up with a very clear comparison between these two Grado models. The 325i's are a bit pricey for me, so I'm figuring if they are very close in sound signature I might just get the 225's. The 325's were recommended to me by a guy who has mixed...

Well they just arrived today after much anticipation. They are better than I ever imagined. I think I've come to the end of a year long search for decent studio headphones. If I only knew how good these were I would have saved a lot of money by not buying some of the others in my signature. They...

FWIR, it seems there is a significant difference in the sound signatures of these. Would anyone be able to elaborate on this, since I recall reading a strong recommendation of the dt250's for studio monitoring/mixing, but I don't know which model they were referring to. I'm also considering the...

I really like these cans, but do not find them accurate enough for music production/mixing duties. Since I like the lively sony sound, I though I'd move up the line...maybe to the 7509HD, but they don't seem to get a whole lot of love here on the forum. Any other Sony's that I might consider as...

I've got a chance to pick up a set of HD580's pretty cheap from an online friend, but I was wondering if they fall short in any significant ways compared to the hd600's. I can't really afford the hd600's, so I'm hoping the 580's are their equal! I currently have Equation RP21's, k240S's, and...

I've got a pretty simple question for anyone who uses the sr60's or 80's. I do a lot of listening in my apartment and I need to hear someone knocking on the door or the telephone ringing in the next room. All my other headphones are closed or semi-open and too isolating to use during the day...

Hello, I'm looking for good headphones for late night studio work. I've tried the AKG 240's(a little too 'warm'...dull, IMO), Equation rp-21's(so far the best I've tried), and the ubiquitous Sony mdr-v6. The Sony's seem the least flat...too bright. Someone suggested a model by Roland, but I...