@reverbhifi Interesting insights, thank you. When it's time to replace my DAC, I'll check here again for a "Digital Audio Player". Being able to pick up the player without some nasty DAC box attached to it, is a big deal. And it sounds like it's possible to get some very solid quality out of...

What I meant to say is that I don’t believe that there are any “audiophile grade” phones out there. Not that I have tried that many, but judging from my old iPhones with analog plug, at least two older Android phones and literally any PC or Mac in 30 years that I have plugged headphones into...

Admittedly, I didn't read many of the preceding 340+ posts, pages :astonished: but this entire thread appears to be a bit silly. For the start, I am not entirely sure what an "audiophile" is. I'll assume though that it's a person with outstanding receptors (ears), perfect hearing of notes...

I decided to go with the Audio-Technica ATH AD900X. And they do fit the bill of little pressure and no sweat - thank you pbui44! To continue the quest ... - Wait, what - the list price is $300 ??? I mean they are pretty nice for $150, but for $300 I would question the entire audiophile world. -...

After some back-and-forth, I think that I'll go for the cheaper options. Spending $150 for a DAC/Amp should add a lot more quality than $100 extra for headphones. I am talking about listening on a "dirty" laptop line out. Final choices: - Beyerdynamic DT990 Edition (250Ohm) - ..umh maybe the...

Oh my ... I was really hoping not to spend so much, especially since it delays getting a DAC. Need a bit to consider the options. Thanks for chipping in!

@pbui44 I was shying away from the audio-technica because of the non-removable cable @someguyontheinternet I did try to bend the headband, but no success. Also, the closed back would remain an issue for me I’d love to hear more opinions about the Fidelios and the dt990s. My guess is that the...

Hi, Turned out that I have two issues 1. Closed back feels like a sweaty cave (and I hate not hearing my surroundings) 2. Even medium clamp force makes me feel like I am having an "interview" with the Spanish Inquisition Without being picky about sound signatures, which one of these is the...

$50 would be the upper end of what I would spend, incl. shipping and taxes. Since I have my eyes on iFi, I'd need a 4.4mm plug though. There's one thing I am wondering about, maybe you have the answer: The 4.4mm pentaconn plug connects to ground/shield on the sleeve, but the headphone plugs are...

Where you successful? Even finding a slim 3.5mm TS plug seems to be a challenge.

I settled with the Meze 99 Neo after all (I think the "Noir" model is the predecessor). The sound is not as detailed as from the Audio Technica's, but much more pleasant with still enough detail for me. I am now hearing some unpleasant noise coming from my laptop though, so the next best thing...

I tried. I really tried. Let them play by themselves all day long and then listened to the same songs on the laptop and the desktop again, and also the best flac files that I had on my drives... but it was exactly the same: crystal clear yet anemic in the mid bass and brutal in the upper mids...

The headphones have arrived. Here are my impressions. Maybe they belong into the impressions thread, but since I have bought a warehouse deal I am not sure if my opinion is representative. To begin with: It was an Amazon warehouse deal. It said that packaging was damaged. Which is true, but he...

Ordered the Audio-Technica headphones with a super Warehouse deal. Keeping my fingers crossed that it's not someones broken return :anguished:

Thank you. Looking into the ATH MSR7b which I have not come across before. The reviews are a bit confusing and it seems that they are doing a lot better with balanced connection. Also, someone states that there are counterfeits out there which makes me wonder if it's a good idea to go for one of...

Dear Head-fiers, I've been reading my eyes out, looked at what's available, compared prices, made a list - and still I don't know which headphones I should spend my money on. Let's start with with some info: I am listening on the laptop/computer. Not the phone, and without headphone amp. At...