Since you will be listening in public you're most likely going to want to go with closed.  The difference between the two is that closed phones isolate better so you aren't leaking sound to everyone around you if you're in a quite environment. open phones tend to have a much better sound stage...

It kind of depends on what you're looking for.  As you're looking at purchasing reference monitors, I'm going to assume you prefer a more neutral signature (though I've heard the m50s have decent bass for that category).  If you like your headphones a little bright but with excellent bass, then...

Hey Sean,  Can you tell us a little more of what you're looking for in your headphones?  Will you be listening mainly in your room, do you prefer open or closed, are aesthetics important, etc?  

If anyone's looking for a Bravo V2 to mod I've got one for sale on ebay right now. cheaper than retail, and it ships from US. http://www.ebay.com/itm/190873561933?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Quote:   I've been trying to find some opinions on this myself.  I've heard that the 990s really excel with tubes, but I've never heard it for myself.  I was planning on buying the 990s to go with my Bravo, but I couldn't wait to upgrade to the schiit stack.   My Bravo V2 is currently for...

Quote: I've looked into this one before. Do you think the price is justified in the quality over something around say the $75 range?

That does seem the one thing I left out of that description.  I'm using Sony MDR-V6.  Don't have the cash for an upgrade, and I prefer the flat EQ.   

Hello everyone! This is my first post on these forums after quite a while of hanging around and taking in all there is to learn.  I'm a university student without much spare cash to throw at this hobby, so I find my progress pretty slow.  I must say, at this point I'm a little confused as to...