at a certain price point, something like 300-400$ which would generally sound better, an IEM or a full sized headphones. i know it depends on the specific set picked but lets just assume each are the best in the range.

What do you usually use expensive audiophile headphones for? Do you use it to listen to music at home or for monitoring, recording, using it with your guitar, etc. I used to own a pair of beats studios to a point where I started finding it really uncomfortable. I sold them and was planning on...

So I'll be getting  Bellari HA540 soon and a new DAC seems like a good idea to get with it. I'm looking at the HRT Music Streamer II, the DAC Destroyer, ODAC and the Nuforce UDac. Which one would be the best? Source is the usb port of a laptop with mostly 320 kbps and flac music. Phones are...

I've been in the market for a new pair of headphones for a little while. I've narrowed it down to these two options.  The AKG k702 is the more affordable of the two. I can find practically new examples for sale for $200 or less. The HD650 is hard to find under $350. I have read much about...

Hi guys, I'm relatively new at this whole audiophile gig and was looking into purchasing a pair of AKG702s for myself after having done some research and deciding they might fit my needs well. However these guys need an amp to reach their full potential which has me somewhat stuck. Does anyone...

Hi, I am on the verge of ordering a Grace Design m903 DAC/headphone amp to drive my AKG K702 headphones. They are rated at 62 ohms with a max power rating of 200 mW. The hf amp in the m903 has an output impedance of 1.2 ohm and has a max power output of about 1.2 watts @ 50 ohm and 600 mW at...

So i have the fiio E9 and my K702 sounds great on this setup but I keep hearing that the E9 isn't a very good match for the K702. Peaple have said that the Micro Amp from Headroom is a much better fit. But i was wondering how the K702 also sounded on the Schitt valhalla

Hello, I'm stuck between the Grado 325is, AKG K702, and Hifiman HE-300.   I'm also open to new suggestions for around $300.   I plan to primarily use them to monitor guitar and electronic home-studio recordings. I will also listen to electronic, folk, and rock music on them. Bass is not...

When Sennheiser displayed the HD 800, there was either a Lehmann Audio or Violectric amplifier driving the headphones. With the introduction of their new in-house amplifier I believe they use that now (though I have never seen it). I have never seen an AKG display so what do they use to power...

First of all, I live in Bangkok Thailand and the local retailer price of the AKG K701/K702 and the Q701 are around $440. This price is more expensive than buying from Amazon in USA. My brother lives in USA, I was wondering if there is a way for my brother to buy one of the headphone from Amazon...

any previous owners know how similar these cans are...   what the differences might be as I need to transition to closed back for studio work.

can seem to find them used on line anywhere...   I need K550's if anyones into a trade....

Hi,   I own AKG K702s and I am thinking of purchasing Neumann KH 120 active monitors to use with my new iMac.  What integrated DAC/Headphone amps would you recommend to:   - Have a USB in from the iMac - Headphone out to drive 62 ohm AKG k 702s - Has XLR outs to connect to the KH...

Hi,   I purchased a set last week with a HeadRoom Micro Amp.  I have a very good DAC in my audio interface (RME Baby Face) which is hooked to my iMac via USB 2.0.  I am considering returning my Micro Amp and replacing it with a "better" amp. By better I am seeking a transparent, neutral...

Well, I pretty new to this kind of thing, that is choosing great headphones, I don't think I've ever really experienced true great quality sound, and I don't know any good places where I can go test out the different kinds of headphones. The only ones I ever see on display for demo are Bose. So...

I currently own W1000X, K702, DT880 and TF10x6. I'm thirsty for even better headphones, but I really don't know what to buy.   I really like the mids and highs of W1000X, well defined and engaging. However, when it comes soundstage, I just feel W1000X doesn't cut it. It sounds a bit chaotic...

Hey Guys! I'm new here. =) I listen a lot to RnB, Dubstep, Indierock, pop and lots of random stuff. I'm currently searching for a pair of "Portable" headphones, i'm going to wear them when i'm travelling (flying) and in school and at home so I want them to be pretty good on the go. I've been...

Hi,   These headphones will be used with my iMac and my audio interface (30 ohm output) for both home recording (guitar) and general listening.  Since I will use them also for tracking isolation and lack of leakage when recording with a condenser mic is important.  I have idenified a number...

Hello all!   Thank you for taking interest in my post, it is greatly appreciated.   I am not extremely experienced in hi end audio equipment, especially headphones. My basement consists of a Bowers and Wilkins home theatres which includes some Rotel stuff, and upstairs for a stereo is an...

     My full sized headphone journey has been a long one (mostly mid-fi), but a distinctly enjoyable one.  It has allowed me to learn a lot about my own preferences, and also allowed me to spend considerable time with some good, some great, and some not-so-good cans.   This thread is an...

Hello     I find, now that I have the buget, that it’s time to take my music experience to another level. I like to enjoy music as well as to “analyze” it. So I want a headphone that is good at both, but that is also very good with all types of music, scales well and is comfortable to...

Hello, I am new here. Currently, I am considering to spend 200-300$ for best headphones, that can play classical music, or Opera, without coloration, so the voices and singing should be heard on them the closest possible to the original voice of the actor. Same would be good for orchestra, so...

I have combed through the past 5+years of Head-fi posts and have found some great suggestions, of course that leads to more questions. I went to the closest Guitar Center to try out a few phones and wanted to elicit opinions and what might be the best option for me since some of the headphones...

I know that some people have purchased the K712/annie memory foam pads (I think they are the same) and used them on the K701/K702/Q701. I just purchased the K702 but I am thinking I would prefer memory foam for comfort, and some people have stated that it increases bass as well, which is always...

I was looking at an amp from Hi-Fi called the Hi-Fi M8 (designed by you folks, word has it), and watched a review over them, and they look like they're amazing pretty much all around. The problem is (for me), they're expensive, $700, and I don't wish to pay that much. The amount I'd...