Quote: Originally posted by springofdark This is interesting... I ended up going to the local hifi shop and was told that $650 would get me a decent Technics and another $250 would get me a decent cartridge...which is a little rich for my blood, since I'm interested in starting and...

The solution to the problem of this troll is right here: Ignore Him

Quote: Originally posted by Stephonovich $192 for 280 Pro's?! I don't think they're over $100 retail, are they? Mine were $80 NIB on eBay. (-:Stephonovich:-) sorry, canadian dollars. they were $159 CAD which is $110 US. it came to $192 something with the 14% tax, and shipping.

I just purchased some sennheisser HD280s, and burned them in, you might want to read this thread: http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...threadid=31736

Quote: Originally posted by shkarst The poster here tried to compare his Senns to the Radio Shack phones. Sorry, but I couldn't imagine comparing anything to Radio Shack. Now the HD520s, I believe, are long no longer available, but do you'all know where on the Senns ladder they would...

no, me neither, and that is annoying. all the headphones are measured in ohms, and the headphone outputs in Mw. doh!

Hmm.. yes, i had considered those as well. I don't really want to have an amp to drive them, as i will use them for DJing in clubs and stuff. would a 150mw headphone out be sufficient?

your making this hard for me! i have the 280s sealed up in a box ready to send back!

yeah, i do it all the time. nice clear sounding headphones on my head, and two 15" subs on either side of me. it's called DJing, i love it.

Quote: Originally posted by LobsterSan Amazon doesn't carry the V6 to my knowledge. But you can find it cheaper than $109. DJmart has them for $79.99 (LINK). And you will probably be able to find them used for about $60 (Ebay or the For Sale forum here). The difference between the V6 and...

well, enough topic digressing. the store i got my HD280pros from finally got back to me, and they will give me an RMA and let me return the cans. I am fairly sure i want to return them and get the Sony V6 or 7506 now instead. apparently the only differnece between the two is a gold plated...

Well, it sounds like you are all looking for "conventional" music, but if you are looking for new release electronic records, here is a slew of sites that has what you are looking for. USA http://www.satelliterecords.com http://www.planetxusa.com http://www.groovetech.com...

Quote: Originally posted by stan23 The V6s isolote just as much as the 280 pros. Good to know. That must be with the beyer pads only though right? Quote: Originally posted by stan23 I've never used the V6's, so I can't comment... But from what I've read, they are...

Quote: Originally posted by septikus It is possible that your hd280's just need even more burn in than they already have. When i first got mine and burned them in for about three days i was still not quite satisfied, but after two weeks of occasional listening amounting to maybe three...

Quote: Originally posted by Mike Scarpitti WHY/why DO/do YOU/you LIKE/like DI/di POLES/poles? bwhahaha!

yep, i think that is what i am going for. but, i think i am also going to keep these HD280s, just for their awesome isolation, i can use them at clubs and raves to mix, and leave my other ones at home. and either it's just that they are growing on me, or burning in, but they are sounding...

Quote: Originally posted by Eagle_Driver Well, JohnSmith, you said the NOVA 403s are "better than the Sony MDR-V500s and MDR-V700s". But barring the NOVAs for a moment, if given a choice between the Sony MDR-V500s, Sony MDR-V700s and Sennheiser HD280 Pros, which of those three do you...

I never said they were ugly. in fact i rather like the look of them. and they DO sound better after burn in, but not LOADS better. not even better than the cans i already have, which are 1/4 the price. the bass is still too rolled off, and the treble too bright, even after 100 hours of burn...

well, i am a basshead as well, so maybe the V6s are for me. there is also the beyer DTT770, which is supposed to be a kick ass headphone for bass as well.

Quote: Originally posted by shafu http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...threadid=21917 That's the link that Radrd was referring to. Also, the review lists the apprx street price for the different headphones. If you are interested in the Ultrsones, go to www.meier-audio.com (he's one...

Quote: Originally posted by gratner I too had the HD 280Pros and I was VERY disappointed with them. Admittedly, I was driving them off a portable without an amp, however the lack of bass and shrill highs were just not my taste musically. I wouldn't recommend these headphones to...

Quote: Originally posted by radrd Sorry to hear that they didn't work out. The V6 is a definite option. Check in the review archive for Kelly's comparison, which includes both headphones. The V6 has highs that some find grating, but the bass should make you happy in comparison to...

Yep, i have had some crappy cans. various sony walkman ones, some crap earplugs, and some koss folding ones that were actually pretty good. Right now, i have am using some radioshack ones, Optimus NOVA 403s, and i still really like them! check out this thread...