Quote: The WS99s do great without an amp. They are really easy to drive and honestly I don't hear that much of a difference when amped. They will benefit from a clean signal though, so I would be more concerned with your DAC for these. The IPod should sound fine, but I'm not sure about your...

Quote: I have a TiHD, so that may contribute to my bias, but I'll have to try some others. I do agree it can sound a bit unnatural at times. I'll have to experiment to see if there are more natural sounding options, especially for non-competitive games and movies.   Quote: Very...

I just got some HD 598s and so far they are great for everything I want them to do. They are a neutral headphone but leave a lot of room to equalize to the sound you like. They're great for music, too.   Quote:  In the Battlefield video and the Mirrors Edge videos CMSS3D by far sounded...

I have never had issues with sound leaking into the mic with these. Just for chatting you should be fine.

Quote:   That's interesting you notice sibilance with these. To me there is none at all. Maybe I'm just used to other cans that hit the really high highs, but to me these are a relaxing break from more sibilant headphones. Quote: I had the same problem. There is a screw leading up...

The WS99 is very comfortable, and is one of the most compact over the ear headphones. For mobile listening they are really great, but if you want them primarily for at-home use there are more comfortable options.

Quote:   Thanks for your thoughts. I'm torn between getting something customizable like the Lovely Cube or just going with something known to be clear and detailed like the Asgard 2.   As for your headphone search, have you tried the HD 598? MLE gave it great reviews for positioning...

I just picked up a pair of these and I must say I've been very satisfied with them so far. The bass is definitely present, but not overwhelming. They are very darkly colored. Still, they maintain clarity in the mids and the detail is good, especially at higher volumes. At very low volumes the...

Quote:   How do you like the Lovely Cube with the TiHD? Is it a big step up from just the TiHD on its own? I'm looking for a headphone amp now and wondering which amps would be a step up in clarity and soundstage. I also dislike harsh treble which is one of the complaints I've heard about...

Thanks for the great thread Mad Lust Envy. I'm looking for an amp to pair with mostly with SR-850s and FA-011s, and whatever other headphones  I end up getting down the line. I already have an X-Fi HD, which is great, but I think the FA-011s could benefit from some extra power. I'm considering...

This is a gorgeous design I look forward to the finished project.

Quote:   That looks like a really great setup for these. I have the SR850 with velours and love the detail and clarity. The soundstage is excellent for games and movies. I find the highs to be fatiguing after extended music listening, though, even when turned down in the equalizer.  ...

Quote:   Quote:   Thanks for the input. I just bough a pair from the forums here so I'll be able to find out soon if they live up to the expectations.

How do the WS99s compare to other Audio Technicas like the ES700s, AD900, and ESW9s when disregarding bass response?   I'm thinking about getting the WS99s, but I'm not a basshead and really prefer clarity. That being said, I can appreciate some nice bass, as long as it is not overwhelming...

The Q40s look like a great value for the money, but I've decided I want to go for something more portable, preferably something that can fold up like the Ultrasone Pro Series or Audio-Technica WS77/WS99. It seems like these are more bass-oriented headphones though, can anyone comment on their...