OK. I know there are tons of threads and reviews about $150-200 headphones but there isn't any threads about classical rock and hard rock performances (led zeppelin, guns n roses, the beatles, ac/dc, queen...) So i think the best headphones for $150-200 are ath-m50, HFI-580 and srh-840 but which...

A little help would be appreciated.   I'm currently listening to vinyl on my turntable though a Sony receiver (from the '90s), and mainly using Grado 225i headphones. The receiver headphone jack sounds terrible, and I'd like to use a proper amp. But I'm not sure how a turntable setup would...

I have combed through the past 5+years of Head-fi posts and have found some great suggestions, of course that leads to more questions. I went to the closest Guitar Center to try out a few phones and wanted to elicit opinions and what might be the best option for me since some of the headphones...

I know grado and sennheiser are good. these would be exclusively used at a desk with my laptop and a Fiio E10 so they can need amping, in fact I'd prefer it (might as well use it if have it right? hahaha). Anyway any models you guys recommend with your experiences or general pros and cons would...

Hello. I am currently in the process of recabling a Grado SR80i and transplanting the drivers into a beautiful set of mahogany cups. However, I have had a sudden doubt... is it worth transplanting a set of SR80i drivers into mahogany cups? Would it be worth my while to find a set of a SR225 or...

I got a pair of Grado SR225i's in the mail today. I've been excited about this arriving for a while now. I opened them up, the headphones felt like they were quite good quality (and at almost 10 hour burn in they certainly sound it, too) however I noticed that the piece of paper that comes with...

NOTE: I am posting this here instead of the recomendation thread because nobody actually provides proper support in that thread - it is only people asking questions. ____________________________________________________________________________   Hi - I am a proud owner of Audio Technica...

Want to replace my falling-apart HD495. Not using an amp right now and would rather not. Recommendations? have always drooled over the HD598..

Hey guys, at the moment I'm in the market for a new pair of headphones, and I was looking at getting a pair of Grados, either the SR80i, or the SR60i. Is there a large difference in the sound quality between the two? I've read that the 60's are easier to drive, while the 80's sound much better...

After doing a lot of research about a year ago I settled on the Ultrasone HFI 680, which have been great. I replaced the stock earpads with velour which improved comfort quite a lot. I use them for music and gaming on my computer. However I am now looking to buy a pair of open cans to get more...

I'm looking for headphones that sound really crisp, really sharp - sound that compliments folk and bluegrass very well. I have some headphones to compliment other genres well, but nothing for folk. Some alternative rock and things of that nature also would probably be suitable, depending on...

Good evening all, Let me start off by saying that I'm a total newbie to the world of headphones. I recently posted in the recommendations thread and for listening rock and metal, most of the headphones suggested to me looked quite. . . "small" (for example, the Grado SR225 and the Sennheiser...

I still want to get some Denon D5000s but there isn't a single place around here that sells them in store, so I can't listen to them before dropping $430.  What would you do in this case?  I haven't looked around at the various return policies to see if I'd get hammered with a re-stocking fee or...

i've been looking for a good pair of headphones for under around 230$  I listen to a varying range of music in the rock genre, everything from the beatles to the used  I do not write this post to annoy anyone but i have been researching different headphones for atleast an hour a day for the...

Hello All,   Been reading here for a while, and am interested in possibly buying a pair of headphones. My budget extends to about $200-$300, but if there is something cheaper that is just as good I am obviously interested in that too. My music choices are quite varied but mostly I listen to...

Been a while since I posted.   My Grado Sr125 developed grattle in one driver, and I put them in their case and in storage for a few years. I found a grattle fix on Headwize (suck & heat & clean) and decided to try it. The worst of the grattle is gone, but turning up an SR-71 amp to about...

Hey everyone. My friend has had some Bose Triports for a while now. He wants new headphones. He listens to only rock/metal and has a budget of $150. Open/closed doesn't matter, circumaural/supraural doesn't matter, although he prefers circumaural. Which do you think would be the best for him?

  Hy I'm looking for advice about what Headphones to buy. I'm still studying so on a fairly limited budget.   I was thinking to buy the Grado SR60i + amp, because if I'm not mistaken I will get more "bang" for my money by doing this than by buying let's say a 125I or 225i. As amp I was...

  Hi all, sorry if this post is a repeat, or retreading old ground, but I did some searches and didn't find anything particularly similar (particularly in my price range). Anyway, here goes. I have trying to find a good solid pair of IEMs for general commuting/walking around use. I suppose...

I have the sr80i's and I'm looking to upgrade my pads, this is almost a must for me. I keep on reading about people debating between the Bowls, Flats and how crappy the regular comfies are. (I think? Haha) I'm looking for a little more bass and an increase, or at least not a decrease, in the...

I'm asking for my brother. I have Grado SR225i's... my brother listened to some Beats by Dre at Best Buy and said he likes how my headphones are really "clear" sounding, but he likes the bass on the Beats. I talked him out of getting Beats for now.   So, he's looking to spend $150 on some...

Hi, so this is info is sort of posted in the amp section (but my primary question there is about an amp/DAC/both, so I wanted to put this question in the right area.   I'm pretty new to the world of quality headphones/amps and I've been researching headphones, amps and DACs for the past...

Hello all. I have been here for nearly a year now and i finally have decided to go past the $200 mark and get some really good cans. I am looking at the shure srh940 because i have had good luck with shure customer service, the Sennheiser hd 25 1 ii adidas because they are supposed to be great...

Hello guys, this is practically my first post, and I apologize if I've broken any introduction rules. I'm a long time lurker and I thank you all for the pragmatic tone and great advice I've seen.   Now my problem. I'm back in the market for cans after using several low range all-stars for a...

What will be the best, HD595 or something else ? I'll be using the headphone mostly with ipod or pc but occationally will be using with home stereo system. Don't have a plan to buy an amp now maybe in future. Mostly listen to Jazz/Blues/Some classic rock etc. My Sony MDR CD-570 is really old...