So for Christmas my cousin is asking for some new headphones. He listens mainly to jazz/some mainstream music. What would be some decent headphones for this budget?   Cheers

I'm looking for closed cans for minimal sound leak. I like the look/colour of the Denon D2000 but I'm sure there are some better sounding cans. I listen to vocal trance, alternative rock, metal, and bands like Forever the Sickest Kids... Basically anything that isn't jazz or classical. I also...

As the title says which one is better? I got rid of my 7.1 system so I've only got my SS amp and 325i. :)   Cheers

I, too, would like an opportunity to try these out. I'll be using my modded 325i as reference and compare them with the homemade distancers I am currently using.

Quote: Pics please? I'm not 100% sure whats what. What material do I damping with?

Quote: Umm yup. Painted white since I like white. :p I would have powdercoated but thats almost $90.

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Quote: Updated first post. Impacts on SQ? I have no idea. This was mostly an asethetic mod and any SQ differences would be just accidental. Personally, I noticed no SQ change.

      What I did:   - made aluminum covers instead of keeping the grills - shortened/sleeved original grado cable - reterminated with a mini - nose's grado post mod (http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/266965/nose-s-grado-post-mod-w-shaft-collar-and-rubber-o-ring)...

I'll open them up and clean them out. :) Thanks. Also I'm using a starving student as my amp. TBH after just getting reaquainted  with the grado sound I'm all smiles now. Cheers

Hmmm I just switched from my jumbo pads to the standard bowls and that rattling/squeaking went away. Weird.

So my left driver started to squeak a little when playing. Its kind of hard to explain the sound exactly. Possible fix or reason? Also on that note, I found they're lacking bass and have a lot of treble/highs. What EQ setting should I be using?

bleh lol random post mistake

Okay so firstly whats the difference between the 1/4'' headphone plug and the mini one that you can plug into an ipod? I assume the larger one gives better quality(?). Also can only XLR connections be used for balanced cables (I did a quick wiki)? Finally, what cable are you supposed to use to...