Title says it all I think. Best open and best closed for my needs - give me one recommendation for each (open/closed)....lay it on me, if you will. Much appreciated!

 So I just bought the DT880's with 250ohm impedance and haven't gotten an amp or dac yet. I heard that there is a possibility of damaging them from under driving them. I'm using them on my computer right now and I can get them louder than I even need. Is there more to driving headphones than...

First off, I'm driving these and any potential future headphones with my Asus Essence STX soundcard primarily and I was wondering what headphones you guys think can compete or completely blow these out of the water if the max price would be 500$/320€?   Ignore the fact that these I've got is...

Driven by a headphone amplifier with an output impedance lower than 1 ohm (Cute Beyond in my case), which of the DT 770 Pro versions has better bass extension, the 80 ohm version, or the 250 ohm version? (By bass extension I mean which outputs lower frequencies.) I have read that the 80 ohm...

Hello,   All in subject really, which are the best quality headphones for use straight out of an iPod using FLAC as source? Without the need for amping.   Will be using these on the tube, so closed back preferable, although I do not mind listening to the music slightly less loud if...

Hello!   Firstly, let me just say what a great community we've got here! I have been doing research for the past week about what kind of headphone is right for me, and Head-Fi has always provided me with the best insight! I've read so much stuff about each of the headphones I am about to...

I've been doing a lot of reading on various Amps & Amp/Dacs that people have used with the D880/990 250ohm cans.   My main use is listening to music from my macbook air (2012) in my home office. I tried the Fiio E17 through USB but I couldn't tell a difference (My music is mainly 256kbps - so...

I've been enjoying SM3, UM3X, EX1000 and FX700 and am considering venturing into full size phones for $400 usd.   Can an Ipod Touch and a portable (which ones) amp work well?

Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a new pair of headphones along with a desktop amp/dac combo. Hears the gear I was looking at: audio technica ath-m50 Hifiman ef2a   I listen to pretty much everything, Classical, jazz, Hip-hop, a bit of electronic music, choral, Steve Reich   I've read...

i'm looking to buy a pair dt880's, but there seems to be different versions? i'm familiar with: 2003 pro version with the flat grills on the outside of the cups 2005 premium version that comes with a leather carrying case (headband known to disintegrate into sticky mess) 2011(?) version...

Hey, so I've repriotized from my previous thread (Good gaming headphones) amd figured that I have more time for listening to classical music on my Ipod than gaming. So I've been looking at these headphones: 1. FA-003(USD165) 2. Q701(USD300~) 3. HE-300(USD200~ 4. DT880 Pro 600/Premium...

I am looking for a pair of good strong bass headphones but aren't very muddy. I have been looking at the audio technica WS70 Solid Bass Over-Ear Headphonesand the ath50, beyerdynamics dt 880 (250 omh) and 770s, ultrasone hifi 580, any other suggestions? Like to stay around $200 and not really...

Hello again I'm sorry for starting a new thread but after reading the comments on my last thread my opinions changed big time so as I said before I'm about to buy a new pair of cans, my first pair of full sized headsets actually,so these are the cans that I found fitting my needs ...

Hi, I will soon be purchasing a new set of headphones. These will be my first decent set of headphones, as up until now I have been using just whatever I had lying around. These will be used for listening to music (Metal, Punk, Rock, things of that sort), playing games, and just general use with...

There are so many cards i don't know what to pick, i want Gaming + Movies + Music for  Headphones + Logitech 5500 Digital 5.1.     People said about the Xonar Xense 1. But i don't need the headphones cause i want better ones ? if there are any better than this headphones. ASUS AV100...

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, so, long story short: I've been browsing through a lot of threads lately and I've found lots of headphones that might suit me but I can't decide which one to get. Sadly I can't listen to them personally because I live in a ****hole atm so I'll just have to go by recommendations.  ...

Hello   Im a fresh member on forums and i feel really bad that im making my first ever post/thread about begging for help but i have no choice. Usually i dont make such things and try to research info by myself,reading existing topics and reviews but this time i could really use help from...

I'm looking for new all-purpose headphones (gaming, music [pretty much only rock music], and movies) in the price range of like $200, though that's rather flexible. I searched for at least a couple of hours here on the forums, and a lot of people seem to recommend the DT series of Beyerdynamic...

Hey guys,    I'm looking to purchase a new set of cans.  Right now I've got HD515's and some COP's.  I like the overall sound of the 515's better then the COP, minus muted base on the former. Basically my options are these; used HD598 DT 880 250 ohm Q701   Out of those three the HD598 are...

Hello I'm wondering what headphones to buy. My budget is £300 ($470) They will be used on my PC with a Asus Xonar Essence STX  Soundcard I listen to Rap/Hiphop/Dubstep/Drum and bass I like bass but not muddy bass i like punchy bass not a headphone where its so much bass you can...

Want to replace my falling-apart HD495. Not using an amp right now and would rather not. Recommendations? have always drooled over the HD598..

Hi there, For christmas me and my mum are going to buy my dad some he-400's at the moment he has a bit of a dated stereo system in the loungeroom including an onkyo a8500 amp. I'm curious if the phono out would likely be alright to power planar phones like the he-400's Being from the...

So today I had the opportunity to take my iBasso D-Zero and test out a bunch of headphones. I went to the Apple store, Guitar Center and a Best Buy mobile. I'll probably go by best buy and try as many as possible there tomorrow. I tried out: Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro 250 Ohm Monster DNA on-ear...

Hi all,    First time poster and audio novice here. Thank you so much for such a wonderful forum that has provided a beginner like me with a wealth of information. I recently purchased an AK100 media player and DT1350 headphones after reading positive reviews in this forum. However, I have...