I'm looking for a pair of cans for <20 USD shipped. No clip-ons, earbuds or canalphones. Don't really care if it's isolating or not, as long as it doesn't leak too much. (No Gradoesque phones). Comfort is priority, and if I don't get any good suggestions I'll buy a cheap pair of Maxell HP-2000...

I bought these off headphones off of ebay for <$20 not expecting much. Trying different sources and amps with this headphone didn't really do much to improve the sound. The sound is in few a words: tinny, distant and harsh but for my purposes it is fully acceptable. Maybe the sound will change...

I do not like the stock pads on the HD497, is it possible to get velour pads for them? Thanks, -Jonathan

It is a good buy for $6 including shipping? When I have the money I want to spring for the Beyer. DT-250-250, but right now I have to buy a new monitor. Also I really want headphones with velour pads and the Maxells are pretty much the only ones that do this for under $10. Thanks...

What closed cans (need to provide at least moderate isolation) out there have good, fun, forward-sounding mids? I don't know want to specify a price, because if there is one that is particularly good, but expensive, I might save up for it. So far the good closed cans I know of are: AKG...

My brother plays keyboard, He's using (Gasp!) Sony CD180s! They deserve to sit next to Sony MDR-V600 in terms of quality, in comparison to the HD497 they are terrble. My budget is around $30 or less. No preference for open or closed but must not leak a ton of sound like Grados. Perhaps some used...

How comfortable are the A500? I've read a lot here, but I'm still not sure about them, because the last phone that I tried with pleather pads, the HD497, was horribly uncomfortable. Every time I moved even slightly they creaked loudly. They didn't feel very good against my ears either, so I'm...

Is there a place where I can buy this locally? I live in Marietta, GA and want to be able to return these if I don't like them. Would Guitar Center have these in stock? Otherwise I'll probably buy these from TTVJ, as I understand he has a good return policy and an excellent reputation...

Has anyone who has glasses used these? Do they clamp too tightly? Also, my source is currently a Chaintech AV-710. How does the HD-25 sound directly out of the Chaintech? However, most of my music currently is low quality mp3s. Are the HD-25-1 at ALL forgiving? I'm going to start amassing a...

Is there a place where I go and try on some of the headphone models I'm interested in? Or at least where I can buy them and easily return them if I don't like them? Comfort is a really big issue for me; I have a small head and small ears. In particular, I am interested in the Senn. HD-25-1...

Not sure if this is the right forum, but here goes... I have an Onkyo HT-R410 receiver hooked up to a pair of HKB6 speakers. I like the sound just fine, but I all ready have a good set of speakers that I am keeping and would like to experiment with headphones; however, I don't have the money...

Do any others besides Marantz have a good headphone out? I have a Sansui 771, it is possible that it has a quality headphone out, one superior to my Onkyo HT-R410's headphone out? Thanks, Jonathan.

I need a good pair of closed headphones for under $150 including shipping, used or new as long as they're in good condition. My setup is the following: Chaintech AV-710 flashed to Prodigy--> Onkyo HT-R410 via optical out -->? I need a decent amount of isolation, at least enough to block out...

There are several different 5.1 headphones listed at listentobelieve.com including one that uses a digital connection. Now I know that most people here think that surround sound headphones aren't worth it, but I'd still like to find out more about thse particular headphones. Thanks, Jonathan.

I'm currently looking at the Audio Technica ATH-A500 or A900 to replace my Senn. HD497 which I'm returning to radioshack. I have heard the sonic signature is in between that of Grados and Senns. Are they both comfortable headphones? I need them to be able to block out the nice of my computer...

I'm looking to upgrade in comfort and sound quality from the Senn. HD497. I'm looking at these three phones, my price range is $90-130. From what I've read the Beyerdynamic and Sennheiser have stronger bass, while the AKG has stronger high-end. I'm going to be using these headphones for movies...

I bought the HD497's from Radio Shack a couple days figuring I could return them if I didn't like them. I have them configured the following way: Chaintech AV-710 flashed to Prodigy--> Onkyo HT-R410 via optical out --> HD497's. As my first set of headphones I find that it has very good...

My budget is between $50 and $100. What are your suggestions for good headphones to be used for mostly music, but also for DVD's occasionally. So far I am looking at the HD497, the SR60's, and also the Alessandro MS-1. Radioshack has HD497 for $70 near me, so I am going to go over there and try...

Are there any stores that have amps that I can use to test headphones with? Thanks, Jonathan.

I'm currently using the built-in audio on motherboard. I would like to switch back to my Chaintech AV-710 however, the drivers lack bass/treble controls. Is there a program which can change bass/treble for all audio in Windows? Otherwise I'll have to stick with my nforce audio right now...

I have a pair of Sansui SP5500X speakers. The best thing about these speakers is that due to their 15" woofers, they don't need a subwoofer. I have tested it with three different amps/receivers, 1.Onkyo HT-R410 5.1 Home Theater Receiver, (5X100Watts) 2.Sansui 777 Vintage 2 Channel Stereo...

Hey, I just found a pair of Sansui QH-44 Headphones. They are the most comfortable headphones I've ever tried on. I'm not sure how old they are, but they look vintage and utilize two 1/4" stereo connectors. My stereo receiver only has one headphone jack, so I was only able to plug one of the...

I'm looking to flash the Chaintech AV-710 to the Prodigy drivers. I understand that this disables the analog sound, but that is ok, as I can always use my onboard sound for analog. Ok, I downloaded the utility needed to flash the card, but before I do it, how do I backup my current EEPROM...

I have a Onkyo HT-R410 Receiver hooked up to one Sansui SP5500X speaker with very thin gauge wire. However the wire is a very short run, less than three feet. This is after an hour two at half volume or less. Does the heat mean the unit is at risk of blowing a fuse? The speaker it's...