DrSlony

I got the Denon AHD2000, I love them! Thank you all for the advice :]

So it seems like my choice boils down to these: Denon D2000, Sony MDR-XD400 or AKG K702. Which one would you recommend for the use I described in my first post? Mostly instrumental technical music, always from my high-end laptop, no amp.

Not Canada, Not the US, but the UK :] London to be precise.

Thank you all for taking the time to reply! I checked the specs and read reviews of the Denon AH-D5000 and they do sound amazing, but at this time I need the extra money for professional photography gear, so I'm afraid I'm comfortable with spending 150GBP, 200GBP at most. Even used ones are more expensive than this, and I'm not keen on buying second-hand over the internet. Used Stax Lambda are also priced at about 400USD, and the same used-over-internet issue applies. I will try finding something on those sites you linked tomorrow. If there are any cheaper Denon models worth recommending, please do! For example although I might very highly recommend Camera Make X Model Y to someone, that wouldn't mean that Camera Make X Model Z is any good, that's why I ask for specifics models :] Regards

Hey I'm looking for a set of headphones to go along with my new high-end laptop and I'm hoping I can get good advice here. I'm also cross-posting this question elsewhere, so please don't fret if you happen to see it. I need a pair of headphones that I can use for several hours on end every day. I listen to a wide range of music, its usually very instrumental and technical, from artists like Mike Oldfield, via folk, progressive rock and technical thrash metal, to bands such as Dream Theater. I also listen to electronic music such as Commodore 64 SIDs and remixes. They should have large cushions that cover the ears completely and be comfortable to wear for prolonged periods of time. I really liked the Sony MDR-XD400 when I tried them on at a media store a year ago, they easily covered the ears and had a head band that made it feel like I wasn't even wearing them. The thing is that they appear difficult to find at any reputable online stores, for example amazon doesn't seem to sell them. Also they are quite old and perhaps I can get something better for the price. I have a budget of about 150GBP and I reside in London. Does anyone know of a store in London where they have a large selection of good headphones, all plugged in and ready for client testing? All help much appreciated.