Based on everything I have read, I have decided to get the Shure SRH1840. At this point, I will still take any recommendations but please make direct comparisons to the SRH1840, regarding vocals (pop, ballands). Hopefully they meet my expectations specially with vocals. Will the Fiio E17 be...

Based on everything I have read, I have decided to get the Shure SRH1840. At this point, I will still take any recommendations but please make direct comparisons to the SRH1840, regarding vocals (pop, ballands). Hopefully they meet my expectations specially with vocals. Will the Fiio E17 be...

I would really appreciate more feedback. I have been reading about the high THD that the new Shure's have and I am pretty disappointed. However, its real world performance (sound) what matters in the end.

Quote:   How would you compare them with the Shures? Also, would you say that the HD650 is better for vocals and pop genre than the HD600? 

Quote:   I would really appreciate more feedback. I have been reading about the high THD that the new Shure's have and I am pretty disappointed. However, its real world performance (sound) what matters in the end.

I would also appreciate some feedback from people who have used all of the headphones described (SRH1440/1840,HD600/650, HE-400). Thanks.

Quote: Thank you for your response. The thing I don't like about the higher end Senns is that they are pretty hard to drive, thus using any portable devices (cellphone, ipod, etc) with them is out of question (Its not a priority but its something I still have to consider). I would like to...

Quote: Thank you for your response. Why are you biased against the 1840s if I may ask? Also, the thing I don't like about the higher end Senns is that they are pretty hard to drive, thus using any portable devices (cellphone, ipod, etc) with them is out of question. I would like to know if...

Hello Head-Fi community. I am planning upgrade my current headphones (Sennheiser HD595/no amp), and I am looking to spend no more than $700 (headphones alone). I really enjoy the signature sound of my 595, and I would like to buy something that sounds similar but better of course. I like the...

Hello Head-Fi community. I am planning upgrade my current headphones (Sennheiser HD595/no amp), and I am looking to spend no more than $700 (headphones alone). I really enjoy the signature sound of my 595, and I would like to buy something that sounds similar but better of course. I like the...