Quote: Yeah I am inclined towards them as well. They seem pretty nice, the reviews are solid and haven't seen people complaining about the build quality also. Seems like a good option. Would you recommend and amp with it? Starter, if at all required - but I am considering one if it...

I have been reading head-fi reviews and forums for quite some time now. I am planning on buying full sized headphone around the $100-150 mark.   Here's what I mostly listen to - www.last.fm/user/adityashevade Apart from what is there - I also listen to classical (both western and Indian) a...

So the current options are,   Detachable     Shure SRH 440     AKG 240S   Non Detachable    AT - ATH-M50    Senn - HD555   Any more ideas? Any idea where can I get these in Sunnyvale and if there is any service available to the non-detachable cans if they break?

Grado's have some really positive reviews from what I have read but as I said - the wires keep breaking. It might have something to do with the IEM cables being too thin though.

I have been reading head-fi reviews and forums for quite some time now. I am planning on buying full sized headphone around the $100-150 mark.   Here's what I mostly listen to - www.last.fm/user/adityashevade Apart from what is there - I also listen to classical (both western and Indian) a...