The MTPC's get some love in the portable forum, so you might to check out the reviews. I believe there's an appreciation thread or at least an impressions thread about them.

Thanks for this. Looks like a tube amp is in my near future.

Quote: Originally Posted by joelpearce Now, THIS is where I can recommend the Shure 840s. x2 and no amp needed.

I'd suggest picking up the AD700 and some inexpensive IEM's for travel purposes.

SRH840 might be kind of big for portable use, but isolation is excellent. They are sufficiently driven by an ipod. I'd fathom the d1001 might be more comfy for a long flight because they are lighter. But, IMO, the Shures are a better headphone--especially at nearly the same cost.

You won't find a lot of info about them here, but there are a couple threads where people discuss them for use as primarily dj cans if you want to search for them. I've heard them and own the RP-DJ1200 and I prefer the sound of the DJ over the DH--the DH are more comfy though, but it doesn't...

What you've described sounds like a wax problem. Have you cleaned/replaced your wax guards?

Quote: Originally Posted by NotoriousBIG_PJ My only problem with the uDac is that the sound is a tiny bit louder on the left. I've tried 3 uDac's and heard the same thing. Interesting, mine is a tiny bit louder on the right. I've got another one coming, so we'll see how that...

SRH840? K271? Why not use your IEM's at work?

Quote: Originally Posted by Mastershroom Ear pad and felt mod? What the hell is a DAC? Do I really need an amp? Ugh, I hope I don't end up having to return these...I have roughly $10 to spare now...did I make the wrong choice? Are the RX900's really going to sound like crap if I just...

Quote: Originally Posted by conbob54 for example, the M50 cant do this: http://www.udmdjstore.co.uk/pictures...10246v4057.jpg is that a standard joint on DJ headphones? or special to the technics? That's particular to the Techs. Other DJ headphones will have other kinds of...

Honestly, pretty much anything will work--I used a set of earbuds when I forgot my headphones once. DJ headphones are designed to be fairly durable, portable and have some swivel options for live mixing applications, but you don't really "need" those features. Sounds like you want a set of...

I have the RPDJ1200's and I've used them for about a decade. They've been dropped, spilled on, and chewed up by a dog. Amazingly, after replacing the earpads, they still look almost new. Clearly, durability is top notch. Comfort, however, is another issue. I use these primarily for live...

"Desafinado," Jazz Samba - Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd

Quote: Originally Posted by Chuke Kind of Blue - Miles Davis Always appropriate... This is my #2 go to album. I've been listening to the 1997 remaster everyday this week and I just ordered the Legacy today.

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Passed both tests using Shure E4's (SCL4's) straight out my macbook. Interestingly, I tried it with my SRH840's and it was much more difficult for me to discern a difference.

Quote: Like I've mentioned before..if you're really DJing your priorities should be: build quality, THEN sound quality...and in all honesty they mostly sound the same when you're working in a high noise environment..so it comes down to personal choice really. I totally agree. I've...

Quote: Originally Posted by lmf22 After reading over 100 pages of reviews/impressions, I ordered the SRH840 Me too. Mine came in this morning and out the box I've been very, very impressed--I haven't taken them off for a couple hours. I've been listening to a wide range of my...

Thanks everyone. I think I'm going for the SRH840 then--I like the idea of adding an amp sometime down the road.

I'm looking for some full sized cans that have a similar sound signature to my Shure E4's. I listen to jazz and jazzy/alternative hip hop and I've been really happy with the E4's for these genres. I've had these IEM's for a few years now and have not been bitten by the upgraditis bug--they sound...

I live in a downtown apartment and the noise has been starting to get to me. I need some closed headphones that I can use to block out noise while listening to white noise and music. I currently have some Shure E4's but I can't wear them for too long. So sound quality isn't a serious concern for...

Quote: Originally Posted by stunt101 Are any of these as powerful as the bose tri-port earphones for bass? I've yet to hear the term powerful bass to describe the IEM's you're looking at. Perhaps some canal phones might serve you better? Is there a reason you were looking at...

The wires are thinner on the ER-6i's, but I've had a pair for quite some time now and the cables are holding up fine. Just don't yank them out of your ears by the cables and you should be ok. If you're looking for bass then look somewhere besides Ety's.