OMG, these things are EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you, thank you! Amazing for the price. It's the warm, old, glowing-dial, hi-fi sound from when I was a kid!!! I love these cans. Thanks!

Thanks very much for the quick responses. A new set of the Gemini HSR-1000s are on their way tomorrow. I can't wait!

Help, I need some new cans! I listen to all types of music, but mostly rock. My sources are cheap (phone, PC). My last set of cans was the HD 595 with a decent amp. That turned out to be wasted cash on my ears; I found the HD 595s to be seriously boring. I'm no basshead, but man cannot live on...

Thanks so much to both of you. I hadn't had any luck in my search. I can't wait to try these out and see if one of them works for me. Thanks!

I use my PC as the music source for my home receiver and it works really well for this purpose. What I'd like to do is have some sort of simple software toggle on the PC that would allow me to output the sound of the PC to either the optical out (which leads to the speakers) or a bluetooth...

Agree with above post.  I've been using this iPod line-out dock for years with good results: http://www.sendstation.com/us/products/pocketdock/lineout-usb.html   It sounds much better than using the line-out on the iPod itself, worth the investment. It comes with the cables you'll need too...

M6 has too much isolation and I'm not sure if the Minors fit the bill on comfort, but thanks for the thoughts, I appreciate the response.   Thanks for the recommendation on the IE2.  I just wish they were cheaper.  I've had no luck finding the IE2 at anything less than the Amazon retail...

I need help finding a good solution for running.  I've tried my PMX-100s, but they require too much fiddling and adjustment during the run.  My trusty JVC Marshmallows have too much isolation to be safe around cars.  My iPod headphones would be a great solution, but they hurt my ears after about...

These two seem to be well-regarded in the approx $350 range. Lots of references to the Pico around here, not as much to the Micro. But I note that some prefer the Micro: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f46/he...review-436168/ Anyone else have experience with both of these units?

I continue on my search for some urban walking phones to go with the iPod. I suspect I’m traveling an upgrade path which is well worn by Head-Fi’ers before me. The iBuds are too uncomfortable and tend to bruise my ears (not to mention the mediocre sound with no bass). I just picked up some Senn...

1. Etymotic ER6i 2. Senn HD-595 3. iBuds 10. AKG K 26 P - Yuck!

I didn't have any luck with the Tri-flanges and settled on the Bi-flanges and have been pretty happy. I get a good seal, but it has taken a few months of practice. My left ear is easy, but the right one gives me some trouble. I have to insert it at a more upward angle than the left and for some...

The ER-6i is great, excellent sound for the price range. It's very efficient so it works well directly out of an iPod or the like. Bass is very good but probably not what a real bass-head would hope for. I run them out of a small amp most of the time (though it isn't necessary) and I use them...

I'm looking for a pair of closed cans for travel (prefer circumaural). I'm replacing a pair of AKG K 26Ps that I have not been pleased with, in particular I was disappointed by the comfort (ouch!) and the isolation. My ears get very sore with tight cans that fit over the ear. Here are the main...