I've always liked Koss after owning a couple of Porta Pros. For analytical listening they are not amazing, but they really are portable pros. When walking or out and about I've never found I've missed anything. I've found in those situations I can't take in too much detail anyway, I don't need...

Thanks! Will check them out. Also forgot to mention that price range isn't that important. Portable open headphones might also be interesting, if they're really compact and lightweight.

Are there any open back or non isolated in ear headphones out there? Earbuds can also be of interest, but they seem rare these days. I've had the MDR-E888LP as well as AKG earbuds in the past and now I'm replacing a pair of B&O Earset 3i that I've lost. I also had the Etymotic ER4 and they...

Anyone have any input? Would really appreciate some input. Thanks  

I'm looking for a pair of good earbuds (not IEMs) with mic. I've been looking at B&O EarSet 3i and allthough maybe a bit overpriced they're stylish, seem ergonomic, has a mic and comes with a three year warranty. Do you have any other suggestions? My main headphones are Grado HF-2 and I like...

So thinking of buying one of these. Anyone tried it as a Bluetooth dac?

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I'd try HD414 pads (very comfortable!) and if you can afford it, I would get one of these JMoney Audio

Actually I'm sitting right now and listening to them through my soundcard. Sounds pretty damn good! What I like most about them is the comfort and that they let me focus on the music.

wallace, I wondered if they are voiced/made to work better with comfies. Maybe not a whole lot of people who knows except Grado themselves. I've had SR225 and RS1 in the past and I don't think RS1 sounds a whole lot better, but rather different.

I'm thinking of getting a pair of Grados again. I've always loved the sound, but I've never been a huge fan of the bowl pads sound or comfort wise. Flat pads are better, but still not very comfortable and still a bit too bright. For me I've gotten perfect balance with HD414 or comfort pads. So...

So a small update.. I'd say that these are unlistenable without foams. Way too thin and bright sounding. However a tip is to replace the stock foams with thinner ones. Really improves the treble and detail which I feel is a little bit closed in with the stock ones. I also get a better fit in my...

So I'm thinking of getting a pair of Manufaktur DT770's for low level listening. Is leather pads and 600 ohm the way to go? Currently I use the Digidesign Mbox 2 Micro and yet small it's pretty powerful and has a good headphone out. I would really appreciate some help here!

So I'm thinking of getting a pair of Manufaktur DT770's for low level listening. Is leather pads and 600 ohm the way to go? Currently I use the Digidesign Mbox 2 Micro and yet small it's pretty powerful and has a good headphone out. I would really appreciate some help here!

I don't have a spl meter, but I've been thinking of getting one. I'm careful not to listen at too high levels anymore and I usually do that by turning the volume up to a level that is normal-high and after that turning down a bit, 5-10db. My issue is with the headphones. The K 271's, while...