On-ear have an advantage (in my opinion)... ...to be more portable (but I feel like a lot of over-ear can fold away into a small package for travel [ex. UE4000 versus UE6000], so this doesn't seem like an advantage. Furthermore, IEM tend to be more portable than on-ear) ...on-ear models...

Is there any good guidance on what models would be considered the most useful "reference" headphones?   I'm probably using the word "reference" in a very specific way, so let me define what I'm really looking for.  What models of headphones are so widely owned and understood that they can be...

Hello   Can you give me please over\ on ear headphones   For home use   For up to 80$    My music: Pop, Indie Rock, Rock, Rap   I dont have the option buying for Amazon, Ebay only ^^

Has anyone tried both of these headphones, and have any idea how they compare? A set of the V6s or the newer variants (can't remember the exact name of those) go for a lot less than the newer R1s, but I've seen some people saying that the V6 style is actually better. These would mostly be an at...

Hello,   I currently own Sony MH-1C earbuds, they sound brilliant, but i want to upgrade to full size headphones, my budget is $200, I want headphones with great bass without compromising the mids and high, so if im in mood of some smooth jazz, i can enjoy it without getting frustrated about...

For those of you who don't know, the MDR V6 was the unofficial industry standard for music production /mixing/ radio headphones. Why on earth would Sony discontinue its single most popular and successful headphone. It's official guys.

Introduction   The SMH-1000 is a headphone that not only looks almost exactly like the MDR-V6/MDR-7506, its physical design has been improved in a few subtle ways.  The sound signature of the SMH-1000 is in fact rather different to my ears than the Sony offerings and I think that for casual...

Quote:     Here we go again...  I got the M80s and they sound very, very, good. Unfortunately, they just aren't comfortable for me.  My head and face literally twitch when I wear them.  I am looking for closed over-the-ear/circumarual 'phones that suit my music needs (listed above)...

So I am trying to get into relative hifi areas. The closest thing I've ever owned was Sony MDR V6's but I want to step up. After doing some research I've heard good things about the Q701 and Sennheiser hd600 and wanted some opinions.   Regards, NimbleMonkey

Hi everyone!   Part 1: Headphones?!   I've been lurking around for a year now, and I must admit that head-fi has been extremely useful with my purchases over the past year. So a bit of background, I first thought that headphones were for cheap people, and speakers were where it's at because...

Hi all,   I received my Sony MDR-V6s from Amazon via a seller (that was fulfilled by Amazon).  I checked out the headphones and they seemed to meet all the requirements for being the real deal.   But I've noticed that the right side sounds much stronger.  I haven't balanced it manually and...

My local Best Buy store has the HD 280 for demo and purchase. The thing I noted is how slightly refined this is compared to Sony V6/7506... and boy HD280s do have vice-grip, it almost gives Bose-like noise-cancelling silence when you wear them.

heard the Nakamichi is pretty good at making recording equipment and such, are their headphones any good? Just curious, thanks for any info

The rules are simple: name a headphone you own or have auditioned extensively, then present the single adjective you feel best describes the character of that 'phone. Please limit yourself to a single adjective. If the first that comes to mind has already been listed, please repeat it in your...

Hello,   I'm looking for Head Amp/ DAC (combo or separate boxes) for $250 max. that can drive the following adequately.   Currently have: Sony MDR-V6 Shure SRH440 AKG Q701 (on its way)   Planning to have: Beyerdynamic DT880 (600 Ohm) Sennheiser HD 600   DAC: 24/192...

Ive been looking for a pair of over ears for a while and its hard finding a suitable one. Im looking for a pair of over ears thats not too expensive.   Ive recently tried the Sennheiser HD 360. Its ok but the cord is way too long and the bass is pretty low.  I will be returning the...

Hello HeadFi,   I resurrected my Sony MDR V6's today (I, for the first time, soldered today.... I had to solder the wire that connects the ear cup to the headband successfully) but I forgot how loose my cans got (the clamping force has less of a force and the earcups are jiggly...). This is...

I have a pair of koss td-65's that I owned for about 5 years now. Just recently the connection on the left channel broke. So I am now in the process of getting it repaired. They are a little tight and uncomfortable on the head but I always like this model. What do you think of koss td-65? Was...

This is my first post here, I’ve been lurking for a while but thought it’s time to get off my ass. So as any gear-head would do, after my eh2200 broke, I took it apart.   I already have a Sony MDR-V6 coming to replace it, but I thought it’s also a good chance to “mod/fix” the old eh2200...

For comparison, I have previously owned; Sony MDR-V6, Koss PortaPro, Grado SR60 and SR80. All without any dedicated amplification usually straight out of my Optimus CD3400 cd player (raved about in Stereophile 15yrs back). Primarily listening to industrial and metal. Anything from Metallica to...

So, I do a lot of PC gaming. Like, too much.  I currently have two perfectly-working pairs of headphones, one the Sony XB-600 and the other the Logitech UE4000. I also listen to a lot of music, mainly electronic (Wolfang Gartner, Deadmau5, Bassnectar, etc.).   I love the two headphones for...

I'm in the market to get a properly decent, yet reasonably-priced, pair of headphones right now, as my mediocre Sony MDR-NC22s are about to kick the bucket. After trying an MDR-V6 at a Sony outlet store, I fell in love with the set for its price, since it seems to outperform absolutely any pair...

I've been recently researching new over the ear headphones because my Sennheiser HD449's just don't do it for me. I'm mainly looking for comfort and great sound quality here, but cannot exceed 150 dollars. I am also looking for a Bluetooth feature if possible. These will be used on the go...

So I'm looking for some <$200 phones (preferably closer to $100) that are good for commuting (that is, portable, low-profile, and closed).  I've had IEMs in the past, but right now i'm looking for something that's over ear.  The V-Moda M100s look like my ideal (isolating, collapsible, and good...

I've narrowed down my headphones to two choices, the Sony mdr-v6 and the Shure srh400 , I choose these headphones because of their detailed and precise nature. Headphones with such characteristics are important to me.    Other criteria include accurate, tight base, and exceptional highs and...