I'm assuming that you have a desktop setup, so here goes.   <$500: Sennheisser HD650, for the mellower times. <$1000: Focal Elear, for the impactful symphonies. <$1500: Sennheisser HD800, for the quiet detailed listen. <$2000: Audeze LCD3, lush sounds of the concert hall.   I've used all...

Placebo effect is one of the reasons that some might think that one cable might be better than another IMHO. Yes, y'all can do blind testing but for the case, we are actively (subconsciously) looking for a difference even when there might be none whatsoever. I agree that the quality of the cable...

I didn't notice this thread till it popped up. I have really weird and complicated requirements for computer mice; a south (petite) paw that prefers to palm grip and it must be wireless and accurate. I'm a photographer by trade and absolutely don't care for video games.   Earlier this year, I...

  Agreed totally. I wish Grado would do something 'bout it, maybe adopt the industry standard of some form of plush padding and do something about them soldered-in cables. They're adopting the retro look and saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"; their cans are considered "broken" in this...

I have both headphones powered by a respectable amp. The Elear at first listen sounds like the better headphone but the HD650 holds it's own too. The Elear has a very dynamic headphone with a in your face punch even at low volumes, I would say keep the HD650 if your primarily using it for...

Congratulations on your accomplishment! 5 grand is a huge chunk of change to spend, I don't think my recommendations are gonna blow the entire budget. Considering that you mentioned the Oppo HA2-SE, I'm assuming that your source is digital from a computer or some form of transport. Also, you...

If I were to say that I bought a headphone that I didn't like, that would make me seem a little stupid 'cause I would be spending money on something that I'd not like. However, that unfortunately happened by means of the Grado RS1e. It wasn't the sound signature that I I was offended by...

Hey Y'all!    I'm new to this forum, I've heard of this for a long time but really took my sweet time to chime in. So here we go... this is my first post in Headfi! I would love to be in the know of the ins and outs of this wonderful of music appreciation since I'm in the business of creative...