Quote: Originally Posted by x-kevin cool thanks! No sweat. I was actually surprised at the price for the RP21s up here; a paltry 109.95 at my local Mothers Music. I'm a weak man, I just HAD to pick up a pair. What the people hear say about this headphone is definitly true.

Maybe for mixing, circumaural and under $100.00 canadian? It sure sounds like a job for the hd215s"link. However, I've heard it's kinda lean on the bass though. According to the Equation Audio website, a Mother's Music nearby where I live should have some RP21s in stock. I'll post back...

I usually get fatigued by overly fast headphones. I'm pretty sure the way they clamp over my head (too much pressure, pressing uncomfortable points) also affects how long I can listen.

Even though I myself am shying away from bass as of late, I'd recommend the K81DJs as a possible replacement to the HD555s. Even though it's kinda out style, I still think they're pretty versatile and durable little headphones. Beware of the deathgrip though. *edit* The cracks and pops may...

Ahoy folks, it's been awhile since I've posted here. Anyway I'm currently looking for a replacement for my K81DJs. I love the way they sound, foam pads in, and am looking for something that won't blast my eardrums as bad as a supra-aural headphone would (it's still a VERY nice headphone, but...

This has actually happened to me once or twice before and in each case it was due to the microphone settings. I either turn it off, or disable the decible boost in the volume control menu.

I tore the paper around the drivers off my Sr660s. I like how it opened it up and brought the tasty midrange forward, but I'm wondering...does that paper actually serve a purpose other than keeping outside sound from coming in and leaking out? I certainly hope I didn't nerf up this pair.

I just took out the foam disks from my K81DJs and put them into the Accuras. It definitely changed the sound signature alot (tamed the highs, more bass, left the midrange alone though) and I prefer it this way. I think I'll have a fun time playing with these headphones.

Quote: Originally Posted by TimxSally Cut off the Nylon and I think they sound better. The nylon's pretty thin. So thin I seriously doubt it'd change the sound signature that much. Irregardless, I'm not going to rip out something that can prevent loose hairs from getting caught...

Tone perception=69.4% Correct Adaptive Pitch=4.8hz Rhythm Test=84.0% Correct Got this using a new outta the box pair of headphones. Not bad, I say, not bad.

I just grabbed a pair of these at my local Superstore. Long story short, I'm quite surprised. While they definitely don't have the clarity of my K81DJs (compared to them they sound kind somewhat muffled), they are still quite a steal at $20 Canadian. Hmm... I think I'll try gaming with these...

No option for the Wii? Regardless, it'll probably be another weekend. I'll probably try to mooch off someone for my wii fix.

Hot soup and coffee. Drinking water fast will only make the headache worse. Drink slow and enjoy.

Yowza! It kinda looks like the aviation headsets beyerdynamics sells. Great job!

I play mainly older games like Fallouts 1&2, Unreal Tournament 1999, the half life anthology... Anyway, I don't spend too much time with them I think.

Actually, I am kinda curious as to how these things sound woodied. Not sure if it's worth it myself, but it'll be interesting to hear about.

Oh my! Also rofl, lol and all that other stuff.

My cat used to love to munch on my computer's cables. Then I got into gardening and now he eats my windowside plants. On the upside, he doesn't chew on the cables anymore. Maybe he needs a houseplant to "play" with?

Quote: Originally Posted by redshifter i don't know all the details, but it sounds like lik-sang was in violation of sony's distribution policy. sony must have a compelling business reason throttling the release of a new product into markets (and yes, profit is a perfectly acceptable...

This may have to do with temperature more than anything else. If the tips of the plugs are warmer they might be easier to mold to the ear and visa versa.

I used to do a heck of alot of transcription back when I worked as a court clerk. When it came to headphones, I usually went with something closed to muffle out ambient noise. The quality on some recordings are horrendously bad and you have to listen very carefully to what the person is saying...

If it's that quiet, then yeah, the normal sound coming out of the drivers should drown it out. If isolation is not required then I see no reason why you shouldn't go with an open headphone.

When it comes to detail, or detail as it's entailed in games, it's way better to go with something of a closed nature. An open design lets sound in and that can mask very subtle sounds. I've volt-modded all the fans on my computer to 7v and I still find it too loud to use an open headphone...

The K701 is pretty hard drive unamped and it's something you may have to take into consideration. Same with the DT880. From what I've read the HD555/595 have a pretty comparable soundstage to the A500/A900. The only real difference between the two being that the previous is open, the latter...

I suppose you could order a pair of HD515 pads. They're covered with fabric,not velour, but are a little bit deeper. Or you can try this nifty little modification:link