Just picked up my first pair, what options do I have for replacing the padding with something less.... plastic?

So the left side of my 7506's went out suddenly and no jiggling or anything fixed it. I decided I wanted to try my hand at repairing them so I ordered and received a soldering kit (which I've never used before). I took the pad off and removed the four screws and checked the wire connections and...

If you were going sans amp, or at least without an expensive amp (maybe the FiiO A3?), how would you guys compare the 7XX to the Grado SR 325e? I have the 7XX, but have the opportunity to pick up a the 325e at $170 new. I would have to sell my AKGs to pay for the switch. I had SR-80s before the...

I'm kinda super surprised there isn't a thread on this already!

So the left side of my 7506's went out suddenly and no jiggling or anything fixes it. I decided I wanted to try my hand at repairing them so I ordered and received a soldering kit, which I've never used before. Can anyone offer me any advice on taking them apart and fixing them? And links to...

Finding workout IEMs has been a multi-year, multi-dollar nightmare for me. As far as in-ears go I just can't sweat with those round little rubber tips, they ALWAYS pull or flop out and just are playing AT my ears instead of sealing and sounding decent. No matter the size of the tip, just doesn't...

MuppetFace, I can't wrap my head around what pattern you're taking to posting these reviews. I love them and don't want to miss them, but I'm just kinda confused. Do you have a blog that you also post to where I could follow the RSS or something? Thank you!

 I agree as well. Both of these are in my Top Ten this year as well. Spoon got me easy with "Do You", but TVOTR I dismissed at first but keep coming back to it.   edit: Also, may as well post mine here...   TOP TEN ALBUMS 2014 1. Caribou "My Love" 2. Sturgill Simpson "Metamodern Sounds...

I hadn't thought about that, however the Massdrop site says mid-December. What pair would you recommend given my description of what I'm looking for?   Any opinions on the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x or ATH-M50xBL?

I guess I'm gonna go with the AKGs from Massdrop for now, then play the long game for getting a deal on a pair of Beyer DT-770 32ohm.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I'm not getting the Grados, but the AKG is so tempting over the Beyer! Why do you guys suggest the Beyer?

I'm a pretty average listener, using primarily my iPhone and laptop for my source most of the time, and sans amp. I've long been using my Grado 80s for home and my Sony MDR-7506 for walk-around cans when I'm not in the mood for IEMs. I'm waiting to jump up to a $200 pair and am looking at the...

Yeah, no ****. But I can't find specifically a 'P' model.

Link? Anything?

Like the subject says, I'm looking for something of the quality and price (or a little more) of the Monoprice 8320, but with iPhone controls. Any recommendations?

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for all the advice! Could anyone recommend me some IEMs that are in the sub-$50 range that will not have wind noise?

I absolutely DO NOT want any 'phone' functions while riding. I leave it in 'AIRPLANE MODE' while riding cause, well, I'm not available. But I DO want to listen to music and control skipping a track if it isn't what I'm feeling, plus protect my ears....   I understand what you guys are...

So I currently have an iPhone 3GS, a recently purchased HD Sportster and a 3/4 helmet similar to this, but without the foam 'U' shapes around the ears:     Here's my array of problems... 1) My ears are ringing after riding. Not good. 2) I would love to listen to music while riding...

what is to be expected to pay for 60s or 80s used?

1) Anyone able to give me more comparison info on the SR60s and the Allesandro MS1s? 2) can you just get 60s and buy the 'bowls' on their own to save money?

So getting 60s with bowls would probably be best? Because I do like some good modest bass punch.

Okay, wait wait wait. I'm about to FINALLY buy some Grados and I have a few questions. 1) First, what are the 'buttons' you're talking about in the posts above? 2) What is the difference between Grado SR60s and Grado Prestige Series SR60s? 3) What exactly are the differences between the...

Nice review and first post! I dig them as well, and am enjoying them as my 'toss in my bag' headphones and am really loving their toughness. The one drawback is the foam tips that come with them are too cone-shaped and i cannot get a good fit, so I am using the deep-reaching rubber tips...

does anyone have a picture of the audio-technicas that these accuras resemble?

Argh! I can't decide! I don't want to buy the wrong thing either! I'm leaning towards a Canon XTi, but is it really that much better than just an XT? And I really, really, really don't know what glass to get for it. My budget is no more than $1000, and that's being pretty crazy. I'm just sick...