Hey peeps,   I'm looking for a quality pair of headphones for $250. It can be open or closed, and I want a very balanced sound. I can buy an amp/dac combo, such as the FiiO E17, but prefer not to. I will mainly be using them for rock and the occasional hip hop and dubstep. What are the best...

Was in last week and they had some nice stuff to demo. If you're in the area, stop by and check them out...   Beyerdynamics- 990, T1 Grado- everything up to about $500 Sennheiser- HD600, 650, 700 (no 800), RS220   they just added the T1 which is what I was really interested in. Can't...

Looking for some headphones that will make me feel like I'm at a club or massive rave.  Any suggestions under a million dollars?  Just kidding - ideally under $200 please.  If under $100, I'll be doing backflips.   Currently have: Sony XB500 (with EQing, love the bass, but it sounds very...

It seems iv'e been searching for a set of smooth-sounding headphones with decent bass for a long time. I have a price range from $100-$300. Any suggestions? 

Hi guys. I currently own a pair of he500s which personally i enjoy for movies aswell as music. However, im buying a new tv soon and contemplating buying a new set of headphones. The cable on the he500s isn't long enough and they are also a bit heavy. I'm contemplating the dt 990s as they are...

Beyerdynamic DT 660 / 880 / 990 Pro A comparison -- Intro/Background -- My first real headphone experience was with a pair of Grado SR60s which I still own to this day. All I knew at the time was that they were "audiophile" quality, and I truly thought that this must be the...

The Westone 3 are on sale for only $179, I was wondering if this is a good deal before actually buying these. Would it be better to wait until Black Friday and get the UE 900? I feel like these are good, I don't want the price to go up again but if it goes down I will be dissapointed.   What...

Hey Guys, First time poster, long time reader. I have been searching for an neutral monitoring, mixing, mastering headphones solution for an home studio. At this point in time, I am unable to get my hands on some decent monitors, so a pair of accurate monitor headphones and amp (?) will do for...

Hello, I currently have the CAL! love them despite the highs being a bit too sibilant and bass being a bit wooly but nothing an EQ can help with, I'm looking at upgrading, mainly home use so Semi open, Full Open or Closed, they are all fine! But here is the problem, the way my jaw bone and...

Hey guys, I'm looking for a headphones that are good for immersion when playing single player games. I will be using the headphones with an Astro Mixamp. To give you an idea, I am coming from AD700s, which I use for competitive play and ATH M50s which I use for my "single player" games.  ...

Hi all,   I'm new to the forum and thought id ask the experts.. I'm looking to buy new headphones around the range between 100-200£  (150 - 300 dollars) I was really close to settle for the the Sennheiser 598 until I realized id probably use them other than home (office, library etc) so...

I am looking for a new set of IEMs for Christmas. Currently I have the Klipsch S4i and they sound great and isolation is fantastic but I am looking for a little more.   I live in Canada so some IEMs may be restricted from getting   VSonic GR07  Klipsch X10 Shure SE215 Others?   I have...

Hi all,   I am looking for some over ear Headphones to use with iPod, Laptop and various other devices. Preferably closed back, I was thinking something like Sennheiser 380's but i don't really have a clue. I have between £100 - £150 to spend....   Any help would be much appreciated, Thanks 

I have been using the DT880 religiously now for several months. Man, this thing sounds great... I like it more than any other headphone I've listened to within the triple-digit price range. It offers a balanced presentation with plenty of detail, great instrument separation and soundstage, and...

Hello, once again, dear head-fi community ! This might have already been asked, with the risk of getting banned, I would have some questions regarding the fore-mentioned matter. I seriously didn't have the time to check through every recent thread to make sure it hasn't been requested yet...

Hi,   I'm having an issue with finding spare parts.  I want a a new Velour head pads and new foam.   First I've found out that beyerdynamic fixed the hair problem with a new foam. http://www.beyerdynamic.de/shop/hah/spareparts/schaumstoffscheibe-2.html   I would like to get this, but I...

I will be buying a Sound Blaster Z and the schiit stack.   Ill get either the 250 or 600 ohm versions.   I play games like CSGO and BF3, so Im probably going to use dolby surround sound.   Im also going to be using a mod mic.   Whats best for me?   Thanks in advance ^.^

Hello,    I joined the forum for the sole purposes of being able to get in touch with the experienced audiophiles in the crowd. I was hoping I could get some input on my soon-to-be realized dream of owning HD800s.    Some background, I am an avid PC gamer, someone who appreciates the very...

Coundn't resist buying these on Amazon for £17 as they looked great and Philips headphones seem to have a good reputation at the moment.   Receivds them and they do indeed look stylish and well made and are very comfortable but...   I plugged them to let them burn in but was suprised that I...

This has been a long and fruitless search and I need to pull a Hail Mary on this, in case there's a glimmer of hope.   I hate bright headphones. I have a pair of DT 990 pros and they give me pain and headache every time because of their excessive treble (even though I like them otherwise). So...

ok guys I bought a second-hand pair of DT990s they are in new condition..   but the retailer did not state which ohm version they are   how do I tell? is there anything behind the earpads that would indicate or would I have to test them?   im currently using them with a meridian explorer

Where I live, the HD650 costs 495-500$, and people around here says that there are now better headphones in this price range. Can you guys help me out by suggesting superior headphones in this price range?   I own DT990 and HE-400, so a headphone that differs from these would be appreciated. ...

I have, at long last, decided to get myself a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 990s! They seem like top of the line build and quality, but rather hard to drive. For that, I purchased the Bravo V2 $70 tube amp. That little bad boy has some solid reviews and enough juice to power the 990s. I may end up...

I love the v-shaped signature of the DT990 but I want more height out of the soundstage. A few weeks ago I was able to listen to the AKG K612 with an Aune T1 with the E88CC Golden Lion tube. The soundstage was great and I could actually hear sounds coming from below ear level, basically from the...

I've bought a pair of these, and after listening to them for a few days (over 10h/day), I've modded them a little bit. I've noticed the burn-in difference after ~30h, by the way. Anyway, the mods I've done so far (pics numbered below the descriptions, so scroll down for reference):   1. Added...