I actually like their sound just the way they are. I tried the comfies once. I felt some detail was lost and they made my ears hot. Im just curious if they changed the 325e sound at all.

I have the 325is (l cush pads) paired with a soha II and while they are bright cans i dont think they are too bright (probablu due to the amp). I am curious tho if anyone has compared the 325Is to the 325e.

I use it with my grados and ultrasones (both 32 ohms). no noise through my soha II unless i'm up waaaaaaaaay too loud.

Got a new D03k for christmas to replace my original D3. I think the sound may be slightly better (not sure tho), but it does not have the problem the original one did. The older one would make a crackling sound when my optical was set to 192KHz, and my new one does not. I'm still thinking of...

Just got Ophelie Gaillards Bach Cello Suites on cd...OH MY GOD  . Through laptop -> hfi-580 it sounds awesome. Cannot wait to hear it through my Soha II -> sr-325is.

I think you should give the ultrasone hfi-580's a look. They are decent all rounder and are exceptional at electronic music. They dont leak much sound and can block out almost any noise. Some people find them uncomfortable, but usually for extended periods. I can wear mine all day with no issue...

Glass grado cups? why has nobody tried this?  

I'll throw in another recommendation for the 325is. I listen to my ultrasones a lot more but that's because they're my out-and-about cans. When i actually have a chance to sit down and listen to my grado's its a treat. I do not listen to too much solo piano music, but the pieces i have heard...

The D3 only has optical in and digital coax in. If you dont have those outputs on your laptop you might want to consider something else that plugs into usb and has rca outs.. Otherwise you'd have a usb device that has optical or coax that feeds into the D3, which feeds into the amp.

Anyone heard Ophelie Gaillard's interpretation?   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmOtz5bB-AA   Absolutely LOVE the sound, even through youtube HD. It just sounds so full. One of these days I'm gonna get around to buying this cd.  

I need to stop reading this thread while my sr-325is' are still in one piece.   ...theres just so many options. 

I'm pretty sure i want to try and switch out the opamp. Seems like cutting the leads off the old one is the way to go. Anyone know the easiest way to do this? exacto knife?

Try them with the comfy pads. Moar bass and less highs...from what i read anyways. i like my sr325 brightness.

onboard chips have trouble powering high impedance cans right? my laptop onboard has no trouble powering low impedance cans (32ohms).

I use the Ultrasone hfi-580 for gaming. The v-shape is fine for gaming, as most of the focus is on explosions and little accent noises in the upper frequencies. they have great positioning. you can tell where any noise comes from 360 degrees. I had been using grado's for gaming because they were...

So has anyone here tried to swap out the opamp? i just might try this.

I have a Fiio D3. Not sure which version. is there a way to tell? anyway, i noticed on their site that they have the d3 and then the d03k "taishan". The d03k is the new one? 

Quote:     Please, share with us what you dont like about them. Bass? Soundstage? Comfort? Too mainstream?         ....sorry had to add that last one.

Wonder how long it took to get that equalizer to sound the same on both channels?

Now those are stylin cups. They dont stick out too far like most custom wood cups. Anyone know how they sound?

Quote: I've heard the senn hd280's, and shure 750dj's. I havent heard any senns other than the 280's but if they're all that boring then i'll pass. They lack excitement. Detail was ok, but i had no interest in listening to anything. I picked my sr-80's over those any day. The 750dj's, on...

Quote: I own the HFI-580 and your statement brings me to two one of two conclusions: 1) i have no idea what sounds good   or   2) it really is true that everyone hears something different.   i picked mine up used for $100 and i think i got a phenomenal value. I would have...

Quote:  I didnt say they were bad for everything else. just sayin that is where they shine. I think they do a pretty darn good job with various types of rock.  they have a fun sound which makes rock/metal all the better. 

Ultrasone HFI-580. Good with lots of stuff. Definitely a great gaming and movie performer. They sound pretty good with most music but electronic is where they shine. I dont have a comfort issue with them, but some people think they clamp. And i find them fairly easy to drive. 

Quote: Are we being trolled? or is this a serious question?    "good" needs to be defined. good for what... rap... not so much. alternative... yes. rock... DEFINITELY.