randy98mtu, thanks a lot for your comment.  I was considering the PM3 earlier but also quite like the wireless function of the MDR-1ABT.  I also considered the Momentum 2 Wired initially.  The Sennheiser person I spoke with told me that the wireless version has a different sound from the wired...

Would you mind sharing why you returned the MDR-1ABT?  I'm interested in these headphones and Momentum 2 Wireless (v2).  I mainly listen to classical/instrumental and vocals.  Thanks a lot!

Chris007, which Hifiman pads did you use?  Thanks!

Thanks AlterSack!  Appreciate your post.   Any thought about these pads?   http://hifiman.com/Products/?pid=198  http://www.amazon.ca/Brainwavz-Velor-Memory-Replacements-Earpads/dp/B00MFDX4YO   Some commented that velour pads cause a big change in sound sig, but the Hifiman focus pads...

Thanks to much yorktronic and Jellofund!  That's very helpful.  I will have to digest it a bit.  Re dac/amp, I was thinking about ifi idsd micro, but have heard that its amp section is not a strong point.  But the form factor and capability (different gains) look very attractive.   Re pads...

Thanks for the comment Wfojas!

I've found that Hope VI are a bit bright.  Mine have the Hope 4 pads on them.  Do you guys think changing pads will help tame down the brightness?  I've found it harsh sometimes especially with the slam on piano keys...   Any pads you would recommend?  Thanks!  I'm also thinking about adding a...

Thanks for your comment osiris1.  That's helpful and a good point.  

Do you find any big difference when using Hope 6 with iDSD Micro and Fiio E17 or GO450 in terms of sound quality?  The price difference is big so I want to hear your thought if it's worth it to go higher to say iDSD Micro.   Thanks!

Thanks osiris1.  Do you have any recommendations for DAC/AMP that are below $500-600?     I was thinking about playing out of my smartphone.  I plan to buy Galaxy S6 so hopefully it's a good one for playing music on the go.     Cheers.

Thanks a lot pulsesound, osiris1.  Appreciate it.  I found out that my desktop has another headphone port at the back and that port doesn't cause any hissing sound so the problem is solved.  Thanks again!   osiris1, do you find a big improvement in terms of sound quality using Hope 6 with and...

I tried the headphones with my laptop and had no issue about EMI noise at all.  This only happens with my work PC.  Will an external DAC help eliminate the problem?  I'm looking at iFi iDSD Micro at the moment.   Also, I've found the clamping force a bit too much.  I felt slight pain under my...

The headphones work fine on my Galaxy S3.  So I think the problem is from my PC...

Thanks Licht!  I'd love to try the original pads.  I will ask FAD and see what they say.  Cheers.

Guys, I just bought Pandora Hope VI from Amazon Japan this month.  I wondered if the Hope VI have the original pads or the Hope IV pads.  How can I check that?   Also, I listen directly from my PC but I hear really bad buzzing sound.  Will an external DAC (e.g. iFi iDSD Micro) help?  I listen...

Thanks for your response!

Can the UD-501 drive Alpha Dog well?  Thanks!

Guys, I have an opportunity to try the following headphones.  Sennheiser HD600, Parrot Zik, B&W P7, PSB M4U2, NAD Viso HP50, Grado something (<$200).  They were directly connected via my Galaxy S3 with the exception of Parrot Zik which was at its stand and connected to the audio system of the...

I came across the Audio Technica A2000x which appears to be in my budget.  If you guys have any thought on this one also, I would greatly appreciate.

Thanks for your great note!  I will definitely read more about DT770.  For the DT770, which one should I look at particularly?  The one with the highest impedence?  I don't buy buying an amp/dac as I think that it will have a long life span.     Thanks again!

Yes, EDMaddict, I'm looking for a balanced headphone to mainly listen to my favourite genres.  I hardly venture outside of what I normally listen to.  Besides the T70, do you have any other models in mind?

Thanks a lot for your recommendation!  I will definitely take a look at these models.     On another note, I came across MrSpeakers Alpha Dog.  It's over my budget, but seems to get lots of good responses from buyers.  What are your thoughts on these cans?  Should I stretch my budget and go...

Thanks a lot both.   I have read a few reviews about Focal Spirit Pro and it seems that it has a sibling called Classic.  The latter appears to be better for longer listening period.  How do you guys find about this claim?  Also, there are a few people complaining about the uncomfortable fit...

Should I also look at an amp to drive one of these phones?  Thanks!

Hi everyone, Thanks for reading my thread!   I have been using Vsonic GR07 for almost four years and one of the earphones has lost its sound.  So, I'm looking for a new pair of headphones (not IEMs).  Prior to GR07, I use low-end earbuds.    Below is some details about me:   Genre...