Quote: Thanks for the quick response and the intel on the 7506 deal. Can I expect SRH-440-ish bass from the Sony twins (V6/7506)? Because I almost bought the 440's before ordering these Ultrasones. Even unamped the 440s sounded lovely at the top end. I'm not a bass head by any means but...

I set out to find an affordable (strictly under $200) set of closed headphones that had fun, sparkly highs, at least respectable bass response, and were somewhat portable and efficient. Got my 580s about a week ago. I'm generally happy with them. Bass response is beyond expectation and the sound...

I just bought these a few days ago. I've had them playing solid for at least two of those days and there is unquestionably an improvement in SQ. They just came to life.  I will say that these having recessed mids is an understatement. They are WAY recessed compared to the bass and treble. I'm...

I feel like I'm checking back as much as you, OP. I've the same tastes in music as you and the same preference for how it is reproduced. My budget for my next set of headphones is not anywhere near yours, but the responses here could be very insightful for me.    Sorry that this wasn't a...

  Quote:   That is a wide gap in your budget. I understand that you probably mean that if it sounds that much better you'll pay that much more, but my (limited) experience has been that as things get really expensive (say above $500) the incremental improvement in sound quality does not...

Could anyone with experience add to what has already been said about the differences between the    Ultrasone HFI-580 and HFI-780 ??? I've searched and read at least 4 threads on the subject, but there seems to be almost no one who can provide a detailed comparison.  From several...

Could I get some assistance? I thought about starting a new thread for this but don't want to risk abusing the forums.    I'm looking for a set of cans that are somewhat portable (ATH-M50 size or smaller), have excellent detail, and have a fun sparkle in the mids and highs. I'm not an...

Just did a little more research. Was unfamiliar with RockBox. Not sure if a SmartPhone will actually give you everything you had. 

I might need a little more specifics on what exact functions you'll need replaced. Modern flagship smart-phones are phenomenal for eliminating the needs of so many other devices. I would argue that in the near future even laptops will be unneeded. I own the Galaxy S2 which plays virtually every...

While we're on this can I get some advice from anyone who will offer it?   I need to pick up a set of cans for under $100. I've chosen the AD700s but what I really want is the Denon AH-D1100. At $199 though I just couldn't rationalize them. Then I find these at buy.com ($135). And these at...

Quote: Cans of this size can often be modded but for the price difference it would not be worth my time to mod an AD700. Just spend the extra money and go mow your in-law's lawn.  Plus you'll quench the great strengths of the AD's.   

Quote: I've never listened to the A700's but I understand them to be superb for their money, though they cannot be had within your price range at most online retailers. The AD700's are in my opinion the better value of the two because you get much of the same hardware, some improved...