1. Bose TriPort 2. Senn PX-100 3. Senn HD-590 4. Sony MDR-F1 5. Sony MDR-SA5000

Frame flexes easily but should be sturdy enough.   biggest issue with SA5K and sleeping is comfort. the adjustment rods protrude outwards, which means that you will only be able to sleep in one position - on your back. shouldn;t be a problem for you though. frankly i'd be more worried about...

of those that i own, most fun = ue superfi 5 eb. (least fun = sony mdr-ex700..)

If you haven't already, I'd recommend a little tuberolling before all else. TONS of variety out there for those tubes in the EMP to suit the kinds of music you listen to. Some cheap, some not too cheap. Then, when you've determined what tubes sound best (and still aren't broke), you can upgrade...

Quote: Originally Posted by Aynjell ... I can understand though, why Grado chose to stop fitting their cans with them. They're not comfy. Personally, I'd prefer a bit more softness, but I'm scared the softness will rob me of the sound I'm getting (bring me closer to the driver). ...

If you happen to be a Sony Rewards member (free to sign up), the XB700 is this week's Deal of the Week at $66 (tax and shipping was about $9 more for my location). Not bad considering you are buying directly from Sony. I'd get a second pair for the office but I need more bass.

Quote: Originally Posted by BiGSQUiD ...would I notice a huge difference going from my 595s to UE 5EB's earphones when listening to low frequency, Or do you think the difference would be minimal? Yes you will! At least in terms of the amount of bass. But as others have...

If sheer bass impact is what you are looking for, then for about half your budget give the Sennheiser HD-212 a try. It has more visceral bass than anything else I've owned over the years.

Etymotic ER-6i Grado SR-325i GS1000 JVC HP-DX1000 Koss KSC-75 x3 Sennheiser HD-212 x2 HD-280 HD-580 HD-650 Sony MDR-EX71 MDR-SA5000 Ultimate Ears Super Fi 5 EB

Just received back my GS1000 headphones from Grado Labs today. It had been sent in for a recable because the cable strands came apart at that pinched point you're talking about, so yes, it's possible.

For your budget, I recommend the Sennheiser HD-212. It has considerable bass impact and provides adequate noise cancelation as a bonus. One of the bassiest cans under $60 (can be found cheaper).

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Just received mines yesterday (paid for it on Aug 20th). Gotta say, build quality is VERY nice, but that remote takes it to a whole new level, considering the price! Have had less than 5 minutes of listening w/ it because I have a 2 quirks with the machine. The first, although negligible, is...

I use flats. To me, the bagels make the mids sound like they are scooped out. Vocals sound too thin for my tastes. But worst of all, alot of my favorite recordings (JPOP ) are highly sibiliant and the bagels don't make you forget it. Flats collapse the soundstage considerably, but to my ears...

kukrisna, out of curiousity, is that the stock volume knob or the upgraded soft-touch one? Thanks.