I currently got the Sennheiser HD25 MK1 which I've had for about 5 years now.   However the highs can be too harsh on my ears, sometimes painfully harsh on compressed mp3s.    So looking for a better pair of closed back headphones with the same durability as the HD25 headphones, also I...

I've been searching through the forums for a couple days, just looking up opinions and specs on several phones I was considering. Seems like every time I thought I found a deal, there were one or two features that killed it for me. So now I'm just going to ask for some advice straight-up, since...

Hi everybody and btw this is my first post.   I am currently interested in purchasing a pair of Audio Technica ATH-M50 headphones because they are low on the spectrum of my price range (roughly 100-160 bones) and they suit all of my needs:   -Closed headphone (college student in a dorm)...

I'm looking for help in choosing headphones that will meet the following criteria:   !!!--> They will deliver very, very good sound when playing classical music - especially orchestral and piano pieces - perhaps also some vocal and acoustic music --> I won't have to pay twice as much for...

I recently bought an AKG K240 Sextett from ebay (65 euros). They smelled of smoke when I received them, and the pads were a little worn, so I ordered a new set of pads (from Thomann Cyberstore) along with new foam sheets which they did not come with. I was pleasantly suprised by the sound...

hi just as the title asks, are there such designs? i'm looking to get an amp for akg 271s that i'm set to buy, and already own a loudspeaker system with a tube preamp (mingda mc7r) that i put quite a bit of investment into. so i want a headphone amp that's much like a dedicated power amp without...

Hi All   Just joined the site, wondered if I can tap into your collective expertise?   I'm looking to get some closed back headphones.  I currently have a pair of Grado 325s (which I like) but I need a pair with good sound isolation as I listen mainly at my desk in a small office to...

I'm considering in getting the ATH-M50 for an all purpose stationary headphone, unamped or with the Fiio E5, but I'm still not certain. I primarily listen to gothic and symphonic metal, electronic, j-pop, classical, as well as for stereo tv and movies. However I've read in a few threads that...

A few points for consideration:   I like my Grado SR80s, but I need a set to listen to in bed while my wife snoozes next to me.   The Grados are a tad bit harsh on the top even with the EF2 tube amp. I'd like something with a bigger soundstage (wider and deeper), as well as better...

What are the best headphones for Drum N' Bass music that is under $120?

hi folks!   i like how my AKG K271 MK II's sound, and they are quite light on my head despite the huge size.  however, i've noticed that my ears get hot and sweaty after a couple of hours.  i'm using the velour pads.   am i doing something wrong?   any suggestions on how to deal with...

hi folks,   my AKG K271 MK II headphones are arriving tomorrow.   i would appreciate thoughts on burning these in (what to play, how long to play).   intended use is with spoken word, vocals, some movies, if that makes any difference for the burn in process.   thanks so much!

Ok so I recently got a pair of K271 MK II headphones. I was outside laying down in the sun on a beach chair getting my tan on (I know bad, but i was periodically touching my headphones to feel if they felt hot and they didn't ever feel hot, just a teeny bit warm) and I'm listening to music and I...

Review download (pdf-file): Mediafire Navigation can be handled via bookmarks. Changes and addendums to the review can be found under '1.3 Background and Additional Information' -> 'Updates History'. Headphones reviewed Audio Technica ATH A900 Audio Technica ATH FC7 AKG K 271...

If you would please. First let me say that I have hours logged in researching candidates. Reading reviews, specs, forum posts, etc. every time I think I have a winner picked, I come across some tidbit of data the steers me in another direction. I don't have the option to listen to each and every...

For the past two months or so I have been researching headphones and still cannot figure out what to get.  I am going to college and need Closed headphones so that I can be quiet when my roommate wants me to be.  I'd like to stay under $300, and would like to avoid getting an amp if I do not...

I got this set of headphones a few months ago on recommendation from these forums, and I just wanted to say, I love these things.   They have so much clarity and richness in the mids, which is what I'm into. Despite listening for months, I still find myself being caught by surprise at how...

Now I'm looking for a closed pair.  Thinking of AKG.  I'm having a hard time understanding the differences between these two.   I don't care about the difference in detachable cable or appearances.  Can someone with experience with these AKG explain the sonic differences or any other notable...

im currently looking for over the ear headphones, closed back is also required. i plan on listening to music on my ipod directly, and i generally speaking listen to music on the go/at school. currently i'm thinking the akg k271, because they are closed back and a good price, and from what...

I'm thinking of getting the AKG K702's or K271 MKII's as my primary home headphones. Here are some of the bands and musicians I listen to most. Which ones would you recommend or shoud I go with something else? My budget ir $250 tops. I was thinking of getting the SR325is's, but they are a little...

Please :) Here's what I've got lined up so far:   Closed: 1. AKG K271 MKII 2. Beyerdynamic DT770 PRO 3. Sennheiser HD25-II 4. Audio-Technica ATH-ES7 5. Audio-Technica ATH-M50   Open: 1. Grado SR225 2. Sennheiser HD595   No amp, will use on my Marantz CD player, laptop...

Introduction I recently purchased a new tube amp for my headphones and set it up in the study. However, my wife and I both work there at nights and I did not want to disturb her with gratuitous rock music blaring from my very open Grado headphones. So I needed a good set of closed cans. I am...

I've been looking into getting some headphones and i've seen these 5 on the forums but I can't decide between them:   Sennheiser HD 449 Sony MDR-ZX-700 BRAINWAVZ HM5 Ultrasone HFI-580 AKG K271 MKII   I'll be mainly using them to listen to music nothing specific. I'll also be...

I have narrowed down my search for a headphone to the SRH-840 and was not able to find any comparison reviews between the two. I am mostly using them for monitoring music production and listening, primarily to electronic music with strong bass. I want a new pair since I feel the A900 bass...

Hey guys, I'm getting into the music stuff lately (well actually I've been making electronic music for about a year now) and I need some studio monitor headphones, because I've been monitoring only on my Koss PortaPros that broke recently. I heard that the Audio Technica ATH-M50 are great. I...