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iem vs full-size headphone: which is more damaging to your ears? started by cityfear (2/5/09 at 12:10pm) 1 2	iem's just weird me out. I have no source, and I know nothing... 2/18/09 at 2:42am by rhythmdevils	24	3,256
Earwax started by jaksun (1/3/09 at 10:04am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by HighLife Qtips are for cleaning... 2/18/09 at 3:32am by linuxworks	37	2,542
What is the most influencial component in an amp to SQ? started by Happy Camper (2/19/09 at 2:26am)	The only component which can verifiably be linked to sound... 2/19/09 at 7:57pm by nick_charles	6	412
Is my music not worthy? started by t3hggnore (9/23/08 at 10:46pm) 1 2 3	90% of my music collection is electronic. Most of it is really... 2/20/09 at 12:38pm by hardstyler	40	3,431
Stuffing materials. How do they affect sound? started by Bojamijams (2/19/09 at 10:13pm)	Would fiberloft be an exception to this? Because I've read... 2/20/09 at 5:01pm by Bojamijams	6	480
Double Amplification started by Nocturnal310 (2/19/09 at 2:24pm)	^ does an amp have distortion at every volume level? because... 2/21/09 at 2:26am by Nocturnal310	10	759
Neutral audio gear, how? started by bjojoj (1/24/09 at 7:49pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by obobskivich i agree with blueyez... 2/22/09 at 9:18pm by bjojoj	57	1,661
Measurable frequency response? started by radrd (1/10/09 at 3:19pm)	Here is a simulation of the frequency response of a 6x4x3... 2/24/09 at 9:23am by Pio2001	6	922
Do all amps sound the same. started by upstateguy (2/9/09 at 1:19am) 1 2 3…8	What's important is to quantify the problem. We could say that... 2/25/09 at 9:54am by Pio2001	111	4,881
Noob question on technical terms and choosing the type of earphones started by bb4II3r (2/28/09 at 3:10am)	I'm new to all these advanced headphones technology talk and... 2/28/09 at 3:10am by bb4II3r	0	311
an interesting question about headphones and frequency range..! started by plonter (2/18/09 at 12:58am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by apatN They don't really matter,... 3/1/09 at 2:16am by Suntory_Times	33	6,461
Questions about drivers and human hearing started by odigg (2/14/09 at 12:33pm) 1 2	We often think of sound as only in the moment, not thinking... 3/3/09 at 12:47pm by TheOnlyOne	15	1,983
"The Audio Critic" Subjectivists v Objectivists or The Blind Misleading The Blind started by mark_h (12/29/08 at 6:05pm) 1 2 3 4	http://theaudiocritic.com/plog/index...eId=7&blogId=1 Did... 3/4/09 at 12:14am by Goit	54	4,271
Please help me understand the cetera algorithm started by Burninate35 (3/4/09 at 11:34am)	One of the big brands in hearing aids Oticon has recently made... 3/4/09 at 9:18pm by Gamerphile	3	10,345
Safe volume test? started by Goit (3/2/09 at 11:06pm)	Yeah, I am quite sure you're within a "safe" listening volume. 3/5/09 at 3:36am by krmathis	9	604
Bitrate numbers started by imademymark (3/4/09 at 7:28pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by imademymark that's the thing,... 3/5/09 at 6:28pm by Nick 214	10	594
What parameters should be measured to quantify differences between cable acoustic properties. started by Shark_Jump (3/1/09 at 10:27am) 1 2 3	Guys, I think you are getting a bit bogged down with the... 3/6/09 at 11:16am by Shark_Jump	36	837
ReplayGain started by m0ofassa (3/6/09 at 11:35am)	cheers 3/7/09 at 6:40am by m0ofassa	2	513
Why is mobile phone morse only audible in left channel? started by m0ofassa (3/10/09 at 4:59am)	My guess is its a mono signal... but why doesnt it play in... 3/10/09 at 4:59am by m0ofassa	0	279
Effect of DirectSound on SQ started by haloxt (3/12/09 at 12:17am)	Something I noticed in my various setup experiments is that... 3/12/09 at 12:17am by haloxt	0	283
Can someone explain how a cable makes a difference when the drivers are fed by hair thin copper? started by Rex81 (2/3/09 at 10:01am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by tintin47 Maybe, but even pure... 3/12/09 at 5:49pm by arcer63	36	2,337
Protect Your Ears! started by smrtby123 (3/6/09 at 6:11pm)	Since our ears aren't equally sensitive to all frequencies I... 3/13/09 at 1:05am by a3plew	9	640
Capacitors 101 started by clasam (3/10/09 at 12:34am)	Just remember to put them the right way. They tend to fail... 3/13/09 at 1:43am by jzono1	3	527
Is a high compression lossless codec possible? started by Jeff Guidry (2/17/09 at 11:01pm) 1 2	What I mentioned were how its done in lossy codecs, which... 3/14/09 at 6:26am by krmathis	21	1,185
Am I ripping my music right? started by charlieart66 (3/12/09 at 8:28pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by evilking OK, smartarse. Use... 3/14/09 at 1:41pm by krmathis	11	499
The importance of Components? started by gregorio (3/5/09 at 2:07pm) 1 2 3…9	Quote: Originally Posted by gregorio BTW, when the... 3/14/09 at 6:11pm by Publius	120	5,142
Let's Prove The Null Hypothesis started by upstateguy (2/19/09 at 8:31pm) 1 2 3…13	The idea is not from me. Many tests are done this way.... 3/15/09 at 8:43pm by Pio2001	185	4,961
Long-term storage medium started by SenjStevo (10/2/08 at 12:04pm) 1 2 3	I'd say the best way to archive is a rolling one for every... 3/16/09 at 1:21pm by martini1	33	1,478
a video about analog vs digital started by terrymx (3/24/09 at 10:00pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by ILikeMusic I'm not doubting his... 3/26/09 at 2:53pm by ph33lix	9	371
Magnets on a wire started by cegras (3/12/09 at 8:32pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Pio2001 Did you control the... 3/26/09 at 7:15pm by nick_charles	25	1,093
Batteries in an amp started by wsatia (3/17/09 at 2:12am)	I think it depends on the amplifiers topology. Take the RA-1,... 3/27/09 at 7:57am by NelsonVandal	11	544
Audio Careers started by mattcalf (12/21/08 at 11:03am) 1 2 3	I've found a course that I'd really like to do:link. 3/27/09 at 8:53am by mattcalf	35	1,907
DVD Player as source - optical to DAC started by moogoob (3/25/09 at 10:22am)	Panasonic DVD-RV32. It's about five years old. 3/28/09 at 9:18pm by moogoob	12	580
Stereophile's New Reviewing Methodology started by vkvedam (3/27/09 at 3:21pm) 1 2 3	Everyone loves the 80's... in a music forum? 3/29/09 at 6:46pm by malldian	32	1,327
Itunes is ripping too fast! started by plonter (3/26/09 at 9:11pm)	I use XLD exclusively nowadays. Great app! 3/29/09 at 7:14pm by wovenhand	13	775
Hearing loss vs additional hearing loss started by CDBacklash (3/30/09 at 1:38pm)	Hm, your wife has a very interesting story . I can lip read... 3/30/09 at 7:19pm by CDBacklash	4	495
quci question about FLAC started by nycrob515 (3/30/09 at 8:00pm)	thx 3/30/09 at 8:49pm by nycrob515	2	279
Plugging nose + Breathing = Smaller headstage bigger soundstage? started by CDBacklash (3/25/09 at 5:16pm)	I know what you mean mate, changing the pressure in your head,... 4/1/09 at 5:48pm by Mayzei	7	451
Solder? started by craiglester (3/11/09 at 12:24am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by fordgtlover Given that the leads... 4/3/09 at 9:33pm by tjohnusa	21	1,753
Foobar and flac file question started by nycrob515 (3/31/09 at 9:16pm)	individual tracks how does that work? how does the program... 4/5/09 at 7:13am by member1982	9	1,003
dBu/dBFS question started by PiccoloNamek (3/30/09 at 5:42pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by PiccoloNamek The microphone is... 4/5/09 at 1:37pm by gregorio	6	1,928
Difference between normal headphone cables and Balanced cables? started by legend24 (4/3/09 at 9:30am)	You use balanced cables when you're running a balanced setup.... 4/5/09 at 2:24pm by Uncle Erik	1	493
Test your Ears + Headphones! started by Joelby (4/7/09 at 4:43am)	This may have been posted before:Audio Tests Great site for... 4/7/09 at 4:43am by Joelby	0	428
Better quality better for ears? started by mattcalf (3/31/09 at 7:14am)	Quote: Originally Posted by NiceCans Plus you are more... 4/7/09 at 12:31pm by haloxt	12	522
Video on open-mindedness started by Uncle Erik (4/5/09 at 12:08pm) 1 2 3 4	OK, you're a corporation in need of $500 billion USD bailout,... 4/8/09 at 7:00pm by null_pointer_us	48	1,192
Spectrum analyzer questions started by Blue_fire (3/27/09 at 3:15am)	If the levels stack on the 0db, any EQ change in the dynamic... 4/10/09 at 7:13am by Acix	8	539
What is wrong with internal soundcards? started by ROBSCIX (3/31/09 at 3:15pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by olblueyez So for someone... 4/11/09 at 2:17pm by obobskivich	61	2,293
How do I check safe headphone volumes? started by Luncbox1 (4/11/09 at 11:09pm)	I listen to stuff loud, ask the Seattle Head-fiers? If you... 4/11/09 at 11:48pm by BIG POPPA	6	515
Interesting article started by bifcake (4/10/09 at 3:50pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Hi-Finthen Thought Jude designed... 4/12/09 at 5:48pm by Wmcmanus	19	778
24bit to 16bit, what is the best way to do it ?! started by HeadLover (3/30/09 at 6:17am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Acix Well, indeed, the L2 is... 4/13/09 at 8:21am by gregorio	42	1,660

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