Quote: Thanks for your advice everyone! I did a bit more research and eventually plumped for the Tridents. The build quality and UK stock were the winners! @kcfc, or anyone else, got advice on what tips to use.. or are the stock ones fine?  

Good shout mate! Haven't seen them mentioned a lot on here but they do look good! From what I've seen some people have reservations about the build quality but I guess you can't have everything for £30!   Sympathy for the devil is one of my favourite stones tracks.. absolutely love that...

Hey guys! I know there's lots of threads like this but I'm hoping you can find me an IEM suited to me for my tight budget!   I listen to everything but classical and jazz. My favourite band is the rolling stones. I also listen to a fair bit of modern pop and hip-hop, modern and 90s dance...

Quote: Originally Posted by shesmylovernow If isolation isn't an issue, you might consider the AD700 over the A500. It's slightly more comfortable -- the pleather of the AX00 series get's hot and sweaty after a while -- and overall a slightly better phone. And it fits into your budget as...

Thanks everyone - you've been great and all of your help is really appreciated. I'm sure you'll be glad to hear that I've narrowed my choice down to the following three cans: Sennheiser HD555 Sony SA1000 Audio Technica A500 I have also come to the conclusion that asking people which...

Quote: Originally Posted by ThePantyThief as far as the MS1's, if you wear them that long you'll no doubt get used to them.. i would second (or third) the suggestion towards the SA1000 and or the eggo's, but i've also heard very good things about the USB Turtlebeach Audio advantage?? +...

...but yes, this is yet another please tell me what to buy thread. Firstly, please don't get all smart and tell me I should have used the search function. Because believe me, I have however I require a rather more personalised recommendation, hence this thread. Here's a bit of information...

I'm not sure whether I should be this posting here or in the for sale forums but I figured more people would see it here! Anyway, I have found a great deal on what appears to be the new Flavour of the month, the Sennheiser HD201 over at Empire direct ! Seen as though I've just been on a...

Quote: Originally Posted by wualta Just the guy I need. Philodox, can you identify these AKG "Studio Monitor" phones on eBay? Are they just ancient K240s or something? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW I'd also love to know what these are, Philodox, ypu AKG...

From what I've read, the following cans should also be taken into consideration: AKG K240S Beyerdynamic DT440 Audio Technica A500 RoosterDude

Both these look so sweet! - Though the 5EB at $200 appeals more! It says they're more suitable for Rock and trance too! I'm sure this will mean the start of a lot of "E4c Vs 5Pro/EB - help me decide" threads! I am personally more taken to the UE's as the design looks better, they come...

I would have to recommend the MS1s for all but US residents (where the grados are reasonably priced). The MS1s with there $99shipped pricetag are very good value for a tweaked SR125/SR80? (OT - Has this argument been resolved?) Also, even if you do get taxed, it will still come to less...

I seem to be able to get the DT440s a lot cheaper than the HD555s here in the UK. Whereas, in the US, it's a totally different story! Even at that german store, they sell the senns a lot more than the beyers. They both german brands too! Oh btw, just ordered my A500. Should be ordering...

Thats one hell of a deal on the DT440s! Cheers BrokenEnglish! I know a little german! and the website has a surprising amount of english so I should be able to navigate it. But thanx, I'll call upon you if I decide to get them and have any trouble! Beyerdynamic is a german company so that...

Sorry, I forgot to mention! They must ship worldwide - Im in UK!

Quote: Originally Posted by Andrea Perhaps because I'm more sincerely fond of a few Sennheiser phones than a true Sennheiser fan(boy). Oh, I really like also a few Beyerdynamics ...if only I could manage to 'catch' any Beyers here around. Ye, well said. I wanna own a can from...

Quote: Originally Posted by Andrea The HD555 should be the more accurate overall, and it's the more comfortable, with its very 'ergonomic' shape and the lighter weight than the 350 gr. of the DT440. The DT440 should be the more punchy and have a rather pronounced treble, so you could...

Quote: Originally Posted by philodox The K271S should definately be off of your list then. I would suggest going with the Senns as your last pair. Thanks for the advice! I thought you were going to flame me seen as how I had crossed the AKGs off my list and how much you...

Quote: Originally Posted by jpmikey I just searched for this headphone amp on this site to see if someone already said something... I already got one but its still in Japan. Should be here end of this month though. As I saw on some review sites, this amp is nice as that price...

Cheers spike33 but it has taken me so long to narrow it down to what I have at the moment! I don't want to have to research even more in to another can and wonder whether I should consider it! The K271S are no longer on the list as further research has led me to believe they are a bit too...

Great Stuff! Pretty much everyone has said the MS1. Im thinking this is pretty much a no-brainer and will order this ASAP! I'm still undecided on the next two. So please keep the 3 can recommendations coming. But remember, they must meet the criteria outlined above (one must be closed...

Quote: Originally Posted by kyrie Waiting for impressions on sound! Same here! These cans are nectar! I think its that chrome ring that goes around the ear cups and them grilles! Damn, theyre sweet! They make the A700 look like an ugly duckling

The A500s seem to fit the bill perfectly. They are closed so will leak less and isolate more than any open can. They are supposed to be good for gaming with a good soundtage and imaging for a closed phone. There is also a lot of top feedback on this can about how good and engaging it is...

I've been doing a lot of PMing recently and people have manged to put me off buying the $2/300 cans i was previously interested in. I have now totally changed my perspective on what I want and am now following advice I was given a bit ago regarding lower-end cans. A bit like LTUCCI1924. I...

I would also like some opinions on this. Aswell as which is the best all round and the best value for money headphone? Also, where is a cheap place to buy the DT440?