Posts by Brooko

@newphones I agree with swspiers - with Grados, a lot depends on your source files (not the format/container - but rather the mastering).   Admittedly with my 46yo ears, I'm going to be missing a little high freq (above...

Quote: Originally Posted by bowei006  Yeah, and the stuff he does mention can't be googled   Crystal Dynamics DAC??...DAFUQE?   Yep it can - an example of one of Crystal Semi-conductor's...

Quote: Originally Posted by fuzzyash  OT but you gotta try some more quality headphones rather than ripping on amps and pricier headphones if ksc75 and earpods sound good to you, you've got a lot more to listen...

What I love about the HD600 most is it's like a window to the music.  They are a headphone that still amaze me at times - eg applause during Loreena McKennitt's live performances - listening with closed eyes, and it really feels...

Quote: Originally Posted by jaywillin  a question for all the folks whole love grado headphones, what's your number 2 phone , your second favorite, one you'd live with if grado weren't around ? , no flagship kinda stuff ,...

Quote: Originally Posted by luisdent    I didn't really have to get used to the sound signature, but more the lack of treble. :-P haha.  Although, I guess you could say I never got used to it, as I got...

@newphones   Sorry - can't answer your question - but would be interested in your impression of them when you get them.

Quote: Originally Posted by elwappo99    If it makes you feel better the K701/K702/Q701 are one of my favorite mid-fi cans. I'd easily pick them over the HD650, and they run half the price! I think they are...

Short answer to your original question - lossless will be 'best quality' Whether you can personally tell the difference between lossless and well encoded high bitrate lossy is the new question. Up to you if you want to take the time to...

So rip to FLAC - then convert to mp3 320. Do the abx as per the link. If it's transparent, transcode copy of the flac again to mp3 at V0, V1 etc. Eventually you'll get to a setting which is no longer transparent (ie you can hear the...