I recently fell in love with the sound quality of my AKG Q701s. Now I'm looking for something like it for portable use. I tried the K553 out, thinking they'd be similar, but I was dead wrong. Anyone know anything that sounds similar to the Q701s that's closed-back? I'm thinking of the Sennheiser...

I recently got the AKG K553s, which I wasn't too happy with. I expected them to sound more like the Q701, but I was wrong, and something was really missing in them. Anyway, when I tried to use it with the E18's DAC, it seemed to mess the sound up bad, like, REALLY bad. The only word I could find...

Hi Head-Fiers,        I need some help on something. I have a surprise planned for a friend's birthday, that being a new pair of headphones. He's been using some crappy gaming headset from china as his main gaming setup. I would like some recommendations for some nice cans under $100...

Hi Head-Fiers,   I have a challenge for you. A friend of mine wants to get a new pair of headphones for under $150. He loves classic rock and a pinch of country. He was going for the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x at first, but I thought he should do a little more searching, as the V-Shaped sound...

Hi Head-Fiers,   I have a challenge for you. A friend of mine wants to get a new pair of headphones for under $150. He loves classic rock and a pinch of country. He was going for the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x at first, but I thought he should do a little more searching, as the V-Shaped sound...

I was recently recommended the Schiit Vali 2 amp. I was wondering what tube amps compare to this one, and if anyone knew of a cheaper one with external tubes that sounds similar? Preferably a tube with low-med gain. Thanks! Setup: Fiio A3 (as OnBoard PC audio bypass) for AKG Q701. And if anyone...

Hi again Head-Fiers,        I've come to ask a question I find difficult to answer myself. That question is, What is the best tube-style headphone amplifier under $150? I've done some research, and have found no real concrete answers. Hoping someone here could help. I listen to all types of...

Hi there,        I have a pair of recently-acquired AKG Q701 headphones. Sound quality is jaw-dropping, but that's not the point right now.        I have noticed a quite tight clamping force on my head, mainly feeling VERY uncomfortable for more than two hours of active use. I believe what...

Hi there Head Fi community. This will be my first post, as I need a little help (fitting that it must be posted in help and recommendations).        I have been wanting a better pair of headphones for gaming and music listening for a while now (70% gaming, 30% music). Strictly home use, and...