I think I'd be ok with open for the experience, but I'm definitely interested in closed options as well.

I recently got a set of DT770 pros and I'm looking into a Schiit magni/modi uber stack to start the year, but I want to get an idea of what my end game is.  I'm looking for the best set of cans for music on the harder end of the bell curve and a heavy gaming habit.     Somewhere around $1,000...

Awesome, thanks!   I just came across this too, any thoughts on the Klipsch Reference RW-12D?  It's on sale for $299  ...

I received my A5+ order yesterday, and while they sound pretty outstanding outside of the box, I miss a bit of that punch that comes with the lower end for gaming and my heavier music.  I was hoping since you guys have been so helpful in the past that you would be able to point me in the...

I thought about a home theater set up, but since I'm in a fairly small apartment and I'd like to be able to start recording music again, I didn't think that would really be the way to go.

I'm not looking for a monster since the mix is the most important part, but I was worried that the A2 wouldn't be able to pull off.     Do you have any suggestions in those other brands?

I'm fairly new to all of this, so you'll have to excuse my ignorance. I'm a fairly massive gamer, and while I listen to a large variety of music, most of my collection is more on the heavy metal side of things. I'd also like to be able to do some home recordings.  I've been looking at the Audio...