I'm usually out about 5-12 hours a day and I need a headphone that I can carry with me in my backpack.  I chose these two primarily because they both provide excellent isolation and they are somewhat durable.  The K81 DJ's are currently going for $33.98 at Best Buy right now and the...

Hi guys, Just happened to stumble upon this forum and it's great! To be honest I don't really have the vocabulary or nuance for a lot of the things I hear in the discussions but I am very willing the learn. Anyway back to my problem. I bought hd500s about 4 years ago and they've been...

My PC gaming headset broke, so I am not looking for a set of over ear headphones for gaming (I have obtained a modmic) can anybody give me any recommendations. I am looking also for a more flat sound signature I like quite balanced headphones but too be honest a lot of headphones will be better...

I'm buying a set of headphones to use at work but I'm really new to this thing so any comments would really be helpful.   I listen to jazz, blues, rock and some metal and want to spend less than £50 ($75). I also want them to be portable and to not look too big so over-ear are probably best...

This might sound very shallow, but I really like bass, so I started wondering: what are the bassiest headphones there is? Also, which ones are bassiest ones that desn't require a headphone amp (to be run off the D2 in any case). Oh, and headphones, not IEms or plugs ^^

Hello, Im looking for a set of portable headphones for bus rides and etc., that im also gonna use in my pc. i narrow the list down to 3 models: AKG K81dj, AKG K450, Audio Technica ATH ES55. I need your help choosing between these 3 (of course if you have a better suggestion, im open to it -...

which do you prefer and why?

Hello Folks,    I am looking for cheap ($20-$30) and comfortable circumaural headphones. I am planning on using these headphones for watching TV and for sleeping, so I must be able to wear them for long periods of time. Due to the shape of my ears, on ear headphones (lke AKG K81DJ or Grado...

REVIEW: 3 Closed Portables Compared—AKG K81 DJ, Audio Technica ATH-ES5 & Sennheiser PX200 Pricing Sennheiser PX200: Street Price: ~$50-$60. Audio-Technica ATH-ES5: List Price (in USA): $169. Street price (imported from Far East): ~$90-$110. AKG K81 DJ: List Price: $99. Street Price...

I bought a pair of AKG K27i yesterday. I tried it briefly without any burn in, directly driven by my Panasonic SL-CT720 headphone out. This PCDP has a good, clear sounding headphone out, and more than powerful enough. I listened to Tom Waits's "Closing Time". The sound was a little...

Hi all, i'd just like to share my great experience at Jaben network in adelphi! I was in singapore for 3 days and i visited uncle wilson and his friendly shop Service was the FRIENDLIEST i've ever had, thanks uncle wilson! We talked about music and headphones, i tried out firestone's amps and...

I use SR80i for baroque organ and heavy metal. Because 80i is too open to leave the house with, I looked here for a closed alternative. I found at least 30 threads with recommendations, most of them short. I am compiling them here so you won't have to look so hard. I'm not including every...

Hi! Not long ago I bought AKG K518DJ, but I'm not that happy with them. Can anyone here help me finding a replacement? :) Sound: I don't know much about this, but the sound of the K518DJ is a bit "muffled", like there's a wall of bass, with just a few details of higher notes being able to...

Hey folks,   Need your help to replace my K81DJ that are falling in pieces. I'll expand on my headphone journey below so that you can better figure what I'm looking for.   But in a nutshell, I'm looking for   - A closed can (must really block outside sound, as much or better than the...

Hello everyone!   Long time reader, first time poster. So let me begin by saying thanks to all of you on this forum for all the advice and interesting topics.   Now, on topic. My current phones are a pair of full-sized AKG K-81DJ, and i love them. However, since they are too warm to wear...

I figured the thread title summed up what I'm looking for the quickest. I've been around Head-Fi for some time. I've probably bought every budget everything over the years.   I am a huge Queen fan but I also listen to a lot of different things. From David Gray to Dark Tranquility, from ZZ...

He doesn't have a account here, but hes looking to buy the Razer Carcharias, I'm trying to get him to not overpay.... so here's some info: Genres He listens to: Electro, Rock, Metal, Hip-Hop and Rap. Budget: $70-$80 (Preferably $70, the lower the better for him.) Priority's: 1. Gaming (By a...

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What differentaites a basshead headphone from a really crappy bass heavy headphone? Like what am I supposed to be listeninig for?

My mother, being the wonderful person she is, gave me a pair of Dre Beat Studo's for my 23rd this year.  While I do appreciate her thought, they just.... fail. I've had them waaay past the return date, (trying to give them a chance) so I can't return them.... So I got the idea to sell them...

Let's start with the pursuit: ever since I first came to Head-Fi, I've always been looking for a closed portable headphone that I could use at work. So in the interest of tracing history I'll go back to the beginning and explain why I tossed out each one I ran into: - Senn PX 200...

I am looking for something for my ipod/iphone and fashion isn't of up-most importance. Leakage doesn't really matter. I had the V6s many moons ago and loved them. Tried the Aviator at a Target the other day and was suprised at how good they sounded. And their warranty is unbeatable. Lifetime...

I got the AKG K81DJ few days ago. Using it for hobby DJ training at home, and sometimes for a bit of regular listening to trance and house music. I am used to high-end in-ear monitors, and guess that my issues with the K81 are just part of me not being used to closed can headphones. Let me...

Hi everyone!   I am a newbie and basically my requirement is: - Headphones under $50 - Good bass with decent highs and mids - Listen to pop, rock, gospel, hip-hop, rap - Should be comfortable to have on - Should work without needing an external amp - Source of music is a Creative...

I've seen some stuff in forums about AKG model names that led me to believe some models have multiple names, possibly in different territories. Can anyone tell me if there's a list of the alternate names for models? I'm interested in the k26, k81, k451 and a few others models, but in researching...