Though a relative noobie to head-fi, I have bought and purchased items on e-bay and from several other hobby/special interest boards over the years. This is the first time I have ever had an experience like this: Item for sale. Pm'ed seller with an unequivocal "I'll take it" and asked...

Okay, You all helped me a LOT last night, convincing me to go for the Sennheiser 555s over the Grado SR 60s. But jilgiljongiljing said I should consider the Audio Technica ATH A700 over the 555s. ($120 v. $99 ?) I'm not finding a lot of info. on the A700s and there aren't any local...

Forgive a lurking noobie, but I haven't worn headphones in 30 years. Grado SR 60s ($62) OR Sennheiser HD 555s ($99) ??? Other suggestions? I listen to Jazz (Coltraine), Classical, Rock and Roll, Techno, vocals in any language other than English, folk, bluegrass and country, basically...