In a perfect world, wouldn't EVERY headphone be perfect by definition MacBeth.....er, I mean MacDef? Even in a not-so-perfect world, I think that the nomenclature "good headphones" be applied to those headphones that reproduce everything accurately. In regards to an earlier reply that an...

The HD 600 just LOOKS (I know this is invalid criterion) weak. I could see it sounding great with jazz or classical, but can it handle metal? I realize that I did not include that in my original laundry list of musical tastes, but I do enjoy some old school metallica from time to time. That is...

Thanks guys. I know I can deliberate over something to death!! As I have found with most things, the law of diminishing returns holds true -- especially when researching and comparing!! After hearing so many positive HD 600 reviews (not that it was the first time either ), I think I am gonna...

Thanks for the recommendations by everyone except for that one jack ass remark (I think everybody knows who that was). I guess I am back to my original dilemma: Grado vs. Senn vs. Ety. Frankly my only experience with ear phones has been with crappy Sony earbuds or those p.o.s. phones that came...

Catchy, stupid title huh? Well it lured you in so I guess it worked Anyhow, my question for you all is what headphone, in a reasonable price range (excluding anything that is 1000+) would best suit a listener who a) considers himself an audiophile in taste, not knowledge b) loves bass, but only...

Hey kwarth, have you seen those interconnects by Rockford Fosgate. I know you guys are not car audio heads so I don't expect y'all to be familiar, but they make these interconnets that twist but also have a dummy wire (not a ground or anything) that makes 90 degree angles with the two twisting...

wow, i am glad that ppl are actually taking this thread seriously. I was afraid that I would get a cynical response from an audiophile site. I am proud of y'all Anyhow, that list of 5 was just the best of what I had been listening to lately. I do not claim to know EVERYTHING about old school...

I know a lot of you probably don't like rap. I agree that it probably takes less talent than many other genres of music. Anyone that tries to argue to me how rap is some eloquent art form is usually treated to a hardy laugh my yours truly. However, I do think if is fun to listen to, and I know...

I found some $4 classical albums at my local record shop. I forgot the label though. When I get back home I will look at them. They are unopened, and I was afraid that b/c of their low price they might suck. Brett

I think my worst purchase ever was a Macarena EP. Do you guys remember that song? I gave it to my brother who has it deep, deep under his paltry, yet good collection of such groups as Days of the New, STP, and U2. Another one that comes to mind is the first CD I ever bought *drum roll* Jock Jams...

Holla back youngun woot woot! Holla back... sorry I love rap Itz prolly too late now, but ask him why he mad a can that everybody hates except for me (AKG 240 M). Brett

I don't know where this thread stops being amps & source components and starts becoming audio technologies, but I read an interesting article in Sound & Vision concerning SACD vs. DVD-Audio. It really has nothing to do with this thread except that it suggested a couple of things to consider when...

Kwkarth, i think you might have a conflict of interest with this one In all seriousness, though, that 16AA battery things is AWESOME!! I wish I had some flow, and I would buy it off you kwkarth. Brett

I have wondered about the pros/cons of the beyer pads vs. stock pads. Are the Beyer pads essentially the same pads found on the Senn HD 570/590? On a side note, I LOVE bass. Realistic or not, I love loud, punchy, extended bass. Unfortunately, you can't have all that at one time . But you know, 2...

Quote: EQ's just make certain frequencies louder, other than that you have no reason for wanting an EQ. LOL, that is like saying: "A car just gets you places quicker and more efficiently with additionally allowing you to transport large amounts of cargo, other than that you have no...

Damn, I thought I could avoid those ****ty shows at least here!!! jk Anyway, I am anxious to see how this, although cheesy, but pertinent (at least to me) debate turns out. I am interested in the OBH-11SE, MG Head DT, and the Corda HA-1. In my mind, the Grado is for Grado's (too specific), and...

Can somebody direct me to a site with pics/specs of the micro ZOTL? Thanks Brett

I don't know how I feel about EQ's with headphones, mainly because I agree that each speaker has it's own signature sound that should not need to be tampered with if not played in an open environment. I do STRONGLY believe in EQ's for real stereos, home theaters, etc. because each room is...

I agree with Braver and Jon.....confusing huh? I haven't heard the V6's, but everybody loves them. Same with the 580's. Since you don't want an amp, I would say go with the Sony's b/c most Sony's sound great even without an amp. I own the HD 570's and they have great bass. If the 580's have even...

Thanks gloco, maybe that is the problem. Bright receiver + bright recording + forward headphones = HEADACHE!! I have been thinkin about buyin some Sony's, maybe I need to! Brett

I agree with Raymond. I mean sometimes it is cool to hear sound effects, but still, I want music. I don't care if there were a recording of a toilet flushing that was more realistic than standing right in front of it, so what?? MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC!! Brett

I second the Sennheiser suggestion. They feel sooooo good Brett

There's only one more SAC? Brett 100th post........yeah baby yeah!

Are these newer, improved models the ones being shipped to headroom? I know that they were getting a new shipment in. Are these they? Brett

WOW, it looks so great. I just wish it weren't so expensive. Brett