So those k81djs aren't over the ear, just on the ear. I'm just trying to figure out how those wouldn't make your ears sore after a few hours. My Sony's (I forgot they are actually v600's) just get my ears warm and could wear them for hours on end. I'll probably still get them, and if they don't work out, I'll try something else out. I've seen them for $60 so not bad.

Originally Posted by Scott

If they have to be closed, pay an extra $15 and get these:

http://www.buy.com/prod/high-perform...206928680.html

Otherwise:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...jsp&sku=479048

Either one of those look good to me. I don't like open ones because I usually wear headphones in order to not hear anyone or anything outside of the music.

Originally Posted by CeRoNuS

Either one of those look good to me. I don't like open ones because I usually wear headphones in order to not hear anyone or anything outside of the music.

You won't hear anything other than the music. I missed phone calls plenty of times using my open Audio Technicas when I had them. Others will hear what you're listening to though if they're within a few feet.

Scott, I just got my Sextetts.. They are amazing.. Will try them for gaming soon.

Awesome. I've heard so many good things about them.

I should be getting my HD650s on tuesday if the dude ships them off on monday.

I've been headphone-less for a week. :O!

I'm going to try either the M-Audio Q40's or the Equation's. I'm just used to the comfort of my V600s so the 81dj's might seem painful to wear.

Hey I recently was going to buy those Audio Techinica AD700's you recommended to me when i stumbled upon the HD 595. Can you tell me the real difference between them besides the fact that they look cooler. And are they worth buying?

Ok, so I'm pretty set on picking up some 595's and eventually an amp of some sort.

budget: 150
usage: 50% music 50% game
taste: anything... literally. but a lot of jazz and big band stuff
signature: fairly balanced sound, maybe a tad bit more bass
open or closed? i don't care

Any other headphones that would be better than the 595's?

P.s. i said i would eventually get an amp, which amp would you suggest Scott?

Originally Posted by l SAVAG3 l

Ok, so I'm pretty set on picking up some 595's and eventually an amp of some sort.

budget: 150
usage: 50% music 50% game
taste: anything... literally. but a lot of jazz and big band stuff
signature: fairly balanced sound, maybe a tad bit more bass
open or closed? i don't care

Any other headphones that would be better than the 595's?

P.s. i said i would eventually get an amp, which amp would you suggest Scott?

Depends on your price range, but in my experience HD595s don't benefit much from an amp. I wouldn't bother personally.

HD595s are your best bet judging by your music taste. Unless you can find HD580s - they're discontinued but are excellent, they'd be quite a bit better than HD595s. They're basically HD600s in a different housing. Some people prefer the HD580s to HD650s.

HD580s need an amp though. They usually sell for $100-150 - check eBay or amazon.

Originally Posted by Far3nhe1t

Hey I recently was going to buy those Audio Techinica AD700's you recommended to me when i stumbled upon the HD 595. Can you tell me the real difference between them besides the fact that they look cooler. And are they worth buying?

They're both very good, you can't go wrong with either. HD595s will be better for classical, vocal/acoustic because of their smooth midrange and laid back sound. AD700s will be better for rock/metal as they're faster and more dynamic.

I have Tritton Technology AX360's for gaming. I barely use them but what's your take on them...