Quote: Thanks for the recommendation, I listened to the M80s today, as well. I didn't realize they are on-ear phones, and I'm looking for full-size phones, so I had to rule them out. Thanks though.   I ended up ordering the ath m50, since I did get to hear a couple of the phones that...

I listened to the uptowns at best buy and I Don't think they were the ones for me. What are the opinions on the srh 840s vs the ath m50?

Anybody know a shop in maryland that has headphones available to "test drive"? I'd love to take a listen to them or other similar ones before making the purchase.

Quote: I'll take a look for your thread and see what was recommended for you, and go from there...   I appreciate the feedback from everyone. I'll try to keep this thread updated with my choice, and my impression of my first quality set of phones. 

Quote: Excuse the double post but does anybody have a recommendation for a portable amp for this set of phones? They seem like a really solid set of phones, not sure if they would benefit much from an amp or not...

Nice looking set... Let me do some research on them.   Thanks   Still open for more suggestions

How's it going?   I have been trying to figure this question out on my own, but there are so many different options and even more opinions about each of those options.   I am looking for a set of Over-the-Ear phones for mobile and home use. Since they are going to be used around others I...