NuForce Icon HDP + Sennheiser HD650 is my current setup right now.   The Icon HDP is a headphone amp & DAC in one, and competes with $1000+ setups.  It's also small in size, and fits quite nicely on my desk.  You can purchase new for $450 (or used for $400 on the forums), and you can buy the...

I have the Grado SR125i and Sennheiser HD650 which I am driving with a NuForce Icon HDP.  For indie/rock, the Grados are a clear winner, but for ambient, electronic, downtempo, chillout, etc., the Grados don't come anywhere the HD650.  I know I don't necessarily have a high-end Grado headphone...

Urgh, I mean't to post this in IEMs!

The UE Superfi 4 is on Amazon for $39.99 for the next 24 hours at the following link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ref=pe_36550_16913330_pe_00_head    Has anybody used these headphones?  If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts.   I have the Shure SE530 right now as my go to IEMs, but at...

As someone above said, I suggest you check out the HD650.  I just bought one off the used forums two weeks ago for $180, but this definitely below what the average pair is being listed for.  Somebody just responded to my old WTB at $225 though, and I'd be more than willing to introduce you guys...

In my opinion, the HD800 are about as ugly as they get as far as today's high-end headphones are concerned.  The Beyerdynamic T50p is awfully ugly as well, but this is in a completely separate category from the HD800.  Just my $0.02, there should be another thread for the best looking...

HD650 is not necessarily double the price of the HD600 at that price.  Even though that's obviously a really good price, you can get the HD650 for $320 from Zipzoomfly at the following URL: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=386025&prodlist=froogle.  Since I just bought...

Hey there,   I recently bought an HD650 from the trade forums, and within a couple hours of listening I am already having a problem with them.  When I first started listening to them the sound was fine, but not the sound is going in and out on the right side.  My main source is my NuForce...

As an owner of the Shure SE530 who has also been stuck at that moment of indecision when the tips appear to be glued to the nozzle, this thread is quite helpful.  Thanks for taking the time to write this, and I'll be sure to give the freezer trick a try soon.

Just as an FYI the IE7 and IE7 are both available through Buy.com refurbished for $129.98 and $189.98 respectively.  You can find the appropriate links below:  ...

Enjoy :)

What kind of music do you listen?  Have you considered Grado headphones at all?  They are low impedance, and well driven without amplification.  If price is simply unimportant, I suggest you check out the following models:  ...

I have the Shure SE530, which I hear is similar to the SE535 in sound quality and am quite satisfied with their overall performance.  My only problem with them is the cabling, and the fact that I am constantly worried that I am going to break them.  This has been resolved with the new SE535s...

My NuForce Icon HDP will be here tomorrow, and I've got a pair of HD650s that are already burned in on the way as well so I'll be sure to comment on this post as soon as I have the opportunity to test them.  Hope you enjoy the Icon HDP, I'm also upgrading from MBP's onboard audio so I am looking...

Also, for those of you didn't already notice the D5000 is also on a "click for details" sale on Amazon.com going for $413.07..

I have been quite satisfied with my Shure SE530s, therefore I also agree that you can't go wrong with the 535, especially durability of the new cables and the fact their now detachable.  Enjoy ..

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Hey there,   I also posted in the amplification section of this page asking about possible options for a new headphone AMP and DAC in one, but figured I'd start a thread here as well for suggestions on new headphones.  My setup right now includes Grado SR125i and Shure SE530 headphones, as...

Hey there,   I am interested in adding an AMP/DAC to my setup, and would really appreciate all of your suggestions and help on what my options are.  My setup right now includes Grado SR125i, Shure SE530, and Audioengine A5 speakers.  The source is my MacBook Pro, as well as my iPod/iPhone...

I am new to Head Fi, and am looking for recommendations for some sort of DCA + Amp setup.   It doesn't matter if it's a DCA + Amp in one, separate, or any other alternative that will achieve the following goal.  I am new to high-end audio, and right now am playing music from my collection using...