Which headphones do you reach for when you just want to tap your feet, smile, and not be concerned about isolation, soundstage, neutrality or any other audiophile concerns? They may be your most or least expensive, your newest or oldest, your most or least used headphones, or somewhere in...

I have a budget of $200. Cant be extended much higher than $220. I listen to ONLY rock music. I want the vocals to really pop out, like the singers mouth is 12 inches from my ear. Open/closed does not matter, nor does circumaural/supraural. Also, I have a FiiO E7 amp/dac.

After year and year of rumors, it is now confirmed.   Official Press Release:       Quote:   I am somewhat disappointed that there's no ring driver, the price is unknown as of now. It seems though, like the HD 800, that they paid a great deal of attention to resonances and...

Right so I got my HD650 for christmas and bought a new soundcard (Asus Xonar Essence STX). The headphones really sound amazing but a problem occurred 2 days ago: I wanted to listen to some minimal and I set my equalizer on my soundcard to Bass. But if I turn up the volume a bit so it's not...

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So after a long time of searching, I've come to the conclusion that the Sony MDR-V6 and it's family simply don't have an appreciation thread. Lots of headphones and headphones families (or series, such as the Grado's) have appreciation threads, but it seems that many people like, love and think...

Hi there,   I'm looking for a gaming audio headphone/headset setup in the range of $100-$200. I have heard many people here recommend the the ATH-AD700 as its bass is not very strong as to preventing you from hearing footstep and such. As well as many other setups like using Mixamp, Dobly...

Im sorry that im not posting this in the "buying headphones" section, but i find that section doesnt work well for me. I usually only get about one reply and no mix of advice :(. Sorry. Hello all! Im looking for a pair of headphones under $300, preferably open for better soundstage. I would like...

In my long search for comfortable headphones I have found these, I need help deciding which one to get. I'm not great with audio, so the only difference I can see is the price tag haha! Unfortunately the only pair I can find in store are the 500, so I can't compare sound.   MDR-XB500...

i burned my k701 for about a week already. i dont do 24/7 burn in. i spent the first 30hrs with various types of music mostly bassy ones on listening volume. and 70hrs with pink noise at below listening volume. 20min pink noise with 4 min silence on continuous. my listening volume is at 60...

Hello all :)   I was originally looking at the Sony MDR-XB700, but they are suddenly out of stock everywhere and cannot be found. So i am looking for an alternative.    Obviously, I care alot about bass. Both how deep they go, and bass quantity/quality. But I want an overall nice...

Good day everyone!   I've blown up my mind looking for headphones 99.99% for gaming. Most of all I prefer Call of Duty Modernwarfare 2 and Battlefield Bad Company 2 both multiplayer.   As I understand, the first and most importaint point is positioning and the second is scene. For now...

I love my D2000 but I hate its cable. The cable is too damn long, the 'Y' split is way to low on the cable, and its very inflexible. Its very inconvenient for portable use (yes I do take my D2ks around). I want to recable them to make the cable shorter and maybe more flexible for portability...

Hiya Head-Fi  I've decided  to replace my  now broken  hpx headphones with some new shiny ones :D however of course in the process of  this  I have accidently given  myself a window for buying them (Found hd580s for 150) so thus I ask you all who hopefully might read  this, to recommend a  good ...

I know it's difficult to describe sound in words, and it's taken me a while to understand better what "bright" and "warm" and the like mean but I've gotten better at it over time. What I haven't been able to pick up is what people mean when they describe headphones as too slow and say that they...

I noticed that Amazon has stopped selling the Sony MDR-V6 on their website. They only offer used and refurbished listings. They used to sell them  for about 65 shipped but now they don't sell them new at all. I called Sony has asked them if the MDR-V6 has been discontinued or anything like that...

Hello everyone. I am getting an e9 in the mail tomorrow (hopefully). I have $100 from selling my ath m50s and am willing to sell my hd 558 to get a used/refurbished hd 600. Would this be worth it? Would an upgrade from hd558 with fiio e9 to hd600 with an e9 be a significant upgrade? Can the e9...

ok guys so my EX-1000 arrived today and i thought id share my thoughts about these IEM's and compare them directly to the Sennheiser IE8 and shure se535.   first things first.   Design and Fit:   My immediate thoughts upon opening the earphones up was these things look stunning and...

Anyone have suggestions. A good friend of mine gave me his opinion, which has been great in helping me decide, but I'm still torn. I love the price of the HD 25-ii, but I'm worried they will snap because of the plastic. Likewise on the DT 1350s, I'm worried about the metal bending from a good...

OLD thread name: PX100-II vs PortaPros (now i changed my mind)   Haha.. hello boys, it's my first post, i know you are all going to say this is an ultra repeated post but oh well, i have searched arround the forum and can't get my personal answer, so i will ask it again with my point of view...

Hi guys   I need help on finding a pair of 'perfect' earphones suited for my needs. I first started the hunt for a pair of IEM's on my thread (http://www.head-fi.org/t/585965/newbie-advice-on-new-iems-upgrade-from-s4s) but I thought I'd start a new one as I've changed the earphones in...

There "IS" in fact a break-in period for these headphones?   My experience:  disappointment out of the box, they seemed quite boomy AND veiled at the same time.  I let 'em burn overnight last night and could only listen to them for about 5 minutes before running out the door this...

I have the d5000s w audio gd compass.   Is it worth getting the hd650s? I kinda want a new toy but absolutely love the d5000s.   I am set on source, speakers, and portable.   Also have modded d1001, re-2, and s4i.   My other interest is getting the image x10 but leaning towards...

Hey all,   I'm fairly new to the audiophile world. I've been rocking a crappy headset for gaming (Razer Carcharias...man these things are horrid haha) and some old Sony MDR-V600's for music, and I just think it's time for an upgrade. I have a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty...

Hello there Head-Fi! I currently have the AKG K518DJ and I like them very much (SQ wise) but they're extremly uncomfterable!!! So I gathered up some cash, and I can get more, and I would like to buy a new pair of headphones that will work well with an iPhone, and connected to a (really good)...