Quote:   Thanks for your response! Hmm, I think I should try stepping out of my comfort zone a bit. You said something about the Brainwavz Beta, how do they compare with the NuForce NE-600X? The minimum requirement for me is to have earbuds/IEMs that don't sound tinny.

Hello all, there are so many headphones out there that there is no hope for me to select one on my own. Here is my story:   I'm a university student and I was looking to get headphones before the Spring semester starts. I will be wearing them on the train and also while walking (which I have...

Oh, sorry! I somehow looked over that forum. I will look through the following buying guide on that forum to learn more about these kind of headphones. Thanks!   http://www.head-fi.org/t/596233/buying-portable-or-in-ear-headphones-seeking-guidance-dont-start-a-new-thread-ask-for-advice-here

Hello, I'm a university student and I was looking to get headphones to get before the Spring semester starts. I will be wearing them on the train and also while walking (which I have to do a lot of), so I need them to be the ear-bud kind, not the big over the ears ones. I currently use the Sony...

Hello again, Purple Angel. Thanks for your help! Will be picking up that amp hopefully next month. And sheesh! They weren't kidding here when they said "sorry about your wallet!"

Hi. Right now I use Sony MDR-V6 and XB500 with a Fiio E5 amp for gaming on my Xbox 360. How well would these two of my headphones work with the ASTRO Mixamp Pro for gaming? Any thoughts on this setup? Thanks.   Talking about this: http://www.astrogaming.com/mixamps/mixamp-usb

Hi! Thinking about picking up the XB500s and was wondering how the build quality is. Is it sturdy or weak or what? And how long would you say is their life span considering I'd use them every other day for a few hours? And I like to think I treat my electronics like babies. Thanks.

Aha, thanks for explaining to me what those meant. And Saoshyant, it's interesting that You bring up the XB500s because for me it was between that and the V6. Will probably end up getting those sometime in the future, though. In regards to my wallet... My wallet is already a bit lonely because...

Thanks, guys. It's good to be here. Haha. I have to admit that I have much to learn. For example, I don't even know what the "AT" headphones are that you're referring to. Not sure what IEM means either, but see that term being used a lot here at head-fi :P Looking forward to rediscovering my...

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, but I just wanted to share my story. For years I had been going through headphones, and being a bass head, I always went for the ones like Skullcandy Hesh and Skullcrushers and Beats etc., etc. But all my headphones were either too uncomfortable or would...

I voted 3 and those three happen to be kiddie headphones. Skullcandy Hesh 2 (yes, I know :P), sennheiser RS-170, and turtle beach DX12. BUT!! I'm sort of getting started with actual quality headphones (Sony MDR-V6 will be delivered to my doorstep this Monday!). Should be interesting.

I see. I'll keep that in mind when I am financially ready to upgrade :p thanks!

Oh nice! Thanks, Angels and Air, I'll definitely try that mod.   Thanks, PurpleAngel, I just might get Turtle Beach as well. We'll see.

Alrighty, I shall look for an HDMI cable whose ends aren't as thick as the ones I have.   Assuming I set it up properly, how do these headphones sound for gaming? What do you play and how do you like em'? I play Mass Effect mostly, so theres quiet a bit of shooting and explosions.  ...

WA ALAIKUM AS SALAAM, akhi!   I thought I was a basshead, but nope, you clearly have me beat on that. Haha.