Quote: Originally Posted by The Monkey I've never heard of the Grado MP-2. Are you sure you don't mean the HP-2? You're right...HP-2.

A number of you recommended the HD650 in this thread and at the meet it was my favorite headphone. I didn't hear the RS-1 with the same amp as the 650, but I can imagine they'd sound very good when setup right. I liked their punchiness... AKG K701 was fine also... Enjoyable....good...

Quote: Originally Posted by immtbiker Did you try the 800s on Jack's WA5? Both the 800's and the T-1's sounded spectacular on the WA5. Both headphones need an amp with lots of balls. I really don't like the HD650's but I thought they sounded unbelievable on Ray's Protector, balanced...

Here's the review I promised.... If you want to know every detail you can read about it here: Audio Addiction » Blog Archive » 2010 NYC Head-Fi Headphone Meet Quick summary: Favorite all around headphone: Sennheiser HD650 Favorite amplifier: Woo Audio WA2 My approximate ranking...

Quote: Originally Posted by Yikes Actually the Stereophile show moved between NY and the West Coast many times. I've attended Stereophile Shows in NY, San Francisco, and LA. It is officially defunct, although Sterophile has now begun Co-Sponsoring the annual show in Montreal (I believe...

Got home a little while ago... It was my first meet, and I had a lot of fun! Met quite a few members and they were all very cool, and everyone was pretty generous with the gear. I was surprised how much listening I was able to do...this headphone world is a breath of fresh air!! I love...

Quote: Originally Posted by MacedonianHero I'm not sure how you can comment without listening to them? The SR325is headphones are just as you noted: aggressive treble! And boy is it a turn off (for me anyway). It's not about seeing how they can be better for rock, it's about...

All this talk about piercing highs is gonna give me the same headache as actually listening to them. There is such a thing as too laid back but too aggressive is just as bad if not worse. Don't have experience with any Grado phones so I'll refrain from making any definitive statements but...

I would recommend getting the new amplifier, assuming you know for sure that it is better than the one you currently have. I'm more a fan of amps than speakers/headphones, and feel you should only improve speakers when there are limitations to your current speakers (mostly enclosures that are...

Quote: Originally Posted by SP Wild Nice post dude and welcome. Yeah phones got me started - now I want to model my speaker experience based on the phones. speakers at 15 grand became comparable, at 6 grand I nearly puked. Looks like I won't get into speakers any time soon...

My thoughts: 1) Pro Audio vs. High End Audio - Mostly I've noticed the pro guys aim more for "accuracy", neutral sound, efficiency, reliability, etc. Everything is technical to them, the soul and passion not there (as much). The high end guys, a lot of them want some form of coloration in...

New member here....will definitely take the 15 minute drive out to the show! Probably will bring MDR-V6 to test some headphone amps.... Look forward to meeting ya'll there!

Thanks for the welcome....I'll also be sure to check my wallet at the door! It's fascinating to see so many people saying this when the headphone hobby (to my knowledge) is cheaper than home audio speakers, and car audio....you guys must be hardcore! El Doug, I'll seeya next month at the show!

I would get an Audio Note DAC 3.1 if it's available for under $5k, otherwise I'd go with the 1.1x. If you want to talk about high end, this is a company that sells their flagship DAC around $75k, flagship phono amp for $35k, flagship power amp for $200k. Their top speakers only go for $50k...

Quote: Originally Posted by rhythmdevils if you feel that most speakers these days are too bright, I imagine you're going to feel the same way about headphones because 95% of the headphones recommended on here are bright. head-fi loves treble! I don't think any current AKG will do it...

Quote: Originally Posted by tdogzthmn Given your preference for a strong midrange I would say research the AKG K601. It has an overall neutral sound and is not bass heavy. Ok, that's a check. Isn't the K601, the #2 AKG?

Quote: Originally Posted by sling5s Good midbass, midrange and rolled off high is HD650 all the way...very warm headphones. There is an option to go Grado RS1 with flats...sounds very tubey...but it has to be with flats. You will hate bowls but with flats you may love them...

Quote: Originally Posted by balderon Welcome Midrange Monster! You're in luck. Check out Spring Meet in Bayside on March 13th. Looks like a great time for all attending. Wow, this is amazing....this hotel is a few blocks from my old job. Compared to all the great distances...

Thanks for the welcome guys!! My wallet has been disliking me since 2001, and then in 2006 it started to loathe me. So tell me in preparation.....just how much bleeding is there with headphones? I would imagine the good news is that issues like room treatment are non existent, and you...

I'm curious which of these 3 I'll like the most based on my listening tastes. My experience is mostly with speaker brands and so forth and I know pretty much the type of sound I like. I love strong midrange, warm, relaxing with good midbass.....rolled off on top and very bottom. My...

I did some searches here and could not find any threads on this amp.... My buddy whose opinion I trust used to sell these and recommends them highly. I'm strictly a tube guy these days and would like to know about amps that sound like the PHI-26. Or maybe Grommes has a replacement in the...

Hey guys, I figured this would be a good place to introduce myself... I've been at the home audio and car audio thing for several years now and have joined the lifetime membership of AA (Audiophiles Anonymous!). I love gear but more importantly I love the music, and the juxtaposition of great...