Going to uni. Upgrading from M50s. Budget : $500. Uses: At room. Music (Radiohead, jazz, NIN, classical - all in FLAC), then films and gaming. Over-the-ears preferred. Isolation/Cancellation is not a must, but a very good plus.   To drive them I have a Scarlett 2i2, and a Cowon X7...

Quote:   See, now you come and I'm having second thoughts on the HD598s. Goddammit, why is it so hard to decide on something?   ... Currently I'm thinking HE400+Fiio e17. I'm going to read up on DAC and stuffz, just cuz I'm a noob, but, in a nutshell,   What do I win with...

First off, thanks a lot for the advice. Most helpful forum ever.   So HE 400s it is! Now... to choose an amp :p   Fiio E10/11 sounds good? (punintended)

Thanks so much for taking the time to write that long post. :D   Well, now I'm torn. We have HD698s, which seem a bargain for $240. But then again, I'd want to invest more money so that my new cans would keep me interesting for at least 1-2 years.   Will the HE400s need an extra amp...

Well, http://www.amazon.co.uk/HiFiMan-HE-400-Headphones/dp/B007TM58BI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347553810&sr=8-1   400 quid are 650$, so there.   If I decide to go over budget, will I need an extra amp? Portable or desktop?   EDIT   Something fishy about such a low price. Notice...

Jerg, truer words were never spoken.   Ok guys - I really don't care about isolation. It would be a plus, but that's it.   Now, HiFi HE400 are clearly out of my budget. Deals I can find are.   HD598 - 240$ ATH-ES10 - 400$ AKG K550 - 320$   Also, Lord Voldemort said that...

Thanks a lot for the replies.   The Denon D6000 isn't availablew in EU yet. For isolation I have my Shure IEMs.   I'm leaning towards the 598, what with the praise galore that comes with Senn HDs, and the easy drive. Plus, I effin' love the way they look.   Could the bass be...

So they'll leak in too much noise?...   Well screw it, I can deal with that using my Shure SE215s. I really wanna go HD.   Maybe an HD598... and a Fiio amp?   Or should I go on-the-ear V Moda M-80 and Senn's HD-25?

As I'm leaving for university, and giving my ATH M50s to my sister, it's time for new cans.   I'll use them in my room, alone, for music mainly (jazz to rock to electronica), then films and gaming. Good noise cancellation. Comfortable for long hours.   Price 400 - 450$. No need for...

I'm off to uni in a week, and leaving my M50s for my sister.   Time for new cans.   Use: Music in dorm room, while studying - so isolation from the outside world is a must.   Music ranges from Radiohead to Deadmau5 and Miles Davis, all FLAC.   The HD650s caught my eye as bang for...

I thought there'd be a thread for this already, considering how popular the M50s are here.   Oh well.   Simply enough, I've just ordered my pair, and would like to hear recs on which portable amp is better suited for it and my Cowon X7. I'll be playing FLAC, genres rock/electronic ie...

I need an entry level pair of cans that is customisable, ie changing cables and stuff like that.   Also, I don't want a lump of metal hanging off me. I need them to look cool, glossy, stylish. More on the fun side of things. Budget up to €200.   I've considered:   Skullcandy...

So you mean whatever I buy off ebay from another country does not have any warranty?!?!   (runs off to check on beloved imported ableton launchpad)

Too huge. I think I'm going for the Kowon X7.. What's its rep?

I've come across a pair of white gloss customized Sennheiser HD 25 11 I. They were kinda overpriced, but the company you'd buy them from offered logo/name imprint.   That, to me, is freaking awesome.   I've heard Skullcandy does this, but I couldn't find anything on their site. Since a...