I wanted to try out some open phones, but I worry that the noise will bother other people in my house, even when they're in other rooms since I listen to my headphones a lot at night. I've never tried an open phone before, so I have no idea what to expect. The closest I have is (don't laugh) a...

Hey, I wondered if anyone could tell me how durable the HD 555 is. How is the heandband? Any reports on it cracking like the HD280? How about intermittancy issues like the HD580,600,650? I won't be throwing these around or anything, but I don't want to have to baby them to keep them in one...

Hey guys, do you know a good forum/site to find deals on headphones? Please don't direct me to a site like google of froogle, I'm looking for a place that tracks coupons or price drops for gear. Thanks.

Hey, I was just wondering which closed can provides more isolation: A900, K271S, or DT250-250. My computer's fans are driving me crazy, and I'm not ready to go the computer silencing route just yet. Thanks.

Hey Todd, I wondered if you had any remaining AKG K271 that had been returned to you. I sent you a PM expressing interest. Thanks

I asked about this in another thread, but didn't get detailed responses to ease my fears about the HD580's connector problems. Do the new 580's still have problems with the connector/cable? I am not able to mod/repair small parts, so I guess I'm relying on Head-Fi to keep me from wasting my...

Ok, one system I'd like to put together is one that'd be mostly for rap and rock (think 2Pac and Led Zeppelin/Pink Floyd). My problem is that I don't enjoy overpowering and loose bass at all, as it ruins and washes over the rest of the music which I enjoy. I haven't been able to find anything...

Will I be able to directly connect my headphones to the Emu without an amp/anything else in between? How does it sound? I'd be going from Audigy to Emu 0404, but I'd rather not do it if the increase in quality is rather minimal (I'm using the 240S). Thanks for the advice.

(This is a repost from the computer-as-source board. I don't mean to spam... I just should have put it here first) Hey guys, I finally was able to put some money down and order some components. I ordered the AKG 240S and think the Emu 0404 looks good (I'll get the 1212 if it turns out not to...

Hey guys, I finally was able to put some money down and order some components. I ordered the AKG 240S and think the Emu 0404 looks good (I'll get the 1212 if it turns out not to be). What would you guys recommend as a good $100, give or take, amp for this system? And what cables would I need to...