Post your HeadPhones!

[PsychoZX]

EDIT: nevermind

 

[MithShrike]

Just got my Grado SR80s in today.

 

[Mister X]

Dead pictures removed.

 

[cybertron]

My A900s, with my MisterX PPA.

[img.]http://photo.head-fi.org/data/500/9503ppa_a900.jpg[/img]

A900s by themselves.

[img.]http://photo.head-fi.org/data/500/9503a900.jpg[/img]

Sennheiser 280 Pros

[img.]http://photo.head-fi.org/data/500/9503280s.jpg[/img]

you sir have a BEAUTIFUL camera! oh and KILLER cans too

 

[commando]

you sir have a BEAUTIFUL camera! oh and KILLER cans too

Cheers, and yeah it's not too bad a camera!

 

[jaffy]

Just got my Grado SR80s in today.

OMG! You took my Grados!

How you liking them so far? You using any external amplification?

 

[MithShrike]

OMG! You took my Grados!

How you liking them so far? You using any external amplification?

Loving the Grados man thanks for the great deal. No amplification except whatever is in my Game Theater XP.

 

[Edwood]

Made by me. (Thanks to Mister X for advice)

My CMoy

My Mint in a Hammond Case

Not Made by me. (well, some stuff is modded)

My AKG K1000 and Grace 901 Amp

My Sony MDR-R10

My Modded RME Digi96/8 PAD Sound card

I've got a few more projects I'm finishing.

I also have a Grace m902 on it's way.

-Ed

 

[matt9669]

I've got a pair of Bose Acoustic Comfort 2's I've been using for a while - though I'm not a true audiophile (I happen to like 5.1 ) I can say they give very good reproduction, the noise cancelling really does allow for the more subtle notes to come through in complex music (classical, for example).

They certainly can't match my Klipsch sub, so while the bass is good, techno etc. is just not reference quality. They also can't take much amplification before the treble goes tinny, so I don't even bother with a preamp anymore.

Random question: are there any (reasonably priced) headphones that give true > 100Hz reproduction?

BTW cyber those are niice earbuds, I forget the brand/model but a DJ friend of mine has them (http://www.jadedbeats.net) and they are worth the money.

 

[ElektronikSeraph]

I have Sennheiser HD-280 Pros which I got for my birthday in November, and I love them. The isolation is great, the music sounds great, and they're pretty damn comfy too. Before them I had a set of HD-497s but I wanted something closed.

The cans on top of my Shuttle.

The bummer is that with a Shuttle as my main rig I've only got one PCI slot... I want an M-Audio Revo or something else Envy24-based but I'm hesitant to get rid of the wifi card (although I don't really use it at home, it's handy at LANs and such). Maybe I'll trade it out. We'll see.

Questions, while I'm at it:
1. Using my onboard sound (Realtek ALC650), would it be worth amplifying my HD-280 Pros? I imagine not, but if yes, what amp?
2. Would it be worth moving to a dedicated soundcard (Envy24-based most likely) and amplification?

I'm still pretty new to this nice headphone business.

 

[AnglerfisH]

Just a little 'ol set of Sony MDR-G52's for now. My BA735 Boston Acoustics speakers keep me happy when in need of more bass.

 

[GodsMadClown]

The bummer is that with a Shuttle as my main rig I've only got one PCI slot...but I'm hesitant to get rid of the wifi card

USB WiFi. I've got one. It works just fine.

 

[dotZIP]

PN15 works great
Too bad shipping across border cost more than the actual card

 

[amax2]

New headphone stand:

 

[Saint]

Nice stand

 

[Luthorcrow]

My AKG K1000 and Grace 901 Amp

-Ed

This is more of question than a comment but isn't the Grace 901 Amp a reference amp? Doesn't reference amps/headphones etc primarily for accuracy needed by sound mixing, engineer or musicians rather than listening. And finally, if I understand that correctly are using it for those needs or was there another reason for using a reference amp?

Also, I am eventually going to upgrade to more serious headphone amp and I am collecting links, reviews, articles and feedback, etc.

 

[GodsMadClown]

AMPLIFIERS FOR HEADPHONES

 

[Luthorcrow]

1) Higher end headphones require more power to drive.

2) Headphone jacks on your sound card and stereo equipment provide little power. PC speakers often have built in amps.

3) Fills out the sound, provides more depth and texture.

 

[cybertron]

I cant give a good explination of why yo amp your cans, but I can say I have an ipod and some etymotic ER-4S cans and when i added an amp, i added a whole new side to the music, and i only added a $35 cmoy amp.... now i'm looking to upgrade to a PIMETA or something in the $100-200 range. Any suggestions anyone?

 

[Luthorcrow]

Ya, I am on a similar quest. I am looking to make my Go Vibe for portable use only and upgrade to home amp for my PC. My budget is more in the 200-400 range although I am thinking of stretching it a bit for a Woo 3 (either that or a Gilmore Lite). A couple of suggestions but by no means extensive. Speaking of which I would love to suggests too!

http://www.shellbrooklab.com/

PM Mr. X on this forum.

And her is a forum with DIY designers
http://ipodstudio.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=40

Norm has closed so a Vibe Classic is out of the question.

Also try the For Sale/Buy Amp section of Head-fi Forum
http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=55

 

[cybertron]

Ya, I am on a similar quest. I am looking to make my Go Vibe for portable use only and upgrade to home amp for my PC. My budget is more in the 200-400 range although I am thinking of stretching it a bit for a Woo 3 (either that or a Gilmore Lite). A couple of suggestions but by no means extensive. Speaking of which I would love to suggests too!

http://www.shellbrooklab.com/

PM Mr. X on this forum.

And her is a forum with DIY designers
http://ipodstudio.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=40

Norm has closed so a Vibe Classic is out of the question.

Also try the For Sale/Buy Amp section of Head-fi Forum
http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=55

Yeah i wish i could spend that much, but i just cant, and i'm kind of torn cause i want some good cans for the computer plus an amp, but i also want a better amp for portable stuff, the cmoy is nice but i think its the bottom of the barrell

 

[cybertron]

New headphone stand:

[IMG.]http://plaza.ufl.edu/neueziel/oldjam.JPG[/IMG]

you were selling some Sennheiser cans right? did u still them?

 

[BP]

Ok, I'll jump in too.

Phones
Koss ksc-35 ksc75
Sony mdr v-6(kids)
Sennheiser hd-25(other kids) hd-580 hd590/equinox cable
Beyer dt-770
Grado sr-125/senn 414 pads
Audio-Technica A900
Etymotic er-4p

Amps
Mapletree Ear+
Carver c-2 preamp
pos Logitech z-560

Sources
Phillips 763sa dvd
M-audio Revo
Creative Zen nx

 

[Luthorcrow]

Ok, I'll jump in too...

Amps
Mapletree Ear+...

Picture. Yes, please!

 

[mustang_steve]

Well my current list of gear is now:

I threw the Plantronics .90s in the trash...I ahve no use for them anymore, and really they arent worth selling.

Sony MDR-150 (mod project)
Sony EX-71
Shure E2C
Shure E3C
Grado SR-125

Amp: Creek OBH-11

RCA cabling: made by me, myself and I

Overall the Grado/Creek combo is great...I have yet to try my shures on it since I can't find my freaking 1/8 to 1/4 adaptor

 

[mutazx]

Well my current list of gear is now:

I threw the Plantronics .90s in the trash...I ahve no use for them anymore, and really they arent worth selling.

Sony MDR-150 (mod project)
Sony EX-71
Shure E2C
Shure E3C
Grado SR-125

Amp: Creek OBH-11

RCA cabling: made by me, myself and I

Overall the Grado/Creek combo is great...I have yet to try my shures on it since I can't find my freaking 1/8 to 1/4 adaptor

How are those E2C's? I'm thinking about picking up a pair for my Dell DJ

 

[jerb]

i love my e2c, very good for portable, unamped use. very unobtrusive aswell

 

[mutazx]

i love my e2c, very good for portable, unamped use. very unobtrusive aswell

Cool - An ordering I do go

 

[Lakitu]

Sennheiser 280 Pro

 

[SlasherDNA]

Philips's headphones are just leet.

 

[mutazx]

Thanks for saving me an upload dude I got these this past week.

E2C's ordered!

 

[SlasherDNA]

What I really hate about these Logitech's headphones is too short mic. They barely reach my mouth

 

[mutazx]

What I really hate about these Logitech's headphones is too short mic. They barely reach my mouth

I've found it OK so far. The mic is strong enough for my tastes, kinda glad I don't have to suck on it (!) to get sound to be honest Now, them not fitting right if I'm wearing a cap IS a problem.

 

[spaceman]

these own. I don't know anyone else that has them but I have a pair and the sound is crazy good for games. don't know about music compared to the other high ends but they DO pull off surround sound unlike other POS surround headphones.
http://www.afterhours.co.uk/index.php?cPath=14_11_23

 

[ShuttleLuv]

Sennheiser HD-457's.

 

[spaceman]

??? What? They're better? Do they have subs? Don't think so. For the money tho I know Sennheiser rules but I'm talkin 5.1 surround headphones.

 

[zachary80]

??? What? They're better? Do they have subs? Don't think so. For the money tho I know Sennheiser rules but I'm talkin 5.1 surround headphones.

Did I miss the part where anyone claimed there headphones were better yet? This thread appears to be a place for people to post their headphones, but I may be wrong.

Here are my updated 'picts':
Pimeta (Built by Mister X):

[in order from left to right] Sony mdr7509, Sennheiser hd580, Shure E2c, Sony mdr7506:


More pictures can be viewed here

My E2c's are the same as below except with foamies
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[mutazx]

My new Shure E2C's

 

[spaceman]

No no. Not flaming just promoting these headphones as THE BEST for gaming. They are UNREAL. I never heard such good low low bass out of a headset before. A tank FEELS like a tank. Gunfire FEELS like gunfire etc.

 

[Mister X]

I can't see the soldering job you did on those buffers like that.
I WANT SOME AMP PRON!