Hi all,   Looking for a set of headphones for work (need to not leak much), most likely over the ear (though if people have good in-ear suggestions, let me know) for roughly $200-300 (open to suggestions of what I could upgrade to). Genres are best defined by bands: Radiohead, Parov...

Hello everyone this is my first post.  I am a complete head-fi noob and for some reason at the young age of 31 I decided I wanted to start hearing music the way it ought to be heard ;)  Also, I own a web design company that requires me to work late and at times extreme concentration...  I am...

Hey everyone,   My pair of Bose (yes I know they're not good headphones, but they were given to me as a gift) recently broke, and I'm looking to upgrade. My knowledge of audio is extremely limited, but I'm definitely open to learning more.   I currently have a budget of $250, and would...

    Hey guys, I'm pretty inexperienced when it comes to headphones so can anyone suggest any headphones for the genres listed above? My budget is 300 or less. By screamo i mean bands like bring me the horizon and asking alexandria.  For techno artists like devin martin and crystal castles are...

Not sure how to start this so I'll just keep it short and sweet, I'm looking for the best headphones I can get for my preferences under  200 usd. I'm a bit tied between the HD 598 (like new condition for about $180 on amazon) the ath-m50s, and the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 80 ohm version. I like...

So I got hd598s recently. I am currently using on-board sound -alc 898. Should I look at upgrading to a Dac and/or amp? Would there be any difference?

Any recommendations regarding the best gain settings for Sennheiser HD598? The standard settings are 2.5x/6.5x. Are they good or should I use custom ones?   Thanks in advance!

Back 5-6 years ago I spent a fair bit of money getting a nice set-up. At the time I purchased a few sets of headphones. Out of everything I've spent my money on, however, I have yet to find a pair of cans that have served me as well as my old(and now in tatters) Sennheiser 595s. I'm looking for...

This may sound like an oxymoron, but are there any open headphones that are great for EDM? I also listen to rock, classical, ambient (chillout, post-rock), but I would like these headphones to excel at Electronic Dance Music. For example, I would love for these headphones to accurately reproduce...

I'm currently looking for an upgrade from my Sennheiser HD 598's. I love them, especially the midrange, but the low end isn't quite as satisfying to me. I'd like to pair these headphones with my Audioengine D1 DAC/Amp. Budget is around 300 EUR, and here's what I'm looking for:   1)...

What headphones would you recommend for these types of songs:   Miguel Jontel "The Thrill" (anything else by him too), Kings of Leon "Closer", Alex Clare "Too Close", Nero "Promises", Enya "Only Time", and Dido "Here with Me" :   Miguel- The Thrill  ...

Hi guys. I used to be a "normal" music listener that was not awakened to the intricacies of the music world, to the level of not knowing what MP3 bitrate meant and not caring about ripping songs from Youtube rather than getting the proper file, or knowing it actually made a difference...

Obviously, you can't use bulky and big headphones on the go. What headphones do you prefer when you travel?

Hi guys,   It's not without disappointment that I'm writing this post.  I've given these HD598s a good few months now and I'm on the verge of selling them and wondering if anyone here has ideas about which alternative cans might be the next right choice for me.   I'd like to state that...

Factory Refub HD558 Got here not 10 mins ago. Total shipped to my door $105.42 Not digging the Paper Package ( A box too much?) Everything is in order tho: Soundstage GALORE!!!  

Hello all! I tried posting in different areas and inside the sticky thread but received no advice. So I'm just posting a new thread. These will be the second pair of headphones I've ever bought, never been an audiophile really. First pair were a700's, which are 'alright'.    Most...

what are in your opinion the best headphones under or about 200$? i'm searching for great sound quality and deep clear bass for electronic but also pop music. i can also buy an amplifier if it could help

Dear Headphone-maniacs;)   i am planning to upgrade my sennheiser hd 598 to hd 650, because after some 15 minutes or so i suffer from listening fatigue due to, i think, problems with high treble and have to stop listening:(   I use my iphone 4 and a fostex Hp-p1 as components and listen...

I want awesome headphones 95% for movies. I've spent the past month reading countless posts on head-fi, and have found that music reproduction dominates the conversation. When movie audio comes up, there are often responses pointing users to budget-fi or low mid-fi models in the midst of...

    Wow, this lady looks great... but do you notice what's wrong with this picture?              Anyway, how about them HD598s? It's been long enough since their release, so I'm sure you guys must have some very mature impressions of them by now!

which headphone to buy sennnheiser momentum or mad dogs.

Usage is 80% Gaming What i looked so far are AD700X AD900X (current pick) Sony MDR-MA900 HD8000 (lol jk) PC360/350 HD598 (used amazon) HD558 KRK KNS 6400 (closed, and i hear open are better for games) I currently have an Roccat Kave Headset, and would like an upgrade of sorts, its...

this is a roundup thread and I'm looking for the best headphones under $75  rules 1) pads must be huge eg ath ad900, sony xb500 sennheiser hd598 e.t.c. 2) they can be good for anything, open backed, closed back, noise cancelling e.t.c. 3) any frequency response graph, as long as they're...

I'm looking into getting either the Qinpu A3 or the 6000. I will be using the amp for gaming and all types of music and watching anime/TV/movies pretty much all day long. What headphones under $200 should I get to start off with?

Hi, I'm an absolute ignorant about headphones,but unfortunatly I have got ears and I get tired of my cheap earphones. My uses:     music: rock,punk,eletronic(house,trance and others that I can't define) classic ->70%     movies -> 10%     gaming -> 20% Also I would like to use them...