Denon AHD 950

Pros: Efficient, excellent sound, solid construction

Cons: can be uncomfortable for extra-long listening periods. can have a "closed" feeling with some source material.

Review: Because I had read such wonderful reviews and heard many recommendations for Sennheiser headphones, when it came time for me to replace my low-end Aiwas with something high-end, I though I'd buy a pair of Sennheisers. After a lengthy in-store...

Pros: The purest, heaviest, truest, loudest sound possible

Cons: Big and clumsy

Review: If I can say one thing to anyone who's complained about the sound the get from their CD players, MD players or MP3 players, it is GET BETTER HEADPHONES! I realized that I needed to do better than the cheap, plastic, tinny swoops that came with my Aiwa....

Pros: amazingly dynamic audio

Cons: pricey and bulky

Review: a couple of years ago, after my sony headphones sneakily scooted under my foot while i was stumbling around in my room and met a rather untimely demise, i decided to get new headphones. i had just recently bought a new receiver and cd changer and was...

Pros: Sound great, fit well, can be driven with relatively low power, good looks..

Cons: Price. That, and they get a little hot with extended (+4 hours) wear.

The Bottom Line: Interested in sound quality and comfort? Get these headphones!

Review: I just got my (much anticipated) pair of Denon AHD-950's yesterday, and all I've got to say about 'em is; 'No way...'. I was expecting quality for the price ($185, after shipping and everything!) and got far more than I was expecting out of them. Not...

Pros: Excellent sound, good value, cord on one side only

Cons: Can be uncomfortable, not totally sealed

The Bottom Line: Not the holy grail for audiophiles, but great performance for a good price. Can be driven by a variety of sources.

Review: When I started looking for a better sounding replacement for my ear-crusher $20 Sony MDR-V100 headphones, I narrowed my list down to a few requirements. They were as follows:

-Around the ear design (circumaural).
-Efficient enough to be...