Hello!  I am new to the headphone world, as well, and after reviewing the responses to a thread I made, I made the same purchase that you did.  I just received them.  And I'm in love, can't wait to hear what they sound like after the (albeit mysterious and debated) burn in.   Regarding the...

Quote:   I will be looking into these.  Thanks!   And, yeah, I am a glasses wearer.  Definitely don't want the headphones to be painful.   Quote:   Radio Shack never crossed my mind, so thanks for the rec!  I will certainly heed your advice.  I need to be able to hear them.

Quote:   Quote:   The Koss PortaPro does sound like a good choice.  But I really do want a complete around-the-ear headphone.  I've used the ear pad type before, and they don't sit well with me.   Quote:   Quote:   I would gladly consider the Goldring, I'm just...

I'm not a true audiophile (obviously).  However, I have a really deep appreciation for music and beautiful, quality sound in general.  It excites me to hear even the little nuances that make a piece of music what it is.  I know I'm not alone in this.   The only listening devices I've ever...