Well, I guess there isn't much interest in a $25 set of cans around here, lol. Anyway, I got the HD 206 today, and my first impressions are pretty good. They kind of remind me of the HD 600's I had back in the day, only there's a lot less of everything. Similiar neutral presentation, but with...

I'm sure the Porta Pro is really good. I've had the KSC75 and thought they were great for the price. But yeah, I'm looking for a full sized over the ear closed headphone.

I was wondering if you guys could recommend what you think are the best over the ear closed headphones in the $25 range? The 3 on my short list are the Sennheiser HD 206, Monoprice Modern Retro, and the Koss UR 20, but I'm open to other options. Thanks in advance

Yeah, I mean the HD600 is a no-brainer. The difficult thing will be choosing an amp because there are so many more available these days compared to when I started out. I'm really glad Head-Fi is still around, because I'll be doing a lot of research on here in the coming days.

After a very long hiatus I'm thinking about getting back into the game. Of all the headphones I've had in the past I miss the HD600's the most, and they would be my 1st choice.

Quote: Originally Posted by wafflesomd I'd say go with the 501's actually. They destroy my 580's, which I got rid off. Same here, couldn't deal with the bloated bass of the 580's any longer. MUCH prefer the K501's in every area (especially the soundstage), but both cans are...

They're both great cans for the money, but the K501's won me over with that amazing soundstage. I don't miss my HD580's at all since I sold them, or the bloated bass that went with them.

Quote: Originally Posted by jd4091 SR-60 They are great choice for under $80, but leak too much for what he has in mind.

Quote: Originally Posted by Thaddy You guys should try and order some Beyer DT770 velour earpads, they are a direct replacement for the sweaty earpads that come on the K240S's. Have you done it yourself?

One question, what's a "socket mod"?

I don't know if I'm allergic to alcohol, but if I have anything more than a couple of drinks I get really nauseated. About the only time I ever drink is if I go to a club which isn't that often. I don't even like the taste of alcohol, but a couple of drinks will help me loosen up in social...

Personally I like a woman with a few extra pounds, as long as it's in the right places.

Sounds like a hole in the wall operation to me, why bother. Alessandro's are nothing but Grado's with a couple of cheap tweaks anyway.

K240S.

Quote: Originally Posted by Edwood Heheh, actually, the smoking neighbor has been really good about taking a walk and smoking elsewhere. I got others to complain about it, so his landlord got notice from the HOA. Plus, apparently he's moving soon. Oh, it's not my 10,000'th post...

Quote: Originally Posted by Doc Sarvis Led Zep - Physical Graffiti Yep, especially "In The Light". John Paul Jones' Hammond organ work on that track will trip you out even if your not buzzed. But the ultimate "stoner" album is The Moody Blues - Days Of Future Passed (IMO).

HB!

The traffic around here as of late has been amazing. I had trouble sleeping last night so I logged in at around 4:30 am *Eastern time* and there where over 800 users online! That's unreal, man I remember back in the day when you would be lucky if there where more than 50 users online at that...

Have a good one man.

It never ceases to amaze me what crappy headphones these rich sports stars use. Owens could use some headphone advice from us cats at Head-Fi.

Happy B-Day!

The HD580 are the best all-around headphones I've had the pleasure of owning under $200 by far, just an astronomical bargain in hi-end sound.

Just bend back on the headband a little bit, you'll barely notice they're on your head.

It depends on how physically active I am (avid tennis player), in the warm weather months probably up to 2 gallons a day. I always drink at least 8 glasses of water a day even when I'm not thirsty, great for the urinary tract.