My DT150's should be arriving either tomorrow or Friday.

What about the DT150's? They're supposed to be a straight upgrade from the DT770's and cost about the same.   Also, if build quality is a concern; they're built like a Panzer.   I'm considering buying a pair myself.

Or perhaps this Mission Cyrus 1?   http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/28/62821228.html   Maybe a cheap kenwood?   http://cgi.ebay.ie/Kenwood-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier-KA-2060R-/180612842093?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers&hash=item2a0d5d426d

Would something cheap like this work for a receiver?   http://www.adverts.ie/home-audio/sony-av-ta-ve100-amplifier/406766

Hi all, total beginner here.   I'm looking to upgrade my computer audio and I'm thinking I can get the best bang for my buck from buying a stereo receiver, an active sub, and a pair of bookshelf speakers (correct me if I'm wrong). I want a good 2.1 setup for games and music with a budget...

Hi, I'm looking for a new pair of speakers (2.0/2.1) for my computer; mainly for games and music (industrial, alt-rock). I've been looking into various models in my price range for about a week now and I don't think I'm any closer to making a descision.   I started off looking at regular...

Quote: Originally Posted by alpha80 Awful design. But at least they covered all that plastic with rubidium/rhodium/ruthenium Hopefully they sound dope. Should have covered it in Radium, I hear its an amazing acoustic material.

The cable on my HD497's packed in (got them on head-fi a while back, 3rd owner so they've had a good run) at the minijack end on the left earpiece. Apart from the clamping and slightly uncomfortable earpads I quite like them, quite inoffensive and a bit too laid back but decent enough I...

Quote: Originally Posted by thoughtcriminal At that price, if you shop around, you should be able to find a pair of grado SR60. I've never seen a pair of Grado anything go for that sort of money this side of the ocean, believe me I've looked (still looking actually).

Did you consider the AGK K81DJ/K518 at all in your search? I quite like the look of them.

Quote: Originally Posted by SOUNDinterpreter i have the old hd650s. if there really is a difference, would replacing the element drivers be the best solution for me? Why would you go through that hassle for a (possibly imaginary) difference? Difference being the operative word...

I don't understand the use of Ruthenium in the casing. What did they do, coat it in the stuff?

Quote: Originally Posted by phkd Wow that pastel pink, yellow and green color scheme looks like it was lifted directly from a work-out VHS tape circa 1984. In my opinion, someone should have been fired when those headphones were released. At least it makes it easy to pick the...

Hi, Im watching a pair of HD-565's on ebay in what looks like very good condition with original documentation. Out of idle boredom I bid a dollar above the current bid, looks like the previous bidder probably did the same because now I'm the highest bidder! They're currently at €26 with an...

I'd be interested, I only appear on head-fi when I suddenly feel the need to throw money around

Quote: Originally Posted by Fitz Fitz saw this thread earlier. Fitz has already learned his lesson about posting actual opinions/impressions of headphones in the forums. You could PM it to me and Ill do you the honour of posting it.

No AKG love?

At the moment Im looking for a cheap comfortable pair of headphones for a portable player. I've seen a few pairs of AKG 135/S on ebay but I cant find any info on them, not even here! So, opinions?

Im looking forward to this too. I'll be getting the EP-630's from amazon in the next week or two.

The cord is REALLY short on those but the sound quality is acceptable. Get the MX400's if you don't care about inline volume control because thats the only difference between them.

My Sennheiser MX400's succumbed to a frayed cable today (the cable was too stiff in the cold weather, as with the last 5 pairs of earphones Ive owned), they are within warrantee but I threw the receipt away a year ago. My soldering skills are good so I might attempt a repair. What should I...