Ok, I am doing something wrong, I am totally new to headsets too so maybe I am missing something simple. I am getting no sound from my setup! I am using my Koss DJ-Pro 100s (they work great in everything else), Zalman ZM-Mic1 and a Dual 3.5mm to 2.5mm (PC35-Xbox360). I am using the exact same components mentioned in this thread and I am not getting any sound at all in the makeshift headset. I even got the Syba SD-CM-UAUD USB Stereo Audio Adapter and tested it out on the PS3. The x-box adapter is a little loose too, anyone else deal with a loose xbox adapter? What am I doing wrong?

I originally consulted this thread awhile ago and I found it very very very helpful intro. I now am a little well versed in headphones now after reading up on head-fi for the past ten months. (Beats are bad, turtles are bad, etc ha ha) I am deaf in one ear (deformed too/mircotia so over the ear is what works best for me)and one really decent solution I found was the Koss DJ Pro's 100 and 200. They have a mono switch. The difference between the 100's and 200's are just wires and extras. I found the 100's under $50(really satisfied). I also I have had people on Head-fi offer great advice in the head-fi forums and solutions. But don't be the guy who does not read forums first, because no one likes answering the same questions over and over. Some people also offered to build me customs cans or offered to sell me cans with drivers that only work on one side etc. A lot of good people. Now my new question is about the mic, my cord dangles on the left not down the middle, anyone notice a problem with the Zalman mic with it being off to the side?

Thanks again guys!

Boz,

I really really appreciate all that you have shared with me. I know it takes time to read, think, respond and write your thoughts. I am grateful for all of your insight. You are correct, I almost completely deaf on my right side. No canal or drum, I get a little vibe from bone conduction but that is it. I am glad I am moving past my scansound solution. Comfort is a key decision maker. I am almost down to two; mainly the Sienn HD518s and V-Moda Crossfade LPs. Gonna see if the DT770s are worth the extra cash. I like good quality audio product, but at a certain point i cannot tell the different.

Leo

^Often people will sell their headphones at a low price if one of the drivers is broken. As you will only be listening in mono, this may work to your advantage and offer you better performance at a lower cost. Take a look over at Head-fi.org, I'm sure they can be of help. You may also find other users who are in a similar situation.

NVIDIATI

I love this article it was so helpful. It really helped me understand to stay away from stuff I really don't like. Best article on the net so far in regards to the subject matter. Thanks!(I would have wasted money on cans with a mic)

I was born with type IV microtia (anotia and atresia). Basically I have no ear lobe or canal on one side (so ear buds are out) and deaf in one ear but I love good quality audio equipment and sound. Always have had component stereos in my car and home but have no expertise on cans.

Some questions though...

1.) So in general, "on the ear" is better than "over the ear right?" I mean if you had to choose. Cost and benefits? (I do not need to hear anything else, but are over the ear too bulky/heavy? How much is lost sound quality with on ear? )

2.) Can that mic conversion mentioned work for an iphone? I mean could you use the cans and a mic as a head set for your iphone(Cause all the iphone speakers mentioned on headroom are either buds or not highly rated) Plus it would be cool to invest in one pair that I can use for gaming, workout, and phone, versus buying cheaper seperate pairs. I have a PS3,Xbox 360 and Iphone 4S, so is there a pair of cans that I can use with all three? I know I need to use a converter because my iphone is goofy.

3.)Any of the cans mentioned can switch all the audio to one side? (probably not)I found a company that puts both left and right audio channel in one ear bud. I used one called Scansound. Not great but no complaints. It is good for working out but not much else(sport ear-bud). Haven't tried the competitior One Good Earbud, but they looked the same. It is better than cutting one bud off (cause of the deformity no ear buds can stay in one ear)

I really want to get a quality set of cans for gaming but would like to use it more than just gaming etc...

I really want to thank the people who put the time into it and this article and thread. It was super helpful.

I am getting close to narrowing it down to Grado SR 60i, Grato SR 80i, Sony MDR -7506, HD555(or 558s), M50s and HRX900. Waiting to find out if over the ear is better than on the ear. Is the 80 versus 60i worth the extra money? What about the SuperluxHD668B or Sienn HD448s/518s?Anyone know which of those is the most comfortable for the long haul per price range? (might sound the best but I want to keep them on my head)

Thanks Again!

Leo