Thank you for responding, I kinda neglected to look at the time stamp on this thread until I had posted :/

Reading through this thread, you guys have some of the wisest and most deep down and philosophical takes on stuff that I have seen on the internet for quite some time though I thought that this was the best place to ask this comparatively un-inspired question. For the longest time, every time I...

That would be interesting, and with the expanse of the head-fi community, there's bound to be one out there Ah, if only... I've noticed a few people talking Schiit, what are your guys impressions of the lyr with these headphones?

I heard from someone that they were easier to drive than other ortho's, reading back my comment makes it sound like I knew they were easier, my mistake.

How does the ifi Micro compare to others in its price range, if the usb solutions work (I'm sure they do, y'all know your stuff) the portability factor would put it quite high on my list. Also, would you say that my price range under powers these headphones (as they are still orthodynamics, even...

For whatever reason my usb case ports produce a humming sound when my other peripherals are used, so if I'm browsing the internet while listening, every time I move the mouse I get a humming sound (it's not blatantly obvious, but it still detracts from the overall experience) any recommendations...

What would you guys consider some of the best amp and dac combos for the He-560's in the ~$700-$800 range?

Thank you for linking to those detailed articles, I will certainly be referring to them often until I make my decision.

Thanks, I'm kind of biased against ordering online (though still definitely an option) and my city isn't really known for it's Hi-Fi scene, I did find an add selling a pair of Audeze lcd-2's for $900, how would these compare to the Hifiman's and Hd 650's

Shell seems decently durable, never really had the chance to test this however. Might just be the fact that I have the clear version and can see the internals which gives off an air of delicate-ness but I feel like they could break given the wrong circumstances.

I don't have the best frame of reference, though I do have some, so take everything I say with a grain of salt. I find for your price range the Shure Se215's to have good base and decent clarity, they honestly can compare in some ways to their bigger brothers, I have listened to them and found...

I can't really speak for that range of full size headphones though I can say that the Shure's are an excellent option, keep in mind that the bass is slightly above neutral. What are you going to be using them for (eg. Everyday earbuds, exercise etc.)? Also what type of music do you listen to mainly?

Hi, newer Head-Fi'er here, a few years ago I was gifted a pair of Hd 598's and was then sucked into the realm of audio, I later upgraded to a pair of Hd 650's that leads to the present. I am again looking for an upgrade, some of my friends are enthusiasts and have let me try their various set...

Hi people of head-fi, I have been using head-fi for about three years in some way or another and have finally decided to join the cult, I hope to improve my audio knowledge and get recommendations for my setup here. To summarize, I just wanted to say I'm glad and honoured to be here!