I used to break in cans all the time with some frequency sweeps because I thought it was good practice for new equipment. Is it even necessary anymore?    If it is, can you folks hook me up with some sweeps or other break-in techniques that you recommend? 

Shopping for something to wear while I'm out and about. I really want something that's circumaural and closed. I thought about getting grados and G cush, but I'm worried about sound leaking out and not canceling the noise around me. Are there modifications to make them closed?   Another...

Whenever I see someone with Beats, I die a little inside.    Why do people keep buying them? Do they actually compare to my Beyerdynamic DT 990 P's? Do their buds compare to my Shure SE 425's?   Thoughts?

Hmm based on what I've read I might have to go ahead with Denon or AKG closed circumaural cans. Thanks everyone!

I am accustom to circumaural headphones such as Sennheiser 595 and Beyerdynamic DT990. Do the pads on the grado prestige series rest on the ear, or fit around it? I am worried about there being too much pressure on my ear that will cause some discomfort after prolonged wearing.    My other...

My friend is worried about bacteria growing inside his ears as a result of closed/open over the ear headphones. I have been wearing headphones such as Sennheiser HD 595, BD DT770 and 990 Shure SE425 (span of 10yr) and have had no issues.    I keep telling him it's a silly thing to worry...