I know this is probably not the best of comparisons but oh well. Which do you think is better?

I can afford D2000s by the way. I heard good things about them so I came hear to ask, which one?

As far as a portable rig goes, how do the closed Thunderpants that Smeggy makes paired with an amp/dac like the Fostex HP-P1 Jude uses with it compare to custom IEMs like the Westone ES5 and the JH-16 straight out of an iPod or with an amp/dac in terms of sound quality and isolation? I have a...

2 things, Whats the difference? and Where can I buy them. They are out of stock everywhere!!!! amazon has one but its $100!!!!!!!!!!! I'm on a $80 budget.

Just out of curiosity. How do the Thunderpants + O2 Pads compare to the LA series? I just watched that 12th episode of head-fi and it got me stoked there was competition with closed headphones.   I've purchased my pair of HD650s which I'm very satisfied with except I need a pair of headphones...

I'm not looking to buy in the immediate future, but I doubt the market will have any new offerings in the meantime, so I'm just doing some preliminary research.   My best headphones, currently, are a pair of Grado's SR80i. They sound great, but they do hurt my ears after a while though that...

I tried a pair of these the other day and promptly returned them.  I found them quite lifeless and the vocals in my music were completely wrong(seen the bands live, so i know what the vocalists voice sounds like), when compared with my sennheiser 203s.  I'm not yet an audiophile, so what quality...

I have been quite interested in getting into the sound of orthodynamic headphones and head-fi. At one point I was seriously considering the Audeze LCD-2, but considering I am a college student and the price tag of $950, that is just not an option for me. The Fostex T50RP looks like a great place...

    I would like to thank iBasso for the opportunity to review their new USB and portable D-Zero amp/DAC. iBasso has been making quality amps and DACs for audio enthusiasts for years and I consider it an honor for them to allow me to review their product.   Pros: Looks, build quality...

So I've been searching around the forums for the last couple hours, getting some more information as I join this crowd. I've been using overrated headphones for the past few years.  Now I'm in the middle of my college years, and I feel it's time to go for quality. I'm hearing a lot of good...

Now i've got used to the Hifiman planars i fear i've driven myself up a one way street, i'm liking all the treble detail and the excellent mids, but the bass is just so... absent.   Would there happen to be another headphone out there with the same amount of detail in the mids and treble but...

Hi. I'm new 'round these parts. I currently have a Sennhesier HD 555 and a Fiio E7 DAC/amp. My general impression of the HD 555 is good, although I have a nagging suspicion that it cost more than it is worth. As for the Fiio E7, I am wholeheartedly pleased with the purchase. It alone has...

Hello head-fi users. My first post! I am looking for recommendations for headphones (not very interested in earphones).  I have quality music that needs to be listened to!! Also recommendations for headphone amps are more than welcome if you think one would improve the listening experience (can...

hey guys, so i have a question for ya's! its my lady friends bday and shes always complaining to me how her headphones suck. so, since i am an awesome friend i want to really make her smile and get a decent pair of cans for her. first some background on what she likes   full size she will...

Hello I'm planning to build a LM3886 gainclone is it okay to use it for my headphone? my headphone is Fostex T50RP  my friend told me that LM3886 has 60 watt power output and it can blow my headphone should I keep using LM3886 or changing into LM1875 which has lesser power? thanks

Hi, just got a new Fostex T50RP.  I noticed that the box does not list a country of origin.  Nor do the headphones have a "Made in..." sticker/info.  The instruction booklet says it was printed in China, but where were the cans made???  Anyone know?  Does your headphone say the country of...

There's tons of talk re the Fostex T50RP around, but most of it seems to center around the various ways to mod them. I'm really not interested in modding, but reviews like the one at Headphonia makes me want to try it.   Is modding essential with these, or are there people out there who...

still im a newbie at the high end audio world and since i love great bass response i want to know if any sennheiser over ear headphones have any good bass response?

My 580's have been dropped a few too many times now, and the sound in the left can is distorted at mid/high volume.  After looking into repairing them at 60-80$, I was wondering if it would just be better to grab a pair of SR60i's for the same cost.  Any thoughts/advice?   Not really...

Hello.   I'm new to the forum. I've been using MS-1i, but I just got extra budget and wanted an upgrade. I mostly listen to hard rock/metal, but also listen to many other music like blues, k-pop, j-pop. I know that just a pair of headphones can't match all those genres, but considering...

Hi all,   I am really keen to try out some orthodynamic headphones, but am not sure which would make the best starting point for my preferences.   Of the many conventional headphones that I have owned, I am most keen on the sound signature of the Beyer DT880, more so than Senn HD650's...

I am looking at getting a new pair of cans soon. I don't want to spend more than is necessary. These will be used mainly for movies, some gaming, and I would like for them to do classical better than my Superlux 662f.   I know that the ad700 meets all requirements, but seeing as how the...

Yes, I know, I am annoying with my posts :)   This time I was looking for a pair of headphones that go for around $350. I was thinking HD650 would be my best bet, but I hear that they are not worth $350. Would DT 990 Pros be the best?

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By 'amp not an issue', I mean that will not be a problem for me.   The headphones currently in my possession and not in storage are...   ER4S (nearly perfect, though could be a touch more liquid),   modified isolating HD25 (liquid, but a little uneven and not super tight or...