Nice. There's also an X3 version, is it worth investigating that one as well?

Aha, interesting, thanks. Have you used them personally? If so, how was the build quality on these?

Hi, I've been rocking my Sennheiser HD25-II for 12 years now, and it's time for something more comfortable and better sounding. What I'm looking for is: - Over-ear (I have big ears ) - Open back - Easy driveable (I don't intend on purchasing an amp) - Comfortable - Bassy sound Bonus points...

Thank you for the tips :), and yes they have to be portable..but I found the ultrasone to be pretty portable.   Last question: which one of these 2 headphones can be 'upgraded' more (usage of a dac, amp, other cables,..), and will improve in sq more?   greets

Hi,   Title says it all actually, currently I'm using a hd25-II (macbook pro, sony walkman) but I stumbled upon this ultrasone headphone in the store... I must say I liked the sound of the hfi 680 but they're like 200 € here..:(   Is it worth the money changing to this hp?   And...

I'm not sure that the hd25-II would be a good option. I don't have much experience with headphones, but I own the hd25 and I don't think it's that neutral sounding. I like them, and I also like a warm, slightly bassy sound so...you get my point

Hm, that's too much money for me, I'm still a student :-). Anybody else have any recommendations for a seperate dac/amp solution? In total for max €200. Greets Daan

Well it actually doesn't have to be portable.. But what you're saying is that it would be better to buy an amp and a dac seperately? Greets Daan EDIT: Does anybody have other dac/amp recommendations for my senn hd25 besides nuforce udac? Max € 150.

Hi, I'm planning to upgrade my crappy audio setup. So I'm considering buying a nuforce udac I can use with my senn hd 25-1 ii, and my laptop as source. Some questions: - Besides delivering a cleaner sound than my laptop onboard audio , will this improve the sound? This thing has a...

Last time I used it, it still didn't have a quick playlist feature. Really annoying

Quote: Originally Posted by Mark_Louis What do you mean by "mic input is not accidentally left open"? Are you saying that I have to plug something to my mic slot to enjoy good music from my notebook (e.g., leave a connector in the mic slot all the time)? Thanks! I think he means...

Hi, Thx for your replys. @Phelonious Ponk & @germanium:Well the buzzing etc is what irritates me the most, but it also has an overall muffled and dark sound in comparison with e.g.the onboard audio of a macbook. @Armaegis: Why do dacs like total bithead and iBasso (I suppose these...

Hi, What is the next step I should take in improving sq on my laptop. I have a sennheiser HD25-II already (step 1 ), but I notice that sq on my laptop (conexant audio onboard crap) is really terrible. I can hear my cpu buzz and click...My walkman sounds much better btw. So my next step...

Quote: Originally Posted by stokitw The famous $99 + shipping deal about two weeks ago. It is not listed on Newegg currently. The list price was $149 before the deal. I currently carry it with me between office and home for all my isolation listening. Given my listening, I would...

Quote: Originally Posted by stokitw I just bought one via Newegg. How much did you pay?

Hi, thx for the replys. I bought them, and you guys were right, it has a nice bass straight out of my walkman, better than the px100. Comfort could be a problem, but I can always buy some velour pads when I have some money left Btw, how long do these take to burn-in, and what sound...

Hi, Before I buy these cans I would like to know how these sound unamped. I like a warm sound, will I be disappointed by the bass on these cans? (Coming from a senn px100). Greets Daan Btw: I'm going to buy the "special edition", does this mean I get extra pads?

Quote: Originally Posted by Bredin The sennheiser HD25 are like a thinkpad (got em both), you know that there is better performance for the money. But hardly anything that's better built. The sound is not bad at all, but it could be better (it could allways be better). Works like a...

Hmm, I think that the ESW is a bit fragile for me, I would constantly check it for scratches, and I really need a circumaural model because I have sweaty ears But how about the M-50? Fwir they will sound a bit too neutral for me but is there a (cheap) amp I can use with it to give it a...

Hi, I've been searching this forum for a while now but I can't really find a headphone that suits me more or less. Here's the deal: I'm a student so budget really is a problem, that's why my max is set at $250. What is the best solution for this price (cheap amp + cheap headphone or only...