What headphones do you have in your collection and why?

[Hansel]

I do the same since have no time to test headphones. Some of the comments of the members are very helpful to give you an idea where to start or which try for a new set of cans.
If you search around in here will find an encyclopedia of headphones and impressions/reviews.
This one is the best if you are into close back

Closed back headphones

Over the last 3 months or so I have spent many many hours researching headphones (and amps… and dacs… ) and while I have learned many things, one of the things I have noticed the most is the lack of closed back headphones that are even considered by the main reviewers. Don’t get me wrong, there are closed backs out there, but they are certainly not regarded as being high quality (except for a few) and are definitely not on the recommended list unless there is no other option tha…