Looks like they are available for that price now.

I joined this drop.  These will be my first headphones over $200 (after tax).   I currently have the Sennheiser HD580 (bought during the Amazon firesale for $125) and the Sony MDR-1R (bought for just under $200).     I was looking at the Grado SR225e and Beyer DT990, but figured I would give...

Just ordered a ZXR from TigerDirect during the v.me promotion. Will be used to drive the Senn HD580, hopefully worth it.  Replacing an E-Mu 0404 usb (tired of the beta drivers).  

I bought mine in store, so they should have them unless they sold out. They also have a large selection to try.

Won't say better, since I have not tried many other closed phones, but I just bought the JVC HA-S400.  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/929876-REG/jvc_ha_s400_b_ha_s400_on_ear_headband_headphone_black.html   There have been a few reviews of the HA-S400 vs S500, with the S400 being...

Just bought these (impulse buy at b&h) . Listened to Disturbed - down with the sickness and think they sound good.

I am currently looking for a durable headphone for my commute on train/subway/walking.  I would also use it at home.  Budget is around $150-$200.  They would be driven by an HTC Rezound or Clip+.   I need it to be durable.  I try to not neglect my headphones, but so far I have had 2 IEM...

CPU - Intel Core i5-2500K Mobo - Gigabyte UD4 - early adopter and did not switch out since I did not want to risk removing heatsink on first build RAM - Averix 4gb Standard 1333 HSF - Thermlright Silver Arrow GPU - Asus 6850 DirectCu PSU - Antec New TP-550 HD - Intel 40gb SSD (boot)...

Would it be worth saving up for a Crack: Bottlehead OTL, Nuforce Icon/2, Meier Corda Swing, Schiit Asgard, Darkvoice, or Matrix M-stage?

What would my budget need to be to see an improvement?

any advice?

I am currently in the market for 2 amps:   1 for home use: I already have an Emu 0404 usb (might switch to Asus Essence ST or Halo Claro since I do not use any of the recording utilities).  My headphones are Sennheiser HD 580 and Grado SR225i (future). I am willing to spend up to $200. ...

I could see use for a camera on the ipod touch. The camera on my cellphone is only vga and I do not have a data package, so I would think the ipod touch will at least be a little better. With the touch, I would be able to take quick snapshots and upload them to facebook/twitter/wherever else...

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I believe 256 kbps and it is for the whole album