I've done some (overly) extensive research and still can't find an adequate answer. I'm looking for a fun, forgiving type headphone for everyday use. I've already used and sold the M50s in the past. The mids were annoyingly recessed and the bass had some body but was relatively tame and boring...

If an IEM is designed as an over-the-ear cord style IEM, does that mean that it won't sound right if you were to listen to it with the cord hanging straight down? In other words, with the speakers themselves turned to a different orientation.   I originally returned the GR07 Bass Editions...

I'm looking for IEMs that have an exciting, intimate sound. I listened to my FXZ200s after 40 hours burn in--I know they require more burn-in but they just sounded unexciting, kind of staged in the back of my head, and had distant-sounding vocals. I wasn't digging it. I'm sure they probably...

Hey everyone. Been a member for a while, sold a couple of things on here. Been kind of looking at headphones on and off for a few years but now's when I'm really looking to find something I like.   I recently bought myself a pair of AKG K240s and found that I can definitely enjoy them. I...

I just don't understand. I'm trying to run optical out from my Auzentech Prelude > Zero DAC/Amp > DT-990s. When I switch to the optical channel on the Zero, the headphones just make a noisy, vibrating type sound; even when nothing's playing. If something does play (Windows sound, music, etc.)...

I'm in a bit of a dilemma,   I'm looking to buy a pair of Beyer DT990s 250 ohm version and I'm away from home. I bought an '09 Zero DAC from wsz0304  on ebay a while back and it's been sitting in my closet. I've tried to do some research but I haven't been able to find out for sure if this...

I've done the research I could to find out which amp/dac I should buy for these and I haven't come up with a solid answer. Can anyone recommend an amp/dac combo that's known to work well with the D2000s? I'm looking to spend between $200-300.

I'm planning on buying an upgraded ZERO off eBay and I'm wondering what source I should use for optical out. I use an Auzentech Prelude for gaming, wouldn't mind shelling out some more for another card (internal, external) that'd be more suited for a Zero and ATH-A900s exclusively for listening...

As the title says, I've been listening with a pair of A700s, unamped, on a new Macbook. The bass seems a bit boomy and slightly overpowering with some songs. As many, many have mentioned, the mids seem to droop on these. Male vocals are recessed to the point where I can't really enjoy listening...

I've been reading up and have heard good things about these. I've read that they're good for trance and bassy type of music without necessarily giving up soundstage. I plan on listening to music with Dolby Headphone enabled on the Xonar D2 sound card I'm receiving tomorrow. I've been building up...

I recently bought an HT Omega Claro Halo XT sound card and the HD-555 headphones by Sennheiser. I ended up sending the XT back and bought the Claro Plus+, which doesn't have a headphone amp built in like the XT. I'm looking for a headphone amp that will drive my HD-555s decently. I listen to...