I got the 750DJs and XB700... the Shure's have a wider soundstage and more space between the instruments - they let the mix breathe - while the XBs are a more compressed, compact sound. The Sony's bass is very pronounced - kind of bloaty - but in a fun way - it makes your earlobes flap. The...

  Got a Neco Soundlab Dual-Mono 18v rechargeable portable amp a couple of weeks ago. Here are a few (ropey) pics and some blurb. I’ve used Shure SRH 750DJs, Audio Technica AD700s, Grado SR60s and Sennheiser CX300 IIs  with it, from an iPod Classic LOD playing humble mp3s. My other amps are a...

The biggest problem I found with the comfort of the DJs was the circular earpads - they kept nipping my earlobes. So I got some stiff, thin-gauge wire (it's the stuff they use to bind magazines together in binders - about half the weight of coathanger wire) and wound it into an oval (under...

I've got the 750DJ/E5 combo and it's bliss (hasn't stopped me upgrading the amp, mind!). Bass certainly not overpowering, even with the bass boost on. Love the DJs - they go so deep, but never owerpowering. Mids and highs are balanced & neutral. Lovely, comfortable sound - you never tire of...

Quote: Blimey, do you work for MI5? How did you know that? I'm impressed. Yes, I sent Neco a couple of emails telling him what phones I use and the kind of sound I like (mostly loud and deep; louder and deeper than a cMoy can deliver without distorting, anyway)... he recommended his new...

Hi - I was considering a Neco portable V2, but I've just ordered his latest portable amp instead... if anyone's interested I'll post my thoughts when it arrives (which should be tomorrow, unless it snows again...)  ...

Yes, I just read about the Stepdance and got excited about that one too. I know there's a great range of prices among the amps I mention - I'm guessing that more expensive doesn't necessarily mean better sq/build quality etc...   It's an impossible question, I know... it's harder to chose an...

Help, please Head-Fi-ers!   Head-Fi came to my aid when I needed to dip a toe in the world of headphones - and the advice I got here was brilliant. I ended up with AD700s for awesome soundstage and detail, and Shure SRH750DJs for travel, bass and all-round brilliance. I am very happy.  ...

Hi Jon, sorry about that, I should've emailed you first of course. Rude of me. It was late last night and it was just a general enquiry after a long day at work and a lot of head scratching.   Before I fire it back to you, just a quick question: is there really - no, really - a burn-in time...

Am I mad? I think the FiiO E5 sounds 'better' than a cMoy BB. Headphones are SRH750DJs, AD700s and SR60s - and CX300s - from an iPod Classic through an LOD.   The E5 goes much louder before distorting - especially with the CXs; I'm a bit deaf so I like it loud (just to make me even more...

Hi - I have a pair of AD700s, and I know what everyone means about it being light on bass (although I happen to think it's got plenty; you just can't hear it...). Anyway, I own three solutions: 1) despite what other people have said, you CAN eq bass into the AD700s. Or at least I can. I've got...

The SRH750DJ does it for me. Still can't believe how loud I can crank them without bothering anyone sat right next to me in a quiet office. And the bass is anything but lite - good extension and plenty of presence, but not overpowering. It's a lovely, balanced sound - not as bright as Grados...

I had a pair of Bose QCs... they were my second pair of phones after SR60s (bought years earlier and shelved for being too bright and I found them uncomfortable). When I first heard the bass in the Boses I was blown away, so I bought a pair for £200. After a year they fell to bits because...

I've got 3 pairs - AD700s, SRH750DJs and Sony XB700s (and Grado SR60s, but don't use them much)... one pair bought from this site, one pair bought from eBay after a posting on this site, and one pair just bought from eBay. All were secondhand, and all were in mint condition. And all were about...

Don't know how they compare directly (haven't heard the 840s) but I faced a similar choice to yourself and I went for the 750s because a) they're cheaper b) they're more 'portable' (you can fold them up) and c) the specs looked the same bar the 750s had larger drivers and, to my understanding...

If we're suggesting alternatives, what about the Shure SRH750DJ? Not the most comfortable in the world (until your head deforms into the right shape) but, as I understand it, similar sound quality to the 840 (I use mine with an E5 from an iPod and they're stunning), they certainly don't leak (I...

I got a pair of SRH750s recently - love the sound with a FiiO amp, but I found the comfort a bit hit and miss. The main problem is the pad aperture isn't quite big enough to fit my ears in - they must be the wrong shape, because the pads are circular and my ears are more oval-ish.    So I...

I went from SR60s (with the yellow Senn pads) to Shure SRH750DJs - for more bass and better (less) leakage. I also got a FiiO E5 and a line out dock. Whole lot cost £100 ish.   I won on both counts. The bass is fab, deep as you want, and I can ramp the noise up at work and the bloke next to...

I've just picked up a pair of SRH750DJs from this forum and they sound so good I even listen to songs I don't like. 

Sorry to resurrect this thread, but I just just took delivery of a pair of SRH750DJs and their sound is about perfect for my eardrums... but I could use a bit more comfort on the outside - mine lugs only just squeeze inside the pads (what is it with round headphones? How many people have got...

Okay, here's how it turned out. I took baka's advice and looked on the FS threads, checked out a pair of Shure SRH 750DJs Sinth was selling, along with a FiiO E5... and he had some advice about a LOD with a short, flat wire cable off eBay for £20. I bought the Shure's and amp from Sinth - easy...

Quote: Good idea. I'll look around the site for the For Sale & Wanted signs... thanks!

I'm listening to my SR60s right now and I've realised what I really want is a pair of Grado over ears.... what are the odds...?

You guys are amazing - thanks for all the advice. It sounds like I'm looking between:   Shure SRH 840 vs    Shure SRH 750 vs    Bdynamic DT770 Pro (or custom 770... still like that idea, and how bass lite can they be?) vs   Denon D2000 (I just read the reviews)   And I'd...

I know this is shallow but... DT770... you can design your own colours and stuff! How cool is that? And if they sound good too...    But there have been an awful lot for sale on this forum...   Thanks for the ideas... the HD25-1iis are on ear, right? I need over ear, otherwise I'd give...