hey guys- alright, first of all *thank you* so much for all your suggestions and explanations, it's been a HUGE help and reading up on stuff has been so much fun. As of now I decided to order the SA5000 just to try it out. I ordered from a place that has a 30 day return policy, which should give me enough time to decide (I am on break from school for a month and I listen to music all day long, so that should be enough time!). everyone who's said this place is dangerous is soooo right b/c there are about 15 other ones that I want to try now! now, since i've purchased the SA5000 two questions that I have are:
#1- what's the best affordable amp to go with these?
#1a (stuuupid newbie question): can I use a headphone amp whilst listening to music on my iBook?
#2- i've heard that the soundstage on these are somewhat lacking. does anyone have suggestions for an alternative that has all the detail of the SA5K but with a better soundstage? (I *know* you have suggestions!)
Thanks so much, everyone. I cant wait to try these babies out. weeeeeee
ps- right now i'm pretty sold on the mdr-7506 for knockabout everyday portables. any reason i should go for the v6 instead? or grados (SR60, SR125 maybe?) just not sure if the grados are portable enough.