I just got a used pair of K701s and awe is too neutral a term. These cans are beautiful, comfortable and so transparent they rival the best Grados. I'll hold off on a more detailed review, but for now, all I can say is how impressed I am with how revealing these cans are. Whoever said they lack...

Okay, so I've read pretty much every thread I possibly can on this, and I simply cannot find a clear explanation of what the differences between these two are. It's very likely I'm going to get one of these (and not both...I simply cannot afford that), and I really need some guidance here. I...

These arrived this morning. I dont wan't any more headphones. I am absolutely speechless with how these sound. I can't even begin to convey how these sound using technical language, but ifI was to have a go at it, I would say these phones are so transparent they are invisible. Literally...

  This is a first peek at a new single-ended tube headphone amp from SAC Thailand.   The Minute EL34 headamp is a brand-new model not yet advertised on the manufacturer's website and I am the first owner in the US. It is so amazing that I feel compelled to let everyone know about it...

i am looking for some open cans, that will be able to build a large soundstage. by that i mean it should not only expand to the sides, but also in depth. a little bit like crossfeed would do.   soundsignature is not that important. price could be up to 600$.   the best i heard in terms...

Hello, I'm new here and I apologize if I am posting this in the wrong thread. Feel free to move it, mods. Thanks.   Back to the topic, while I'm using the K1k earlier I found out a sudden rattling noise at the right channel. So I take off both grills and I found out that the foam sticking...

Greeetings, all.  First post.  Starting it off with a question.  I'm looking for a headphone amp on a budget of around $350.  The headphones are AKG K702.  And my question is, how important is the power rating of the headphone amp going to be?  I don't crank it up.  I just want my headphones to...

It has been about a year since I purchased the Scherzo Audio Andante.  As this turned out to be a review sample misrepresented as a member-owned amplifier, I subsequently returned it to its rightful owner, Mr Gontran Durocher, owner of Scherzo Audio and builder of the Andante.   My previous...

Does anyone use a full size speaker amp to drive headphones? I recently pulled my Pioneer SA 9500 II out of storage and it sounds pretty good with my W1000s.

Aside from Stax and other high-end stuff, what are your top 5 headphones for classical music? No preference for open/closed.

Hi fellow audiophiles!   I am happy for my custom ER-4P with D12 amplifier, but it is soon time for me to upgrade my setup as I am beginning to have the money again. For a long time, I have been looking at JH Audio’s combination of the JH13 and the soon to be released JH-3A, an offer I...

this might be silly question, but i'd like to know Orpheus's (as one of the best headphones in the world) "multi-functionality". i mean, is Orpheus built _only_ for music listening OR will it do "kickass" job in movies and games as well? well, guys, who you have/are owned(ing) it, have you...

Hey headfi, i have some aktimate mini bookshelf speakers and they sound very nice.  I was wondering if there is a headphone/amp combo that could rival the sound quality of some decent bookshelves.  these speakers are considered entry level hifi gear.  I do have an NFB-12 dac that i run my...

Has head-fi ever created a petition for AKG to re-make their K1000? Even if twas a limited production run I'm sure there would be plenty here besides myself who be interested in a shiny new K1000. Let of the voices of those interested be heard!!!

Ok folks. I've heard just about every major can from the K1000 down. I have to say that the 2500 is the best overall headphone for the $$ period. Darth's do bass bigger but better? mids I think the 2500 is certainly better and same for highs. The V3 might be preferrable but I've only heard V1...

I have a HD800 and T1 coming this week. When I heard the K1000 at the local meet, it got me thinking. Do I really need a K1000? I want it in mint with all packaging so I may have to pay top dollars. Is it worth the money? Are there replacement parts for them when repairs are needed?

I recently upgraded from a pair of DT990/600's to the Sennheiser HD650's and while just about everything massively improved with the upgrade, the one thing I miss about the DT990's is the massive soundstage, it made it feel as if the music was all around me.  I could sink into the music and it...

Blech! Very fuzzy and blurry highs, lumpy obnoxious midrange, and the bass response must be an option that I forgot to request. I am going to let them break in for awhile before trying to listen to them again (and I never do that with anything). Maybe a miracle will happen. I was...

An incredibly bold ripoff of the Beats? A funny name a la Schiit meant to inspire bathroom humor? I saw someone mention how cool they would look to the kids with Beats... Right, until you tell them the name. Seriously, Fanny Wang? I would honestly make up a brand name before I told someone I was...

I understand balanced headphones use dual 3-pin XLR plugs, however I don't understand why. The third pin in the XLR plugs, which afaik would be used as ground on speakers, is not used for anything on balanced headphones. So when you total up how many pins are being used, it is 4, two in each...

This is a topic that doesn't get discussed much, but from my time here I've read posts of many people who own either vintage integraded amps or receivers. I know since they are vintaged it can be really hit or miss. But there are many who have had great results with these products. So I've...

First a little background so i don't sound overexcited and completely out of my depth.             I've been into the audiophile scene since i was about 10 years old, I was introduced to it by my brother, and ever since i've had the bug to always try to get a better, more accurate and more...

Which headphone is best for studio mixing? These are the TYPE of famous recording/mixing studios I'm talking about: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...ording_studios I ran out of space and left off many headphones such as the Sennheiser HD280 PRO. Feel free to vote for any other...

Headroom has this package deal for micro DAC, micro amp, Senn HD 650 & cables   http://www.headphone.com/packages/micro-stack-package.php   Sounds like a good deal to me because it's new product, wouldn't take up much desk space, a reputable dealer, good customer service, & looks like a...

I just don't understand why nobody has taken the time or the guts to compare the HD800's to a truly worthy headphone. I'm not talking about those pretenders like the GS1000, HD650, K1000, K701/K702, STAX SR-007II or the Stax O2.The Koss Porta Pros have everything, deep rocking bass, lightning...