So I just got my ES10s today, a complement to my ESW9s, but more for rock.   Wow, that was no joke about the deep and punchy bass.  It just kicks my ears coming out of my tube amp.     Mids are definitely more recessed compared to my woodies, but it's still very liquid smooth.     Highs are...

Heh, well after a long hiatus, I'm visiting Head-Fi regularly once again.  The impetus has been a coming divorce and a new pair of ESW9s.   I joined way back in 2001 with a new pair of Sennheiser HD-580s.   They were great, but they definitely needed more power than I could get out of my...

The Rega Ear? I'm not sure if I recall any Head-Fier having bought or heard this thing--but I'm sure there's someone who has. Any comments? Good, bad? What about the Moth Audio preamp/headphone amp? Any thoughts?

And no, no Sennheiser MX-500 "super sterile music" buds or Sony 888lp "I don't know when to stop burning-in" buds. Are there any decent earbuds out there? Sometimes I want to get on the train and not jam Etymotics into my ear canals. And I am not buying anything that clips onto my ears or...

I was just sitting here listening to International Pop Overthrow, and I was just catapulted back to a distant era. Even though the disc was released in 1991, it really does sound like the last great 80's album. Just awesome songs throughout! Any other fans out there? (I know they put out...

I was wondering if anyone here has attempted to create a comprehensive list of headphones, categorized a la Stereophile (e.g. Class A, Class B, etc.)? If not, I was thinking this could be a worthy project for a distinguished group of Head-Fiers. Surely we all hear differently and have...

Just a simple question: Are the W1000's physically larger than the W100's? I noticed that LT mentioned that the A1000's are significantly larger than the A100ti's, and I was wondering if the woodies got larger too.

Wow, I just got these about 10 minutes ago! My god they are gorgeous phones, and their build quality is immaculate--all magnesium frame just looks damn classy. All plastic phones, by comparison, just look cheap. I've just plugged them into my EMP, but I thought I'd make some preliminary...

I was just in the headphones thread remarking on the long history of my 888s, and I remember how it was a big deal way back when, when modding 888s was the rage. It seems like the history of this headphone community can be charted by episodes like these. Remember when... -The first guy...

I've read in different places that some phones have it and some don't. Can someone explain to me what it is exactly (and if you could put it in laymen's terms, that would be grand), and which phones have it, and how is it done?

I've been needing a pair of open cans for work and need something that can be powered out of an EMP. I have a pair of RS-1s, but those pretty much stay at home full time now (and I'm itching to hear something new ). I've read a couple threads on the Sony MDR-F1, and was wondering if those who...

The Dallas meet thread inspired me to create this thread. What are the best steakhouses and steaks you've ever encountered? Here are some of my experiences in DC and NY: Smith & Wollensky: Good strips. Very succulent and soft. Sides are excellent. Morton's: The porterhouse is...

Holy cow! I just got these for my brother and I'm burning them in for him. The sound is good already (lowest bass I've ever heard), but the comfort! Who designed these things? I mean, adjusting the headband expands the headphones horizontally, not vertically! So there are three points of...

Many of you may remember a recent debate between Mike Walker and others on this board about the subject of burn-in of headphones. IIRC, Walker was contending that "burn-in" was really just our brains/ears becoming accustomed to the sound and that our auditory memory is too poor to perceive real...

It just came in the mail from AudioCubes (very quick service!)! First impressions: Build quality is impeccable. These definitely feel like quality cans, from the smoove wood to the beautiful leather to the cool cord. The drivers just look huge! Sound is... forward. It's not as poor...

AT Titanium Limited Edition These headphones look awesome! I've been planning to get a pair of W100's, but I'm wondering if these might be a better purchase. If anyone decides to get these, can you post a review ASAP?

Anyone have any experience with these headphones (currently on ebay)? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1340532578

I just bought my wife Sony's new D-E955 and noticed that it has two G-protection settings. Unfortunately the manual is in Japanese so I have no idea what the difference is. Anyone have any info on this?

Well, after swearing that I would wait a full year before buying any more audio/headphone hardware, I found myself punching in an order to Headroom for a set of Ety ER4p's (thanks for the prompt service, Headroom!). It seems the members of this board have made and interesting progression. First...

Just wondering how you're enjoying the new amp... Oh, and because you have one of the largest collection of headphones on this board, I was wondering what phones you've tried out of the EMP, and which ones work and which ones don't?

Bogus ripoffs that cost hundreds of dollars? Try this on for size: http://www.triphazer.com/

I just received my Earmax Pro from sumb today and I've been listening through it in my office, along w/ Grado RS-1, CAL Gamma DAC and Sony D-Ej01. Unreal! Can it get any better than this? I had been using the Headroom Cosmic prior to today, but this... this... is unreal. So articulate...

I want to address a question that appears to garner opinions on both ends of the spectrum, from "they stink" to "they rock." So, is the MG Head a good match for high-end Grados (in particular the RS1, RS2, or SR325)? Some people mention that the combination is absolutely horrible, while...