I know this is somewhat a newbies question but it's important for me to ask: is it possible for some type of audio to damage the headphones? I'll explain: I have Audio-Technica ATH-M50x (very pleased) and as to some sound resources (especially youtube and some video files with lo audio...

Thanks a lot for your help. Just to make sure: I'm not an expert in electrical engineering, so the impedance and sensitivity values don't say a lot to me, I just wanted to ask - can a combination of an amp (say the e11) with headphones (say the ath-m50) can harm the headphones? 

Don't know id anyone mentioned, but I heard really good stuff about Astell and Kern AK100. Pricy as crap, though. 

I decided to go for the ATH-M50x (the blue limited edition, of course :), and I wanted to ask if you think I should get an amp, as I really like high volume and usually listen to music in noisy places? I usually use an old generation ipod touch, or my nexus 4 cellphone. Will it make any...

Helps a lot! Thanks again. What do you mean by less durable? That they will break faster?

Adding : it should be over the ear and suitable for outdoor use, mainly traveling and walking in the city. And i really like high volume. Thanks again, you're really helpful here, appreciate it.

Sound quality is my top priority. I listen to ALL, but really, all genres of music. I would like to have high volume using ipod with no amp, and if course if they look good its a bonus (i dont buy leather products). Any recommendations for a budget under 200$?and thanks for your help...

Can someone explain the "fatigue" issue? I don't seem to get what you mean. I'm also interested in buying the ath m50x.

Hey there everybody, thanks for this wonderful website and those awesome forums.   So, as many other here, I'm planning on buying my first over-the-ear audiophile headphone.   After some research and under my budget conditions I found myself hesitating between 2 main option:  ...