Relax guys, it's the K551. It's a single digit difference as reflected by its single change. It's not like they're calling it a K560. They could have called it the K550i and nobody would bat an eyelash.

Is it just me who finds the heavy talk about the LCD-2 to be exaggerated? I mean, it is a bit heavy, but nothing a healthy person cannot handle. It's not much heavier than placing a medium sized book on your head, and it clamps on the side, so it isn't even as difficult as that.

I spend almost everything on gear until I found a setup that satisfied me. I am now spending my audio money on CDs and music.

I like Luna and Tonight Tonight, and We Only Come Out at Night.   I'm of the opinion that Melon Collie is their magnum opus, and is their most versatile and ambitious work, and contains the most brilliant songs they've made, while Siamese Dream is their best rock album, and while it doesn't...

the SR325s are ear bleeders, too bright and too piercing. i bought one and kept them for three days since they were too painful to listen to. The K701 is ok, but can sound strange with some genres. I'd keep the HD600. Most versatile out of the three choices.

It's strange, 2 years ago, you'd see threads dropping the HD800 to second tier TOTL.( See rankings like Skylab, David Mahler, even Steve Guttenburg). It's a renaissance of the HD800.

I found amplifiers that have expansive soundstage (like the Phonitor) work the best with the LCD-2.

Nah, was more commenting on the fickle nature of Head-fi rather than referencing anyone in general.

Depends on the season. During the time when the orthos were new (HE-6 and LCD-2), the HD800 was considered a lower tier flagship, not on par with the orthos or classics like the R10. They were overpriced then. Now they're currently enjoying a surge in popularity, and the LCD-3 release has...

A disappointing experience with the Thunderpants has led me to temper expectations for every heap of praise on any headphone.

When you get to a certain level, it all comes down to preferences. There are some who prefer the T1, the LCD-2/3 HE-6 to the HD800, while others prefer HD800 over them all. I don't consider any of them a level above each other, except maybe the 009. For example I had the opposite experience...

Quote:   I think the Signature Pro would fit you.

Well might be helpful to say what exactly do you want improved on the LCD-2.

If you really want an Ultrasone, I'd go with the Sig Pro (which I think is better than the ED8 - but still not as good as the LCD-2 from my audition).

Quote:   Really? I found the A900 I used to own to have very very recessed midrange.

I'd gladly spend a month's salary for a headphone I enjoy. My headphones have already paid back much more than what I've spent on them in terms of enjoyment. Certainly a much better buy than my mobile phone or my tablet which cost roughly the same, but haven't brought me the same value. I'd have...

Something fairly powerful should do the trick. The O2 maybe?

They look awkward and are priced awkwardly ($1200?). I don't really know who the target market is.

I can understand impact and quantity, but quality? The Denons and everything else sound flabby and undetailed compared to the Audeze in bass.

Shure headphones are pretty flimsy. My friend's SRH 940 snapped when he was taking them off gently, and another acquaintance's 750DJ snapped as well in a meet.

Being $1200, I doubt that Denon is realling targeting the Beats crowd with the D7100. I think it's just a stylistic blunder.

Personally, I find the 250 GTO the best looking.    

The LCD-2's bass is flatter and extends deeper than any dynamic I've tried, with possibly the HD800 a close second. The HE-400 might definitely have more quantity, but they don't really have the quality of the LCD-2 bass.

This is turning out more like a "favorite album" thread than flawless album one.

They're like orange juice, great, but you need water to balance it out. Hence it can't be my sole headphone.