I guess what I'm asking is, can it be worth it for the lower cost headphones I have, or should I not bother / try something else?

I use an iPod classic straight to headphones right now, I was wondering...would this device (+ LOD) be a worthwhile improvement in sound? I really like the long battery life and portability of it.   The headphones I have are CAL, JVC HA-S400, Audio Technica ATH-T400, and Sennheiser CX300 II. I...

Quote: In my experience so far they don't isolate much. That was one of the reasons I went for them though, since they are for desk use and I don't want to be totally oblivious.

Quote:   Thanks for the input, it sounds like these pads may solve my problem as well. Have people been ordering these pads from eBay? I see a seller in China offers them for reasonably cheap.

Quote:   So you did this to widen the band itself? I would be willing to give this a try, but I think my tower is too wide.   I am finding the stock pads on the HA-S400 to be uncomfortable for one of my ears. I've seen a lot of alternate pads and mods in the thread, but honestly some...

Quote:   Thanks for the info, I like the sound of those 'CAL' headphones!

Quote:   Thank you for your advice. I am definitely leaning toward the HA-S400 at this point, just want to make sure they would fit on my head. I have a narrower than average head I think.   Forgive my ignorance, but what is a "CAL"?

Hi, I am looking for some advice to narrow down the choices for some new headphones for the office. Here are my specifications:   -Comfortable. I usually listen to several hours of music / audio a day at work, sometimes more. I will be taking the headphones off, but I will want to wear them...