is it just me or do these sound better than the se535 and the westone 4r? i seriously think i did. i actually liked these better than the westone um pro50 and ultrasone IQ but maybe its me.

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So not too long ago two very established names in the audiophile industry, Westone and JVC updated their previous line of iems. The Westone 4r was updated to the w40 and the jvc fx800 was updated to the jvc fx850. I've only briefly heard the w4r and haven't heard the fx800, so I won't be...

Great thanks for the input! They would those v6's stack up against open backs?

Could anyone compare something like jh5 or heir4ai to something like the hd650 or k702?

I'm not using the stock but the aftermarket cable i use is by no means impressive... 30bucks

What about ciems around 500 dollars? Are they comparable to closed phones like momentum or k555?

I currently own a pair of se535s and whilr the luscious mid range is to die for I can't help but want for a little more treble sparkle and a larger soundstage. I was wondering if ciems around the 500 dollars mark like jh5 and 1964 v3 could deliver. Also, how do these compare to full size phones...

so let's see if i've got this straight (summarizing some info i've gathered) ... for ipod users, headphones won't need to go over the $300 mark, (maybe with exception of p7, but those extra 50 bucks are mostly high quality build/ design anyway) cuz those above need amps/dacs to bring out the...

So does this mean using a k3003 with an ipod that has 128 or 256 bitrate wouldn't be necessarily a waste? What about other summit-fi? I've read using things like hd650 with mp3 files is blasphemy, but does it really sound that bad or do the people using those just have reeeealllyy good hearing?

those look like some miiighty fine iems there! just might be my next purchase! sadly most of my library is 256 :( but then again i do want MORE music when i'm on the go so it leaves some memory space

could you clarify "higher end headphone?" if it seems too vague i'll take an approximation (price wise would be good)

Hey there headfi! i've been studying up on the forums for the past six months now on what headphones sound best straight out of a portable source. What i'm looking for is a headphone that has low impedence and will make-do with mp3 files- not anything lossless or FLAC. i'd really appreciate it...

I currently own an audio technica m50 and a pair of shure se535s. However much i try to like the se535, i keep gravitating to the m50. In just about all aspects the m50 seems to outdo the se535... Obviously the soundstage and bass impact are far better, there's a lot more texture to the music...

whoa! kudos to that effort!!

Does the hd595 beat things like momentum, p7, and hp50 for ipod usafe?

I'm guessing fostex th900 needs an amp right? I CAN save up for the money (though it'll take a while) but if they need extra juice they're out. That 25ohm impedence does seem nice though. I'm hoping to keep the price under 400 if possible, but i can save up i guess

I'm kinda stuck between those, nad hp50, kef500, momentums, and amperiors at the moment

Hey there head-fiers! What headphone do you guys think is THE best for portable use? The only restrictions on recommendations are they MUST not be iems, and the MUST be drivable from a portable source(iphone 4s), no amping involved. Obviously iems lack soundstage, texture, and overall...

that glossy finish looks REALLY prone to scratches... do they scratch easily?

do these need an amp to power? or can i listen to them right off my iphone?

these are for portable use right? i won't need an amp to power them?

Oh and proton looks like we share more hobbies! I myself am a huge lover of pens :D

Whoa guys! Getting a little tense in here, isn't it? I went over to a buddy's house and tried out his E7... I DID notice an increase in SQ.(sorry proton, no hard feelings, right? ;) )so i decided to go on and order a BH like H2O recommended thanks for the heated debate though! Its actually...