For the last 7 or so years I've used custom IEM by westone (es2) but want to find an over the ear headphone either passive or active that will isolate as good or better than the custom IEM.  is this a pipe dream?     I bought sennheiser hd 25 II after reading feedback here and reviews and...

First of all, I'd like to say hi to this forum. I've spent quite some time reading it now, and I've come to the point where I think I do need to post. And to be sure, I did read the announcement saying I should try and refrain from posting these kinds of threats, but I am afraid I am at an...

Hi I this is my second post here. Hope I do it better this time. I am a noob hearer, looking for a some headphones. I live abroad so, I can't physically try much before buying, and we also don't have the option of returning them, unless of course its faulty. I have tried the Bose Q15 for a few...

I want to like the Brainwavz HM5 cans that I just got, but they aren't that great.  I wanted to ditch my ad-700's because they lack bass volume, but the HM5's aren't much better.  In fact, the HM5's don't sound as good in most songs I've tested; (anything that doesn't emphasize drums ad-700 >...

So after I learned a little more about what I want, I decided to revise the OP.   EDIT: Comfort is paramount because I listen to music all day. I want to know the options for amplified and unamplified. Over ear, open or closed is fine, as long as it sounds really good. On ear isn't an...

As the topic title indicates. I do not have an amp + DAC at the moment either and I would also like to be able to drive these with a smartphone.    I mostly listen to Hands-up or Trance music   Example tracks:   Hands-up: Face 2 Face (Special D Remix)-Future Trance United/ Every...

What headphones do you currently use? what do you think of them? are you planning on replacing them if so with what?

Hey guys, i want to buy the best headphones under 200$..with the best sound quality and the greatest damn bass so that my pants will fall down and make some ******* omelete ..and they have to look classy as ****..please HELP !! :D

My problem with the amperior is it made all the black metal I listen to sound like butt because the treble was too strong and veiled a lot of other things. So I returned them and got the AKG K240. I'm just curious to know, would the HD-25 be better than the amperior for black metal and death...

I find my AKG K240 headphones don't block out any outside noise, which becomes frustrating throughout the day, because there's people working on the house next door, there's trains coming by, there's people mowing their lawns etc. I feel like I can hear every detail of sound BESIDES MY MUSIC...

http://www.head-fi.org/t/684595/good-portable-for-dnb

Just a copy paste from reddit :)   Budget: <400$ Source: Nexus 7, Galaxy S4 ATT Isolation: Reasonable isolation of portables Past Headphones: Cheap-open senn, 363d for gaming, X10 IEMs Preferred Type of Headphone: Closed portable Preferred Music: Some vocal heavy genres with little bass...

Hi,   I use AKG K550 in the office and my IEMs are Phonak Audeo 111 but I'd like portable headphones to use when travelling as a change from my IEMs. I have quite a large head and I'm struggling to find a pair that will sound great, be comfortable and provide low leakage and decent isolation...

I need new headphones for rock and some rap for home use I also have fiio e07k amp Which phones would be the best?

in relation to the thread " WORST headphone you ever heard?", http://www.head-fi.org/t/571839/worst-headphone-you-ever-heard/705, i, as a design freak, wonder what u guys think about which headphones appeal to you the most?

Hey guys, I'm new to head-fi, I'm no audiophile but I'm looking for good sound, comfort and style at a reasonable price and I've had my eyes on a pair of ath-m50's. I've read so many good reviews about them and they seem to be in the price range I'm looking at. I currently own a pair of Bose...

as we all know most good quality soundingheadphones (if not all) need to be burned in for the best quality sound and i have heard that to burn in headphones it can range from 20-100 hours! some youtuber said he burned them in for about 30 hours of high volume (about 80%) for 20 hours and...

I'm new to the world of high end headphones, and I thought what better place to ask than here! I started with Audio Technicas Solid bass headphones, and the band snapped so now I'm looking for something new! The price range is about 200-300 bucks. I'm looking for solid, punchy bass but really...

I'm searching for suitable headphones for electronic (dance) music listening and hobby production.  What I am looking for: +big, fun, loud, live "in your face" sound stage. If it sounds small, distant and weak I won't even approach such cans, this is most important for me. +clean, open...

Hi forum, I'm in the market for some IEMs and figured this would be the place to start. It's been a while since I used IEMs, as I've been using my Senn HD 25-1ii closed earphones for ages. I do like the neutral sound, though maybe they could be a tad warmer and have a tiny bit more bass. So...

Hi, I am looking for on-ear closed headphones which are best for travelling. Headphones will be connected in mp3 or smartphone. Price should be around 150 USD. I prefer neutral and balanced sound over bass. The genre I listen to the most is metalcore, hardcore (Parkway Drive, The Devil Wears...

Hi I am a bit musically challenged and need some help,   My Boyfriend is a Producer and DJ specialising in Dubstep, Drum and Bass and Trap. We recently had a party where his headphones got ruined the brand was Pioneer he said they were old anyway.  He has some big gigs coming up in the next...

The more I read about the Shure SRH1540's, the more I find myself wanting to own a pair. However, a good part of my listening happens on my LG G3 smartphone, often without even carrying my amp with me. I am just wondering if the upgrade would make sense in my situation, if there is any...

Since Forever i always had problem with one side of the head or earphone stopping working because the soldering of the cable to the headphones get loose   This happens mostly after 6-7 months of use, the longest they lasted with everyday use is 2 year (Sony) I'm 35 years old and since in...

HELLO. MY BROTHER IS LOOKING FOR SOME NEW HEADPHONES (PREFERABLY FOR DJING). WE NEED TO KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, AS HE IS LEAVING FOR A TRIP IN JULY 3RD. WE ARE LOOKING FOR GOOD SOUND QUALITY BUT ALSO GOOD COMFORTABILITY AND BUILD QUALITY. WE HAVE TRIED THE TRADITIONAL HEADPHONES SUCH AS THE...