I have recently got into the world of audio, and I am thinking of buying myself a new pair of headphones. I am currently using Sony MDR 1R with Sony Walkman F806. I listen to a wide variety of genres, but mainly female vocals. AKG K701, MDR 7550, and XBA H3 all look very appealing to me, so I...

Hey 'fies! it's been a long time. I've been working hard but never forgot my biggest love: good sound. AKA- my K701. Problem is, my K701 which I've got nearly 2009 got broken a bit. just physiclly. i'll spare my words for a proper pictures: http://i61.tinypic.com/2cdvqwx.jpg...

I was wondering if anyone here could recommend an amp for a pair of AKG-K712's, I was thinking about getting the schiit audio valhalla-2 and the bifrost dac or the magni/modi combo but wasn't sure which to get or if there is something that would be better for the headphones.

I only listen to 320kbps MP3, and I am wondering how that is going to affect my listening experience with AKG K701. I am planning to buy K701 in the near future, but I heard that these are very revealing headphones. I do want to point out, on top of listening to lossy files, I listen to a lot of...

I listen to classic rock like acdc, black sabbath, nirvana ect   which ones would you use for these types of music?

Hey guys, first post here! So, i'm shopping for a new set of headphones, as my main cans, Sennheiser HD 555 broke a couple hours ago. I found them quite good with gaming, but with music they sounded too laid back and boring, due to my main music genre being Rock/Metal.    I would like to have...

Hi mates, well, the title is self explanatory. Before someone ask, I've been reading the Mad Lust Envy's Gaming Guide thread and lots of reviews from here and out, but still can't have my mind done as I don't know personally any high end headphone to make a comparison. I can get them for...

i own a pair of 701's, and wouldn't mind getting a pair of the pads that ship with the k702 anniversary model, just to compare the differences in the sound presentation, and to see if i like the difference.   and if the answer is "yes, the pads can be switched between these two models"...

Greetings!   Prelude So I found myself mysteriously drawn into the headphone business a couple months ago, and got myself a first pair of "decent" fullsize headphone according to a head-fi-er's advice --- the fischer fa-003 --- it was praised for its unmatched neutrality and soundstage at its...

Looking at the Sennheiser HD 598's. Are there any other headphones at that price point, or below, that you'd recommend for great soundstage and imaging?

So I am finally dipping my toe in the world of head-fi. After much research and some advice from local head-lebrity Skylab, I picked up a pair of Beyerdymnamic DT990 (250Ω) headphones. I am running them on the headphone output of my beautiful and rare Grant Fidelity MS-2a3 amplifier. The amp...

Does anybody know of a website for headphone modifications. Or does anybody have ideas on modifying AKG 701's or Beyer dynamics Dt990s.

Hi! What do you think is the best portable amp+DAC usb for a laptop? Currently I have the Fiio E 10 and I´d like to improve it. My headphones are AKG K500 (soon AKG 702)

Hi,   I'll get a headphone amp for free next week from my friend and he sent me the spec of his headphone amp but I'm not sure if it is any good. Could anyone help with these numbers and let me know if this amp is any good and if it can drive AKG 701 and AKG 550 headphones? I know it is a gift...

I have the K701 right now, but was impressed with the HD700 when i heard it at a meet a few months ago. Is it worth getting the HD 700 over the K701 if the price difference is only about $200-300? What sound differences do you hear between them? Thanks.

Hey guys, so I recently started becoming an audiophile, but I got a problem. I don't own a proper pair of headphones. So obviously I need some help My past experiences with headsets are only a few which I use regularly now. I own a pair of Motorola S11-HD for outdoor use and a Logitech G930...

I just received a HR Desktop AMP/DAC. About every 25 seconds it skips. I get the same results in Rhapsody and J. River Media Center. I have increased the buffer size to the max setting. I have increased the priority of the App. I have disabled AMD Quit and Cool. This is a newly staged machine...

I recently bought a pair of AKG K701 . I use them with an asus dgx sound card at highest possible 64 Ohm amp. The sound on stereo is we can say good(not so much) but not very loud even at 100% volume .    In the other hand when  enable surround sound Dolby headphone (with all the setting on...

Hi guys,   Im looking for a closed back full size headphone for daily use 6-8 hours   I use it mostly at the office so prefer a close back headphone, avoid disturbing others...And since for such long term listening I put comfort and light weight first. velour pad or fiber pad would be the...

PART 1 - DAY 2 I have taken delivery of a used pair of AKG K701's, which are in mint condition and have possibly therefore not had much of the recommended breaking in. I bought these to replace a pair of Grado SR80s. I have had the Grados for about 4 years, and they are therefore the model...

Hi Everyone, I recently purchased a pair of SR80s ($106) and have since recabled them because I hated the quality of the OEM Y split ($50) and bought a new headband from Fatman ($52) I now see that the AKG 701s can be purchased from reputable sources for just over $250, no need to recable and...

Hi guys, I've been trying to choose a DAC/amp combo unit but am currently stuck between 4:   1] AUNE X1 24bit 192kHz USB DAC Headphone Amp...

So I was stupid listened to some peoples advice on this forum few years ago and bought these (Shure SE215) IN EAR CANAL EARPHONES or IEM or whatever, for music listening.   Lots of time has passed since I purchased those horrible earphones, I took up music professionally and get to work with...

I was looking at a few different headphones, 300 or under.  I mainly listen to bands like Avenged, slipknot, and all that remains.  I was wondering which of these would sound the best.  I was looking at the V-Moda M100's, AKG q701, DT990's. HD598's, Soul Combats, and the AKG K701's.  Any...

Hi all--   Over the past few years researching headphones, amplifiers, and audio equipment in general, I've developed a couple of curiosities about headphone amplifiers. While I understand that certain combinations of headphone and amp go well together, it's often hard to figure out the...