Looking forward to seeing some fantastic images of diverse headphones in various settings. Let's see some freacky pics or What was that pic!

There's lots of evidence to support that senses are heightened when you eyes are closed and far from other sensory distractions. The audiophile world, listening with closed eyes is a customary practice, but not sure how widely it's actually practiced. Here's just a fun poll to get a generally...

These cans have been receiving great press over the years and while prices were pinned at over $90+ for most of the year, prices seem to be stabilizing in the $60 range. This is the price point where we have great expectations. I like many aspects of this can. 1. very light 2. comfortable...

After comparing several headphones, I realized that the AKG Q701 had lots of potential - especially for the price point at under $240 at time of this post. However, consistent with observations with many head-fiers, the high frequency response of the AKG can interfere with the overall listening...

Before I knew anything about headphones, I had a very memorable experience in a sound booth in Disney World. I believe the track was called 'Song of the Rainforest 3-D Sound Adventure'. Not only was the sound very realistic, it raised my hairs in fear. I could have sworn there was a growling...

I'd like to hook up several headphones to one amp. By connecting this amp, I'm basically double amping, but are there any other disadvantages to using this as a convenient way to connect headphones? I can't seem to find much info about it and still learning how the specs affect the quality of...

I like these portable cans, but I keep believing there are custom pads that can be used to make them work more like circumaural or to that effect. Maybe getting a bigger bad and gluing on the ear pieces? I sure someone has tries this before :)

I've been trying so many headphones.. I've liked most of them, but one that had tons of potential were the Senn PX200ii. I'm strictly a fan of the sound... they go low and have awesome mids. I've been looking around for an open can equivalent full size can and not sure where to go from here...

These things are like potato chips "I bet you can't just have one!"   It's apparent that many here collect, buy, sell, trade many headphones, I began being curious about many each of your have  ----- at a given time point... like now.  We might also be interested in designing a poll that...

First off, daughter looks damn cute wearing cans :)   At the church we go to, the speakers can get very loud. Sometimes, I have to cup my hands over her hears. Sometimes her older friends do the same for her and hold her ears. I've looked around for toddler sized phones, but not sure if I'm...

We have a relatively small space  and a sleeping baby in the next room. On occasion we will try to watch a movie and with the volumes competing with the airconditioners, it disturbs the baby's beauty rest. We have one wireless Sennheier - it's ok.. but we have several other wired headphones for...

Can you recommend an open back headphone that will complement the M50? I'm hoping to have several good ones to choose from under $300. So if there is a counterpart to the M50, I'm all ears.. (pun intended) :)

Hi Head-fiers! despite my experience with various audio gear - it's been very limited to IEMs. Through experimentation and knowledge gained here, I think I'm ready to ask for your recommendations. I've already (and still in the process) gone through lots of trial and error to discover my...

FIIO has been  getting a lot of positive reviews, and I'm interested in purchasing one - but are they (specifically the fiio e17)  overkill for IEMs like Shure SE530, TF10, and Westone UM3X?  I hope to acquire one soon - at the very least I can improve the sound from my laptop, but it would be...

I've been using my phone (galaxy nexus) as my primary player, but when I enable third party equalizers / bass boost, I get a lot of 'hissss'. What are some of my options? Should I get an amp instead - or a separate music player?

I have an aftermarket cable and quite happy with them, but I'd really like to try out some higher end ones. Is there a sound performance improvement with the high end cables or are the benefits more physical - like quality of materials, etc. I've seen cables going from $30 to around $200. Any...

Hello - I've searched through the threads, but since I'm not sure how to describe the problem, maybe I'm not looking in the right place! Basically, the rubber part of the housing where the cable goes into is starting to detach from the housing itself. Before it completely rips off, what kind of...

Hello - it's been awhile since I've posted, but I've really been enjoying my iems. Between some of the high IEMs I've tried, I happened to like the sound signature of the Shures, but I couldn't stand their cable. Not only were they prone to cracking, it was heavy.   so my question is, are...

YouTube - Amazing AUDIO illusion This is crazy. Optical illusions I've seen, but this is a first for me

I received my UM56 and do not like them one bit. I'm afraid that my ears will bleed the next time I try them on. I believe the impressions ok - but a bit tight. We might be able to work with the existing impressions. The major issue is the material and length. Perhaps we can shorten a bit and...

What is your listening preference I usually listen to low volumes - partly because I'm reading or thinking or working. But I go medium - rarely high volume.

Hi All, I'm looking to replace my mobile phone (Verizon) in couple months. I've been happy with the Sansa Clip, but I'd like to know some of your recommendations. Thanks

Have you made arrangements to have your hearing checked? You might be surprised. Who knows, maybe your hearing will be super improved as a result of pulling one of these things out >> YouTube - ear wax Rated PG

I'm particularly interested in the UM56, and I've seen some interesting photos. Can I see yours? The shure black olives give me good mileage, but looking further down the road... thanks!

ok. I have a credit card my wife isn't aware of yet and the UM56 options is looking real good. Quick - what are all the steps I need to go through to this done? In phillly 1. 2. 3..... psst. I can hear her coming the stairs........