What exactly is the difference? And how can I by the numbers (someone explain sensitivity vs ohms vs ???)? What are the symptoms of a non fully driven headphone? I couldn't find any threads on this. If there is please point to one.

I usually stay away from this subforum post-wise because its a minefield for someone like me who is not science or a 100% objective guy. I personally like a little subjectivity in my audio but that's just me. But I am an avid reader nonetheless because I want to learn (I have no idea what people...

I can power my DT880 (600 ohms) with an iPod to a LOUD volume (too loud to listen to at full volume). It also sounds decent. Discuss.   Edit: I digress on sounding decent. They sound fricking great! For coming out of an iPhone course.

The title says it all. What is the deal with AKG? It seems that they have all the legendary out of production headphones K501, K500, K1000.   From the reviews I've read, the K500/K501 are not as detailed as the new AKG models, but people are still selling them on Ebay for $200, more than...

I realize there was a thread made just like this but I seem to have lost it in the pages... Anyways, I'm looking for a pair of closed headphones to use for morning commutes. My requirements for headphones are (in descending order of importance):   -Neutral sound, if has to lean one way I'd...

I recently came into a bit money (About $1000 USD) and would like some suggestions on a DAC/Amp combo to replace my current set up (in signature).   What I'm looking for in terms of sound is:   -Neutral -Analytical -Good instrument separation and imaging -Just a little bit of...

I recently bought a pair of K702s with a cable upgrade for $250 and am loving them but I've been reluctant to plug them into my Schiit Valhalla before I did some research (hopefully I'll get some answers here).   I understand that the K702 is quite power hungry although at only 62ohms but...

Just saw this today by random, thought it may interest some of you. http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/sync-by-50-headphones-details-leak Running anywhere from $250-$400. Maybe 50 Cent will do more than put his name on it... At least it's not from Monster.

Firstly,   I recently purchased the Beyer DT-880 (600 ohm) and love them for what they do best, analytical and neutral sound, but would like a pair of complementary headphones that are just fun to listen to.   I've auditioned the Grado 325i and read various reviews. The Grado sound is...

My current setup is H|T Omega soundcard -> Schiit Valhalla -> Beyerdynamic DT-880 (600 Ohm).   I know that the Soundcard in my case acts as a DAC. I will invest in a seperate DAC (any recommendations are welcome assuming you know your stuff) to upgrade my chain which is just leaves me with...

I'm currently looking for an amp to drive the Beyerdynamics DT880 headphones. The primary candidates I've read up on are the Schiit Valhalla/Lyr, Little Dot Mark III, and the Woo Audio 2/6.   I would like some advice/impressions from people who've auditioned or own any of these amps and if...

I've read lots of good things about Lisa III as a portable amp but I've rarely read anything on the specific combination of Lisa III and SE535s. I would like to know from someone that has experience with either or both if there would be a noticeable improvement for SE535s using the Lisa III. I'm...

I'm planning on making my first major investment into Hi-Fi audio, at least full sized ones. I've been doing tons of reading on both the headphones in the title and I understand that the HD800 beats out the HD650 in almost every contestable area but I'm at a serious fork in the road here.  ...

Hi, I'm new to the forum and recent got myself a HT|Omega Claro Halo soundtrack with my new PC build. Its currently set up with a Z-5500 Logitech 5.1 Speakers and its good but it's not... great. I don't know. I know soundcards aren't going to change the music but somehow I just feel like I'm...