Rank the Headphones that You Own.
Jan 8, 2016 at 2:51 PM Post #5,266 of 8,131
1: JH Audio Angie (When matched with an iPhone and a Mojo that I do not own...yet..)
1.5: HiFiMan HE-500 modded with grill/fuzzor/headband mods and vegan pads (Matched with a Lyr and Bifrost)
3: Fostex/Massdrop TH-X00
4: AKG/Massdrop K7XX
5: Sennheiser HD 598
6: OSTRY KC06A (only when using comply tips)
7: Audio Technica ATH-M50x
8: Brainwavz S5
9: Sennheiser GAME ZERO
10: Sennheiser OCX 686i
 
Jan 13, 2016 at 5:22 PM Post #5,268 of 8,131
My latest top 4:

1 Beyerdynamics T1 ver. 2. (The only thing the HD-800 consistently beats it on is soundstage size)
1a Sennheiser HD-800 (So close, like neck and neck - but T1 edges it out, and T1 is MUCH easier to pair with SS amps for best sound quality)
2 Sennheiser HD-650 (Still awesome! But now I know what next level T1 & HD-800 sounds like...)
3 AKG K-545/550 (Completely tied as it depends on music type. Pop/modern = K545, classical/folk/world = K550)
4 Koss PortaPros with "pleather" ear pad mod (Makes EVERYTHING while on the go sound pretty good!)

Honorable mention: Basshead-specific: JVC HA-SZ2000 best of everything I've ever heard for my occasional highly-amped & EQ'd basshead sessions. BUT MUST BE AMPED AND BASS-BOOSTED. There are better options for playback straight out of a phone or DAP/MP3 player.
 
Jan 14, 2016 at 3:50 AM Post #5,270 of 8,131
Updated Top 10
 
1) HifiMan HE-1000 w/ Silver Dragon cable - Favorite and most listened to headphone.  They do everything right.
2) Fostex TH-X00 - Crazy, right?  At just $400 dollarsI I love this headphone for its bass.  Not the best soundstage, but they're so fun.  Lack sparkle in the highs, but surprising detail.
3) Sennheiser HD-800 - OK, it's better than the Fostex, but because I listen to the HEK and Fostex so much, it's now third on my list of "go-to" headphones.  Still the most comfortable.
4) Bowers & Wilkins P7 - A good time in a portable package. What's not to like?  Comfy.
5) UERM - I use these at work.  Not the end-all of fidelity, but they're not intended to be.  This is a dead-neutral custom in-ear with outstanding isolation.  
6) Grado 225 - These are gathering dust.  Decent sound, just not on my radar.
7) Klipsch X10- My favorite consumer earbud.  I use them for working out.  Very V shaped but my favorite consumer-grade in-ear. High praise.  Seat them deep in the ear.
8) Audio Technica AT-M50 - Great for around $100 bucks.  But not great.
9) HifiMan RE-0 Can't get a good read on these and they're uncomfortable
10) Beats Tour - better than you think.  They really shine with video and movies.  
 
Jan 14, 2016 at 11:53 AM Post #5,271 of 8,131
Grado RS1i
Grado PS500e
Sony MDR Z7 w/Kimber Kable
Shure SR 1540
Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro 250 ohm
Audio Technica ATH MSR7
Sennheiser Amperior
Sennheiser HD 25 1 ii (rewired w/copper from Oyaide of Japan)
Sony MDR 7506 (gym)
 
Jan 14, 2016 at 11:57 AM Post #5,272 of 8,131
Sennheiser HD 800...... Opera .
HIFIMAN HE400I.. Classical, Vocalists .
HIFIMAN HE400S. ( Unmodified )........They just seem to suit my 65 year old ears.
AKG 712's......... Jazz, Vocalists
AKG Audio Q701 QJ .........Piano, Acoustic Guitar, and of course Quincy Jones 
Beyerdynamic DT 880 / 600 Ohm........Classical
Beyerdynamic T70P...............Classic Rock
Philips X2s ........Fun sounding all rounders
Sennheiser HD 650s.............. Blues.
Sennheiser HD 598s.............. Movies, TV
 
Jan 16, 2016 at 2:21 PM Post #5,273 of 8,131
Sennheiser HD 800...... Opera .


HIFIMAN HE400I.. Classical, Vocalists .


HIFIMAN HE400S. ( Unmodified )........They just seem to suit my 65 year old ears.


AKG 712's......... Jazz, Vocalists


AKG Audio Q701 QJ .........Piano, Acoustic Guitar, and of course Quincy Jones 


Beyerdynamic DT 880 / 600 Ohm........Classical


Beyerdynamic T70P...............Classic Rock


Philips X2s ........Fun sounding all rounders


Sennheiser HD 650s.............. Blues.


Sennheiser HD 598s.............. Movies, TV


Only our opinions, so no "rights" or "wrongs", but I totally agree with your HD-650 Blues designation! They were my absolute favorite headphones from the beginning, until I recently got HD-800s and T1s (both old and version2). While the HD-800 and T1s were clearly "superior" headphones, both my wife and I still loved the feel we got from the likes of Miles Davis or Robert Cray via the HD-650s.
 
Jan 16, 2016 at 7:58 PM Post #5,274 of 8,131
Only our opinions, so no "rights" or "wrongs", but I totally agree with your HD-650 Blues designation! They were my absolute favorite headphones from the beginning, until I recently got HD-800s and T1s (both old and version2). While the HD-800 and T1s were clearly "superior" headphones, both my wife and I still loved the feel we got from the likes of Miles Davis or Robert Cray via the HD-650s.

 
Agree completely with both posts.
 
Jan 19, 2016 at 6:30 AM Post #5,277 of 8,131
Mobile
 
Auglamour R1S. The chosen budget heir for my Yamaha EPH100 during winter months. Low profile fit with excellent soundstage. 
 
KZ ED10. The fun iem for winter because of its low profile fit. 
 
JVC ESNSY HA-SR85s. Decent over-ear with flat,rectangle cups . SQ is ok but better than my other closed over-ear,Audio Technica PRO700MKII. SQ gets better with the gain switch on my DX50 as opposed to the EQ.
 
Jan 20, 2016 at 12:21 AM Post #5,279 of 8,131
Headphones that I actually use:
 
1. AKG K550 - At first I thought they lacked bass, but I started to love their sound and now they're always on my head (Until I get me an open headphone, which will be quite soon).
 
2. Sony MDR-1R - I really love the mids on these, and their comfort is just impressive.
 
3. Audio Technica ATH M40x - Well... they're fine. I use them on the go.
 
4. Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120 - Oh yes, a budget IEM. I prefer things to stay out of my ears, so I think this is the most expensive IEM I'll ever own.
 
I have more, but they're not worth mentioning.
 
Jan 20, 2016 at 12:29 AM Post #5,280 of 8,131
Headphones:
1. HE-1000
2. HE-400S (with alpha pad)
3. Sony Z7 
4. Sony MA900
5. Oppo PM3
6. Mr.Speaker Maddog
7. JVC HA-RX700
8. Koss KSC75
9. Pioneer SE-A1000
10. ....
 
IEMs:
1. 1964 U6 ADEL
2. 1964 V6S (universal)
3. JH Roxanne (universal)
4. 1964 V8
5. Macaw GT100S
6. JVC FX850
7. Zero Audio DUOZA
8. KEF M200
9. Mrice E100 
10. ....
 

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