Quote: Originally Posted by New2TheScene Hi, I'm looking to purchase a pair of canal phones. My most important criteria is comfort and ease of insertion (and of course ease of establishing a good seal). Too many IEM's require insertion far too deep in the ear canal for my comfort...

Quote: Originally Posted by AHShadow My budget would be around 120$. I could spend a bit more if it's really worth it. The music I listen to is mostly acoustic and Rap soo I don't know if there is a headphone for both? Also, I would like the headphones to not be noticeably big...

I'm a bass-head, I bought them because of another thread about earbuds with good bass. I listen to lossless only, and use these with an iPod Classic 160 (latest gen). Comparing them or anything to the iPod buds would be useless of course. My other headphones that I use at work are full...

Glad I found this thread. Got a local Best Buy to price match J&R on the Denon AH-C710K today. No shipping, no waiting, $99. The first guy I talked to refused, but the second person I asked was real helpful and professional. I'm no fan of Best Buy by any means... I'm a bass-head and I love...

I just bought a pair today from a local Best Buy in a state with no sales tax for $99. I got them to price match JR Music World and B&H which both have them for $99 with no shipping.

I found my ideal headphones finally, Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro (80 ohm).

I have nothing to compare these to but I really like my Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pro (80 ohm). I like powerful raw music and they deliver. I also like finesse and they amaze me with that. Most places list 'em at $250 but I found a place today that sells 'em for just over $200. Don't know about...

It's at the upper end of your range, at $202, but check out reviews of Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (80 ohm). Beyerdynamic DT770 PRO Closed Back Headphones (DT 770) - Professional Studio HiFi Headphones I just picked up a pair from another source and they're the first headphones that I like for...

Check the prices of new first. What you paid is irrelevant. For example, with an easy Google search right now, 12-9-09 yoiu can find Ultrasone HFI-780s for $189, brand new, including shipping. Denon D2000s are selling for $214. New, including shipping. Want to make your used stuff...

Quote: Originally Posted by Graphicism Yes personally I find the Ultrasones a lot more entertaining, while the Denons being neutral are rather boring. A big factor I take into consideration is how energetic a headphone is, I love the speed and incredible detail of the HFI-780s, perhaps...

If you like low deep bass (slow) check out Bela Fleck & the Flecktones on Fight of the cosmic Hippo. It makes a good test song for checking out subwoofers.

Quote: Originally Posted by Graphicism Needless to say after going Ultrasone I am never going back. Your signature mentions D2000s. The Ultrasones are much better than the 2000's then? How would you compare the two in a nutshell - I'm trying to decide between the two. Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by RushNerd Hey, is it okay if I bring my D2000's to the meet? I know they aren't the nicest, and I don't have anything BUT the can's to bring, but should I take them anyway??? I would *love* to be able to hear some D2000s. I'm trying to decide between...

Well, that's just my opinion. The only opinion that truly matters is yours. In my opinion though, they are disappointing to me. But when I watch movies, I generally have been using a 650W sub that can destroy windows (Kilpsch Synergy sub-12). It's all in what you're used to I guess. I listen...

Be aware that the AD700s have practically no bass which you will want for movies. I have a pair of AD700s that I'm very disappointed in. If you have a way to boost the bass output of your soundcard you might like them OK. For dialog I find them excellent. Can't comment on the Sennheisers. The...

Just for sake of discussion - I listened to a demo of some Dr Dre Beats over lunch. It was a pre-programmed demo, I couldn't listen to my own tunes. The bass was over the top. I was thinking if the price was cheaper, they might be the ticket for home theater, anyway. The demo seemed kiond of...

Quote: Originally Posted by oldwine I just got a HD-600, may i have which cable can extend the mid to high the most? thanks There's no such thing. As someone who's spent 30+ years in the electronics industry, I've done frequency response sweeps agianst such things as medical...

Well I listen to much more than acoustic, I need good DVD & BluRay performance and they need to sound good with hard rock too. The AD700s are very muddy when given any kind of complicated bass, like a battle scene or fast hard rock.

Anyone have thoughts about whether a Sennheiser HD600 might be more appropriate? Only asking because I saw one for a good price on Craigslist.

I just saw a pair of HD600's on Craigslist for about a hundred bucks. Seriously thinking of heading over for a listen. But before I do I have a question about bass response. Currently I have a pair of ATH-AD700s. For those I have to EQ the bass out to +12 to get satisfying bass. Yes I know...

Quote: Originally Posted by moonboy403 I agree. I bought mine used but I went from hating it to loving it after going balanced. Can you explain what's meant by balanced or balancing?

Quote: Originally Posted by sachu So sound off if you are coming (what gear you are bringing) so I can keep roll call and update this post as necessary. Cheers, Sachu You can put me on the list for "tentative" - I won't be bringing gear, though, it'll be a learning...

For anyone else in PDX area frustrated by lack of places to audition better headphones, I found out Fred's Sound of Music (google) carries Sennheisers & Grados. Needless to say I'm planning on heading over there in the near future on a weekend. Stereotypes Audio in PDX (google) also is supposed...

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Quote: Originally Posted by RushNerd Anyway does anyone have any info on this Portland Oregon meet? I've never been to a meet before and i'd LOVE to see what they are all about, maybe try out some nice Sennheisers ! Here is the thread on the PDX meet -...