Hey everyone, i havnt posted here in a long time, and i am not even sure if this is the appropriate forum, however you guys have been helpful to me in the past and it isnt uncommon that people who love portable headphone audio also have good home theatre set-ups. As it stands i have a...

Well, i ended up purchasing a pair of headphones....and it is going to seem like i wasted all of your time haha I needed a pair sooner than later and not having the option of trying any out in stores and just going off reviews i couldnt determine what would be the perfect combination of...

i will throw another alternative into the mix for your critique, what about a Sony MDR7506? Meant to be relatively neutral with decent soundstage and imaging. My preffered sound signature would be balanced (albeit with a slight bass accentuation) and detailed, clean sound (i use my AD1000X...

Thanks for all the recommendations, advice and information everyone I guess the hard thing about buying headphones is that no two ears are the same in size or sound preference so you really just have to roll the dice if you have no access to pairs to try before you buy. The shops here in...

Thanks for the reply, yeah i will be going to a headphone store tomorrow and trying out the Momentums to see if it fits well, just cant try the VModa or Sonys to compare them as there isnt much of a try before you buy range in Adelaide, Australia :( Those B&O H6 have my attention now though ;)

Ok, so i have spent the entire day researching and looking at reviews and have narrowed it down to three. Of course there are other options like ATH-M50 and AKG K550 but i find these too big for portable use. Sennheiser Momentum (over ear) Sony MDR-1R V-Moda M100 Out of the three options...

The Sonys look incredible but being relatively new there doesnt seem to be many reviews (in depth) Definately look like a good choice based on the info available at the moment. Price isnt necessarily a factor, aslong as its not in Audeze or Edition 9 territory as i cant justify wanting to...

How do you find the esw9 with sound leakage? Hearing / reading mixed reviews on the isolation of that model

Would they be too large for portable use? Im reading good reviews about the 500/551s but size may be a factor. ideally i would be looking for something in the Momentum, Fidelio, Ultrason 780 size range

Firstly, hello everyone :) Long time member and in most parts, spectator I need helping sorting through the hundreds of portable closed back headphones to help determine which ones would best suit my needs. For home use, music and movies, i use the incredible Audio Technica AD1000X...

I agree, there are copious amounts of retailers to buy them from but Unfortunately online stores wont let me try before i buy   Definately alot of Sennheiser fans here, maybe i need to re-evaluate my options haha

see, i am about to put a target on my back here, but i have just never liked the signature of MOST Sennheisers. Found them to be too laid back for my taste (to my ears anyway) especially when mixed with vocalists who have raspy voices, they come across smoothed out. From countless going...

hmmm, i never thought about throwing Sennheiser in the mix. Maybe i should haha

How do the Fidelio X1 perform for vocals? I have read about the slight mid-recession, and being someone who listens to acoustic male vocals, and some female vocals, would these be the wrong choice? Will the mid-bass dampen some of the dialogue in movies and result in detail loss? I generally...

Nice collection :) How do you find the T90s for movies and/or gaming? My aim is to find an open can that places me right in the middle of a scene, not hearing it from a few rows back. Unfortunately i live in Adelaide, South Australia, and there seems to be no market for high-end audio...

Whenever i buy an amp i do so on the grounds that i want it to add a certain something to the headphones. For example: I purchased Shure SRH840 monitors, and even though they were incredibly detailed, i thought they would benefit from an amp that gave a fuller, warmer effect, like a Fiio E10...

Just a friendly thread to see just what equipment people are valuing highly, and what they are using them for (Music, Movies, Games etc) Might even help me decide on my first open set of headphones, based on peoples recommendations. :)

Hi fellow audiophile alumni, i have been a member here for quite some time but have layed dormant for most of it. I am in the process of replacing my audio equipment with newer gear to cater for the change in preferred genres and purposes. As it stands, i own a pair of Shure SRH840...

Hello fellow headphone enthusiasts and music alumni  My dad is turning 50 and has been hinting at getting a pair of Wireless headphones. He has had to sell his speakers because he purchased an apartment and the neighbours were not impressed lol. Anywho, price i am looking at is under $400...

In all honesty, ive never been a fan of the JVC line. Not to say the newer high end models are no good, just from past experiences of buying a JVC model as an upgrade to another headphone, then being happier with the original. Also, bass isnt much of a selling point for me (which is weird when...

To the OP, i recently stated that i have identical sound signature requirements as you and i was also looking at buying a good IEM. well, i pulled the trigger on the re262 (after months of researching) to me, vocals and a wide soundstage are the most important attributes, so i picked an IEM...

Thanks for the replies everyone, after further research i have decided to pull the trigger on the Hifiman RE262. I put vocals at the top of my list of importances and this seems to fit the bill. Suppose to have a fairly wide soundstage and great clarity while still having a fun/musical...

I have a cowon c2 which seems to apply good enough EQ settings. My main concern is spending 300 or so on a top tier IEM,based on opinions only (as there isnt shops near me where i can try any) and be unhappy with the purchase. Im building a house at the moment, so the Earphones i buy will...

Thanks for the replies everyone. Ive looked at the Concise IEM review thread alot of times, but that was before i new the certain sound i was after, so il go have another look :) So far im leaning towards getting two pairs, instead of spending 300 on one. E.g Hifiman RE262 and Yamaha EPH100 or...