Ive noticed that some speakers or headphones are easier to grasp the sound of, like it takes less time for your brain or ears to burn in and adjust to the sound. Other speakers, you must focus and concentrate on the music, and they are more of a challenge to listen to.    Some...

right this moment, tiger eyes by peaking lights. then probably on to boards of canada - sixtyniner on some new rs1s (]^_^[)

Need comparison between the two headphones. T50RP is only 99 at my local music store. M50 I have already . and love it so far. Can anyone compared the two. Saw some massive threads about T50RP lately. 

i currently have both the Grado RS1i and Audeze LCD-2 which are both top of the line headphones, but i now also want something for hip hop that is just as irreplaceable as my other headphones. what would you guys recommend?   P.S. im using the HA-160D amp+dac.

I am new in head fi stuff. I am very fortunate to read this forum before puchasing my first headphone. I am looking for a fullsize headphone and probably an amp or a DAC. But I don't want to spend to much money at least for next couple years. I need recommendation which headphone and other...

So I just transferred to a new college upon deciding I'd much rather be studying audio. Anyway, in pursuing my BS in audio design technology, i'll be taking several classes involving studio recording and will continue to do so into the future hopefully. SO my question is which of these...

is there any place that sells headphone drivers? just the drivers..

I'm currently looking for a new pair of "budget" (less than $200) headphones and stumbled on the Fischer Audio's FA-003 which was fitting my budget just perfectly since I could buy it here in Canada (I live in Canada so importing from US = $$) They cost $200 shipped/tax, everything.   How...

Hey guys, I found this forum when I was looking for an alternative to the HYPED Monster Beats phones. Suggestions to try the Ultrasone HFI-580's kept popping up, I scored a pair, and I'm in LOVE.   Now, I'd like to expand and experiment with some open headphones. I listen to a random mix of...

Original First Impressions Removed, and Replaced...   In case you come upon this thread and wonder what in sam's heck is going on here. a little explaination.  The thunderpands didnt sound right.  i gave impressions but something was amiss.   Turns out they werent sealing properly due to...

In the fall of 2004 I declared my commitment to study the development, if any, of Yamaha's old line of Orthodynamic headphones, which used a driver type known generically as isodynamic, small-O orthodynamic, planar-magnetic, or magnetostatic. Why?  1) they'd been virtually extinct for 20 years...

So I've been on a quest to find the "best" budget headphone for listening to music at work and after trying many competitors (M50, HD280, HD555, K240S, DJ100) I finally decided on the Shure SRH440s and am reasonably happy with that decision based on what I've tried so far (though I do find them...

    FIRST AND FOREMOST - A LINK TO SMEGGY'S OFFICIAL THUNDERPANTS SITE: HERE     This Post will be periodically updated with info and links that we feel are useful to the cause... feel free to PM me with any type of suggestions you wish - last update 8.10.11 - see the big red all...

Hi all, I notice that the original Fostex T40's (the older ones with the better orthodynamic drivers, not the newer mark II model) are held in high regard in the 'Orthodynamic Roundup' thread. I own a pair, and am considering selling them. Why? Certainly not because I don't like them! They...

OK, so I'm in line for a Bottlehead Crack amp...I'm going to be needing a fairly decent set of cans for listening.  I don't want to spend gobs of money on this mostly from the perspective of A) I am raising a family and B) I am working class. (LOL).  Money is always fairly tight, kids knowing...

Hello,  Recently i heard about thunderpants (Fostex T50RP Mod by Smeggy) and would like to make my own. However, i have no amp :/   I am open to a portable or nonportable amp, or even a sound card. I am also intrested in the kits being sold on ebay.  I would like to preferably spend...

Who's thinking about what, just curious. I've been thinking about a Fostex T50RP for a while. Lot's of thoughts coalescing together as to why. First off I imagine it's because it can be had for not a whole lot of money. Second a thought SLaRe posited in the HF2 review impressions thread that I...

Okay, so I recently sold my SRH440, and because of that, I'm interested in getting new pair of headphones, so this is a suggestions thread. If it helps for suggestions, I also own the K601, and I'm really enjoying the AKG sound. I'm looking to get something in the $100-200 range...

All right guys, quick question. I have $200 and I'm looking to expand my collection ... into a collection. Right now all I have is the 595's. I've been reading a lot about these three and find them all quite interesting. Don't worry about what I want, what would you do in my position? Take...

I'm Curious. What sounds better than a K550 for sealed headphones or is it not possible?

This little powerhouse is almost unheard of here on headfi, which is a shame. Reviews online are practically nil*, and to the best of my knowledge ALO Audio is the only distributor in North America. edit: Headfonia posted a review a couple weeks ago: http://www.headfonia.com/ortofon-hd-q7/  ...

just curious cause i found a pair on ebay for 50 dollars plus 10 dollar shipping across the U.S. been reading a lot bout orthodynamic headphones lately and how they offer a very flat frequency response compared to dynamic. also would like to try something different and getting tired of my...

I'm hunting for the newest model of these, the ones with the smooth, flatter earpads.  Does anyone know a good USA based seller that sells this version instead of the older, soft cushioned one?    The standard price I've found for these so far is $75.  Lower would be better, but again, they...

I would like to experience the ortho sound, but would not be planning to mod the T50RP, are the lower two models respectable in their own right? They are slightly cheaper. Do they have the same stock midrange hump and require the same modding?

I auditioned a pair of these at a local audio store this morning. I heard that they are based on Orthodynamic technology and was really curious about what an Ortho sounds like. I plugged them into my Sony NWZ-A816 MP3 player without expecting much at all. The seller at the store told me that...