So for the past several years I've been using the AKG K553 headphones. Form what I understand these have a unusually wide sound stage for being closed. I know these are a oldish design going back a number of years. I think like over 9 year old design now? I've bought a few of them thought...

Long time since I've posted. So I've been doing searches and at a loss. Looking for some closed cans that's neutral closed and on ear design. My AMP/DAC is a older Audinst HUD-MX2 I've owned the M50 and currently have a K550 that needs to be replaced. I enjoyed the wide soundstage so that's...

I don't know were to start but my experience of trying to get an RA number for my AKG K550s has been utterly appalling I sent an email to AKG 2 days of no response finally got a response asking for information and than told it's a consumer product today. The website is broken and AKG Consumer...

Curious what headphones that sound like the K550 but better? I do like the neutral sound and soundstage that they offer for a closed set. Sadly, I will need to send my K550 in for a repair but don't want to be left with a pair of crappy headphones for awhile so i'm looking for something. My...

So my AKG K550s are about a year old and there is a crack left plastic part :( The metal adjustment for that side is also loose compared to the other. I thought AKG was supposed to be good build quality? Will try to find out how to get warranty service now.

I'm Curious. What sounds better than a K550 for sealed headphones or is it not possible?

Any suggestions on a DAC for the K550 for $150   AMP is not required as these are 32 Ohm I am looking at a Audioengine D1

So won these as a prize. Looking at the box and IEM's they are real and not fake.    Sound quality wise it's quite impressive that IEM's can produce this kind of sound. I though IEM's would suck regardless of how much you spent on them due to the size. These proved me wrong.   An AKG...

I won a pair of Sennheiser IE 80s!   I have no idea how they will compare to my K550   I am super surprised and excited!   What should I do about burning them in? 

I have a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer currently. I was looking at a fiio E10 but was curious if I really need to buy a DAC if i have a decent sound card already?   Any suggestions?    Yes, I am on a budget of around 75$ 

I just noticed that the the joints on my ATH-M50 are cracking just after 2 years of every day use. I guess this is normal?    No portable use just home use.   Here are some pictures. The left channel it's easy to see. Much harder to see on the right channel unless you look very hard.  ...

I was looking at buying a amp posisbly and saw that Schiit MAGNI seems to be good. Alotho, I was thinking that this would be to much power for 32 Ohm headphones.   Do you have any comments about this? 

I bought a pair of AKG K550 which i'll get Friday. Do you think I could get a RCA to 3.5mm Female plug and use a MODI DAC with them as the AKG K550 doesn't need an amp? 

Sorry for all my threads as I keep changing my mind!    Should I buy the AKG K550 or is there something better for the same price $300?   Reading I herd that the AKG K550's have slightly recessed highs. I red that the K550's are better than the ATH-900X and that the build quality of the...

I am currently on a M50 that is starting to break down and looking into a new pair of headphones.   Price range is 150-250$ Looking at these two the custom one pro has alot going for it for me. Mainly, The replaceable cable.   If you have any other suggestions with a replaceable...

Looking to possibly upgrade from a ATH-M50. I made a post awhile ago but never did upgrade but now I have reasons to.    I managed to bend the connector on my M50 but it still works. Also, The pads are going and I don't want to opt for my 3rd replacement of pads.   I was looking at some...

I am using a pair of ATH-M50's right now and really have enjoyed them.   I'm looking at something better. I have a budget of $250 for a pair and an amp. Audio source is a Creative X-Fi sound blaster.    If I do step up it appears that I'm most likely going to need an amp.   My music...

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I'm looking for some good portable headphones for $25   I need a pair for school use with a education program as my school is not providing them and for use with my phone for portable music.   I was suggested a M50 awhile ago for a new pair of good headphone and still love them so I...

My friend who says he went to college says his DT 770's will blow my ATH-M50's out of the water is this ture? He says the ATH-M50's have holes in the EQ and says they are consumer grade headphones with lots of noise? Is this ture? Regardless i like my ATH-M50  

Have had the ATH-M50s and they are awesome. However after using them for awhile. (I use them every day for about 6 hours) and the joints appear to making a slight creek sound when I put them on. Also when I rotate the cup it makes a noise when it rotates.

Thank you head-fi community for suggestion the ATH-M50 to me. I just got it through UPS today and love it so far.   What is the best way to burn it in? Right now I'm just doing it by playing bass heavy music Have done that for a few hours now.  

I just got my ATH-M50s and they are awesome.   Now I would like to get an amp for them to make them even better. What amp would you suggest to buy for them around $50 range or is that to little?   I looked at the Fiio E5 but it looks to cheap to do something What do you say?   Thanks

My main usage is gaming and music. Music types is Mainly trance and heavy bass music. Hardcore Techno, Drum and bass as well as Hardstyle. What would you suggest for me? I was looking at the HD555 but hear they lack bass. As well as the HD280 but looking they have a durablity issue. What would...