Quote: Absolutely off-topic, but that's pretty good.   Even more off-topic: I just came back from seeing Mr. Big live, and I'm still giddy like a goddamn schoolgirl. Those guys have so much fun playing.

Quote: I decided It'd be better to get a closed portable set for listening to music (I have to do a lot of commuting every day) and an open-air set for gaming, at least in the beginning... wanting headphones that did it all was way too much to ask.

  Quote: I'm way too picky about sound quality so yes, I guess the AD700 will be my first pair of audiophile-grade headphones and my stepping stone into audiophilia. Plus, you make a good point: since it's easy to drive, I won't be needing an amp right away.   Thanks guys!

Quote: Good point. What's your opinion (or anyone else's, for that matter): should I get the AD700 right away or should I save some more and get the K 702?  

Sorry for the double post, but I may as well ask this here: I can choose from these closed headphones to start, without having to import:   Koss PortaPro Sennheiser HD202, 203, 212 Shure SRH240 AKG K 514 (semi-open; will they leak too much?)   Any thoughts?

I know, but I decided I need something closed first, especially since I'm gonna be using them on LAN Parties where open-air phones would bother other players.   I think I'll go with either Koss PortaPro or Senn HD*something* at first, since I can find them in stores in my country and they...

Quote:   Don't feed the troll (although he's right in theory, but I did use the search feature; I decided to ask anyway.)

Quote: That's exactly the kind of advice I've been looking for. Thanks!

Quote:   Oh come on, I've bumped this twice already. It's just impossible that no one has further advice!

Quote:   Shameless bump.    

I already asked this on its own thread, but since this is the right place to ask... (and my thread's being buried too fast anyway...)   I'm looking for a "budget" ($100+, it can be more if need be) closed headphones for music and gaming. Unfortunately I can't go with an open-air set since I...

Quote: Sigh... I guess you're right. Since I need the phones for public places I'll just go with closed cans for now and buy open-air ones later. Fabio-fi mentioned the A700 as a good compromise between closed and soundstage at my price range... should I check anything else? Keep in mind...

BUMP   Quote: Any other suggestions?   Also, would buying a portable amp or DAC be worth it or should I just spend the extra money in better headphones?

Hey guys,   I've been lurking this forum for a while now, trying to make up my mind on what should I go with. In the end I just can't make my mind, so I decided to ask directly. Let me write a list of the stuff I'm looking for in a pair of 'phones, ordered by priority:   I need good...