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SR-80 for sure. Considering the other headphones I've got I listen to them far more than I should but just can't stop. Just so fun and upfront.

You can see from my signature what I have. I think the ATH-w5000s are just super for classical. Such detail and a rather good soundstage considering they are closed. I like them with my tube amp as this gives them some extra warmth - but others may not like this

I have these and really like the way the HD650s offer something utterly different. Additionally I have the (cheap but great) grado SR80s which also offer something very different. My next purchase is def going to be RS-1s or GS1000s.

I own both the HD650s and the shure 530s. They do sound quite different, in terms of presentation. I would say that I prefer my audio-technica W5000s with the earmax pro amp. This tube amp takes the edge off the W5000s rather well while retaining their up front presentation. I really do like the...

I really think the DT770pros would be a great option. Especially if you like bass - these are the cans for you! Rather muddy saying that but do have very good isolation! HD-280pros have even better isolation but have no musicality to them IEMs are a good shout (cos of super isolation) as...

I personally think the sr225 is the sweet spot in the range here. I like grado's but the 325i are too high-happy for my liking. If you like the SR80s, you'll love the sr225s

I am surprised that you haven't got custom ear moulds for them. This enhanced that bass for me and gave EVEN MORE clarity. Anyway, just a thought for your BIG PIMPING ER4-Ps

sarah vaughn

How hatful of you both (lol). I new it would come to this! From all of your helpful comments it seems that both would be rather a large departure from what I already had and that both have real qualities to gain. I note that no one else has suggested any other cans to purchase - yes I know...

Hypoicon, yes I am certainly interested in the difference your tubes make. Given what I have written below... Karthur, thank you for your review. Although I like rock (e.g. white stripes etc.) I do spend more time listening to Jazz (love Keith Jarrett - as an aside I am seeing him V soon in...

You know I am from the UK and have been having very similar thoughts. I am very tempted at that price I must say.

Is it worth it? NO! Techincally I suppose the sound is really rather good but there is this bloody ground noise (hiss/hum)! Drives me mad

So no one has managed to get rid of this noise and all of have had the same problem? Hmm, what are people getting instead (DAC/amp)?

So no one has been able to get rid of it? Should I just chuck in the bin? What are people buying instead because it seemed like a good solution?