[ChatAlors]

Absolutely not.
I have just dealt with headphones stores owners during some previous travels (in HK, China & Japan) for the most rarest ones.
Otherwise, my collection was done with online auctions (real tough competition from other collectioners).

 

[Hifihedgehog]

This is a bit off-topic but related to something someone mentioned earlier. I just got off the phone with Overture Audio. Not only does Overture Audio in Michigan carry HiFiMAN high-end headphones, they also carry the Abyss! Now, it is not a question "if." I WILL be visiting Overture Audio as soon as I get back from college in late April. I can't wait... AHHHH!!!
 
EDIT: I found this on their Facebook page. They must have recently remodeled and expanded their stock of headphones in 2013. 

 

 

[AxialLP7]

Here's my list: 
 
1) Logitech G930 
2) ATH-PRO500MK2
3) Beats SOLO2 
 
I have em but I don't actually like any of them (bad impulse buys) but I'm ranking them based on how they sound and their comfortability. The G930s are a great pair of gaming-hps but the fact that they're plagued with software issues (wireless keeps cutting out and doesn't work that well on cable either) really bothers me. Not as much as the second on my list, which imo is a fit too tight for my head (I also wear glasses so it hurts even more). Beats are, well.. They're beats. They're SiB atm but I've tried them out in stores but I don't really like them either. If forced to choose one, I would probably go with the G930s.
 
Also, I'm new, nice to meet the community!  

 

[dwayniac]

1. Hifiman HE-500 takes the top spot from the Grado 325i.
2. Grado 125i w/ Vibro cups. I use it for one genre: jazz.
3. Grado SR40. Good with my tablet.

 

[mikey1964]

A revised ranking of the cans I have at hand as of now....my taste and preference's pretty fickle.
1. Sennheiser HD800 (the soundstage!)
1. AKG K812 (more intimate but as detailed as the HD800.....to my ears anyway)
3. Audeze LCD2
4. Sennheiser HD700
4. HiFiMan HE400i (just got it, but liking what I hear)
6. Beyerdynamic DT990/600 (clear highs, nice bass boost)
7. MrSpeakers Alpha Dog (somewhat less detailed sounding to me, but very creamy sound, great for simply chilling)
8. Audio Technica ATH-AD2000 (very detailed sounding, but highs is a tad harsh)
9. V-Moda Crossfade M100 (used mainly when on the go, but sometimes for punchier songs to chill to, and gaming as well)

 

[AKGunkie]

  A revised ranking of the cans I have at hand as of now....my taste and preference's pretty fickle.
1. Sennheiser HD800 (the soundstage!)
1. AKG K812 (more intimate but as detailed as the HD800.....to my ears anyway)
3. Audeze LCD2
4. Sennheiser HD700
4. HiFiMan HE400i (just got it, but liking what I hear)
6. Beyerdynamic DT990/600 (clear highs, nice bass boost)
7. MrSpeakers Alpha Dog (somewhat less detailed sounding to me, but very creamy sound, great for simply chilling)
8. Audio Technica ATH-AD2000 (very detailed sounding, but highs is a tad harsh)
9. V-Moda Crossfade M100 (used mainly when on the go, but sometimes for punchier songs to chill to, and gaming as well)

The K812s have got to be one of the most polarizing phones out there, also, nice collection!

 

[Solarium]

Not gonna get any new headphones for awhile so here we go:
 
1. HD700 (I know, I know)
2. K712
3. HE-400
4. HE-400i
5. W3
6. HD598
7. X1
8. HD650 (I know... I KNOW!)
 
I'm obviously a sucker for soundstage, sparkling treble, and deep extended bass. I tried to hard to like the 650 but miserably failed... too slow, too claustrophobic, too mellow. I returned pretty much everything except for the 700, 650, W3 and 598 though, and I have a feeling the WA7 coming in will change my impressions of the 650 (while toning down 700's treble fatigue).

 

[nehcrow]

  My current ranking (bought more headphones/gears & spent a great time with them since) :
 
1. STAX SR-009
2. STAX SR-007MKI
3. JPS Labs Abyss AB-1266
4. SONY MDR-R10 Bass Heavy
5. STAX SR-007MKII
6. SENNHEISER HE60
7. SENNHEISER HD800
8. SONY Qualia Q-10
9. AKG K1000 Bass Heavy
10. AKG K812
11. HIFIMAN HE-6
12. AUDEZ'E LCD-X
13. BEYERDYNAMIC T1
14. FOSTEX TH900
15. ULTRASONE EDITION 12
16. SONY MDR-Z7
17. BEYERDYNAMIC DT770 Pro
18. BEYERDYNAMIC DT990 Pro

HE90 and you are done with headphones

 

[Doflamingo]

  DT990 (600)
Philips X1
K702
 
My HD600 would be 2nd if they didn't have a driver fail recently. The DT990 is just such a fun sound, but it should be noted I listen at lower volume levels so loudness curves help here. The K702 is only last because I use them less because I usually only use them for acoustic and soundtracks which I listen to a lot less.

 
Should update on this because I've come back for the first time in a while.
 
1) Hifiman HE400i
2) ZMF X Vibro
3) Sennheiser HD600
 
The K702 and DT990 eventually went because I grew tired with the brighter/more grating sound as I've been delving into a lot of grunge, hardcore punk and 70s rock stuff. I'm changing my tastes toward a darker sound again.

 

[mikey1964]

  The K812s have got to be one of the most polarizing phones out there, also, nice collection!

Thanks, but honestly, I love the sound of the K812 from the git go, the clarity can only be matched by the HD800 (in my collection), though the soundstage isn't as wide, it makes for a better rendition of 'intimate' tracks. I'm listening to Linda Ronstadt's 'Cry Like A Rainstorm, Howl Like The Wind' album and it's excellent.
 
Anyway, I'm done collecting cans, time to focus on amp/dacs.

 

[cocolinho]

  Not gonna get any new headphones for awhile so here we go:
 
1. HD700 (I know, I know)
2. K712
3. HE-400
4. HE-400i
5. W3
6. HD598
7. X1
8. HD650 (I know... I KNOW!)
 
I'm obviously a sucker for soundstage, sparkling treble, and deep extended bass. I tried to hard to like the 650 but miserably failed... too slow, too claustrophobic, too mellow. I returned pretty much everything except for the 700, 650, W3 and 598 though, and I have a feeling the WA7 coming in will change my impressions of the 650 (while toning down 700's treble fatigue).

I owned almost all headphones you have here except HD598... sell everything and buy HD800 with a nice amp such as Valhalla 2, you'll never look back again

 

[BlueRequiem]

I might as well rank them by tier since there are so many that are tied...
1. AKG K240 DF
2. AKG K270 Playback, AKG K270 Studio, AKG K280 Parabolic, AKG K145/S
3. AKG K241, AKG K240 Sextett MP, AKG K141, Pioneer Se-11, Pioneer Se-M10/Master 1S
4. Stax Sr-40, Fostex T10
6. Pioneer Monitor 10R, AKG Q701, Leslie W2
7. Pioneer Se-6
8. Pioneer Se-L201, Pioneer Se-50, Pickering OA-7, JVC HA-M750

 

[JulienS]

Current ranking:

1. Philips Fidelio M1 (with QED Graphite cable)
2. Philips SHP3000 (kind of a revelation to me)
3. Philips SHP9500
4. JVC Esnsy SR85
5. Senn HD598
6. Senn HD595
7. Senn HD555

 

[JackarlTwo]

1. Fostex TH900 (by far)
2. Denon AH-D5000
3. Ultrasone Pro 900
4. Sennheiser HD555
5. Sony MDR-V6

 

[anthrax903]

Well my current ranking :
1. HE 400i
2. DT 990 pro (250 ohm)
3. HD 650
4. AKG k701
 
I use them mostly late at night so I don`t disturb anyone otherwise I use a set of paradigm prestige series speakers with my old vintage marantz receiver 2385, (the headphone jack is surprisingly good). For my headphones I use a little dot mk iii and CEntrance Dacmini CX.