I've heard good things about some of the hardware-driven sound cards, but I digress...   Any opinion on the headphones?

Sorry, I should have specified.  I have an O2 amp.  I'll be buying a sound card to act as a DAC as well.

I've read thru a lot of this thread...  I was hoping someone could point me in the general direction of what I'm looking for!   I currently own the AudioTechnica ATH-AD700.  It has exceptional comfort.  It has zero bass.  I may be a closet basshead, and I have a ButtKicker attached directly to...

Thanks my noob brother!

I apologize if this is a noob question.     I have a Note 3, and I am contemplating purchasing the FiiO E18.   I primarily listen to music using my Note 3 spotify app streaming wirelessly to my car audio using bluetooth.  Will this Amp/DAC improve my sound?  I saw that it will actually work...

Quote: Justin, will you match $630?

Ok guys, from my understanding, the HE-500 will be going *on sale* soon.  Here is the discussion thread:   http://slickdeals.net/f/5828904-HiFiMAN-HE-400-HE-500-Orthodynamic-Headphones-reg-399-699-group-buy-MASSDROP-COM     I've never used massdrop.com before, but it sounds legit.  If...

Any comments?

I've seen quite a few comparisons of these two portable amps on the web, but I was hoping an expert could comment on my specific application.   I have very bright sounding in-ear Klipsch S2 headphones.  I want to improve the overall sound quality, but primarily the bass.  The source will be...

Is this ZO2 device going to hurt the overall sound of the HE500?  How well does it work?   I think this is more of what I was looking for:   http://www.amazon.com/Buttkicker-BK-GR2-ButtKicker-BK-GR-Gamer/dp/B000AOTLP6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357401763&sr=8-1&keywords=buttkicker

So I'm about to drop some cash on a HE-500 headphone, O2 amp, Titanium HD soundcard set.  I LOVE my bass, particularly the punch!  I have a subwoofer in my car, and I can't get enough of the vibration in my chest, and the way the low bass hits.   I want a similar punch in my PC gaming (i.e...

Thank you!   

Thanks for the summary nassq8.  I think I will end up buying a pair of HE-500s at the first of the year.  Right now heading to India to get married... no one told me weddings were so expensive!  ;(

@Zoom25   Really? I was always under the impression closed headphones (like the D2000) were very hot over long sittings.  I would have figured the HE-500 would be easier as far as heat...   I've always went with Open Headphones for this very reason!

I'm going to be pairing my HE-500s with an O2.  Titanium HD Sound Card.  Headphone stand suggestions?   Can someone comment on the weight of the HE-500?  I hear it's like the heaviest thing around...  I currently have AD700s.   So basically, I'm used to pillows of heaven on my head.

I'm looking to buy a set of headphones for 95% gaming.  The HE-500 seems to fit the bill after reading through this thread...   My question is, is the HE-500 an end-game headphone?  Or would you point to a HE-6 or HD800?  There are ALOT of comparisons of the HE-500 to the LCD-2.  So if the...

Quote: I definitely plan on getting a Titanium HD sound card, and an O2 amp.  The HE-500 is at the very top of my price range.  Could you explain to me why this is worth the cost of TWO DT990s?  If anyone could compare the two on this site, I would GREATLY appreciate it.  I've read it even...

Thanks for the great review.  Very informative.

Thanks for bearing with me.  I am learning alot here!   Here is the brand new Soundblaster Z.  Is this the Titanium HD replacement?  Or should I still grab a Titanium HD?  The built-in amp seems nice, but I am willing to spend the extra cash to get an O2 if it will sound better.  ...

I was looking at the specs of the Creative recon3d.  It has a built in amplifier that supports up to 600 ohms.  It is software driven instead of hardware driven...but anymore, the cpu/memory on a PC is overkill anyway.  Looking at the specs, is it still better to get a Titanium HD instead of a...

I'm very familiar with Creative's tech.  I am not familiar with the software-based 'MyEars' solution.  I ran over a thread of someone who had a XFi Titanium (non-HD), and he swore the MyEars solution sounded better in his FPS games!   http://www.myears.net.au/   With today's hardware, a...

Awesome feedback!  Exactly what I needed.   Will this O2 Amp power the DT 990 (600 ohm model)?  it says it goes as high as 250 ohm @96dB/mW.  They said they can change the gain upon request...not sure if this is needed?   http://www.jdslabs.com/item.php?fetchitem=o2full

So here is what I have narrowed it down to.  Remember, this is almost solely for immersive, and slightly competitive gaming.  I have chosen these because they have all been recommended for their quality bass:   HD650 Ultrasone HFI-2400 Ultrasone Pro 2900 (there is debate if worth the...

Great response!  And fast!   Last question... how much of a difference will the Amp make?  Let's assume I buy the Titanium Sound Card and a new pair of headphones.     John

I'm a little confused about the relationship between the PC sound card and the DAC/Amp.  So please bare with me...   I currently have a Creative Labs XtremeGamer sound card in my PC.  I use AD700s.  I am happy with my sound, but I can't help but feeling there is more out there to be enjoyed...