Exactly, if you want bass the XB500 will not disappoint and just like the M50 you can't go wrong for the price, XB500 and M50 have amazing value at $50 and $100 respectively.   Quote:

Maybe try the OP-Amp upgrade for the Xonar Essence STX?

That would be better but it would void the warranty.   Quote:

I'm guessing this is a promotion. I was about to buy them but they don't ship to Canada, damn.

Koss KSC75  M50  M50

Yup they're so awesome when mine broke and went and got another pair. this time with a 3 year warranty though of course..   Quote:

I just played a random song for 5 seconds on my brand new XB500's and heard a crackling sound. I think it's normal.

The Sony MDRSA5000 can still be had for $220 if you're in the US and have a credit card. Although to be honest I have no idea if it's a fake. Anyway here's the link: https://www.ecomelectronics.com/prodinfo.phtml?id=123866

US   $220 https://www.ecomelectronics.com/prodinfo.phtml?id=123866   UK   $220 http://bestyonko.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=11893   Russia   $250 http://www.twenga.ru/prices-MDR-SA5000-SONY-%D0%9D%D0%B0%D1%83%D1%88%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B8-8483-0

They'll sound worse about half way through being fully burned-in but they'll get better again.

I would have offered for him to listen to them, then if he ever tried bose or beats he'd know you were right.

How do these compare to the F1's?   TIA

 Quote: So for everyone that's on the second batch, shipping out on Nov. 10, there's nothing to worry about?

Mine you can turn the volume limit off on.   Quote:

Boom headshot!

thanks i've been wanting to give these a try

Sparrow version A or B?   Quote:

Headphones / Speakers - 50% Amplifiers - 30% Sources - 17%  cables / tweaks and accessories - 3%

I found these via a google seaerch for audio technica ath l 3000. I don't know what they are but you save $1000 so I'm guessing they're good? http://www.amazon.com/Closed-back-audiophile-headphones-neodymium-gold-plated/dp/B000PGAPR2   Edit: They're audio techncia ath w5000

Why is this thread still open?

I recommend the Sony MDR-XB500. Here's a comparison video:   http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/594793-REG/Sony_MDRXB500_MDR_XB500_Extra_Bass_Stereo.html   http://www.thesource.ca/estore/product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Full+Size+Headphones&product=3312390&aff=cj

Will the sound leak through the door or wall? Through my experience using closed (technically semi-closed) headphones (XB500) at max volume through my stereo I was able to hear them with my door closed, 10ft. down the hall, around a corner and another 10ft. away, with a total of 4 walls and...

Someone obviously forgot to add a 0 to the $11, it should've been $110. Even after the headphones have been shipped Amazon will still send an email to everyone who bought them and tell them they have 30 days to send them back, free of charge (ie; amazon pays for shipping it back), or pay full...

Did anyone get their tracking info yet?

I don't like the blushed aluminum. I almost want to get the ASUS Eee PC 1018P-PU17-BK just so something will match it.