Alright heres the deal. I have a 4 generaation iPod. Im running it straight out of the plug, no amps. I got the Grado SR225s and I love them except for a few things. They are uncomfortable, after about 30 minutes they begin to pinch my ears and after an hour its outright painful. I have the VWAP...

hey, i think ive finally decided to get the e5s but now im looking for the cheapest place to buy them online. Any help appreciated

I used to own the ER-4P and while I loved the isolation, i just didnt think the bass cut it for the type of music I was listening to. However that was the first pair of good cans I had so maybe I was being a little to harsh on them. Im willing to give them another try. Im wondering if the bass...

Hey, I have decided that what I really need is a cheap portable pair of headphones that sound good and it looks like the KSC-35 is the ticket. My question is where do I purchase them. For some reason my computer cant open the Koss website. There must be another place to buy them new, I looked...

Does anyone else have the Head-fi thing on the top saying Rick- FI right now? Its weird and it also has a picture of barney from that old TV show.

First of all the subject title is the closest thing I could find to describe what I want. The headphones are going to be running through an iPod and probably an amp. What im looking for is a headphone with some impact. I have the SR225s and I think I want a change, something more comfortable...

What has happened to the glory of the grados? I have been away from this forum for a few months and have noticed that grados arent being talked about too much. When I left, the SR200s and RS-1s were very popular. I have SR225s and cant complain at all about them except maybe a little comfort. I...

My SR225 are going to arrive today and I was wondering how long should I burn them in for? I have an iPod and am thinking of just putting it at 50% volume and sticking it in my closet. Any help is highly appreciated.

Hey, I have had an iPod for about 8 months or so. I just bought the SR225 today. I am going to order the vwap pads as soon as he PMs me back. My question is wheather I am going to need an amp. I have my MP3s encoded at very high levels using LAME, AAC, and some iTunes Music Store stuff. Since...

I am thinking of getting the SR225 with the HD414 pads or getting the DT880. I have heard that the grados are uncomfortable and that the DT880s are comfortable. I would like to know weather the HD414 pads make the grados much more comfortable. Thanks

Hey, I have been looking for a source for quite a while now to match with a maxed-out META42 and probably the DT 880 or the HD600 and a couldn't make up my mind. I was about to give up until I got more money until my dad comes into my room and says why don't I try the CD player that he had...

I am not sure which one is better for me. I am actually going to be using this mostly as a home set up. I need it to have a good line-out because I am going to be hooking it up to a META42 and probably HD600s. Sound quality must also be high. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I just cant make up my mind. They will be for my home set up. They would be run through a maxed out META42. My source would probably be a 963SA. It appears that they are all very comfortable from what I have read. I just cant make up my mind. Most of my music will be Rock and Rap with some...

Hey: I wanted to know whats the difference between the HD580 and the HD600. I have heard it is very small, which in that case I would go with the 580. I would plan on getting the Stefan AudioArt Equinox cable also. Thanks

I have a 10G iPod and hated the stock buds so I said, what the hec lets go with some etys. I bought the ER-4P with the S adapter. I dont have a problem with the fit but I just didn't find the sound incredible. It was good, dont get me wrong, but after all the hype I expected to be blown away...

I just recieved my etys and I am enjoying them but I have a question. Mine came with this cool looking carrying case but there is no way to fit the 5' cable and the earbuds in it. If it is possible could you post and inspire me to try again. I am thinking of an altiods tin but I fear it is the...

Hey, I know this issue has been discussed a lot but I couldnt find an answer to my specific question. Which one has worse microphonics. I bought the ER-4P with the S adapter. I am using it through an iPod and I do not have an amp. I actually prefer the S because of the higher clarity and I...

Hey "peeps" I just got my etys and as a matter of fact im wearing them right now, cant hear the keyboard. I got the seal thing down in literally my first try and they sound great. My questions are: 1) When you are on an airplane and you are descending or ascending can your ears equalize, you...

Today after much thinking, I pulled the plug and bought the Ety ER-4P with the S adapter cable. I hope this sounds as great as ive been told. I even went to the ear, nose, and throat doctor today just so he could clean my ears out. Is there any advice for me like when I first put them on, which...

I have been looking around at some of the posts and and idea just hit me. What headphone is the one used in this smiley . It appears as if it is an AKG K1000 but im not sure. What do you guys think the creator of head-fi modeled it after

I decided to rip all my music onto my mac using LAME. While I did this I tested the different presets LAME had. I was using Linkin Park "Hybrid Theory" and every song I did on Extreme came out distorted. It wasnt something small you could live with but some serious distortion like some added...

I am curious, is it a 1/4 in or 1/8 plug. Thanks

I really need to buy a good source but I dont want to spend over $500 on it. I just want it to have the best sound possible without breaking the bank. Thanks

I want to buy a mint meta but I have a couple of questions. I know that there are three people that sell-make them: JMT, Tigger, Tangent. I was wondering if there is any difference in terms of sound quality between the three peoples amps. I want to buy the best portable amp for my iPod and etys...

I have the 10G iPod with the scroll wheel and I love it except for those stupid earbuds which im not actually using. I am thinking of buying the ER-4P/S and I want to get an amp, probably the portable JMT META42. My question is wheather it would make a sound difference in terms of having an amp...