Hello all, I am looking in to getting a completely "transparent" setup (yes, in addition to a "musical setup) and seem to have settled on the ODAC and O2 for my source and amp respectively. My budget is roughly $400 USD for a very...well...transparent headphone. Does such a headphone truly...

hi friends,   I am about to buy my first mid-fi quality hp, I didnt use before any mid-fi range hp, but I listen a demo in a store, Sennheisers hd439 - hd449 didnt like, and I listen sennheiser hd598 - hd558 with a very good equipment setup and source was the sennheisers demo vinyl. I...

I'll be using them indoors, I love a neutral signature, but what I'm really looking for is which of the two has better overall texture, speed and detail, and saving a couple hundred would be great, I already own a modded t50rp, but I want to move on, is the he500 really worth the 2 hundred...

My friend who plays acoustic guitar wants a pair of sond MDR-X10's with the reason that beats vocals sound underwater-like (Finally someone gets it). I warned him saying that MDR-X10s are bassy too, and are also underwater-like. He doesn't like swampy bass, but he also can stand anemic bass...

Hi, i know this is probably a bit lower budget than what usually is discussed here, but right now i really don't have any more money to spend without it just being extremely financially irresponsible. And my older pair of headphones is broken, so i literally do not have any headphones right now...

I've stuck with my trusty Audio-GD NFB-12 for almost 2 years. It's outlasted a Schiit Bifrost and Schiit Asgard. I like its sound and price such that I sold the Schiit stack and kept the NFB-12 for primary use. I currently am using Fostex T50-RP and I'm very happy with them for the minimal...

Hi, i'm new in this forum. I would like a new headphone but i have a limited budget of 65-70 €. I have got the sennheiser px 200 (the first model) from 5 years and now i want change it with a better over ear headphone. My favorite music is Metal music and hard rock but sometimes i listen...

Hey guys, I'm looking to mod a pair of fostex t50rp's I bought a few weeks ago. They have a very neutral sound to them (little lacking in the bass) and I am looking to mod them in a way that will bring out the bass. I'm going for a more "fun" pair of cans than an accurate pair. What mods have...

Hey guys. I'm looking for the best headphones that you can get for around $100-150… I listen to mostly hip-hop/dub/alternative/etc (mainly a lot of bass). I have a pair of Beats by Dre Studios (yes, I know, not worth it at all ) and am looking for an alternative to those. Thanks, and comments...

My budget is 500 dollars. I'm looking for a closed headphone with good isolation for both music and gaming. I listen to rock and metal bands suh as metallica, nirvana, guns and roses, green day, etc. There are things which are crucial to me:   1. I want it to have good mids and a very full...

I was wanting to know what the best closed headphones for let's say rock music would be. I was wanting to listen to rock music for the most part. and sound leakage is an issue with the open headphones. So I was just wondering what you guys thought. My budget is around $150 give or take.  ...

hi guys i am in the market for a closed headphone, with replacable cable.  So far my eyes are on  Sennheiser 380 pro AKG 271   others are: Sennheiser 439 (but the cup are not in leather, which i prefer).    The 380 are the one I'd buy, even if I dont like the coiled cord. But...

I currently have a Titanium HD and AD700s that I use for gaming, and I love them.  However as everyone knows they are pretty bass light, and I'm looking for a pair of headphones that I'll use for music.  As far as genres go, I listen to all types of rock, and a ton of instrumental stuff from big...

hey there guys, im looking for a headphone that sounds good with trance, electro, dubstep, etc and is also fairly comfortable for long listening sessions... I don't have the extra money for the amp because im in school. any suggestions would be great, thx

Hello everyone. After months of perusing head-fi I have finally decided to join! Mostly because this question is the first that I have not easily been able to find an answer for.   The short question: I discovered an old pair of Yamaha YH-3 orthos that my dad used to use. These have introduced...

Hi guys. I have a Samson sr850 and a fostex t50rp that I listen to land love. Many people recommend I buy a dac/amp to up my listening experience. In the past few weeks I've been reading a lot about fiio e7, e10, e17's but before I bite the bullet and buy one of those I was wondering what you...

Hi guys, just bought a pair of fostex T50RP. I wanted a pair of headphones to keep for a long time and mod. After reading a few reviews here I was under the impression that they come with an 1/8" jack and have a 1/4" as an adapter. Mine came with an 1/4" input. Any idea if there are two...

I'm thrilled with my HE500 and am totally in love with the ortho sound. I'm wondering if Mad Dogs could work as a gym/portable can as long as I shortened the cable. Thoughts?

I am looking at Fostex t50rp's that are modded already which are on the higher end of my price range. I really like the looks of them and have read some good things about them. I have also been looking at Creative Aurvana Live headphones i like the looks of those. I have JVC HA s600's and they...

I'm new to the Head-FI world, but I've had a few years going with a speaker and amp setup. Due to some circumstances (sold the Amp and speakers) I've began to think about getting a head phone setup. I now need your help and input to make the most out of the 200$ budget I've set. This is the...

As I'm leaving for university, and giving my ATH M50s to my sister, it's time for new cans.   I'll use them in my room, alone, for music mainly (jazz to rock to electronica), then films and gaming. Good noise cancellation. Comfortable for long hours.   Price 400 - 450$. No need for...

I am a newbie and searching for a pair of over-ear headphones.   Where: 95% Home 5% Elsewhere   Genre: RNB, Rap 45%  Pop 40% Other 15%   Use: 40% Music 20% Movies 40% Games   Price: <$150, but would go for more   Key: Comfort is the biggest issue here. I...

Hey everyone, I'm looking to pick up some headphones for my girlfriend as a gift. She's no audiophile (knows pretty much nothing about it), but I have started replacing her music collection with higher quality copies, and I'd like to introduce her to the world of higher-quality sound. She's used...

Hi all, I still dream of an LCD-2, but I'm pretty sure it will remain out of reach unless I sold all my gear (which would leave me listening to it out of my laptop).  I have read a bit about a modded T50rp being able to get 80% the way to an LCD-2.  While it might be hyperbole based on the...

     Hello guys, another noob, wannabe audiophile here, wanting to purchase a good, solid entry level headphone. My budget is 100 dollars or less. I mainly listen to hip hop and some punk, alternative, and electronic music. I want a headphone with a balanced sound but is good for hip hop. I...