Hi, I currently have three "set-ups"; my casual one being PX100s connected directly to the line-out on my laptop. I use this for watching TV shows, background music, lying in bed etc. It is almost exclusively used at home, where isolation is a negative attribute. Unfortunately the PX100s...

I saw these mentioned in a thread as a good cheap earphone (£12), but I can't find any insights onto sound signature, comfort, leakage etc. Is anybody familiar with these? All I know is that it *might* use the same driver as Senn MX550. I am looking for a set of headphones for my girlfriend...

For my current headphones, look in my signature I am looking for a pair of "casual" headphones. At the moment I use Apple 'phones to listen directly from my laptop when I just casual listening and ability to hear external noise. The HD555 are too bulky, the UM1's are too isolating. The Vibes...

Hi, my girlfriend is looking for some headphones for her dad since his birthday is coming up. He plays guitar through an amp and they are all sick of the noise Something comfortable (for someone with a larger head) that is closed back with a long cord. The price needs to be around £50...

Hi, I got my UM1s on coupla days ago but I have noticed the cords appear to have light blue "marks" on them. I don't know if this is the black lining coming off, because I can't actually feel it properly. Anybody know?

15 months after I discovered this site, I am still no closer to my goal of getting the ideal IEM for my needs. The first time I crapped out and got HD555s, then a soundcard (or three), then Vibes. This is all very well for at home, but on the go I find myself still using EX51 variants due...

Okay so I am wanting to get my girl some headphones so she can understand what good sound actually is. She will be listening using the headphone out of her laptop. They must be closed headphones since she lives with her family and usually listens at night. The music type will be mostly rock...

Okay, so I was listening to my Vibes a couple of nights ago, for about 8 consecutive hours. I have never listened to headphones that long and they weren't at fatiguing levels. Anyway, the following morning, I woke up with an excruciating pain in my throat, delirium and otherwise very ill. I...

Okay, I think I can either an M-Audio Transit or Phillips Aurilium for ~£40. Assuming each is used just for headphones, which would be the better buy? Not letting one of them slip outta my grasp this time

Okay, I posted this elsewhere but I am pressed for time. I have Vibe's coming, and use HD555's from my laptop's integrated sound and want to know if upgrading to a Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Micro (TBAAM) or M-Audio Transit would be of benefit to these headphones. I read these are both...

Which of these would be better for use un-amped with the headphones in my sig? I am currently using Realtek AC97 Integrated sound and want something better. Both of these are £25 / $50

So, I currently use a laptop with integrated sound and want something better. I am considering an external firewire solution since I only have 3 USB2.0 ports and dislike their CPU use (and possible bandwidth issues). Are there any external firewire solutions? I am on a narrow budget...

Okay, so currently I have a rather pathetic (read, unusual) range of headphones.Sony EX-51 Apple iBud (1st Gen) Sony Ericsson HPM-70 Sennheiser MX400 Sennheiser HD555 Need I need a decent replacement for the EX-51's, since I can't bear listening to their hideous muddy tones any longer. I...

After the great advice here a few months ago I invested in some HD555's which I use with my laptop and iPod mini. My laptop has realtek AC97 Audio and I'm a bit disturbed by the high end distortion and background noise so I figured a new amp/soundcard would help. I am looking for a USB dongle...

After the great advice here a few months ago I invested in some HD555's which I use with my laptop and iPod mini. My laptop has realtek AC97 Audio and I'm a bit disturbed by the high end distortion and background noise so I figured a new amp/soundcard would help. I am looking for a USB dongle...

Sorry for yet another of these delightful threads...though I do enjoy reading the existing threads. I am currently using Sony EX71's (same story as everyone else right?) and though they are acceptable, I find the booming bass and distortion on the high end rather frustrating. Reading around...