Seriously though, could heat exposure have any effect on the sound? I can't really tell if I'm just being paranoid.

Pros: rubber tips are bright white again Cons: some loss in the midrange

Quote: Originally Posted by EFN I have mentioned a few times before that I am amazed by the bass quality on my ER-4S (a converted ER-4P). Very rich extension and tightness, but that's also because I mated my ER-4S with a warm and lively source which is the Rio Karma. And I listened...

So the Westones and the e500s are both out of my price range, it seems. How do the e4c's stack up? How much gain in bass vs loss in resolution would I get? What about the Altec Lansings, are they significantly worse?

I've had my Etys for a while now, and while I really like them, it seems to me like their strong point is more mellow stuff with live instrumentation. I listen to a lot of electronic music, so I'm craving something with a little more low-end punch. Are there canalphones in a similar price range...

Nice, thanks for the responses. Related question - might 595s sound better with this setup? Of course, it depends on taste, but I'd like something that's nice and punchy without being too bright. Grados are nice, but a little too bright. I listen to electronic music and rock in about equal...

I have an opportunity to get a paid of HD-600s for $120, but won't be able to buy a dedicated amp for the forseeable future. Would it be reasonable to just power them from the headphone out of my receiver? I have a midrange Harman-Kardon stereo amp that's nicer sounding than most "home...

I'm looking for a good place to demo some headphones - mainly interested in HD590s, 595s and SR-225s. Any ideas?

Quote: Originally Posted by Eagle_Driver I have a pair of the 595's now, and I would have to say that the 595's are definitely in the top tier of dynamic headphones (not necessarily the very best dynamic headphone even at its price point) What do you like better than 595's at...

I guess what turned me off the Grados was the comfort issue - how much would it cost to replace the pads, and how well do the 225's do unamped compared to, say, 595's?

Also, if you feel like a cable upgrade would be in order, then it should be included in said budget. As things stand, it seems like I can get: 590's for a little over 100 595's for 170 600's for 210 DT880's for 240. I understand the 880's really need an amp, and they're the most...

Too much information; maybe some of you can point me in the right direction. Short version: Rock listening from Soundblaster Audigy Platinum, for a couple of hours at a time. Looking for full-size open headphones (+amp if necessary) for $150-250. Considering HD590s, 595s, 600s, DT880s...