Just like to say that I'd be up for a meet.

As far as budget integrated amps are concerned I've heard good things about the Norh SE 9. That is if you're looking interested in a tube amp. Also, if you're not afraid of a little DIY can get a lot for your money building speakers. If you're not good at the woodworking you may want to check...

*bump* Where are all the KC people? *bump* ps. Just ordered a Zu Mobius and Headphile Blackcoral.

I know HeadRoom sells it. They're a head-fi sponsor too

I'd definitely be up for it. I don't have a lot of gear to look forward too though. I could bring my AKG 271S cans (most likely with a ZU cable by then), Headsave Pimeta amp, and NAD C521BEE CD player. I could have some more gear by then too, but don't count on it.

I'm a big fan of almost all of the underground artists mentioned so far. I'd like to add the seemingly overlooked (at least in this thread) mainstreem hip hop group Outkast.

I recommend Nick Drake's Pink Moon. A very relaxing album.

Just found this thread. You can add me to the list of headfiers that would attend a meet. I live in Gladstone so I could easily attend about any meet in KC.

I don't know too much about stands, but I know you can get pretty attractive and nicely built stands from Axiom Audio for pretty cheap.

Don't know if this was one of the threads that you found while searching, but if it isn't it should offer up some decent information for you.

Thanks for the help guys. I'm planning to go with the AKG 271 now. I really like that it scales well.

That's why I was leaning toward the AKG's. I pretty much have to get an amp because the headphone out on my source is terrible. Well then, might as well throw the DT250-250s in the mix then. More opinions?

I'm looking for a good pair of closed cans. I think I've narrowed it down to the AKG 271's or ATH-A900's. Anyone heard both and have an opinion? I plan on buying a Headsave Elite amp also.

Can someone please clearify the comparison between the Grado models and the Alessandro models. My guess is that the MS-1's are the same as the SR-125's, the MS-2's are the same as the SR-325's and the MS-Pro's are the same as the RS-1's. Are there any other differences between the models? I'm...

Thanks for all of the responses so far! You headphone guys seem much more helpful than the hifi guys. I must stress, however, that I'm not too worried about positioning and gaming characteristics in my headphones. I just want some that sound really good with music.

I'm not really worrying about breaking the headphones. I was just thinking of it as a positive point for the Ety's. I can see your point on comfort and the ability to hear teamates while gaming. I still like the Ety's though. Does anyone have any comparisons between the Ety's and normal...

I will be gaming, but not in the usual since. I usually play music in the background with sound effects playing very low in the game. What do you guys think of this solution. I get a pair of Grado SR-125's and a pair of Ety ER-6's. After reading through the forums, the Ety's really interested...

As I stated before, I can spend upwards of about $300 for a total headphone system (including an amp if needed). I normally listen to classic rock, blues, jazz, and a little pop. I will most often be listening through the soundcard in my PC (audigy), or my DTS reciever. I don't really have a...

Alright, first off I'm a total newbie. Sadly the only headphones that I even own are some cheap Sony MDR-CD60's. I'm getting bored with building PCs so I want to take up a new hobby. I really enjoy music so I figured that this would be a good one. To start off with, I want to get a nice set of...