I've been racking my brain for weeks/months trying to pick out my first set of headphones.   I do some research, like a pair, get to the checkout page...then I second guess myself and look at more reviews and other options.   I have been bouncing roughly 3 models around in my head and still...

What headphones would you buy right now and why?   ***I understand the amount of cash to work with may be lower than what most would be accustomed to paying, but trying to see what an impulse decision would be based on present knowledge.   Just trying a different approach.   I am still up...

I've been looking at a number of threads where folks talk about cable types other than one that came with headphones.   Are the cables that come with headphones inadequate and don't produce enough sound? (I am unfamiliar with this so bear with me) Is it a look thing? Or a means to get longer...

What is the difference between - Studio, Monitoring and Reference headphones? (those are the ones I know of and seen) Is there a huge sound differential?   Is that something I should be wary of when buying headphones?   **This kinda fits into my initial inquiry about which direction to go...

I am pretty much a virgin in this environment and am as familiar with the technical aspects of headphones as Sheldon Cooper is familiar with women.   I've only had one set of headphones (Sennheiser HD202) and that's about all I know.   I prefer circumaural headphones as I hate the feeling of...