I snagged HD448's for $50 here...I feel they really benefit from the amp IMHO, but I really like them even unamped.  Worth looking into.   the AKG240 would be a great alternative if your not looking for hte Senn sound.   You might find HD555's used for a great deal.

Quote: Thanks!   Although if I can get the HD650's for $350, its seems the way to go...      

Quote: That man has a place in my bookmarks...when I get the cash...   I'd love for him to get HD600s so I can snag one with the $50 card!  

Not sure if anyone is looking, but the egg has the HD449 for 89.95 with code  EMCNHJC78 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106572&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL021712&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL021712-_-EMC-021712-Index-_-HeadphonesAccessories-_-26106572-L019B

Quote: Hey!  We were in the times!   The world now knows!

Quote: This is headfi...define "budget" :)   Never knew the 501's were the hardest to drive...interesting.

As someone building a company himself I will say this;   It is easier to retain clients then get new ones. It goes the saying "shower them in service" and they will tell their friends, no matter the product, if the service is not there...all it takes is one bad apple.   I do think...

I cannot speak to the K501, but it sounds like the K701 unamped.  Something simple should do the trick, I thought the AKG's scaled well with simple headphone amps.     Look at Fiio, they have some stuff for cheap...

I've been all around the spectrum (grado, AKG, Sennheiser) I never got a chance to hear these cans.  Definitely on my wishlist to listen to.

Quote: Same here, I've never owned a closed headset, but I've listened to the HD280's YEARS ago, and figured I'd pick them up again on sale...   Newegg is really starting to lose their edge on ALOT of things.

Found   pioneer SE A1000 for $69.00 (via Beachcamera) http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290665001467+   Looking around Headfi I couldn't find much on them, except they retailed for $150 a couple years ago.   EDIT: also at the egg...

Quote: ouch.  Sorry man!  did they refund you?

Quote: get the sound cord it will look like this: plug that into your PC and then your amp.     I have the UCA202.  It does okay for $30.  better than onboard sound.    

Quote: I found it funny the guy with 99 posts says to search.   Really need to know sources/music taste.

Quote: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00018MSNI/ref=dp_olp_refurbished?ie=UTF8&qid=1328291075&sr=8-1&condition=refurbished   Amazon has it too...even from Dakmart...  

Quote:   Anyone know a killer deal on M50S?

Quote: That is about average actually.  You could grab their non quincy version K450BLU at  http://www.harmanaudio.com/search_browse/product_detail.asp?urlMaterialNumber=K450BLU&utm_source=google_mc&utm_medium=search&utm_content=google_mc&utm_campaign=google_mc   I don't see them...

Quote: I think I just threw up...     Its a regular kona bean.   Not as fun as others...but hey...    

Not as high fi, but still.   Sennheiser CX485's for $19.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106574   If only my ears liked buds/IEM's.

Quote: Dude is right on...I had the K701s and my they just never fit right...my head hurt after wearing them...probably why I liked the HD600s better...    

Quote: I got mine for about that price 5 years ago.  Now I'd look at the $200 range...then they are pretty warm deal.  

Kinda of an apple to orange test...Anyone test this versus the Hifiman EF2A?   Around the same price (not portable...) same idea...USB DAC/amp.

Quote: My comment was basically saying that if a speaker is not designed to go that low, it will not go that low.   It's like getting mad that bookshelf speakers don't have bass.      

I had the HD600's and LOVE them for classical very warm sound.   Not sure on the DT880's I'm sure someone can comment.

To me the Grado SR60's shine the most, really the bump has to be up to 325 to make it worth it.  I've heard the 225's, 325's and RS1, and the 325 and RS1 are the only ones that made a notable difference from the SR60's.  Maybe it was the sources/amps, but my ears couldn't pick it up.   The...