I was just wondering if I needed just a headphone amp or a dac/amp combo. And a good recommendation.

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So I have a Ultrasone DJ1 with a T420 Lenovo Laptop and I'm wanting more out of my headphones in terms of sound quality. I was looking for details on my sound card but I couldn't find any info on it. (It's a Conexant 20672 SmartAudio HD) I'm on a budget, hoping to get one around the 150 USD...

Looking for a pair of headphones.    Budget : under $100 Genre: Mostly Kpop/Pop music Closed/Open: Preferably open, closed alternative is fine as long as it is a good quality headphone.   Currently looking at... Sennheiser HD555 Grado sr60i (maybe Grado sr80i) Sennheiser HD 448

Idk... I really don't care for what she listens to but a few are like f(x), SNSD, 2 pm, shinee etc etc. Grados seem to be a hit but I'm wondering if the design'll be unappealing to her.   Quote:  

Home use only. You're welcome. lol   Quote:  

Question. Are open cans or closed cans better in terms of sound quality?

Hi! I'm looking to purchase a pair of headphones as a gift to my sister! She listens to primarily korean pop (just basically pop music with some electronic I guess). It needs to have decent bass as well. I'm looking to spend 100. I'm thinking about the Sennheiser 448. I'm thinking of more of an...

Can you replace the pads on these headphones? I really like the headphones but the comfort isn't too great. I have glasses and the headphones give me pain in the sides of my head. Can someone tell me how to replace these pads with velour pads? I heard the DT250 pads work with these but I don't...

Just picked myself up some DJ1's! Burning in as I type this. Sound good so far.

Thanks guys. I am a bit confused but I ended up going with the DJ1's (not the PRO's). Wasn't sure which was better but there was a price gap between the two so there was my answer! 

I'm a new entry-level headphone buyer doing research and I've decided on the HFI-580 but the DJ1 PRO's have now got me doing my research again. What's the difference and which one do you suggest?   EDIT: Also, are these binaural or circumaural? 

Does the M50 handle rock music well? I'm not a basshead for the record. And also, can you guys tell me which you'd go with, the M50 or HFI580 and why? Or you can list one of your personal favorites as long as it's under 120 dollars.

Anyone have any experience with the Senn HD428?

I am looking for entry level headphones! I haven't really owned many headphones/earphones. Previously I had Razer in-ear phones and now I'm working with Samsung in ears that I got for free. I'm looking to spend around 100 (up to 120 should be fine). I listen to just about everything except for...