Nice! Is that a leather headband?

My point still stands about STAX having good design philosophies

Whoops, my bad

Stax seems to have a lot of really good designs out there. I've always wanted a pair of SR-L300s but that's a long-term goal at this point.

What kind of camera did you use for those shots? That looks like professional promo material, props to you for getting those pictures.

Those look super sleek and built up. Nice:thumbsup:

The X9000s look like they're an alien spaceship and I love it. STAX has nailed its design lineage.

I agree that the 99 classics are damn good lookin, they’re the headphones I plan on buying next. The series six is more stylish and futuristic rather than “classically” beautiful. They look sleek, and are lookers in their own right.

I think it’s the lack of color that puts me off of these. Too much shiny black

What type of wood is that? it looks lovely!

For me, it is either the Audeze MM-100 or the AKG K712 Pros. One feels beautiful and luxurious, while the other is a real head-turner, respectively.

Until now, no, but that sounds awesome, considering Fiio’s reputation.

I’ve heard that Grados are very good for listening to cassettes, since they have a lot of top end, and the muddiness of the cassettes makes them sound softer than they normally would be, but since I haven’t listened to grados with cassettes (since I don’t own grados) but that makes sense to me

I guess this is very true. Well said, well said.

I am a huge fan of cassettes, and as such, I have a very large collection. The issue I run into while listening is the overemphasized top end and the shallow feeling bass. Even while using Dolby NR, I still find that the top end is way too loud, and it makes the bass problem even worse. Overall...

AKG K-712 pros straight outta the laptop Albatrauss & Jasper De Ceuster - Places You Find

Digital combat simulator.

My question is, are they better than the 712s, and if so, how?

I've been here since October, but I've never gotten the chance to introduce myself. I got into the hobby in April of 2023, started with speakers, and then found headphones more enjoyable and affordable. I've been running my headphones through a Schiit audio Vali: Beyerdynamic DT-990s, AKG K712...

Thanks for the advice! I won't be using it for a while, since I just got new headphones (MM-100s), and I want to try those out before I try any other headphones. I will keep this in mind though.

I've always found Grados very cool, although I don't think I will ever get myself a pair because of the small earcups. I have big ears, and I am not a big fan of headphones that rest on your ears. I prefer the ones that sit around your ears. If anyone knows if there are big Grado earpads out...

Today I finally got my DT-990’s, and got my first chance to listen to them on my stereo system. Fit: 9/10 They feel terrific, and fit great. I appreciate the removable arch cover, and solid feeling ear pads, which help in elevating the listening experience. The cable is a wee bit annoying...

Hello all! I just joined this forum today because I was recommended to it by an AKer', since they mostly focus on speakers. anyways, I just purchased a pair of beyerdynamic dt 990 pro 250 ohm headphones, and they should be arriving on sunday. I picked them because of their huge bang for their...