When I need more isolation than my HE-400i offer, I use the Monoprice 8323. However, they hurt my ears and made them sweaty, so I checked around and found the Beyer Dynamic Replacement Pads are the usual rec. But they cost more than the 'phones, which is okay (since the phones are so...

I don't think you'll find that definition anywhere but in your imagination. Testy bunch here, I'm out.

Tough room. I don't know what is available there, but I'll gladly stay out of your threads. No problem. Exotic?

Klipsch RB-10 are a very competitive speaker within your budget, as are the Pioneer SP-BS22LR designed by Andrew Jones. The Pioneer are more refined, but I find the Klipsch more fun and they have a significant sensitivity (efficiency) advantage, which really matters if paired with a low-powered...

I agree with those who say experience is likely the issue, rather than the OP's hearing acuity. The best way for me to compare audio gear is to listen to music and try not to constantly analyze what I'm hearing. If the headphone (or speaker or amp or...) won't let me forget about sound and...

I like mine with M&Ms. Sounds great to me.

Heck, you threw me with Heman - didn't realize I'd done that. LOLOL! Hifiman. Hifiman. Hifiman. HE400i. I see several folks selling here... sumpin' I should know about them or normal activity?

Hopefully, the Schiit won't be too bad a combo with the 400i, as I have no intention of upgrading amps. AA is Audio Advisor, but direct - not via Amazon, though I am a Prime member and shop there often.

Hi all, I am somewhat of a gear nut, but not so much headphone-based as speaker. I use this same handle at other audio sites, but recently signed up here to take advantage of your special knowledge of 'phones I should consider in the $350 tops range. Yeah, the cheap stuff, relatively...