I'm fully expecting a resounding "no" to this question, but I thought it would be worth asking.  I have an old stereo which still functions really well and it has a headphone output plug on it, I'm wondering if it would function as an amp?  The stereo is a JVC MX-GT700, and the specs are found...

Thanks a lot everyone!   andtobis - to answer your question, I listen to mostly rock and hip hop/rap, some acoustic material and electric/techno, and very little classical or country.   I do want isolated sound, as I'll be using these on-the-go.   I think I've decided ATH-M50s are...

Thanks, 1time. I'm slightly hesitant on the HD25-1 II headphones because they wear on the ears. Is comfort an issue?  Compared to something like the ATH M50s, I feel like they would have to be slightly less comfortable.  Is the sound of the HD25-1 IIs much better?

Haha please excuse my newbiness - I know I have a lot to learn here.  I would be using them for portable and home use.   To prove my newbiness: why do you ask?  I would like a pair of headphones that could be taken on-the-go, but the vast majority of use would be in my home.  I would...

I'm also looking at ATH-M50 and AKG K 240s. If you have any info on either of these or any of the ones I listed above, don't hesitate!   I'm really super new to this and could use any information at all. I know most of you have had a lot of experience with over-ear cans, let me know what you...

Hey everyone, I'm really new to high quality head phones (I've never owned anything better than standard ipod earbuds) but I really want some great over-ear headphones.  I've been trying to research on my own, but it gets really complicated and frustrating...seems like lots of headphones "need"...