I've been diagnosed with Labyrinthitis, which means I'm off IEM's permanently. Short version: Nothing is going into my ears for the next couple of years.   What I need is a pair of portable headphones, that will make me forget how much I'm gonna miss my Westone 4's. I listen to electronic...

Current Setup: Audinst-Hud-MX1 -> AKG Q701 / Sennheiser HD 280.   I like my setup a lot but here's the problem - Q701 are too detailed for bass heavy music like electronic and hip hop. HD 280's on other hand do those genres well but get too sweaty and uncomfortable really quick.   What I...

Hey, I'm lookin for a new pair of cans. I got the beats solo last year as a gift and were my first pair of on ear headphones. It wasn't long ago that my brother got te M50s and I couldn't believe the quality difference. I was going to buy the m50 as well but I did a last comparisson with that...

My teammate is seeking closed headphones strictly for gaming for less than $150 max.   Preferences: Good isolation (We play in big lan centers/events with lots of excessive noise) No modifications required (Plug and play preferred) Soundstage comparable to open (I know this is abit...

I need replacement earpads for a pair of old headphones I have. They're not T50RPs, they're an old vintage set for which pads no longer exist. If at all possible I want to have to avoid having to make my own earpads for them, and the T50RP's pads seem like they would fit.   Someone who has a...

Good Day   I want to get a new pair of headphones and I've come to HE-400 and Paradox T50RP. Which one do you think is a better choice and if anyone own both of them, it would be great if compare them briefly.     Music Preferences: Metal (Drone, Sludge, Doom) Ambient Martial...

Im looking for an on-ear headphone good for rock and electronic/party music. I basically want a headphone with a heavy bass for electronic/party music and clear vocals, good sounding guitar, and good and heavy drums with impact for rock (similar to sennheiser ie60, its awesome for rock) if...

Hi all   I've been looking at buying a pair of Fostex T50RP to send to LFF for modification.   Having bought two pairs of T50RP's in the past for my own modification pleasure, and gotten one pair of Mk II and one pair of Mk I which were described as Mk II, I'm worried about buying the...

I have a t50rp with some holes I would like to fill and paint over. Since its closed headphone I'm afraid that using clay or putty wall filler might change the sonic characteristics since holes are only on one side due to a jack before.

Best Value? Best Sound?   If you were to have just one back-up pair in the glovebox, which pair would it be?

Hello everybody, this is my first message, but I know this is the place when it comes to headphones. My old affordable Equation RP21 is close to end it's life so I need new headphones. The budget 200$, new only. Requirments: Excellent built quality, I not planning to replace them...

Hello, I like when an Headphone give a very natural sound. It is the unic thing i see when i search a headphone. For what i saw, the FOSTEX T50RP sounds very natural. Please, could you tell me if i can associate those with a COWON X9.(without ampli). THANK YOU VERY MUCH. From France.

Hi there!   I'm in the look for a pair of headphones; I have been searching around quite some time, but it is hard for me to find something due to my many requirements, which are:   - has to be nice looking (think more of an urbanear rather than a dr. dre beats or a skullcandy) - would...

Hi Everyone,   So I'm trying to buy a pair of headphones that can have a max cost of around $370 or so and have no idea which ones to get. To be honest I want to use them for more daily use. For those of you wondering why I might spend so much on daily use headphones its because I have the...

Would someone mind doing a comparison of these two cans? I'm in Chicago, going to try them out soon, so I'll post my impressions then, and let you know what I think. I'm also interested in what other head-fiers think of these cans if you've tried both of them out. (Also, I was thinking a Fiio...

Let me start this thread by saying hello, and showing my appreciation for this forum! :) I've been reading its various sections for some time now, and I've decided to ask a question or two to the community. Please forgive for the mammoth posting.   My system is an older Yamaha av-receiver...

Greetings, I've been a member of this forum for quite a while but rarely contribute.  Until recently I've been more of a vinyl guy and spend my time in those forums.  I'm in the military and have a deployment to Afghanistan coming up which has forced me to get into pc audio and headphones.  I...

Hello, I recently have decided to buy some Fostex t50rp's and mod them, but I have been told that I will need an amp because the modding process decreases their efficiency. I already have some modded HD 428's and some sr80i's sitting around, and I am looking for a DAC/Amp combo in the $50-$100...

Ok,I know this subject has been talked about AD Nauseum.  I just bought a pair of AKG 271's. I have put about 35 hrs on them. The sound has tighten up a tad but nothing spectacular. The biggest point of contention is the highs are incredibly harsh and make my ears hurt. That and the overall lack...

I'm not willing to spend more than $150 on my first set of headphones.   The music I listen to is varied, but I usually like music with a lot going on in the production. I mostly listen to rock-based music. I listen to a lot of metal, but I also listen to a lot of prog rock, experimental...

Anyone heard both and can comment ?

Fostex T50RP Incremental Mods and Measurements (FIMM)   Table of Contents     1. Introduction   2. DIY Measurement Kit   3. No Solder Phantom Power Supply and Mic   4. Making Incremental Measurements   5. REW .mdat files, ARTA Setup Pictorial, and Videos stored at Google Drive and Docs...

I'm looking to upgrade my HT headphones.  I have some Sennheiser wireless headphones, but am planning to go with wired headphones. I would appreciate any recommendations.  Thanks!

Just posting this in case somebody is looking for a pair to mod and they cant find a good deal, as people seem to want 100-150 on ebay!!   http://www.fullcompass.com/product/425933.html

I can't tell what amp/headphones he's using, but clearly, Doug Pitt needs us!    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5_booK7IRyM