You can take a look at the Denon D5000. It's a closed full-size headphone. It's very iPhone friendly because of the low impedance. I am using it with my 3gs at this very moment. I set the volume one step past the middle for quiet indoor use. I use it without an amp of course. I also have the...

I bought the t70 a week ago because of the low price. I want to like it. But I just can't. First, the earpads material is worst then those on DT880. They will get hot faster. So as the material on the headband(same material). Second, they sound too bright. Some people would probably like it...

Most likely the back, because the optical output is on the back of the desktop. So I guess the D1 is a better choice?   p.s. I am receiving both of them tomorrow. Can't wait to try them out. I hope I can decide which to keep soon.

Quote: I have a similar decision to make. D1 or E17. I want optical input and will mostly use the DAC with my desktop computer.The location of the optical input on E17 is kind of a drawback for me because it's on the same side the headphone output located.    Can anyone tell me base...