Sony XB500, good impact but could not get over the muffled mids and highs with no clarity. Even though I tend to like bassy headphones, I was very disppointed.

I must be doing something wrong. I am comparing M50's vs xb500's and although the xb500's have more bass, I cannot equalize them to sound even close to the detail of my M50's. When I switch headphones it sounds as if the music from the xb500's is coming from inside a cardboard box. Do you guys...

Quote: I guess I am a bit of a basshead. Although I was expecting similar response, I was not expecting the actual performance to be so close... impressive.   So right now my list is only ATH M50 & Panasonic HTF600. I returned the CAL!s. I think I am going to buy the Monoprice next...

This probably has been done about 30 times in this post, so sorry if you guys are re-reading this.   I just got my ATH-M50s in the mail. I have very little experience with headphones, but to my untrained ears, they sound awesome! Right out of the box, powerful bass, good mids and highs a...

Ah, the beauty of the Panasonics...   My Creative Aurvana Live! are going back and I don't miss them one bit. What I learned is that the CAL!s have this fun bright sound right out of the box that is very catchy, but can be tiring after many hours of listening. There may also be some...

I am good with Downtown PHX.   I would suggest to do it after the Thanksgiving holidays. Saturdays would probably be best?

ATH M50 has to be here. Seems the most frequently recommended phone in the Audiophile community.

Tempe here! Count me in for your next meeting. Although I dont have a lot of equipment yet, I started building my collection about 2 months ago.  

OK, I hope you guys dont chastise me for reporting this... I was pretty desperate with the leakage situation. Like I mentioned before, I listen to this primarily when I am working, and I share my small office with my wife. I went ahead and put simple tape (transparent) around all the holes...

Quote: Thank you Oyster!   I will wait until I receive my M50's. Everybody praises the sound of the SRH750DJs but comfort and durability seem like an issue. I want the phones to be very comfortable, the Panny's and the CAL!s have me spoiled!

Quote:   Good point, but I am trying to start a collection here of  phones to learn about different sound signatures. I enjoy going back and forth between them.   I have tried some of the lower end Sennheisers at different stores and I always find them lacking in the bass...

Quote: Yes, although my CAL!s are not bad phones, they are currently sitting idle on my table. Actually the left speaker is rattling and I just bought them 3 weeks ago, so they are going back to Amazon and I am thinking to get the SRH750DJ for my wife (yes, the gift is really for me so I...

I probably listen to them louder than I should   But I thought these phones are semi open, actually you can see quite a few openings on the cups which is where I believe most of the sound is escaping. Any other ideas besides the peanut butter? - HELP Appreciated.   By the way, I just had...

Great guide! One question, do the Shure 750DJ leak?

Real time update on my burn-in and first impressions   - 3 hrs: Sound still muffled, but bass is starting to open up. It is beating my CAL!s on amount and impact. - 6 hrs: Where did the bass go? I notice a reduction in bass, but the mids and highs are starting to open up. - 14 hrs: They...

Real time update on my burn-in:   - 3 hrs: Sound still muffled, but bass is starting to open up. It is beating my CAL!s on amount and impact. - 6 hrs: Where did the bass go? I notice a reduction in bass, but the mids and highs are starting to open up. - 14 hrs: They are starting to sound...

Real time update on my burn-in:   - 3 hrs: Sound still muffled, but bass is starting to open up. It is beating my CAL!s on amount and impact. - 6 hrs: Where did the bass go? I notice a reduction in bass, but the mids and highs are starting to open up. - 14 hrs: They are starting to sound...

Real time update on my burn in: - 3 hrs: Sound still muffled, but bass is starting to open up. It is beating my CAL!s on amount and impact. - 6 hrs: Where did the bass go? I notice a reduction in bass, but the mids and highs are starting to open up. - 14 hrs: They are starting to sound...

Real time update on my burn in: - 3 hrs: Sound still muffled, but bass is starting to open up. It is beating my CAL!s on amount and impact. - 6 hrs: Where did the bass go? I notice a reduction in bass, but the mids and highs are starting to open up.   Will keep you guys updated ...

I have to agree with Kerry56. I just got my Panny's 1 hour ago and have been going back and forth between my CAL!'s and the HTF's and the Panasonics sound muffled and there is no clarity in the midrange. The highs sound harsh in certain songs. But again, I am comparing fully burned CAL!s with...

Thank you for the suggestions! I will move the Superlux up the list.   Any other models that I should have in my list?