Please excuse my limited knowledge.  I may say some things wrong.   I'm most concerned with balance and good tone across the full spectrum.  If I want extra of anything I can use an EQ.     I mostly listen to indie rock (Ryan Adams, etc), classic folk rock(Neil Young, Mark Knopfler), and...

I have looked up many headphones on Ultrastone and Bayerdynamic and i mean all of the PRO and HFI series in Ultrastone and DT ones by Bayerdynamic. First of all, i am ameteur when it comes to headphones. i have only had a Grado SR60 and a Sennheiser 280  My Music collections include   Bands...

I'm renting an apartment and god it's noisy, so noisy. I'll pay up to 600 dollars for something that can give me peace and quiet. Make that a thousand. In-ear monitors aren't an option, they're too uncomfortable for me. This is something I'll be wearing every time I don't feel like listening...

As the topic states, I've read that the Denon D1100s are fairly comfortable headphones, but I haven't found any information about their comfort level while wearing glasses. I've been using the Sennheiser HD555s for a while as I've grown to love their comfort after using them for so long. Sadly...

appreciate some help. I have sony 7509's that I like pretty well and I think sound good in general...But, I don't think they are really "accurate / true" for mixing... ..as in mixing instruments for a cd release. (good highs, heavy on the lows, possibly some vacancy on the mids)...

i've been passive/aggressively bashing the 280 on these boards ever since i got them. firstly, the clamping force on these things were ridiculously high. i realize that their intended use is for monitor situations, but regardless, i was stuck with them. i left them dangerously in a stretched...

i just received my senn hd280 and...they're terrible! why are these even recommended by anyone? the sound is mushy and there is no bass whatsoever. none. i did an A/B test with my grado sr80 and the grados were better in every category. people complain about the grados being uncomfortable but...

Hi All -    My main headphones have been the Sennheiser HD-280 pros for the past 7 years. I got them while in college to prevent waking my roomie up at night and used their fold-up design to throw around when I traveled.  While I love Sennheiser, the headphones get uncomfortable pretty quick...

Ear cups need to be big, so they don't pinch my ears.   The ear cups need to be sound blocking (so hard plastic or whatever is necessary)   Background:  I am so desperate to find something, that I am willing to pay $2,000 or build it myself.  I have asked friends and family to help and...

I am a previous owner of the HD 280 and actually loved the set, but had to return them for money issues. My main issue with the 280 was that they had a bit too much sub bass and not enough detail/texture in the upper mids and treble (the 280s have a pretty substantial fall off at around 4K)...

Hey, bit of a lurker here but I need help (yes, I have scrubbed the forums about this already  )   I am interested in purchasing a new set of open eared full sized headphones but am having difficulty deciding what to buy It seems like it comes down to sonic qualities as none of these are...

Hello, I'm looking for a pair of headphones to use at work. At home I'm using a pair of Sennheiser HD595's that I'm a pretty big fan of. That being said, I'm looking for something that sounds a bit different this time around, and since these will be a secondary pair for me, I'd also like...

Hi again,   I put aside purchasing a set of headphones for a while, but now I am definitely sure to get some. I am looking for something that can accommodate my needs: -Comfort. These will be worn for 5hr+ periods at work, so I need to make sure I won't get any head pains.  -Quality. I...

Hello From Seattle, I did a search and didn't see this. I will be receiving a pair Of Klipsch mode M40's as a replacement for a set of x10i's {dead mic} on Wednesday. {medical issue, ear phones = ouch}. This is my first pair of active noise cancelling headphones. Normally my pre-use...

Just to let anyone who may be interested that Overstock.com has the Philips HP-910 on sale for $38.99 and the Alienware OZMA 5 (rebadged Ultrasone HFI-550) on sale for $35.99. Shipping for both or one of these is $2.95 for standard shipping in U.S.A. I received the Philips HP-910 about a week...

Hi guys,   A few days ago, I was planning on buying Plantronics GameCom 780 to use while I play computer games. Well, I did a bit of searching and learned that if I really want to get the most bang for my buck, I should buy a clip on mic and get a real pair of 'phones. So here I am. I've...

Hello, im searching for headphones for a really long time now and i thought i should ask for your advise.I need noise isolating headphones since i work in a room with other people usually talking. I listen most to classical music and some ambient so i need somehow good sound quality too. And...

Hey guys, my brother is in the market for a pair of headphones in the $100 range.   - They'll be used at home but also on the subway and noisy environments so they should offer good isolation.   - The more portable-friendly, the better   - Listen to rock and a mix of other stuff - Classic...

Hey guys, just wanted to voice out my opinion on my new 1964 V8s.    To begin with, I don't own alot of high end audio products and come have had experience with a small range of products compared to alot of people here.    Sennheiser HD280 -> HD598s -> Shure SE425s -> Sennheiser Momentums...

I've heard people and companies recommending burning in headphones. I was wondering what other peoples take on this is.

In the market for a new set of cans to possibly replace my Grado SR125s.     Will be going into a iDSD Micro DAC.   Would either the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x  or the Sennheiser HD 280 PRO's be considered a step 'up' or 'down' from the Grado?   I love the sound of the Grado's, but find them...

Anyone know about any real audio shop in Quebec city? I made a lot of research myself on that one and came to the conclusion Head-Fi is my last hope for any information on the existence of a shop that carries good, expensive audio stuff in the Quebec area. Nothing in the Yellow Pages, yeah...

My Sennheiser HD-280 Pro headphones are great, but no matter what I do - they clamp my head too tight and I get headaches within 10-15 minutes of their use. I am very sensitive to head clamping - more sensitive than an average person. AFAIK there is no way to stretch them permanently. I kept...

I am looking for headphones with a $250 budget. I have the E10 amp as well as DT770 250 ohm headphones. I listen mainly to classic rock like the Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, Joplin, CCR, Queen, Pink Floyd, etc. When I am studying I listen to symphonies and operas (all sorts). I also do a bit of...

hi...i was recommended to this forum from another forums sayin you guys know you stuff ok, what i want to know, is what is a good pair of headphones less than 125 or so that will be used mainly for gaming on my pc. although i do listen to some mp3s and other audio, its mainly for games. i...