Hey Head-fi! After my first foray into quality audio was a success, I've been looking into getting a pair of open headphones around the $150 mark to compliment my ATH-M50s. I did some looking around and it seems like my main contender is the 125i, but I've heard some complaints that Grados can...

Hi Head-Fi!   I've decided to purchase some nice headphones for a little better music-listening experience. I listen mainly to Rock and Metal (Metallica, ACDC, Cheap Trick, Airbourne, The Offspring) but I also ocasionally enjoy some pop (Gaga) and rap (Eminem).   My budget would be...

So like the title says, I hate wires. They always seem to be the first point of failure with headphones and other devices.   My first good pair of headphones were some Grado SR80s, and within a year the cable had developed a problem at the Y split and they were replaced under warranty.  ...

The cable going to my right ear cup got tugged too hard for the last time and finally decided to get pinched and snap off. No big deal I thought, just busted out my soldering iron and resoldered the wire together. This was at the junction where the wire enters the cup. So I took apart the cup...

Let me first say that this is my first post here at head-fi and head-fi was a great resource for me to pick my next headphones so I am posting this in hopes of helping others who may encounter the same situation I have. Also, I am by no means an expert or an audiophile when it comes to musical...

I'm looking for some good quality portable over the ear headphones to pair with my cowon s9. My budget is around 60 USD. I'm currently using the Grado SR80i with my cowon but the long wire is very irritating. I also find it to be a hassle to carry around. Don't get me wrong, I love these Grados...

I just ordered a new pair of Grado 325is and the uDac-2 amp to play on my iPod and computer. I play mostly FLAC/Apple lossless. What can I expect from the headphone/amp combo? And what is the difference between the 325is and the 325i? Does anyone like one more than the other?

Hi all, I am new to audiophile world and in just about 2 years Ive changed a lot of equipment. Im ready to shed a lot of money that i dont really have, about 1100£ to get a Grado RS1 with an RA1 amp. Ive never listened to them and this is why I need your advice. Would I get a better deal If I...

Hi Everyone,   I can't tell you how helpful this forum is. Overwhelming a bit? Sure . But helpful, yes!   I am in the process of finding a good portable headphone for my boyfriend. He is a huge audio lover and is in the very beginning stages of creating a great home audio environment to...

Lurked for a while, just joined.   I'm currently coming off a pair of Sennheiser HD428s unamped. I've put ~1500 hours on them and (this is to reference how I'd react to other headphones) they seem a bit confined. By this I mean that all the instruments seem to be right next to me - there's...

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Which pair of cans should I get?! I listen to alot of dubstep, hip-hop, rap, rock, prog metal, country, techno, trance.. Almost everything, Which pair of cans would be better for this type of listening, I just recently sold my SR80s and am now looking for something with more bass, which of these...

Hey all,   I'm wondering what would be the best headphone (preferably sennheiser) that would be used without driving with a portable amplifier? I am a newbie in this field but I know that higher ohm values, like 320Ω, would cause problems and user won't be getting the most out of it from...

I just got a pair of wood cups for my SR80's from the for sale section. I just installed them and they just don't fit the way that they should. It's like the headband just isn't wide enough and now the bottoms of the cups (towards my ears) kind of tilt up.    I've been trying to just bend...

I have an undoubtedly familiar question, my apologies if it has been asked before.   I'm looking for a 100-150 dollar headset. At first all signs pointed to the critically acclaimed Grados. I was set on the sr80i until I read a post on this board claiming that they were excellent rock...

I made my first major headphone purchase last year with my AD700s and I love them but now I'm in the market again. This time I'm looking for a set of cans that have a contrast to the AD700s. I need them around the same price($100ish) and they need to be able to do well without...

I'm very new to amplification, but I just picked up this cheapo 4 way Amp on Amazon to get my feet wet.  I wasn't really sure what to expect, but I actually saw a reasonable improvement in SQ.  I was able to identify a few scratchy odd noises on tracks that the amp turned into audible instrument...

I am a complete neophyte with respect to tube amps, but am really interested in getting into them based on all I've read about the 'tube' sound -- Given that I am not knowledgeable about things like biasing and general maintenance, I'd be interested to get some advice on a reasonably priced...

I've been reading through all the countless posts from people with similar queries and could do with some final insight before buying, especially given current prices I listen to mainly classical and don't care about open/closed, only about whichever gives me the best sound for my money.  ...

An In-Depth Headset Round-up Review(Turtle Beach HPX | Astro A40 | Sennhieser PC 350 | Tritton AX720) The following is my review of 7 headphones and headsets based on my experience with them. For the review, we used the Astro Mixamp with an optical connection to provide Dolby...

I finally got around to modding my SR-80's for a removable cable.  Now I find myself wishing they collapsed better (read "at all") for travel.  Given how easily the Grado cup assembly disconnects, it seems like there MUST be a few existing headphones that are roughly the same size.  It would be...

I keep reading about jazz, rock, etc in these forums. Are there any opera fans here? What are your headphone experiences?

After much searching around this forum it seems like the 2 best sub $100 IEM. I listen to mostly Classic Rock and a little rap. I like something with decent isolation to. What would you guys recommend? I have Grado SR-80 and I like them but they get a little tiring after 30 minutes. I don't want...

1. The headphone cushions on my M50s are starting to degrade, and I'd like new ones.  Where may I procure them?   2.  I currently have a pair of M50s, JVC-Rx900s, and Grado Sr80is.  I was wondering, what would be the best headphone for me in the 200-300 price range?  I generally listen to...

NOTE: PLEASE READ!! This is an update to the review posted below.   I owned the KRK KNS-8400 for over 6 months. Eventually I found myself not needing an extra closed portable headphone so I sold it. I always liked it, so I decided to give it another try in July 2011. I should have kept it...