Just 'upgraded' to the Sennheiser Game Zeros (50 ohm version) from a pair of HD 201s. I was perfectly happy with the sound of the 201s, and was very disappointed to find the game zero's sounding extremely flat and tinny, using the exact same setup as the 201s... is this just how they sound and I...

Quote: Ok thanks. Sure got myself into something here.   So it seems I should change my goals slightly. I guess I do need a 'portable' setup. The reason I said full-size headphones are ok is the size of the headphones don't bother me, but now that I know a little bit more I do know...

Quote: I forgot to mention I'm kinda new to this, too.   So I need to get an amp. Does the amp I should choose depend on which pair of headphones I end up with from the current list I'm going to check out? The amp can be outside of a $300ish headphone budget I guess.   RE the...

Thanks KG Jag and saxophone. Forgot I didn't mention my budget ($400 or less)...with that in mind, the HD25-1 IIs are just not right for what I am listening to I guess? I will definitely check out the Shure and KRK when I am at B&H soon. Appreciate the advice!  

Hi guys, I'm heading to B&H in New York soon to try out some headphones. I need a pair of closed headphones for travel use. They don't have to be 'portable' though, full-size is fine. Portable is just a bonus I guess.   I listen to a wide range of music (metal, classical, movie/video game...

Hi guys, I've been using the Sony MDR-V600 as my gaming headphones of choice for many years now. I love them.   I need to replace my most recent pair and I see that they are no longer available brand new, so I need to find a replacement model.   Is it possible for anyone recommend me...

Thanks for the input everyone.  I bought myself a pair of Porta Pros while deciding since they're so cheap.  They're pretty nice, and will do while I decide.. between the HD25 and PX200-II I think.   I actually have a pair of RE0s that I have been using, and are my reason for switching to...

Down to 3 choices for running headphones (will use them on trips etc also)   1) Sennheiser HD25-1 II 2) Sennheiser PX200-II 3) Grado SR60i   I am really wondering if the HD25-1 II are suitable at all to run in and if I should get the PX200-II instead.   IEM are not an option, and I...

Hi guys, thanks to this excellent forum I have myself a pair of RE0 and some Sennheiser HD25-1 IIs on the way, and now I've got the bug and am wondering where I go next to 'finish' (lol) my first portable setup.   I have a Sony NW-A800 and a Sansa Fuze - I'm assuming the Fuze is the better...

Awesome, that just further seals the deal.   Can anyone tell me a reputable online store for headphones so I can order these things?

Excellent, thanks guys.  I had a couple of other recommendations on the HD25-1 IIs also.  I will go with them.

Hi all. Been searching and reading a lot of threads on this forum for the past couple of days and I have narrowed my first ever 'real' headphone purchase to five choices - I would like some help selecting the best for me.  I know they're closed but I need them for frequent travels (often...

If it helps, some bands I like are Nile, Metallica, Origin, Pantera, Absu, Psycroptic, Ahab etc.  I can only find IEM recommendations via search and I'd love to know a good pair of closed (can't annoy plane passengers etc) circumaural headphones for my needs.

Thanks guys, I will check out the HD25-1 II and UE700.  I re-posted (and re-worded) this thread in the portable forum but haven't received any more replies yet.. I'll try searching too.  Apparently the RE0s might be good for me also.  Still really hoping to find a good pair of portable, closed...

Hi guys, the Sansa Fuze and Sony NW-A800 are my first two mp3 players. I love em, but want to get some good headphones or IEMs because I will be out and about and traveling a lot (often on planes).   I posted this in the Headphones forum and was told to post here instead, which was a big...

Thanks guys I didn't even think about portable.  Would it be acceptable to re-post over there and have a mod delete this thread or something?  Silly me :/

Hi guys, the Sansa Fuze and Sony NW-A800 are my first two mp3 players. I love em, but want to get some good headphones because I will be out and about and traveling a lot (often on planes).  I haven't bought a pair of headphones before, so I'm a total newbie.  Only ever used the default in-ears...