Rank the Headphones that You Own.
May 26, 2017 at 6:45 PM Post #5,881 of 8,115
Here are my top 10. This is not based on sound quality alone, although I do like the T50rp sound the best, but also convenience, comfort, usage scenarios, etc.

1. Fostex T50rp mk3 (modded, Mr. Speakers headband, Dekoni Sheepskin earpads, mass loaded, taped vents, toilet paper)
2. V-MODA XS
3. Sony SBH80
3. Koss PortaPro Limited Edition
4. V-MODA M-100 (modded, XL pads)
5. Magaosi K3 Pro (modded, aftermarket MMCX cable)
6. 1More Triple Driver
7. VE Monk+
8. Mifo U5 Plus
9. KZ ZST
10. AKG Q701

Heaphones not ranked in no particular order:
Koss KSC75 (modded, Parts Express headband)
V-MODA V-80
KZ ZS3
KZ ATR
Esmooth ES-320
Macaw T60
Macaw T1000
Syllable D900mini
ATH-CKR9
Meelectronics A151p 2nd Gen.
 
May 26, 2017 at 11:09 PM Post #5,882 of 8,115
Update:
1. Amiron Home (magical in every way)
2. DT1990 (very very close second)
3. DT880/250 (awesome still, even since getting the teslas)
4. DT770
 
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May 29, 2017 at 9:16 AM Post #5,885 of 8,115
From what I own:
HiFiMAN HE-1000
Audeze LCD-X (sold recently, but what the heck)
ENIGMAcoustic DHARMA D1000
Final F7200
Focal Spirit One

This list could go on and on as there's a lot of cans I had. But the above is what's left.
 
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Jun 1, 2017 at 4:22 PM Post #5,886 of 8,115
Update:

1) Focal Utopia
2) HD800s
3) Focal Elear
4) LCD3
5) EL-8
6) JVC SZ-2000 (insane bass)

I think the Focals headphones really changes the game. Wonderful wonderful sound signature
 
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Jun 13, 2017 at 5:39 PM Post #5,890 of 8,115
HD 800
Etymotic ER-4XR
Alessandro MS1i
Etymotic ER-4P
Sony MDR-7506
Beyerdynamic DT250-80
Koss Portapro
Koss Sportapro (i use these for exercise, I sweat A LOT but when they rust out every few years it's cheap to replace).
 
Jun 17, 2017 at 12:44 AM Post #5,894 of 8,115
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4: Sony MDR-605 (modded):

--My beaters, and portables of choice. These are the consumer version of the Sony MDR-F1, and have a very good, VERY good soundstage, with a slightly warm, natural tonal balance and pleasing bass. Not the most detailed thing in the world but still quite good with nice treble extension. Unfortunately they are extremely rare, likely due to sounding like complete garbgage in stock form. Sony crammed a lot of frontwave damping on it to make it bassier, at the cost of everything else. Removing it gets rid of the nasty bass bloom and opens up the sound, giving it air and spaciousness as well as nice, crisp treble. You may be curious why a fully open headphone is my portable of choice, and that's because I hang out with friends a lot and this way I can hear everything around me. A bit meh on the build side, but good for a featherlight design.
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I recently acquired a pair of MDR-605 headphones from an old friend. How did you get rid of the front wave damping on yours? I'd like to try doing that mod on these.

My main reason for wanting fully open headphones for outdoor portable use is not to get hit by a bus, although also to hear what friends are saying.
 
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