Anyone disappointed that nothing has really come out since 2011 to match the value these headphones give?  Sure there are many great value iems always coming out, but what is out there at $50 for full-size headphones?

why was the KZ thread locked?

  I got it myself and agree with much of what you said.   I feel the 9500 is slightly better in all ways in terms of SQ, but I couldn't get over the fit.  It's just too loose and big on the head.  It's not heavy, but it just doesn't disappear on the head for me.  I'd prefer velour as well.  The...

anyone think these would be a significant upgrade from a takstar hi2050?

How the headphones look: 4 How the headphones feel: 7 How the headphones are packaged:  2 How the headphone packaging looks: 1 How the headphones sound: 6 How the headphones were priced: 5 Accessories: 3   Basically, comfort above all.  If it's not comfortable, I won't wear them...

Just got a second hi 2050 and it is better than my first ~2 or so year old one.  The clamping force has been reduced so I don't feel any pressure on my head, but it won't fall off.  Also, it just seems more solidly put together.    Also, I purchased a superlux 681 evo and couldn't stand them...

I recommend the takstar pro 80 or takstar hi 2050.   Check out this thread:  http://www.head-fi.org/t/585356/the-takstar-technical-pro-gemini-greathon-thread

Hey, I had the Hi2050's for quite a while a now.  I just have a couple questions.  Why do the pro80's seem to be more popular than the Hi2050's?  Do people just prefer the isolation?  Also, for replacement pads for the Hi2050, do those HM5 pleather/valor work well without changing the sound...

did creative ever add gain options to the sound blaster Z?  I sold my card awhile back, but I'm thinking of buying it again.  For some reason, this was the only card that didn't have gain options which caused me some issues.

No, I bought them from US amazon for around $50.  I would have probably liked them for that price, but I constantly hear bass throughout entire songs.  I like some bass, but I'm easily fatigued by too much, especially bass that isn't tight.  It's also difficult for me going from an over the ear...

I recently bought these, but I'm not impressed.  This will remind me to not fall for the hype train again on a sub $100 iem.  It isn't nearly as good as my tdk ba200.  The bass is way too overpowering.

Anyone have any suggestions?

My BA200 has broken.  Can someone recommend something similar to this for the price I paid for it (~$130)?  I really enjoyed this iem between its sound and comfort.   

anyone able to compare this to the tdk ba200?

Can someone recommend me a earphone of this selection or one i may be missing that is purple and under $10:   http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDREX10LP-VLT-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B004VRBNX6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1403831269&sr=8-3&keywords=purple+earbuds  ...

okay, but does that mean i solder say both the + and - left to the tip, ie 2 wires from the amp board?  just twist them together and solder them to the tip?

I'm trying to figure out how to complete this unfinished amp I bought (for headphones).  Everything is made except for the output, which I need to wire up.  The amp is similar to this:       I'm confused on how I wire up the + and - right channels and + and - left channels to a 1/4" jack...

edit: moving to DIY

I came to this conclusion after purchasing it them based on reviews about how comfortable it is.  I actually hardly read this thread.  There's no doubt it's one of the most comfortable headphones, but I think the headband can be improved.   As for the sound, I'm enjoying them.  I went from the...

I've been liking this headphone, but headband is so flawed.  It doesn't keep the adjustment well at all.  Also, even though it is so lightweight, the headband isn't padded enough to make it 'disappear'.  It puts a noticeably pressure point on the top of my head.  The cloth material just isn't...

anyone have the moto g? how does it sound straight from the phone?

  With the faux sound mod (after installing a compatible kernel), I only hear distortion when I really turn the gain up high.  I think mainstream manufacturers purposely handicap the loudness of their devices to prevent the chance of hearing damage, even though unlikely.  So, the quality really...

Anyone think it would be stupid going from hd 600's to these?  I got my hd 600's for $300 and will get the ma900's for ~$200.  I really enjoy the 600's, but I don't find them as comfortable as many have said.  Also my creative z can't power them well enough, as they sounded far better on a...

The nexus 5 is great with my experience so far, especially if you install a custom kernel that allows faux sound mod.  Then you can increase the gain to a satisfying level without any noticeable distortion.  The clip zip or clip+ doesn't get loud enough for me and carrying an amp around ruins...

why didn't you like the nexus 7?  i just got it myself, and its probably the best tablet i've owned regardless of value.