Sennheiser HD 280 Pro - They break and are rather boring Sennheiser CX 400 - Midrange is poor Ultrasone HFI 680 - Something missing in the upper midrange

I've had the HFI-680s for a week now and I am VERY HAPPY! They do have a non-traditional sound, imo. I think that has to do with the goofy plate the is in front of the majority of the driver. However, after getting use to them, and then comparing them to my old headphones, these are a lot more...

Well I just won one of the Mark IVs on ebay. Unfortunately I won't get to use it until I get back to the US on Feb. 16th. I'll post about it that week once I've used it.

Well I took the chance and ordered the 680s. I price was great and I just like the idea of a smoother headphone that people who have listened to both the 680s and 780s have stated. I'll let people know my thoughts after I receive them.

I mainly use my headphones when working or doing other things on my computer. I've heard that the 780s bump up the bass and aren't quite as accurate as the 680s. I'm coming from a relatively low bass headphone and by the sounds of it, the 680s will have plenty. As for the 750s, I don't think I'm...

After more than a month, and numerous hours, of reading things on this site I think I have found the headphone that suites me. Originally I was looking at the Denon AH-D2000, but the suboptimal build quality turns me away from them. I have read that HFI-680s offer quality bass and overall a...

Quote: Originally Posted by nsx_23 HippieTom's post was downright scary. Expect anything less from a mushroom with headphones that can type?

Quote: Originally Posted by paara Is there a reason that you use a 16bit insted of 24bit design? As far as I understand, the USB chips available are generally limited to 16bit. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Finish college finally, get a real job, and continue traveling.

Happy New Year....time to spend some money

I guess I should have mentioned I am only here for vacation. Unfortunately school calls me back to Germany in a week and back to the US about 2 1/2 months later. So far really enjoying it! I'm in Ankara and leaving for Istanbul tonight.

My plane leaves from Frankfurt International to Ankara in just over 12 hours...quite excited

- Lived in Oshkosh Wisconsin (~62,000) until I went to college - College in Platteville Wisconsin (~10,000) - Currently abroad in Darmstadt Germany (~120,000) - Probably going to move to Colorado Springs, Colorado in less than a year (~370,000)

Interesting that the poll is tied at 16/16...I figured it wouldn't be that close

Ha, that's what I'm afraid of. Any easy way to fix that?

I am interested in getting a pair of Denon AH-D2000s but I'm worried about the build quality. Some say they're fine, some say they're not. It seems like people are unhappy with the cable (which I might replace) and the small screw where the cup connects to the headband. Please submit your poll...

I really wasn't in the market for spending this much on an amp (I'm only beginning) but I don't think I can pass this up. Looks like it'll be a great product!

Thanks, and agreed...but no promises on hangovers

Quote: Originally Posted by SinnerG So I'm wondering about any of the ladies who might be here... would they prefer audio equipment that puts out the best 33Hz signal? Hahaha

Thanks for the post on my thread. Here's a jackpot of information about the D2000s if you haven't found it already. A lot of people compare them to the HD650. The Denons being not quite as detailed but better bass quality, quantity, and easier to power.

Quote: Originally Posted by Kobra Funny you should post this now as I'm in the same boat as you are in I took my laptop under my arm and went for a audition today, you can read about it here. Difference between your and mine audition was that I listened to "The Ultimate Demonstration...

I've been reading this thread quite a bit tonight. You'll have to search it a bit but there were people comparing the Denon AH-D2000s as been similar to the HD650s but with better bass. However, I believe the D2000s might take a hit in the mids section. I can only tell you from what I've...

Quote: Originally Posted by 1Time I think you're on the right track. FWIR, I suggest considering the D2000, DT150, or maybe a recabled D1000, each under $200 shipped. Then use the remainder of your budget for a USB powered DAC/amp like HotAudio's Mark IV or maybe a HotUSB1 + a separate...

Maybe I haven't given Grado a fair chance but I really don't like supraural headphones. If it wasn't for that I would definitely look into the Grados. Thanks though.

Quote: Originally Posted by vvanrij Yes I read it, its a good post!, this way people can really help you in a usefull way. I'm not going to give my personal recommendations yet, I'm gonna give it some time to think about it, and give you a usefull suggestion. Btw who is Jack...