It has been an interesting journey for me to get to the Beyerdynamic DT 880 premiums. I've been trying to update my headphone/portables setups. On the move, I've been using the Etymotics HF3s. They sound great. I've ruined them a few times with sweat, so I picked up a pair of sennheiser in-ears...

hey Guys....    so i recently upgraded to AD900 because wanted a little bit more bass presence than the AD700 i had. as it turned out, the AD900's mid range captured me, but a little too much, to top it off, the bass on AD900 seems weaker in volume than AD700. i guess i am really on the...

I have finally realized that it will take time before I can afford the system I have been researching and really dream of  - so I need to find a good compromise until I start making the big bucks ;-)    I have looked at:   HD598 Q701 HE-400 HE-4 K550 DT880 DT990   What...

I currently own:   Sennheiser HD 448 ($100) Sennheiser HD 497 ($60) Creative Fatal1ty Gaming Headset ($40)   Want to buy:   $250-$300 price range For electronic music focus on bass For home use connected to computer with no amp an no intent on buying one just yet. (Bought a...

Introductions first, I'm a newly head-fi enthousiast I guess, I've been using an ATH-AD700 for around 3 years and was very, very satisfied. I first used them for gaming exclusively, where they really shined with excellent left-right seperation and majestic soundstage. So recently I've bought me...

HI, I am going to go into sound engineering in march since its the only thing that interests me. I was searching for weeks online for headphones that produce authentic sound reproduction, so i almost got the ATH-M50. But than I decided myself for the allen n heath xone XD2-53 since it has a...

Hello everyone,   I've started to look after audio equipment two years ago, but headphones were a huge disappointment for me. Below I will jot down my experiences with them so maybe that helps choosing a new one (and hopefully THE one).   Tried:   Superlux HD668B As it was...

Greetings All   I am looking for some input to help narrow my search for a new set of full size phones   My Parameters and Gear I am looking to spend something under $500 and would prefer to land under $400 if possible I listen to a wide variety of genres and sources Genres include...

I wanted to share some quick impressions on my search for a new full sized headphone.  Practicality and portability are important to me.  I travel often and they need to be durable and able to be powered off of a portable amp and the occasional laptop/iphone/sansa.  I am in NYC this week for...

Finally investing in my first pair of good headphones and would like to do it right given the budget. Been trying to read around the forums and looking online, but figured it would be best to ask the experts here.   I originally had my eye on the Sony MDR-NC500D, but did not see a need for...

Hello Head-Fi-er's, I am on the hunt for a new pair of cans, and have researched and researched for days to discover my audio needs based on where I am and what I listen to. I travel to and from school a lot, so home and school almost all the time, with extended listening periods for hours.  ...

I just got these today from a US seller on ebay, who said they were brand new in box.  He knew his stuff about headphones and seemed trustworthy.  Said he preferred k701s so that's why they were being sold new in box.  they had all the plastic wrapping around the cord so the didn't look tampered...

Which one is better for rock, metal, alternative, grunge, etc?

Hey guys need your help with this. I just bought a new soundcard to satisfy my gaming urges and give me a better edge in competitive (RPG/RTS) gaming while not limiting my ability to listen to my heavy metal (which won't be done often from the cans) or playing other games casually.   More or...

I recently just went in store to try out a pair of Sennheiser 380 Pro's and Beyerdynamic DT 770 150 Ohm.  I was hoping the store had the Senneheiser 598's so I'm stuck in a rut.  I'm pretty much a noob when it comes to audio but I do understand the basics of everything.  First off I plan on...

Well I picked up a set of DT770 Pro 80ohm and I love them, my Denon's are better sound quality wise but the 770's have way better isolation and I love the velour pads but anyway. I thought that the 770's were like entry level then the 880's then the 990's were top, but there not really priced...

Could someone please give me some guidance on how these models compare soundwise and which you think would best suit my needs?    DT 880 32 ohms AD 900 AKG 550 Q701 (I've heard these are difficult to drive)   I'll be driving the headphones primarily through my iphone 4 and macbook...

Hello, this is a very confusing topic for me. I have had the AD700 before which felt like pillows on the side of my head, although it did touch my ears which was a bit annoying, but others say that they could not get it to fit and made their ears hot and itch some. I have tried the HD 598 at...

          I know this has come up time and time again, and I am sorry to do it again, but I would really appreciate everyones insight. I am just starting out in the audio world am I want to start small so that when I start to get better and better headphones I will really appreciate them more...

Hi, I want to get into more comfortable headphones that also hit harder if possible with my current dac/amp. Gaming, Movies and music.  The gaming and movies have a lot of the same sound..Explosions all around, gun fire and so on lol...   Music is rock mostly and the grado's do great on my...

I just purchased Beyerdynamic D770 Pro 250 ohms, and I have the http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829121120 Soundcard in my PC, but I'm using a crappy 15   year old Sony Receiver to power my speakers atm, I want to get a nice desktop headphone amp to run straight from my...

still not sure on the headphones im buying... senns 598 vs dt880 premium 250 ohm   listen to everything classical to metal and hip-hop   this is my first portable setup

Hi guys, I bought a Sennheiser HD600 today on impulse, just after getting a Beyer DT880 250 ohms a week ago. This adds to my collection of Grado SR325iS, ATH-M50, ATH-AD700, AKG K550, etc. My music is predominantly rock, Blues, R&B and are usually from my iMac in Lossless and 320. I have an...

Are there any that have a balanced sound under $200? I'm considering the KRK KNS8400 right now but the Beyerdynamic series intrigue me as well.

Title says it all, what is the best Amp (preferably portable) for the Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro's 250 ohm for around $60.   So far the Fiio E11 is on the top of the list, but I barely know anything about Amps.   Cheers