I got a budget of 150$ to get a pair of over ear closed back headphones since am bored of my HD-25 and need something new. Choices are brainwavz hm5, sennheiser HD 598 cs, m40x,etc. Mostly I would choose neutral more than coloured. If y'all have some mods please do share since I love moding...

Hey everyone! Long time lurker making his first post here! When I say warm I mean what you normally think of as being warm, but still good all around,  and pretty good detail. Would like it to have not much leakage, or at least not nearly as much as the vmoda m80's or ibuds. Would like to be...

I just recently got the Creative Aurvana Live but my ears are a bit too big for the earpads, so they don't fully surround it properly. Does anyone know of any other earpads that'll fit on the CAL that are bigger?   thanks

hey everyone. I want to buy a new pair of  headphones for around $200 and was wondering what would be the appropriate headphone based on my music preferences.   i listen to rock,electronica,emo,screamo,dubstep and heavymetal. I also dont want the headphones to require a amp ( i want them to...

Right now I'm using my custom IEM from 1964 triple driver. as my portable headphone. I also own Sennheiser HD 650, Brainwavz HM5, Ultrasone Pro 900 for home use. Now the headphones i want to get will replace or be my backup for my custom IEM. As I might get them upgraded to 6 drivers..But here...

Hi folks. I'm trying to pick a new set of headphone for me. I did some research and found Audio Technica ATH M50. But I want to be an open minded person and wanna ask for your expert skill and help me determine one. This is characteristics for the headphone that I want :-   ~  Must be a...

Greetings, after all the crawling through threads here for the past couple of weeks, I'm ready to ask my first question. First of all, I don't consider myself an audiophile, but just someone who understands some technical stuff and am looking for the ultimate sound setup.    In the past I've...

Pros: SQ, clarity, comfort, build, balance, accessories, isolation, value, carry case (new), pad options Cons: Clamp force, slightly lacking some bass relative to treble (easy EQ though), pads can get sweaty, not the best for spectacle wearers. For larger views of any of the photos (1200...

These are some new IEMs and there seems to be no information on them other than whats already on the company's website.  who  Anyone who has tried these please post your impressions here. 

I want to buy a headphone within the range of 100-150$ with mic. If it is without mic, no problem also. Need sugestions

My Brainwavz HM5 died right channel. Here in Brazil there is nothing similar. I bought 7-8 months ago from Portugal. Some sites say the drivers are 42mm. Other 43mm. What would happen if I put the drivers (L and R) 40mm some other headphone? Or adapts 35-45mm? 1 - The sound would be weaker...

Hi all, I am new to the forums and come to seek some info before buying a nicer pair of headphones.   I'm looking for a bang for your buck over the ear closed back headphones. Ideally something under $150 even under $100 that has great sound quality and are comfortable   I'd be using...

I recently moved over from the US to the UK, and am balking at some of the prices for headphones. I'd like to pick up a pair of headphones that are about $100 (or £65), but I find that almost everything that is overpriced compared to the US. For example, I've heard good things about Grado SR60s...

So im looking for a headphone under $150 in US. I'm a noob in the audio field and i really dont know anything about what makes a good headphone and what is best for what i need. That's why i am asking for help here. My main use of this headphone would be for monitoring,listening to hip-hop/R&B...

Hello everyone on Head-Fi! I'm new to this forums and I really enjoy music. (sounds atrocious, doesn't it)   I own  AKG 518 LE headphones but i am not satisfied at all... (my wire broke 3 times..., fortunately my father could fix this)   Now i want to buy new ones but my price range is...

I'm a musician and so is my good friend.  I really want to get him some nice cans for his birthday that is coming up.  I've done TONS of research, but won't get chance to try out many of my options.   He likes all sorts of music and is a piano and trumpet player.  His music tastes are...

Hey there everyone one.   So I'm not exactly new to the headphone game. I've got a modest setup of a set of HM5s and a brand new Schiit Vali/Modi stack. I really like my HM5s but I'm starting to get the itch for something a bit better. I live with a couple of loud room mates so the headphones...

Hi everyone, looking for a pair of closed headphone (preferably with a removable cable) for around $200 CAD. Comfort is huge as it was an issue with my last pair of headphones (M50x). I'm also looking for clarity, powerful vocals, controlled bass, and a wide sound stage (I'm a beginner so please...

Some modify their headphones to change/enhance the sonic characteristics.  On some threads, some pictures of headphones were aesthetically changed as well.  Some changed the cups from plastic to wood.  Some use nail polish.  I assume the lot of headfiers don't mind the looks of a headphone as...

Ive done some reading but alot of the posts are older so as my title says im looking for a over the ear preferably closed back headphone.  I would consider on ear if i had to and prefer it to be somewhat portable.  I listen to a lot of rock music along the lines of the used, a7x, and metallica...

Hi All,   I recently just got my Brainwavs HM5.  I want to trick out both the ear pads and the plastic cups on my new baby.   For the earpads, I've read somewhere in this thread that a Shure HPAEC940 REplacement Velour Ear Pads for SRH940 Headphones will do wonders to ear comfort.  Just...

Hey my name is Spencer Gorman I am looking for a good pair of headphones around 200-500$ I bought a pair of sennheiser hd 558s I absolutely love them. I have a hearing loss in my right ear and I just got a hearing aid so I cant use my earbuds anymore. As much as I would love to use the...

Hi!   I joined this community just now but I have been reading it since a long time ago.   I own the AKG k271 Mk. II, and the IEM RE0, because I try to produce a bit of music, and now I would like to buy a new headphone to enjoy listening to music.   My musical preferences are very...

I want to like the Brainwavz HM5 cans that I just got, but they aren't that great.  I wanted to ditch my ad-700's because they lack bass volume, but the HM5's aren't much better.  In fact, the HM5's don't sound as good in most songs I've tested; (anything that doesn't emphasize drums ad-700 >...

Got a mail from mp4nation about the HM5's being on pre-sale (restock) for 99.5$. I currently do not own full-size headphones and my only good pair is UE Triplefi 10. My question is if I should jump on this sale.. I listen to a lot of generes from Psytrance to rock and classical music. I...