Listening to this setup as I write.  Totally agree.  

I have dt880 250 and both the O2 and the Vali.  With the 880's, I prefer the sound of the vali.  

Quote: Didn't check the thesaurus.  Guess I was just lazy (indifferent, sloth-like, unenergetic, lethargic, shiftless). : )

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This review will surely serve as a reference for some time to come.  All the superlatives are used up, but an incredible, extraordinary effort David.  Nice to hear your high opinion of the HD600.  I like them a lot myself.  Again, man, great job and thanks.  

Great reading in this thread. Thanks to ClieOS and John.  I have Cmoy BB 2.03 and c421. Was condsidering O2, but really happy for now with the c421. Really nice amp. 

Have had my sr325is for short time. Maybe 25 hours on them.  Very, very impressed. A significant step up from the sr60i and the sr80i (either I would recommend without reservation). If there is a criticism on the 325is, it's that it's very revealing on poor recordings. Which is, in fact, not a...

Recently replaced my 8 year old SR60's with new SR60i's.  I have more expensive headphones/amps and do enjoy them but it's always a unique treat to plug the SR60i's straight into a good portable player and be amazed at the bang for the buck sound.  $79 well spent. 

E9 supplies plenty of power to my HD600s.  Bang for the buck, E9 is very good. 

  Quote: x2  The E9 (no E7) drives my HD600s with plenty of muscle.  And for that matter it takes my Beyer DT880s (250) to a new level.  $130 very well spent.  

$130?  Very nice.  A great headphone.

SR80i over HD555 by a solid margin

My HM-601 paired with Grado Sr80i (low gain setting, flac) is simply fabuluos.

In my experience, (I'm listening with my HD580s through an ipod classic 80gb and a total bithead as I type), The ipod alone drives the HD580s to an acceptable level, but the ipod volume is nearly maxed out.  The Total Bithead improves things quite a bit. Plenty of power to drive the 580's. I'm...

 

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Quote: Originally Posted by bobby001 No hesitation : choose the SR60 x2

Quote: Originally Posted by BrookR1 A bit darker, more bass, not as much sound stage, but still very detailed. More open and airy when modded. x2 IMO, they sound quite good and are comfortable.

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Quote: Originally Posted by BrookR1 I prefer the iGrados over the PX100s and KSC75s, but only when modded (nickel mod plus foam inserts removed). I didn't have the foam insert problem that audiocat had. Both sides were with the lower density foam. Initially they can be uncomfortable...

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Marshmallows certainly outperform their low price. A low risk purchase.

Quote: Originally Posted by zombieDave Albums that are actually before my time, but will always sound fresh, are anything by The Beatles, as cliche' as the choice(s) may be. I'm downloading my Beatles playlist to my iPod as I type, so I can listen as I fall asleep . zD x2 They...

I've heard them both. Marshmallows (with the right fit) have more low end impact. KSC75's more open and brighter. Where I use them - in a noisy gym - the marshmallows are my choice.