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Didn't that happen to Vibes? Half a year ago they were amazing and now "they just plain suck, get something else"

I'm not really sure about this brand in general. There's thread after thread about the RP21, apparently blows away anything under $100. And the problem is a majority of those people that are saying this haven't heard much else, if anything at all. And now I'm realizing why everyone here hates Head-Fi, it's the ability to pimp headphones to a mindless crowd. For example, someone made a HD485 thread saying "these are the best headphones ever" and I simply stated the eH350 are better in comparison, specifically in mids. Then they state they are going to now rush out and buy them, and of course I stop them like the kind person I am and say "try them out first--they are in completely different sound signatures from 485" (becuase they are) Now what would happened if I didn't post that? Even in mid-fi gear...damn. \

Apparently this company has had a shitload of buzz on Head-Fi for the past month or two now so I am just wondering--are these headphones really good or just BS?

I haven't paid anything for recieving overseas packages, then again you never know about those UPS people.

The RS1 would be improved with one of the inexpensive amps, but would still sound even better on the more expensive gear. It's the fact that those Senns indefinitely need an expensive amp because of their weak output. The RS1 has far from a weak output but would still improve through amplification. The inexpensive amps should power the RS1 a good 90%, but that 10% is still shoved in the freezer. Most people would be happily fine listening to their RS1/Alessnadro whatever through a Mapletree or Hornet. But some want that complete max speed, so they pay the big price to get the 100%. I'd say going for an inexpensive amp would be the best bet/value but if you have a ton of money burning a hole in your pocket (which is unlikely for most) you should get the Cary 300sei because you will get 100% of the RS1.

The question is how come when people see 32 to...say 80 ohms impedance on a pair of headphones, why, or rather how, does that mean they don't improve with amps? And it is a mix of lack of knowledge and believing in that myth. Low impedances headphones kind of fall into the want category. Headphones like the HD650 and K701 NEED an amp. Headphones like Grados and Audio Technicas don't NEED an amp, but would like and benefit from one. Yes they sound fine straight through the iPod or a computer, but they are not bringing out their full potiental, but rather 60% or so of their limits. Kind of like driving a race car with everything stock. You get 60-70% power, but you need an upgraded engine and shit to go the whole 100%.

Here's a RS-1/W2002/HP-2/MS Pro comparison I found: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showpost.php?p=392214&postcount=1

$50 is pretty fair, considering the average 1 hour of TV is worth $2 on online stores, so 17 hours would be worthy of around $35. Then you have to add in all of the deleted scenes and shit so you get around $40-$50.

Because 32 ohms headphones improve with an amp. Typically they still sound alright out of a blank source, but with an amp they sound their best; without it you are getting about 50% volume and sound. Even those $50 Senns improve when amplfication is applied. Impedance simply shows how much they would improve with one, not if they would sound any different with one. Or that is how I see/hear it.

Sorry but a $3 bag of pretzels is far from ghetto. Must get a $1 bag at the most. Then a dollar pair of headphones (using hi-fi is far from ghetto). The other dollar will pay for tax.

And if you smash it with a hammer it will sound better.

Very odd.

Nah, I say stick with the hammer + pretzel combo.

Pretzels make alright sources. If you have a good hammer it will help, but if you bought some cheap ass $5 hammer at Wal-Mart and bang it you will get too much bass congestion. And if it is a $4 hammer you might as well just give up.

I tried Nasonex and it didn't do shit. Allegra is alright.

I didn't even notice that was a metal pipe.....

You mean a piece of wood?

That is just bad.

Now I almost want one.

I'm sure if you ask nicely they would. They'd actually get money back from giving you a refurb model after you send back the 595's. (Since the whole point of referbs are to sell parts from broken headphones that aren't broken)

IMO the HD595 sounds like something was up with their highs. I couldn't figure it out. I liked the more upfront presentation but their highs sounded odd. Otherwise they aren't bad. And no, you probably won't get your HD580's back. They've probably already used them for scraps in refurbished pairs of HD580's, but who knows, maybe you'll get lucky.

Oh well, in the end I did get a Canon (model MP460). Didn't go with Epson because of the prices of their ink. Wasn't really interested with Lexmark, since, that's like buying a Coby printer.

The monitor would have to be freakishly huge to have a completely touch screen keyboard to be comfortable. And having no USB ports is a pretty crappy idea since I can't use my printer, or put songs on my iPod either.

If you like them, keep them. If you don't, sell them and get what you want.

Pretty much sums up my opinion as well.