Right now, I own 3 pairs of headphones: Grado SR225i, Ultrasone Pro 900s and Etymotic MC5s.   The latest purchase being the Etymotics. I can say with much enthusiasm that I've never been so impressed with a pair of headphones as I have been with the MC5s. For their price (I paid $103 even in...

Hey guys!   So, I've long been considering buying the MC5s, since they seem to have garnered positive reviews from just about everywhere I've looked. Including here: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/510261/totally-insane-quality-for-a-totally-insane-price-the-etymotic-mc5-mini-review  ...

Hi guys,   It's been a while since I've been on here, but since getting back into school, I've become a lot more dependant on mobile headphones. I listen to music more frequently now, but most of my listening happens when I'm away from home, in between classes, or just 'going somewhere'...

My friend is looking for a new media player, preferably capable of 20+ gigs with an SD card slot (16 gigs plus expansion, for instance, or 20 gigs + slots) under $200 CDN. Seems like a bit of a stretch, I know, but he wouldn't be watching movies on it. Is there anything on the market, non-Apple...

I received my brand-new Cowon S9 from BHPhotoVideo today, about 3 hours ago. I connected the player to my computer, saw that it was close to fully charged, and put some music on it, organized in nested folders like Music/ Artist/ Album/ I ejected the S9 and opened the Music menu, tried to...

I just bought a Cowon S9 from B&H Photo, fairly good price at $286.61 CDN including shipping. 15 day money-back guarantee, so I have that reassurance if it turns out to be a knock-off. But I'm still kind of anxious. Did I get a good deal? How does the Cowon compare to running from my MacBook...

Hey, Trying to find a Cowon S9 for as cheap as possible (student woes, you know). I'm using a pair of Ultrasone Pro 900s. They're my most frequently used headphones, but as it has been said countless times I'm sure, running unamped does not do them justice. Here's the kicker. As of right now...

I listen to a variety of extreme and progressive heavy metal, as well as some jazz here and there. (nothing hits the spot like Brubeck) But lately I've been looking into classical music, as a shift from my usual playlist tendencies. So far I've found,Beethoven's 7th and 9th Paul Dukas'...

Grado have in-ears now? I wasn't told! AUUUUUGH. GR8 & iGi are now out from Grado. I just bought a pair of Ultrasone Pro 900s (still growing on me!), but nonetheless, AUGH. I'm a metalhead, and Grados are regarded as possibly the cusp of metal headphones. I wish I could snatch up a pair...

Akercocke's Words that go Unspoken, Deeds that go Undone, on Vinyl. This is my go-to album, the central musical dogma of my life and it would complete me to find a copy of this album, on vinyl. If anybody can help me locate it or has access to it, then please, for all that is good, talk to...

If a picture is worth a thousand words... I mainly listen to metal, some jazz, and I've been meaning to get into classical. In any case, I got my Pro 900s last Monday, and while I've only put on a few hours thus far, I've been informed that the 900s generally perform much better with an amp...

This past Monday I received a pair of Ultrasone Pro 900s. I opened the box with an enormous smile on my face and plugged them into my computer and started up my favorite album of all time (Words that go Unspoken, Deeds that go Undone by the British extreme metal group, Akercocke) to see what my...

To All Those Whom May Read This, First, I must apologize for making yet another “Can’t Decide on a Headphone” thread. However, unlike some, I’ve been trying to avoid making such a thread without doing substantial research. Currently, I have a pair of Grados at home, and a pair of Sennheisers...

I'm a first-time buyer in the online market, (My first online purchase ever, a $200-some pair of Audio-Technica ESW9s from HeadRoom, totalling $341.47 CDN w/ shipping; they were 50% off, and it happened literally five minutes ago), and I'm experiencing Buyer's Anxiety/Regret something fierce...

Hi guys! Recently, I attended a small-ish Hi-Fi meet. There was much to see and hear. A good time was had by all. However, during this event, I encountered headphone. An Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9. Coming from Grados and a pair of Sennheiser CX300Bs (both in poor repair-- And Grados aren't quite...

I'm seeing arguments here and there stating that the 2gen iPod Touch doesn't sound good? I have one, and it sounds alright to me-- Or am I missing out? The iPod Touch revolutionizes portable computing (gaming et al), one way or the other. But this is Head-Fi. Is the iPod lacking in "other...

I'm curious: Has anybody yet tried to build their own headphone? I mean this in a broad sense; Has anybody constructed an instrument for audio playback in its entirety. (Not necessarily including the driver itself-- although that would be just as, if not more impressive.) If so, how did...

This is starting to get upsetting; First, my Grado 225 cable frayed-- I didn't register them when I bought them, so I can't get them serviced for free. They're functional, but quite literally hanging on by a wire. Second, my day-to-day headphones, Sennheiser CX300-B's are coming apart from...

I have a 70s/80s Kenwood KD1400 in excellent condition, with a brand-new Grado vinyl pin, but whenever I try to play a vinyl, I'm dissappointed by the grainy and often broken sound of the vinyls. It could be dirt, but I'm wondering what I could do in terms of tuning that might help. I've done...

The Lowdown: I have a pair of Grado 225s, which have been great so far. I listen to a good amount of extreme metal, and a fair amount of Progressive Metal/Rock. (I'm very deeply into tech-death, so the requirements for technical proficiency in terms of driver capabilities is, err, up there.)...

My Grado 225s are only a couple of weeks old, and yet somehow- have already developed the Grattle. I can't say for sure, but there's an audible difference between the sound of both ears, when plugged into my computer, as well as some serious distortion during certain frequencies. Lower guitar...

So, I just bought a pair of Grado 225s, and I'm looking for some suitable portable amplification that would also work with other headphones. Now, I considered buying an RSA SR71, but they I figured, why not give it a try, myself? So I'm wondering if you can post pics, or link me to a tutorial...

Initially my quest had been isolated to either Grado SR325i or AKG K701s... But I bought SR225is instead. And I can't help but feel some pangs of regret; Although they're good... I don't know if they were worth the money ($310 CDN), and after some listening, I began to feel like I was missing...

Hey. So, I might be buying either [Grado RS1i or AKG K701] headphones in the near future. I listen to a lot of really heavy metal (mainly). What's a good amp for either of these headphones, and is there a line out adapter for the iPod touch suitable to convey the sound with minimal losses?

These are the current "Finalists". Sennheiser HE60 Beyerdynamic DT990 AKG K340 AKG K272 AKG K601 AKG K 701 Aud.Tech. ATH-ESW9 Sony MDR SA5000 Etymotic ER-45 Denon AH-D5000 Beyerdynamic DT880 Aud.Tech. ATH-W1000 Grado SR325i Sennheiser HD650 Sennheiser HD600 Stax SR404 AKG K601...