So I went to Bay-Bloor Radio for the first time today, to listen to headphones. Until today, the best headphones that I had heard were my own HD 555, and nothing from any of the other popular manufacturers here, such as Grado and AKG. I was able to audition the entire Grado line, the entire...

Hi. I'm a student at a High School that becomes very loud, especially when lunch comes around. I'm looking for a low budget headphone, one that I can find on Amazon or Newegg for under $100. The headphone needs to be able to adequately block out school chatter while not leaking too much music...

Bought some Sennheiser HD555 about 2 months ago thinking they were the overall best bang for buck in the sub $100 unamped category (bought them for around $75 from a deal I saw on this site.) So far Ive been impressed with the overall balance and sound stage just the mids tend to be veiled. Rock...

Hi, I've been a member of Head-Fi for a while now. I own a SR-60, SR-80. But now, I'm looking to purchase another headphone ... I'm thinking of listening to pop music on my MP3 player (also my BlackBerry phone :P) ... occasionally I'd use it for watching movies at home, especially during night...

Please suggest some songs to show off the full range/capabilities of the headphones. Something that you would listen to and go "wow!".

So, my SR-60's have developed a nasty tear in the outer layer of the cable near the Y, and the jack connector has been getting kinda sketchy lately.  I've already sent them in for repair once, when the jack connector broke last time (I have a bad habit of falling asleep with them on). I also...

Any other Canadians notice that prices for headphones up here seem to be WAY more than the exchange rate? For example, the headphones Head-Fi loves to hate, the Sony MDR-v300, purportedly have a 'street price' of ~$30 in the US. Here, they're $70! Other headphones are the same way, and shipping...

Hello there,   First of all, I'm new in this forum, so don't bother my beginner-knowledge.   Okay, here's the deal. As you might be aware of, the christmasgifts will soon appear under the christmastrees, and I've decided to write santa for a sweet pair of cans. What I'm looking for is...

So I listened to my friend's pair he picked up for $50 off a member here, and I was pretty blown away by the sound. I was hoping to do a little bit more research before I jump the gun, but basically I'm looking to pickup a pair of headphones for around the same price range. Am I correct to...

I'm thinking about saving up some money for an investment in headphones for stationary use with a laptop/PC. I've already got a few decent IEMs for portable use but i'm curious of the soundstage and other improvements present in full-sized cans. So would i need to get a new sound card for decent...

I'm looking for a pair of full sized headphones for around $100. I guess you could describe my sound preference as exciting, with detailed highs and good sounding vocals. I also like a good bit of impact, not necessarily bass volume- too much rumbling bass will make me sick- but I like to be...

HI,   I bought a pair of Grado SR60 in the mid-nineties. The first time I heard them, plugged into my audio system, I swear they brought tears to my eyes. I had never heard sound so expansive, so well-defined. (My experience with audiophile-quality sound then, as now, was limited.) But, I...

I am going to get some open headphones at around christmas time for a bunch of reasons.   1. I want to try some open headphones. 2. I want open headphones so my mom knows when I am listening to my music and dosen't yell at me. 3. Will be used at home with a fiio e7 and later will use it...

Hello peeps, thought I'd use my first post to introduce myself.   I'm from across the pond (UK) and have just won myself a nice pair of Grado SR60s on eBay to replace my broken Senn HD212's - Bit of an upgrade, you might say.   I've been intruiged by all the modding that goes on with...

Hey head-fi.org I have recently bought the AKG K518 (K81) and was quite impressed with them.  But now I want to upgrade, to something full-sized (over-ear, not on-ear). I like the sound of the AKGs, and I'm thinking of getting something from this manufactorer again, but not necessarily. I...

I need less treble and more bass, any theories? Mackat

 Hi, I just finished painting my Grados! Pics after the explanation       1. Sanded them down to make them nice and rough         2. Sprayed Rust-Oleum spray plastic primer in a disposable plastic cup, and brush it on the headphones         3. I then put the acrylic...

I have two pairs of Sennheiser HD414's: a pair from 1974, and the reissue from later. For me, they are the ultimate in comfort: very little tension in the headband, and flat breathing earpads with no circumaural anything. I used to wear them for 6-8 hours at a stretch in college while doing...

I just sanded my grado sr60i's, and I want to paint the outer rim, which brand of paint do you recommend? I would like it to be fairly shiny, and have bright colors availiable.     Any Suggestions?     Thanks a bunch of pumpkin pie,     MacKat

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site and new to headphones in general. I recently became interested in headphones about a month ago, when I got my first iPod. I'm 14 years old, and am looking to buy some good quality headphones of my own. Because I'm only 14, I don't have much money of my own, so...

Hi all, I hope you can help, I have some really old, (but I still like the way they sound) wait for it, Dynatron SP5's and I'm wondering if there is a more robust but still comfortable replacement "Earpads" the originals were a green foam but the pads for Grado SR60's are a near perfect fit with...

First of all, sorry if there are already a million posts just like this, but...   I am in the market for some new cans! My Grado SR60s got the grattle and i think i damaged them by blowing through them too hard. Anyway, I would like to purchase a new set of headphones.   I am looking for...

Hello all, I'm new here   So for the last couple of days, I've been searching for a new pair of headphones to use with my mp3 player (Zune HD). After a lot of reading, comparisons, and eliminations, it now all comes down to the Audio-Technica ATH-M50 and the Koss Portapro. I know their price...

I'm just wondering what do you guys think about taking iGrado drivers and placing them inside Bose Triport enclosure ? Triport is so comfortable but sounds like crap, while iGrado sound great and look and feel like crap. I know Bose is closed headphone and Grado is open but what would happen if...

I know that this could be kind of a silly question, cause one could answer "everything!" - but realisticaly, what headphones do you still want to try out, and why? I'd really like to have a pair of HD650s. If I could get a reasonably good trade for my HD580s + cash for a pair of HD650s, I'd...