I thought there was big headphone meet recently - surely someone has some info or opinions that might be useful or at least entertaining... how about which headphones had the most synergy with which amps? or anything else anyone might want to share that seems more clear now than it it was...

As background, I’ve been into hifi for about 30 years. After building up a fairly serious high end system I came to the conclusion that no matter how good the equipment might be, unless the room is comparably good it’s very difficult to get accurate and pleasant sounding music. To me a good...

Hi, can anyone share any impressions of how these two compare sonically? (Especially on Sony CD3000 headphones, but with any headhphones it would still be valuable to know your impressions of the sonic differences). How big are the differences - just barely detectable, significant, huge? Thanks!

What is the impedance spec on the Sony CD3000? Thanks!

What are the very best amps for Sony CD3000 headhphones? I'm looking for great extension (high and low) and great tonal balance from top to bottom with open/airy/transparent midrange and highs, high definition and detail without being harsh, and great imaging side to side and front to back. I'm...

What are the best amps for the Sony CD3000? What will show off their strengths, fix their weaknesses, and generally make them reach their fullest potential? I'm open to either solid state or tube amps. Thanks!!

What are the latest thoughts from people who have heard the ASL MG Head DT OTL mkIII Headphone Amplifier? I'd be especially appreciative of any feedback on how well it works (how good it sounds) with Sony CD3K and/or Sony SA5000 headpones. Thanks!

Hi, Can anyone who has heard both please compare the two? What are the difference and how big are they? Also, is anyone with either user the ASL MG Head DT OTL mkIII Headphone Amplifier? Thoughts on the Sony + ASL mkIII combinatinon? Thanks again

Ok, I reviewed the threads here and figured I'd go for Sony MDR-CD3000 headphones; then I called all over half the country looking for them; then I posted here asking where can you find them. Now I see that they have been discontinued for several months and have been replaced with the Sony...

Has anyone heard both the CD3000 and the CD2000? The 3000s are somewhat hard to find, and the 2000s are about half the price? What are the sonic differences between the two and how big are those differences? Thanks

Hi - I just discovered this site; it's very informative. I'm seriously considering purchasing a pair of Sony CD3000 headphones (unless anyone wants to recommend something you think is considerably better). Does anyone know of a trustworthy retail or web site that sells this model for a...