Just got this up on to YouTube. I will update this post with how the two sounds. Stay tuned. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP9K2PqK6rg

hi all, my last two pairs of headphones had the standard round chord, with the straight jack, both of these pairs have suffered a break in the wire due to me walking around with my ipod in my pocket, and the chord getting worn out.   however, my new pair, Sony MDR-XB700, have a different...

UPDATE: XB700 vs. XB1000 thread. http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/542885/final-thoughts-sony-mdr-xb1000-vs-mdr-xb700-pictures A few days ago I took delivery of a Japan released Sony MDR-XB1000.  You can watch the unboxing video here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AREfsEf2cbs I suspect it...

So I purchased these from my local electronics store (price matched to amazon) after months of research...well they sounded great for about the first 3 hours, but now I get a faint (sometimes bad) crackling on vocals and some bass.....what's up with this? Will it go away after burning in? should...

I recently purchased quietcomfort 15 and beats studio for 349.99 Canadian each to test, and now that I started reading up, Im finding that both dont get that great reviews.  Mainly Im finding that for the dollar value I can be getting much better headphones.  Ive also been told by many to visit...

I'm currently using Audio Technica ATH-AD700s (open) headphones, which are just fine. But I'm getting and itch to try headphones with a more/bigger base (and closed) for when I play Blu-ray disks. The headphones would be plugged in to an Onkyo 706B receiver and a Muse headphone amp I'm...

Hi Guys; I had the Bose on ear headphone and bought the Beyer DT990 250Ohmz.   I really liked the Bose on ear been using it for a year plus; was thinking for an upgrade so i bought the Beyer. Bose on ear has really good bass and thum~ I paired the Beyer DT990 250 Ohms with Ibasso D4 Mamba...

Can someone please post a few pictures of the XB500 & XB700 ear pads, front, side and back? I want to see if I can use those pads with other headphones. Thank you!

Okay at the moment I have Beats Solo HD (dont hate me )  but after doing a little research it turns out I can get some better headphones for a better price. What im looking for...   - Punchy Bass  - Sound quality  - build quality (unlike beats Im on my 4th pair!)  - £50 - £150    I...

Here is my thorough impression of the Shure SRH440. So to begin, I'm just a budding basshead and a virgin to amps and DACS but that does not stop me from enjoying my music. I look for music with a strong melody across a variety of instruments coupled with warm bass, which leads me to like...

Hi Headfi'ers,   For the past weeks, I have been orientating on these forums and other sources, and it was a great help. Starting off with a list of 25 headphones that I found on these forums, I have been able to narrow them down to 5; but then it stops.   The headphones that I have on...

Final Impressions:   As a note, in case you sort of glossed over the title, I'm talking about the 32 Ohm version of the Beyerdynamic DT770.   I'm adding another set of headphones to this Mid-Fi Comparison, the Ultrasone HFI-580.   This impression won't be as detailed as my other...

I was doing a mod where you remove the inner grill and both driver seemed to disconnect. Is there any way i can get them to reconnect and work again?

Hi-ho from Germany, dear Head-Fiers!   I use to read here for about the last ten years.   Since then I've owned round about 50 headphones (from DT231 up to HD800), but they are/were mainly open ones.   My experience with closed headphones is very little.   Well, finally, I've...

If you happen to own these headphones there is a mod I did that toned ddown the miid bass and brought up the treble and mid range. Open up the cups take off the dampning on the drivers and then remoce the black felt on the ports and then get 3 tissues (yes kleenex) and fold em up and piut them...

Hi I'm currently considering getting a used pair of XB700s for around 45 USD, thinking of trying out the bass that a lot of people on this forum have been talking about. I've read a few posts across different threads and have a few questions, namely:   1. For purely non-competitive (single...

If you guys remember my first thread, I did end up buying the Grado SR225i. The Grado SR225i is nearly perfect for me; I cannot get enough of the mids and the highs from them. The bass is lacking though.    The reason I am looking for open-back headphones with plenty of bass is because I...

I don't know anything about headphones. Style is somewhat important to me, I want something not too big, foldable, and it would be nice if the ear muffs swiveled side to side as well. Looking for something non-dependant on source/amp (don't want to go hunting for additional equipment) should...

i was thinking of getting in-ear but i thought my V-MODA vibe would do, and now im thinking of getting some full size headphones.   i only want bass, literally...well not really, but you get what i mean.   what im thinking of getting:   V-MODA CROSSFADE (250...

Hello. This is my first post on the head-fi forums, although I've been a regular reader for a few months now. I'm posting to get peoples opinions on what may be a good upgrade for me. I've been looking into this myself but feel a bit overwhelmed by the amount of choice there is out there and...

Hi, can anyone help me here? I have a pair of XB700's (amazing btw) and they were around my neck. When I shook my head the right speaker and aluminum rail swung and pivoted. EARlier today the screw finally went and now fell off completely. The wire is attached and it still works it's just that...

hello everybody, this is my first post after few hours spent of viewing your posts, today i got registered on to ask you if does you know other brands on the worldwide market to own technologies about healt safety like Ultrasone do , i mention some like: safer hearing ULE technology...

Hey everyone,   I know this comparison has been made multiple times already, but still I want to be sure to make the right choice.   First some facts:   - I am not an audiophile, just a fun listener - I chose for these Headphones because of their bass, overall quality next to that...

I am choosing between the Audio Technica ATH-M50 and the Sony MDR XB700. I mainly listen to hip hop so i want a good bass. Also, any other suggestions that I havent listed?

I listen to many different types of music but, sometimes when listening to techno or rap I like some really deep bass. For that reason I paired my E-Mu 0204 with Foobar and the Sony MBR XB700s. I've ordered some BeyerDynamic 770/80 ohms. What other cans would sound good/ go well with the 0204...