There definitely could be a review embargo or something in place... which is a real shame, I know $400 isn't a ton of money in the long run, but it's still a lot to plop down on something sight unseen with only in a vacuum style reviews. I've had good luck with Drop stuff before, but I'm really...

If you find something like that, could you post a link? I'm also in the market and I'd really like to see a head to head

Cats gonna cat for sure - unless things have changed, regulator tubes are made out of borosilicate glass (basically Pyrex) which is non-toxic. Fitz is probably licking them because they're warm and new to him, and it's not going to do any harm to the tubes as long as cat slobber doesn't get into...

The more popular an item is, the more likely Drop is to have it as 'Shop' item - at least as far as I've seen in the past. You're probably ok to wait, there will definitely be availability on the used market or the Drop store.

I think if you're playing at a level where soundstage and audio clarity are legitimate advantages, you're probably going to be better served by over ears. IEMs are great, but the cost of a pair with a soundstage comparable to over ears would be exorbitant

I definitely appreciate it, I'm not opposed to spending some money for a high quality solution. I had a pair of HiFiMan HE400's that I liked a lot, so I'll definitely have to look more at the Sundaras and see if I can try those out locally anywhere. With so many good options though, analysis...

Yeah there's really no advantage using USB 3.0 vs 2.0 in this scenario. Unless you're transferring a large amount of data, the're no major gain

A lot of really fantastic reviews! With all the choice it's almost stressful trying to decide on a next purchase. Is it always better to go with a dedicated headphone + modmic? I used to be really into high end audio, but it's been a long time and the inrush of gaming headset options and the...

You really can't go wrong with the Xiaomi Piston 3 at your price point. An excellent set of iems for virtually nothing. 

If you're looking for big and comfy, check out the Brainwavz HM5's. They're a great set of headphones well within your budget, extremely comfortable and closed-back so your co-workers won't hate you. 

It really depends - the HE-400's are a great set of headphones and really shine with proper amplification. If you've got a super discerning ear, then maybe an upgrade would be a good idea. If you're new to hi-fi, why not ease into it? Hi-Fi is a journey, there's no fun in jumping straight to the...

Check out the Koss PortaPro's! They're well within your budget, but are always highly recommended as a budget entry.

  So keep in mind that open back headphones are going to bleed sound - my girlfriend can hear everything that I listen to if she's in the same room. If you anticipate that being a problem, I would strongly advise going for a closed back set. That said, you can't beat the sound stage that an...

I second the HE-400S. The original HE-400's were fantastic cans and the 400S is a great all around upgrade from those. 

Check out the Sennheiser Momentum 2's.    I have the original set, and I've heard nothing but good things about the new generation. Really excellent headphones, and they're ultra lightweight - the first generation came with a carrying case and a replacement cable. 

Hey everyone, I've been lurking here for a long time and Head-Fi has been my go to for reviews and advice whenever I buy a new piece of equipment. I got interested in audio equipment and the hi-fi world when I started doing research to buy my first pair of higher end (>$100) headphones. I...