Hi All.  Up until recently, I was pretty happy with my headphones setup.  I have a pair of "modded" Senn HD555's (supposedly turning them into 595 replicas), which I've been pretty happy with.  Sound is good, comfort is pretty phenomenal, and they don't necessarily require external amping to...

I'm looking for headphones that sound really crisp, really sharp - sound that compliments folk and bluegrass very well. I have some headphones to compliment other genres well, but nothing for folk. Some alternative rock and things of that nature also would probably be suitable, depending on...

Hello, Head-Fi. Good evening.   I would like to address some reviews of the Fischer Audio FA-003, Brainwavz HM5, and LINDY Premium Hi-Fi, which overall do not overstate. They're great headphones at their price point, and are competitive at nearly twice their price. Those reviews and numerous...

I was looking into the Koss Pro4AAAT or the Grado SR125i along with an Asus Xonar Essence STX. Any help would me much appreciated, as this is my first purchase of a non-integrated sound device. Thank you!

I'm looking to buy a new pair of Cans and i've picked out the 8 best in this price range (Under $200)   I'll be driving them with my Htc Incredible S and sometimes my Macbook. I'll be using a  Fiio E6  Fiio E11 Amp. I prefer lots of Bass but i also want balance.   - So Vote away...

Can anyone advise if the HM5 replacement cables from mp4nation are compatible with the other branded iterations of the headphone? I'm in Aus and picked up the Jaycar version which only ships with the 3m cable but would like a short cable if I want to run the phones off my pmp.   Cheers :)

Hello there everybody! I am new to the forum and I am looking for a new around ear headphones that i can use on public transport and long bus trips. I have no external amps, just my ipod and some classical rock and some She and Him. My two options that i found were the Shure SRH840 and the...

Greetings & Salutations!   Since there was a bit of a confusion as to the definition of "budget" in the Budget-Fi thread, the thread members there have decided to set a dollar value on the portable rigs posted in that thread. Unfortunately this left a void for Head-Fier's to post pictures of...

Hey guys, Brooko was kindy suggesting that the FA-003 is a great improvement over the SRH-840 for a clean, neutral sound (something in the ballpark of the HD-600 is the ideal balance I like). I have read on a few posts that people think the FA-003 is a lower quality can than the SRH-840 and yet...

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Yes, it's one of these posts. What are a pair of headphones between $150 and 200 that would please an analytical listener? I listen to many forms of music and I will be upgrading from my sr60is soon to something less forward and aggressive. I like neutral, detailed headphones with giant...

I am looking for a new pair of over the ear headphones. I travel a lot so I have become very interested in a noise-cancelling headphone but I am also looking for something with great sound and around the $250-$300 range. I know a bunch of people who have the Beats by Dre Studio headphones so I...

I'm a musician and am working on recording an album at my house. I need a good set of neutral studio headphones for my electric drums (Alesis DM6) as well as mixing down all the instruments and vocals. I've read a ton of reviews on here and elsewhere and have pretty much narrowed it down to the...

I just ordered a Brainwavz HM5 headphones.. And while I like all types of music, I will be listening to a lot of rap music.. And while, I am not a bass head, love bass.. So would u guys think I need an amp? Also, if I get one, it would be the Fiio E6 amp that they have for 24 bucks on mp4 nation...

Are Shure SRH940 the best closed headphones for that price range?

  Pros: Build quality, comfort, sound quality, removable dual entry cable, price Cons: None   Packaging   I am unable to comment on the packaging of the HM5 as I have received a loaner model. I can comment on the accessories I've received though and Brainwavz has done a fantastic job here...

Hello Head-Fiers,   I'm planning to upgrade my audio rig, and, by browsing Head-Fi.org, the headphones I choose to go for are the Fischer Audio FA-003. Of course, I made many other researches, which could be better, where to find them, etc. My researches led me to discover the existence of...

Hi all,   I'm considering purchasing the Brainwavz HM5 but had a couple questions.   #1: My primary use for the cans will be gaming with some music listening all on my comp. I keep hearing closed cans are not recommended for gaming. What is the reason for that? Will these cans be a bad...

I have pretty much decided on getting the ASUS Xonar DGX sound card for my new gaming PC, but I have been looking at headphones for a bit now and hard to decide. I am really a Sennheiser fan, used an HD 280 back in college to edit my post-production work and really was impressed with them. I was...

Hey there, I've been looking for a solution of connection my Brainwavz HM5 to my Playstation 3 and I wanted to see if I should use some kind of a small portable amp(e.g.  FiiO E6 maybe).   My Playstation 3 is connected to my TV via HDMI and I need to figure out how to get my HM5 working with...

Alrighty, so a little while ago, I was recommended the Beyerdynamic DT 770; however, I then heard many places that it reveals sibilance quite a bit, and since one of the main uses I will use the headphones for is watching anime and listening to music in Japanese, which have a TON of sibilance, I...

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...

I'm looking to purchase a pair of full sized for under 100$. Are the ATH-m35's the way to go or a different brand? I mostly will be listening on my laptop and iPhone. Also I listen to a lot of trance but also slower music as well. Any suggestions?

Hi guys, I'm looking for a pair of headphones for the price of about 200$ (can extend the budget if it's worth it). For now I'm using my UE TF10 for on the go listenning and I want a full-size heaphones to use at home. I mainly listen to psytrance, rock, indie, rap etc.. I want the...