I've just received my first ever pair of audiophile headphones, purchased from fellow Head-Fier mvrk10256. (Thanks, mvrk!) They are, of course, the HiFiMAN HE-400. I suppose it's strangely appropriate that I am running the HE-400 (a comparatively inexpensive planar magnetic) from a very...

I recently picked up the Monster Turbine Pro Gold on sale from Best Buy (yay for Boxing Week!), and I was extremely impressed not only with their sound but also with the exceptional quality of construction.   The one problem I had with them was fit. I couldn't get any kind of a seal with any...

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Anyone heard it? Opinions?

It's called the P5 Mobile Hi-Fi Headphone, and it marks B&W's first entry into the headphone market. Huh.

What's a good, warm-sounding, portable bluetooth headphone (not a headset--i.e., no mic)? I would be using this headphone paired with my Cowon S9 around the college and when I'm out. It needs to be small and pocket-able. Isolation is not a concern. Budget: $50. Any suggestions? Thanks.

First off: yeah, I know they're in different price brackets, I know that one is supra-aural, the other is circumaural(-ish), and I also know that the sensitivity and impedance are very different between the two. What I want to know is which of these headphones will be the better choice for...

Which of these sounds better (subjectively)? Please vote only if you've had experience with both.

Has anyone heard/owned the Sennheiser HD 590? (That's 590, not 580 or 595.) If so, what do you think of them?

Because everyone likes a good mod, and you need a place to boast about your modding exploits. Tell us all about your favorite Sennheiser modifications. Here's one to start us off: the insanely easy HD 228 center foam removal mod, aka, the astroid mod. (Credit to Head-Fi'er astroid, for...

Is the Fiio E5 a good portable amp for powering something like D2000 or DT 880 (32 ohm)? If not, is there a similarly compact amp that would power any of these headphones to (or near to) their potential? Source: Cowon S9 or Sansa E280. I'm just looking to step up into higher-performing cans...

The title is pretty self-explanatory.

Edit: I have added pics, as well as a review. See page two of this thread.

This thread is where you tell us which two (or more) sets of headphones you think sound remarkably similar to each other. Details are welcome. And um... try not to make overly obvious comparisons, like HD 555 to HD 595.

Prepare your eyeballs for an assault like no other--Head-Fi style! I'm talking the Ugliest Headphones Ever Awards! Here are the contenders: Jecklin Float AKG K1000 Stax Sigma Precide Ergo AMT Sears Stereo AM Radio Headphones, Circa 1970 Grande Headphones...

What are the most overrated headphones? What are the most underrated headphones? You can provide a brand, or a specific line (e.g., Sony EX-series or Sennheiser HD-series), or a specific model if you choose. Oh and just so we're clear, when I say "headphones", I mean it in its most...

I have listened to the Sennheiser PX 100, and they have a nice, detailed, and bassy sound. Before you ask, I love fairly plentiful bass as long as it's clean and accurate, but I hate bloated or muddy bass. These phones have pleasantly emphasized, punchy and exciting bass, without sacrificing...

Which specific 'phones deliver the best sound quality when driven by a typical portable mp3 player, without an amp?

I've been wondering lately, am I giving too much weight to the frequency response specs when looking for the best pair of 'phones to buy? I've noticed that high priced (and highly rated) IEM's often have stated frequency responses of about 25 Hz to 13 kHz, while lower-end ones frequently have...

POLL QUESTION CLARIFIED How much money would you be willing to spend for your dream sound system-- including source, 'phones/speakers, amp, and any other necessary elements?

Which earphones are the better buy at the respective MSRP's-- the Sennheiser CX-500 (not to be confused with the slightly older CX-300 or the also just-released CX-400) or V-Moda's own Vibe? My next purchasing decision could hang in the balance, so this is a critical issue facing our world.

OK, what is going on here? I heard about these new earphones months ago-- the Sennheiser CX-400 and -500 models-- and if I'm not mistaken they came to US shelves shortly thereafter. "Goodie," I thought, "I want those!" But nowhere have I seen even a mention of them coming to Canada, not even a...

Okay, I'll get this out of the way from the start: I already tried HydrogenAudio but found their website difficult to search or navigate, and couldn't find any decent threads on the topic even though I'm guessing it's a very popular topic around there. Also, I know there have been threads on...

OK, here's the story. I recently bought a Sandisk Sansa e280 (that's 8GB) mp3 player and have been generally quite satisfied with the sound quality, ease-of-use, etc. (And especially the price.) BUT... I have a small problem with the volume.... It doesn't go quite as low as I'd like. Also...