I've been obsessing over the research of tube amps for the past couple weeks and I'm down to two contenders. I've owned neither or heard neither. I live in Madison and unfortunately, being a college town, the only audio gear I can test out is Bose and Beats.   Music: Occasionally some power...

So I pulled the trigger on the HD700s - mostly because I have been bitten by the headphone bug again with the purchase of the M50s (for the office) and the K550s from home. This got me thinking about how little I actually listened to the 702s even after having bought them twice!! Now they are...

I just bought the LCD-2 rev.1 in the exchange and I guess they're not for me.   Maybe my high frequency hearing is damaged from work and being in my 40's but the LCD2s are just a little to warm for me. I find the soundstage a little to intimate, too much of what I'm hearing feels right...

Hello all!   New guy here, do not consider myself an audiophile by any means,  but I have always lusted after a high end system and I have the means to purchase one right now. My current setup consists of Shure earphones and a Fiio E17 with dock that I run my iPod through, as a first step...

HI,   I am new to hi fi and posted in the other summit-fi forum but was told my question would be better answered here. I would really apreciate any help please.   My current set up is a pair of Shure earphones and a Fiio E17 and E9k, I just bought a pair oh Sennheiser HD700s and about...

Hi there, currently I own an HD 598, paired with Apple ipod nano 6th gen, HRT istreamer and Schiit Asgard. I'm very satisfied so far with this combo, but I'm looking for an headphone upgrade with eventually more resolution, more bass extension and even wider soundstage (HD 598 having already a...

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Please, could you recommendme a Headphone Amplifier for my Sennheiser HD700 ?? Budget is about 1000 USD   My Preamp is McIntosh C46 and my CD Player is Classé   Thanks a lot

HI   I am about to upgrade my amp from the Fioo E17, and want to invest in a good amp once, I am 98% sure I am going with the WooAudio W2, but wanted to make sure it would pair well with the Senn HD700, and maybe the LCD 2 if I ever get them. Thanks!

Wondering how the PS500s stack up against other, more popular buys in the $500-700 region, HE-500s, Beyer T90, Sennheiser HD650/HD700, Denon D5000. And to some extent slightly higher priced headphones like the T1 and HD800 (T1 you can get for almost $700 used).   Just curious as I'm thinking...

I'm looking for another pair of headphones that compliment the LCD3s. What do you suggest?

So I'm kinda new to the world of hifi, but I'd like to get a really good set up to keep me happy for a while. I listen mostly to unplugged, rock, and jazz with a little bit of rap once in a while. I've decided on two possible rigs, the first is to buy the audeze LCD-2 and use them with my...

I've done some research, and I think the SRH1840 will be a great match for me. A lot of people will say otherwise and they are usually said to be avoided for rock and metal, but I'll explain why. I also want to point out that I will be using these for gaming a lot, so these being good for gaming...

Hi,   I'm actually enjoying a HD598. No.. I don't have an HD650, but as many have recommended it, then I want to know how big is the leap; also if anyone jumped from the HD650 to the HD700 and is living to tell it :).   Any other recommendation is welcome. I'm having a Dacport LX + C421...

Aside from Stax, HD800, T1, & Audeze LCDx what else are on the market if you own those already?

hi, im currently using Beyerdynamic T70. Source is Sony entry level sacd player into Govibe peak hp amp. I'm considering an open can. I love Bon Jovi's song. I love drums. i listden to some vocals and acoustics. But my main objective is comfort as I want to listen to hours using the hp.  ...

List some headphones that can be considered ugly/strange/funny looking but actually have a very good sound

Hi fellow Head-Fi'ers,   I'm new here on the forums, and relatively new to the website. So please bare with me .   I'm not the most audiophillic person out there (not even remotely close), but have been very interested in the HD 700. Now, I haven't been to any store yet (doesn't look...

Hi,   So I've been the happy owner of a pair the Audio Technica's mentioned above for some time now. A HUGE thank you to everyone on the boards that helped guide me to that decision. I have absolutely loved the headphones since purchase.   That said, I think it's time for me to get...

hi, i just joined head-fi and i need a little help choosing new headphones. I currently have an old audigy 2 zs and senn hd518. I listen almost every kind of music but most of the time classical, jazz, violins, pianos   I was thinking about hd650(345euro), new sound card and an amp OR...

I have a Continental V3 for my HD700 and a Xduoo XD1 for my IEMs but really wanna venture into the full size headphone amps.  I have the option of getting Music Fidelity X-CAN V8 Headphone Amp, X-PSU V8 Power Supply $400 for the whole as a used item or Rega EAR brand new $400.  I really never...

Still breaking in my new Senn 700s.  Like many on the HD 650 thread, I find the new 700s lighter on the bass at this point.  I hope as time goes on ~ and with a new DAC and Amp they will warm up.  What is your experience and what components are you using with the 700s?   I NEED A DELETE...

I've had a good root through the previous threads and came out more confused than when I went in... I currently have Sennheiser HD558's which my wife bought me for a birthday a couple of years ago. Nice enough but always felt them a bit lacking in bass extension - read somewhere that they...

Once again, it was that time of the year for the bi-annual Tokyo Headphone Festival put on by FUJIYA AVIC and I was lucky enough to attend this ever growing event.  It is estimated that about 3,500+ visitors came out, which seemed about right given that it felt more crowded than the last two. ...

Subject line gets cut off:   Fill in the blank:  "If you like the HD650 but want more clarity, soundstage, and engagement, upgrade to the __________.     :D