The last thread I had asked for gaming headphones without any budget. I would like to keep the budget under $400 since I wouldn't want the headphones I game with to be better than my HD 650s, or else I would always want to listen to music on them. So for that reason I would say under $400. I...

Introduction   I started planning this review around the same time I joined head-fi and saw how useful multi-headphone comparisons could be for a newcomer. I put my meager (at the time) collection of portable headphones to good use and tested them against each other. What started out as a...

So i constructed a list of average used headphones prices. This should be useful for those just entering the used gear market. Let me know if i have anything wrong on the list.   Prices do not include shipping. Prices in US Dollar and are based on excellent condition of the equipment.  ...

I recently purchased the Grado SR-60's after a recommendation from this site. I instantly fell in love, but also thought ahead for the future. If 80 dollar phones could do this just what could $300 headphones be capable of. I started looking into more expensive cans from Sennheiser, AKG, and...

On October 7, Audio-Technica announced the coming release of numerous products including two new open-air earphones: the CM707 and the EC707.  Both will be branded under the "Earsuit" moniker and appear to be successors to the discontinued CM700 and EC700.  The CM707 uses a traditional earbud...

Is there a poor mans version of the Audio Technica CK100 for < $150?

I am looking into getting a good pair of NC or Noise Cancelling Headphones.  Basically what I looking for is:   1. Good NC 2. Good SQ (important) 3. Comfort 4. Good value for money.   Brands I am considering:   1. Bose 2. Audio Technica 3. Denon 4. Monster Beats   If...

Hello fellow head-fi`ers,   I am a Dutch (sorry for my English language) audio enthusiast who travels a lot by public transport. Now a couple of months ago I bought myself an iPod classic 160gb and since then I have been looking for a pair of portable headphones which meets the following...

I modded a mic into my audio technica headphones so i could use them for pc/console gaming, i used mogami 2 conductor wire and a single 3.5mm female termination installed into the open area of the inside of the can and sleeved the wires together using techflex carbon sleeving. I used two gold...

I'm hoping someone can help me with a bit of comparison. I owned a pair of A8 earphones from B&O for years and was very happy with them. Since they got chewed by my dog I've had to buy new earphones and started off with a set of Audio Technica CK6 canal-phones which are great, but lacking some...

hey guys ive been looking to pick a new pair of headphones for under $200, the pair i have now are decent enough and are good portable headphones so im looking to get a new pair that would be good for just keeping around the house, definately looking for over-ear or noise cancelling i dont...

Hi everyone.   My mother wants a pair of wired phones for watching TV and I'd like to help her with her choice.   This is what she's looking for.   She doesn't want anything "squeezing her head", so closed cans are probably not an option. Anything heating the ears also bothers her...

currently, I have the following cans in my inventory, a pair of koss portapros and a grado sr80i, the portapro has overpowering bass IMO and the grado sr80i is just perfect, will a unamped ath-m50 satisfy my hunger (or lack) for bass?   James 

The m40's have better specs other then the 5mm smaller drivers according to the website, im a noob still so that 5mm might be a big difference.   Inform me why the m50's are "better"   M50 http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/57a64f4a9fdbefd9/index.html   M40...

I just took off the left ear cup to see how they were wired and when putting the padding back on, I pushed on the grill and it felt like it dented it.  Then I put the top screw back in and it came back out I think.  Is this normal?

Hey guys. Here is a comparison review of 10 headsets and headphones, from companies like Astro, Audio Technica, SteelSeries, Turtle Beach, Sennheiser, and Razer. So voila. Before you guys are done viewing this page, I ask that you please visit the links to the video reviews, even if it is...

Anyone seen or heard this product??? "Audio Technica introduces the new AT-HA35i headphones amplifier that serves also as an iPod dock. The combo device features a D/A converter that supports 192 kHz/24bit audio, a max output of 440mWx2 for headphones, 20-20kHz frequency response and...

I finally got my first pair of nice headphones but im not sure if I want to return them or not.   I picked up a set of the audio technica M50's and wow finally a pair of headphones sound amazing.. know I know why there is a huge forum for headphones... [ I have a really bad feeling about my...

So here's the deal, I just bought myself a shiny new computer with HD audio chipset, and crappy monitor-integrated speakers.  I'm looking to go the route of headphones instead of speakers, and I'm needing some recommendations.  They'll be connected to the computer pretty much all the time and...

I'm looking to purchase a headphone case to protect my ATH-ES7s. I prefer if the case has a hard-body but if that's not possible then I guess I can deal with it. My maximum firm budget is $25.   Thanks in advance.

Hi, I was wondering if you could help me with some headphone recommendations..... I have up to $300 to spend on a pair of on/over ear 'phones with these priorities: Must be able to be driven to a good level by an iPod, no amps necessary, Must be comfortable for 2hrs+ of wearing time, for...

Hello all,     Tapping into everyones vast experience with multiple headphones here as I'm seeking some input. With Christmas upon us I will most likely have money to purchase a better set of phones for home use on my PC as well as my ipod touch. I do not have the wide exposure to different...

Im new to head-fi so bare with the newbie. Sorry if there's already a thread on this. my friend came over with his ibasso d4. so we got down to business listening to each other's setups and experimenting with different cables. So we finally decided to try using the at-pha30i portable amp from AT...

Hi i need your help for my new choice of headphones. Here are any parameters: Open/half open headphones or close with a biggiest space for ear, one from a most importent parameters is a storability like PX 100 just take headphones to my pocket, example this thing make my choice very hard becouse...

In about half a year's time I bought a Sony X1050, Sony X LOD, Fischer Audio Evolution, Head Direct RE0, Headstage Arrow 12HE, Audio Technica AD700, AKG K518DJ, Nuforce uDAC, Grado SR225 and Sennheiser Hd25-1 II. I am thinking about buying a new DAC, a new desktop amp, an ATH-M50, DBA-02 and...