After doing some more reading I felt I was pretty much set on the A700. I looked up the authorized dealers in my area listed on Audio Technica's website. I was pretty surprised to find that there are so few stores in the Tampa area. Sam Ash didn't have a great inventory when I went to listen to...

It sounds like I really will have to just try them all out. I appreciate all the responses. This will give me plenty to think about.

So I'm deciding between the A700 and AD700. I'm hoping these are not headphones that will require an amp as I do not have one. I was wondering if I will notice a significant difference from plugging the headphones directly into the sound card or if it is okay to use the more convenient...

Thanks for the response. I don't think even I know what kind of sound I like just yet. I was under the impression that the 280s are the best for isolation, but it seems like some people are not very impressed by their quality. As long as my roommates are not going to hear me nearby over whatever...

Hello everyone. I'm new to the community. My name is Matt. Recently I had a friend who was interested in picking up a cheap pair of headphones and I, being the deal searcher that I am, deciding to scour the internet for all of her best options. I have been so surprised to find everything That I...