How do you define it?     Around here and on some other audio forums it seems to be weighted very heavily by $$ with varying imaginary lines drawn in the sand.  It's more obvious here perhaps than anywhere else due to the quantum leap of top-tier headphones in the past 5 or so years.  Go back...

This might have been asked in specific model's thread but I wanted input from all of you HD580/600/650 owners as to whether or not you think the deterioration of the foam is due to:   A) Age of pad B) Use of pad   Basically I'm wondering if I were to buy a brand new pair of HD650s today...

After months of trying to see if things would change I've decided to let go of my AKG K712s.  They hit a pressure point just below my earlobe that I think is due to a combination of the memory foam pad's tighter clamp and a more "saggy" headband - both in relation to my years of enjoyment with...

Looking to upgrade from a pair of AKG K712 Pros.  Amp/DAC combo is an Oppo HA-1.  Portability is a plus but not necessary.     I like the AKG sound but find the K712s to hit a pressure point below my earlobe.   Thoughts?  I realize not many have heard the latter yet.   Bill

Is it changing with the new input from Harman? For the worse or the better? I'm looking for a closed back cousin to the K701 and the new 55x series seems to be the go to models. Bill

I don't have experience with either brand and was looking for feedback from those of you with one, the other, or both. The KEFs are slightly inefficient and spend a lot of time below 6 ohms.  That said, my room is small : 10'W x 12'L x 9'H. I'd like to keep it under $1000 so I was...

Looking for a DAC/Amp combo with an optical input to feed AIFF files streamed to an Airport Express and connect via the optical out.  This is a bedside rig that will be used with Sennheiser HD600s.   Right now I'm considering: 1) Matrix Mini-i 2) Audio-GD Sparrow 3) Maverick Tubemagic...

Going to check them out live for the first time tonight in Philly...can't wait. Has anyone else already seen them on this tour or prior? Bill

I've perused the threads throughout these great forums and am just looking for some comments on the following setup that I am contemplating: iMac running iTunes playing AIF files via optical output-->Benchmark DAC1-->AKG K701 or 702. I primarily listen to rock music from the 60's through...

Call me crazy but I'd like to get my four year old her first set of cans. I saw a pair of JVC around-the-ear headphones targeted at kids and Griffin's MyPhones intrigue me with their volume-limiting ability. Anyone else have any recommendations? She'd be using them in the car with her...