wow this really helps alot everyone. Thanks so much for your feedback. If you have anything else to say, go right along and say it!

yea, I meant POSSIBLE sound degration, sorry. I meant that if there WAS a difference in sound (and the ATs being worse in sound) if the Grados were that much better? So it looks like it will be good idea to go ahead and get those ATs. Also, you mentioned trying them out. I don't know...

well I know that, that is why I'm looking at getting closed phones. My specific question is wether or not the sound degradation of the ATs is so much worse that I should just go ahead and get the Grados.

Well I still am having doubts about what kind of 'phone to buy. I think I'd rather have sealed than open but how do the Audio-Technica ATH-A900 compare to some of the Grados? I'd go open if I have to but I'd rather have the leakage be at a minimal. What do you guys think about the...

I think I like Rizumu's theory alot. I have a pair of Sony Nudes that isolate fairly well and don't leak much. So I can just use those on the road, or who knows, maybe I will one day spurge and get a pair of Etymotics. So now is the next question. Should I got for the Senheiser 590s or the...

So I should probably stay away from the Senheisers if I am looking for good rock headphones. So maybe I should look into the Grados even though they leak alot of sound. Its a shame though, I hate it when my parents have their music going in the car and I have to turn my music way up just to...

Wow this is a really tough decision. I can find senheisers at Ebay but not the Audio-Ts. I would like it to kinda sealed so when I'm listening in the car I don't bother others. In my home, however, sealed or unsealed doesn't make a difference. Man, this is tough. Originally, like months ago...

How long are the cords for the Sens, the Eggos? The External unit on the Audigy sits right next to my monitor but it would be nice to lay down on my bed to watch a movie. BTW I really appreciate the lightning-quick response I am getting to this post.

Quote: Originally posted by soupy (ie straight out of the sound card jack which you should NEVER do for good headphones) Why is this? Because they sound bad or because it is harmful? I always knew the Grados sound great but the leakage is a little much for me. When I'm listening...

It has been a long time since I have been on this board. Now that my mom just got married and there are 3 more additions to my home, I am forced to keep my computer speakers off most of the time. I have noticed that the Sony Eggos D66 have become popular and realtively inexpensive. I was...

I was just wondering who, if anyone sells the replacement foamies for the MDR-EX70LP ear buds. I accidently dropped the open bag of them in my garage and now cannot seem to locate any but the ones on the headphones. Anyone have any ideas?

anyone?

Yes, I am now slightly intrigued by the Shure E2c Earphones. Anyone have any experiance with these and have any knowledge to share?

The main reason I want osund islotaion is actually more of a concern for noise leakage. My school will let us listen to portables after we finish taking our finals considering no one can hear the music. My current ones have little or no sound leakage at all. Am I really better off just...

Do the Senn MX 500 have any sound isolation?