Thanks for the suggestions.  I grabbed a pair of Sennheiser HD 439s after checking five different places (two Best Buys and a few music specialty shops) and couldn't find the XB500s.  I got the HD439s for $35 thanks to some RewardZone certificates and a gift card I had.  I'm ordering Sony XB500s...

Quote: I might check out the XB500s.  Right now I'm also trying to decide whether I want to wait for a set of cans to get shipped or to buy from brick and mortar.  Limits me heavily, I can't find any place with a good selection!  Sennheiser HD419s and HD428s seem to be the best available...

The title says most of it, but a little more information won't hurt.   I've been using a pair of Sony MDR-V700s for quite a long time.  Yes, I know they're not particularly good, or well-regarded in these forums, and I can even agree with a lot of the reasoning for it.  However, they served...

  I've gone a while without using my Shure E2Cs (stopped commuting, and didn't have a reason to not use surround sound system at home while gaming).  Now that I've started late-note coding sessions at home again, I really, really was disappointed to find that my Shure E2Cs are no longer...

Quote: Originally posted by Gluegun Uhh... lets just say that they aren't thought of very highly here... try the Sennheiser HD212 Pro's (which are less than half the price) if you want something that sounds better... I've heard the 212s and they make my ears bleed. The highs sound...

What is everyone's opinion on the Sony MDR-V700DJ cans? I just heard them, and for whatever reason, I want them. They sound (to my ear) good, and they're comfy with the pads replaced.

Quote: Originally posted by Xevion If you can find them, I'd reccomend giving the Phillips HP890s a strong consideration, they are exceptional headphones that can be had for $100 or so, I think. [/B] $115 from Meier-Audio is the cheapest I can find, so that's a bit out of my price...

I'm new to this all, please don't kill me! I've also used the search function already. I just procured an older, used Total Airhead from a fellow Hi-Fier at (what I feel is) a good price. This is a semi-portable rig -- I commute to school, and I want good sound while I'm in noisy Campus...

Quote: Originally posted by wallijonn shymog, why not consider something like the Phillips HP890 I like bright, detailed highs, but not fingernail-on-blackboard highs. I do enjoy a nice, tight low end (am I talking about 'phones?)... can you give me information on the Philips...

Quote: Originally posted by hempcamp What kind of music will you be listening to with them? The iPod has ample power to most cans, but the 501s would definitely be pushing the limit. I wouldn't. --Chris A little bit of everything, but more classical than anything else.

Let me start off saying I'm a total newbie to the world of good sound. My "best" pair of 'phones so far has been a pair of Sony MDR-EX70s. I'm getting rather sick of sticking stuff into my ear. I'm greatly considering picking up a pair of AKG K501s. I've heard they're exceptionally...