• Last updated 5/12/12 by DoctorHeadz

As there are so many repeat questions in the DX100 thread, yet the thread is growing at an amazing rate, burying the answers, I've started this F.A.Q. FirmwareThe latest firmware is available from iBasso here (RAR compressed file), or, since iBasso.com tends to be down from time to time, from member Sorensiim here (uncompressed image file, EU) or Currawong here (zip compressed, US). Download the file, uncompress it (if you downloaded the RAR or ZIP) and copy it to the internal storage on the DX100. The file must be placed in the root of the onboard storage, next to the... read more

• Last updated 5/28/12 by Pingupenguins

The DIY forum sees a lot of the same questions repeated frequently. This article is meant to consolidate and table some of the information people can use.   (You can edit this article or PM me with recommendations, corrections, suggestions, or questions. Just keep in mind that I'm a cable-builder newbie, myself, so I probably won't be able to provide technical support or make detailed equipment recommendations. -- ardgedee)   Intro Connectors Wires Tools Resources Connectors Things I could use help with for this section: Wiring... read more

• Last updated 5/16/12 by Asr

Asr's Head-Fi Posts/Threads Compendium List of most of the notable items or subjects that I've written posts and/or threads about on Head-Fi over the years, since starting to contribute to the site in 2006. Some threads were intentionally left off of this list due to either age or obsolescence (i.e., the product being written about was replaced by a current, newer model). To search for the threads that were left off, search by my username in the Headphone Amps (full-size) and Portable Headphone Amps forums. This list was current as of March 2012, when I finally... read more

• Last updated 5/20/12 by keanex

 ((This post will constantly be in a work in progress, the headphone world is constantly changing with new competitors and my goal is to keep this up to date with as much detail as possible. This will be no easy goal and I'm asking your help to correct any information, or add any as needed! A PM will yield best results when looking to change anything here.)) Before reading this thread I want everyone to realize that sound is subjective. Something that one person may find to be a great headphone may in-fact sound terrible to the next person. With that said I'd like to... read more

• Last updated 5/18/12 by jgray91

    Here is to be collected links to the most instructive posts on how to modify the Fostex T50RP, mostly from this thread: Just listened to some Fostex T50RPs today... WOW! http://www.head-fi.org/t/452404/just-listened-to-some-fostex-t50rps-today-wow   This is not for "Thunderpants" - only modifications keeping the standard cups     ***************************************************************************************************************************** BMF:   BMF is bluemonkeyflyers mods. BMF... read more

• Last updated 4/19/12 by MacedonianHero

I've spent the better part of two nights going back and forth between these two headphones. Just my personal thoughts made from the notes that I took...two cents as they say....likely worth that.   As a bit of a backdrop, here are my thoughts on the differences between the R1 and R2 LCD-2s:   http://www.head-fi.org/a/comparisons-of-lcd-2-rev-1-and-rev-2     Ergonomics/Aesthetics Both headphones look like they’re part of the same family with some distinctions (kinda like the Baldwin brothers I guess). I prefer the darker wood colour of the LCD-2s, but... read more

• Last updated 5/24/12 by Currawong

The following is a set of posting guidelines for Head-Fi. They are derived from the Steve Hoffman Forums and rules I wrote for another forum and essentially cover what is actually enforced by the moderators. They are not absolute rules. Please see the Head-Fi Terms of Service for those.   Head-Fi is a place for the peaceful and collaborative discussion of personal and portable audio equipment and music. We hope to create an environment that is family-friendly, receptive and educational, not rude or judgmental like many other forums on the internet. To both develop... read more

• Last updated 9/19/11 by MacedonianHero

With the death of the massive LCD-2 thread, I thought maybe a wiki was a little more appropriate: So I’ve had an evening with both my LCD-2 revisions and here are a few thoughts... Ergonomics/Aesthetics Upon first glance it is very easy to dismiss these two as “identical twins”, but upon closer inspection there are a few subtle differences. First off, the wood on the Rev. 2 is a lighter shade than my older LCD-2s (purchased last September) and the finish of the wood is a little more “polished” and professional in appearance on the newer version. However, I think I... read more

• Last updated 8/22/11 by Currawong

  Users have a badge and, sometimes, a custom title, set by a moderator.   Badges:   Regular users:   Contributor - Under the old Head-Fi, they paid a sum to not have to see the advertising for a year, along with other benefits. Paid contribution is currently unavailable.  Headphoneus Supremus - Has made more than 1500 posts. 1000+ Head-Fi'er 500+ Head-Fi'er 100+ Head-Fi'er Head-Fi'er Junior Head-Fi'er    Staff:   Administrator Moderator   Huddler Staff:   Platform Partner   Sponsors:   Industry Insider - A top-level... read more

• Last updated 9/27/11 by koolkat

So why did I create this thread? I recently mustered the guts to open up my HD438s to do some modifying, so yes I'm fairly new to modifying. I suppose this guide could help other newbies too. The methods in this thread have been covered in several other threads, but there was no thread dedicated to the modding of Sennheiser HD4*8 models so I thought I'd share.   The internals of the HD418, HD428, HD438 and HD448 are very similar, so I believe these mods will apply to all four headphones. Be extra careful with the wires and the drivers. You do not want to... read more