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    Battlefield 2 Bad Company 2: with Grado HF2s

    I'm wondering, are you guys using any processing when listening to these games? I'm a MW2 guy and the sound coming from the Astro MixAmp, when I feel like being quite as I much rather use my 7.1, I get fatigued by the sound of Dolby Headphones.
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    [AMP REPAIR] Mini3 sounds like a blown speaker - HELP!

    So I bought a Mini3 from a head-fi member who was close to my location. Everything worked great with the thing using my old JVC HA RX900 and an old pair of Sony Noise canceling headphones. The Mini3 actually made the Sony sound better but I digress. I recently acquired a DT770/250 from...
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    Closed Can Free-For-All (sub $200) for the workplace. Please help me.

    thank you! can you describe the sound stage in terms of depth and width along with the bass impact? also, I'm considering the DT 770 or 880. I understand the closed 770s and the semi open 880s have the same driver? It's just the back that's different? Is that really the case? Also being very...
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    Closed Can Free-For-All (sub $200) for the workplace. Please help me.

    Quote: Originally Posted by kunalraiker Don't worry very much of the overlooking the HD 25-1 II are an excellent pair of headphones, there is one in the FS section right now. Grab it before its gone. I brought the wife's over the ear noise cancelling headphones to work...
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    Closed Can Free-For-All (sub $200) for the workplace. Please help me.

    ahh, thanks for the entry. I'm really getting excited about those HD 25s Are there more that I am overlooking? Perhaps the RP-21?
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    Closed Can Free-For-All (sub $200) for the workplace. Please help me.

    I'm going to go ahead and assume that all of these headphones in consideration are a step up from what I got right now. I want to hear a Beyer, AKG, Shure, Senn, I want them all!!!
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    Closed Can Free-For-All (sub $200) for the workplace. Please help me.

    yiiiikes!! $250 is a bit out of my price range although thanks! which of the ultrasones have the best impact and then a wide soundstage vs. the RX900?
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    Closed Can Free-For-All (sub $200) for the workplace. Please help me.

    yiiiikes!! $250 is a bit out of my price range although thanks! which of the ultrasones have the best impact and then a wide soundstage vs. the RX900?
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    Closed Can Free-For-All (sub $200) for the workplace. Please help me.

    Quote: Originally Posted by priest I'm not sure if the "bass heavy" in your post is supposed to modify both the 80 and the 250 ohm versions, or just the 80 ohm, but for the record, I do not consider the 250 ohm to be bass heavy, although I agree they should be on the OP's list...
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    Closed Can Free-For-All (sub $200) for the workplace. Please help me.

    Quote: Originally Posted by Robot Metal $55 used HD280, $60 Bravo Amp, $10 replacement tube, $2 blue tack Interesting; how much better is the HD280 vs. the RX900? Is the price worth the upgrade? I also have an amp already. Mini3 vs. Bravo? Comments on that?
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    Closed Can Free-For-All (sub $200) for the workplace. Please help me.

    Quote: Originally Posted by ekliptiko I vote for the ATH-M50's. I just picked up a pair earlier this week. They have impressed me thus far, and from what I read, they only get better with a good burn in. Ive got about 65 hours of burn in on them, and just today the bass finally came on...
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    Closed Can Free-For-All (sub $200) for the workplace. Please help me.

    Quote: Originally Posted by amc how about beyerdynamic dt770? Closed cans - some would say bass heavy 80 or 250 ohm versions. I love mine. have you had any other experiences that you can compare it to? My headphone experience is a bit limited. ATH-AD700 - airy and thin but...
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    Closed Can Free-For-All (sub $200) for the workplace. Please help me.

    Quote: Originally Posted by DKaz I have the Denon D1000 and I also use them in the office. The fit and comfort is amazing, but since they are looser, they can leak a little if you crank them up. The ceiling vents in our office easily drown out the leakage though. On to SQ. I really...
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    Closed Can Free-For-All (sub $200) for the workplace. Please help me.

    Quote: Originally Posted by Palpatine HD25 I II. Once again I am suggesting these phones. They are at the top of your budget but they sound awesome... no amp required. They're rugged and great for travelling to and form work. I don't need them for to and from work per se, I would...
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