You know, from what I've read up on nice cans, I thought I should be looking for open cap headphones. I just read a few reviews of the AH-D2000, and it looks like that'll be my next headphone purchase. I'm still stuck between upgrading my source first, vs upgrading the headphones first... Grr, I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Alai I don't remember clearly about the bass quantity, but I do remember that the M10 had a surprising lack of lows despite having a subwoofer. Maybe it was room accoustics or subwoofer placement (under the desk at the time because no room on the desk)...

Lots of great info Les. Thank you! That definitely makes me consider the DAC vs the cans. What cans would you recommend? I prefer over the ear, but I've heard awesome things about Grados for rock music. I've also heard mixed results about thier comfort. Anything worth upgrading to around the...

bathingape, thanks for your input. My budget is for a single part. I wish I had more money to throw at the setup, but sadly I don't. I just upgraded my video card for gaming purposes, I'm getting a couple IT certs soon, and my woman and I are saving to move to Florida. Money is tied up for...

OK, I'll get straight to the point. I use my computer for movies and music, and I have somewhat of an ear for music. I consider myself a budding audiophile. Unfortunately, I have not near the equipment, nor the wallet that some of you have. I have around $150 for this upgrade to my setup, which...

I've been loving my Sennheiser HD280 PROs for a couple years now, and connected directly to my Creative Audigy SE sound card, the sound definitely isn't bad. I'm still settling on a new set of headphones (Grado SR125 or Senn HD555, but still taking recommendations ^_^), but I'm curious to...

I too have never had these types of problems with Windows. Yeah, it slows down after a while and can become clunky (for lack of a better word), but properly maintained, it's prefectly adequate for nearly all intents and purposes. I won't try and drive you away from Linux though Linux is very...

Yeah, After 2 years, the pads on the right are starting to rip from that stretchy stuff (for lack of the right word) that holds the pad to the ear peice. I 've been looking at getting a set of Grado SR-125s and I was looking at the custom earpeices others have made. I was thinking of making...

Wow, awesome find DaMavs I googled all morning (that sounds dirty...) looking for a local Grado dealer or reseller, or some store with Grado headphones. I'm actually in Flint, Michigan, and Grand Rapids is at least 2 hours away. I'll be trecking out to Kalamazoo this weekend, so I'll make some...

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I've heard almost nothing but great things about Grado SR60s, and SR80s. If you don't like Supra-aural (on the ear) cans, then I can vouch for a set of HD280 PRO cans from Sennheiser. I've had mine for a couple years now and I love them. They go for $80 to $100, but I'll sell mine for $60 +...

Finances and the lack of finding a Grado dealer in my area have kept me from picking up a set of Grado SR-80s or 125s, but I'm still very interested. I've heard from a lot of people here and elsewhere that the stock bowl pads aren't comfortable at all, and I have headphones on all the time...

Well, that doesn't sound bad to me. It sounds like I'm settled then. Seems like it'll sound good, and it sounds like the fitment is fine. Is there any other fine details I'm forgetting about? I've read several reviews on both the SR80 and SR125, and both seem like great choices. I wish...

Quote: Originally Posted by moogoob Grados are somewhat a hybrid- they're on-ear, but a tiny bit larger than you'd think so if you've got small ears they may be slightly circumaural. The plastic Grados (SR60- SR225)are very lightweight, and once the headband conforms to your head you'll...

In the cup, did the Grados fit on your ear or over the ear? I love the fit of my HD280s. I've heard a few others describe the Senn's sound over the Grados, but I'm interested in hearing the HD280s vs Grado SR80 or up. The SR225's are a bit out of my price range, as I'm stopping at the 125. How...

Well, I've got some awesome info. Honestly, The only reason I was looking at Grados are simply because of all the great things I've heard about them. I'm completely open to any suggestions. Here's my stuff though. -I need something natural sounding. Not boomy or whiny... just pure, crystal...

I've been looking for an upgrade from my HD280 Pros and thought the Bose TriPorts would at least sound decent. They sound great on that lil listening station at most electronics stores, but once I got them home and listened to all my own tracks, they aren't very good at all. They're boomy...

Quote: Originally Posted by kojebee Go Grado if you don't need isolation. Any support to this statement? I still have no clue how they fit. It seems 1 person out of every 6 or 7 loves their fitment, and others can't wear them for mor than an hour.

Quote: Originally Posted by Fetou I had the HD280's as my first good headphones, loved them. But really, after you go to a new pair, you will realize those are the most uncomfortable mega-clamp unbearable headphones in the world :P Actually, I have a somewhat small head and they...

I never really gave the HD555s much attention. At the time of purchase, I needed something closed cap, so the HD280's were the best thing I could get given my selection at the local pro audio shop. I was looking at the spec sheet for the HD555's and notice the impedence being almost double what...

Hello everybody. I'm in the market for a new sound card and I'm not too sure about which one to get. I use my PC for everything, mostly music, but a fair share of gaming too. I'm more concerned about the music and movie quality in a sound card. I've used a Creative Labs X-Fi with some cheap...

Hi everybody, I hope this isn't an over-asked question, but I need some help looking for some new cans. I bought my Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones about 2 years ago, and they're nice, but I'm looking for something a bit better sound. Don't get me wrong, these things sound good, but I want...