Cheesebaron

I was looking if it had been posted before. I guess I didn't look deep enough.
 
 
 
No need to get personal.

Mind you this is in prime time:
 
Edit: new test outside of prime time:
 

 
 
Edit: Got a slight upgrade, prime time speed again:
 

Well then just download the Ubuntu ISO and use Rufus to create a bootable device.

Don't let the door hit you.

I think you need to read this thread: http://www.head-fi.org/t/716711/the-best-bass-headphones-are-the-extreme-bass-club

The best thing I have done is to get a pair of custom silicone sleeves for my IEM's, I had them made so they fit most IEM's with the 4.5mm nozzle. Right now I am using them with a pair of JVC FX700, but I have used them with JVC J33i, Brainwavz S1, Some random Sony's, cheap ass HiSound Audio ones and many more. What is special about these... they fit my ears perfectly, I get a better seal and deep insertion every time. Also they are super comfortable, more comfortable than any other IEM I have tried.
 
They look like this:


 
So if you go IEM route, this is one of the things that will make things a lot more comfortable.
 
Otherwise, between the Momentum and the V-Moda, I think it is a matter of preference. Basically go out and see if you can listen to them both somewhere. Preferably A/B test them to see what floats your boat more. You are the one going to listen to them, not us.

Wrap it around your neck a few times. Trust me, you'll learn not to step on that sucker real fast.

Trust your ears, if you like the sound, go for it. If you didn't already at the first visit, bring some of your own music and listen to that. See how that fares, and ignore the salesman for a brief. Think about what you like and what you dislike about the sound. If possible A/B test the headphones and see which ones you like the most.

So you trust reviews from 12 year olds who have no idea what they are doing?

Trust your ears, if you like the sound, go for it. If you didn't already at the first visit, bring some of your own music and listen to that. See how that fares, and ignore the salesman for a brief. Think about what you like and what you dislike about the sound. If possible A/B test the headphones and see which ones you like the most.

I found the HE-400 really great for Rock. I also have a pair of Grado SR325i which are also really great for that, however they can be quite a bit fatiguing after an hour or two of listening.
 
My opinion is that both the HE-400 and the HD600 are very good allaround types of headphones, and not only for classical and jazz. Sure they sound really good with that type of music, but the play other genres really good as well.
 
In the end, it is you who are going to pick the headphone you want, and it will be your subjective opinion, which will decide whether you like the sound with a specific genre or not.

So you trust reviews from 12 year olds who have no idea what they are doing?

So I was lucky enough to pick up a pair of near mint JVC HA-DX1000 yesterday, for a pretty fair price. I have been looking for these for a long time, I once had a chance to buy some from the UK, but they had some flaws and the seller was hesitant to ship them overseas, so that didn't go too well. Meanwhile I opted for a pair of HiFiMAN HE-400, then also got a pair of Grado SR325i, all very nice headphones, but nothing compared to the DX1000. At least in my opinion.
 
I had listened to these at some head-fi meets here in Denmark, where every time I listened to them, I just thought: "Hey, at some point I really need to buy these". And yesterday I had the chance!
 
Here is a snap of the box:

 
Here is what is inside:

 
And how they look on my mug:

 
So far my impressions about the sound coming from these is, that they are pretty warm and luscious sounding. They have a very big sound stage, loads of resolution and detail, though.
 
Very detailed and airy treble, no harshness, no sharp "S" sounds.
 
Engaged, but warm middles, not dominating but they get the message across.
 
Bass is plump, but precise, very luscious.
 
Even though they are on the warm side, they still pack loads of detail, a very big sound stage for a closed headphone, most likely the biggest I have heard from a closed headphone. So far whatever I have played with them, they have reproduced the music brilliantly.
 
I use them with a Audio-gd 10.32 DAC/AMP, which drives them with ease, haven't tried them with my Fiio X3 yet.
 
Any other DX1000 users on this forum?

I void warranties.

I void warranties.

Mind you this is in prime time:
 
Edit: new test outside of prime time:
 

 
 
Edit: Got a slight upgrade, prime time speed again:
 

Mind you this is in prime time:
 
Edit: new test outside of prime time:
 

 
 
Edit: Got a slight upgrade, prime time speed again:
 

I void warranties.

The DT880 are fairly sensitive (96dB SPL), even though they have a high impedance. This means you will need around 0.4mW or 0.489V to drive them to 90dB or 12.58mW and 2.74V to drive them to 105dB, which isn't that much.

The DT880 are fairly sensitive (96dB SPL), even though they have a high impedance. This means you will need around 0.4mW or 0.489V to drive them to 90dB or 12.58mW and 2.74V to drive them to 105dB, which isn't that much.

Mind you this is in prime time:
 
Edit: new test outside of prime time:
 

 
 
Edit: Got a slight upgrade, prime time speed again:
 

I void warranties.

Yes it is a DAC, the advantages it has is mainly that it is able the be used on different computers without having to have a PCI-e port. It also sounds pretty decent and you will be able to drive headphones of it as well.

A start could be to get something like the FiiO E10, but that will take up most of your budget. You would need a better set of speakers or good headphones to serve it justice. I've had a pair of X-210, they are not very detailed or anything, but for the price I guess they are OK. But if you really want to hear a difference the speakers would need an upgrade, but that is not anywhere near your budget.