After 5 years of dedicated and very satisfactory use, I decided I would sell my NFB-12 in lieu of an upgrade. But when testing all input options, there was no sound coming through the optical setting. I'm curious if there's any way to troubleshoot whether this is something I could possibly fix...

I've tried a plethora of no-name sub-$30 IEMs, all of which fail after a few months' worth of daily usage, regardless of how careful I am with the cables. Some of turbulence just can't be helped, because I run and use the gym just about every day, so I'm looking for something rugged that won't...

I have one of the first NFB-12's that were shipped, i.e. before any of the tweaks or additions of filters. It has served me well and continues to perform dutifully with my Ultrasones Pro 900's. I'm curious what's the next step up, in terms of performance and quality. Since I have been so...

To make a long story short, my M50's were worn to a point that needed repair on one side. I got some parts from Audio Technica (mega props to them for mailing them at no cost), and made the repairs. Everything was good for a short while, but the wires in the left cup detached from their solder...

It's been a looong, looong time since I've posted anywhere, because up until very recently I was 110% satisfied with my ATH M50's. But recently a hinge broke on one of the phones, and I'd like to re-explore upgrading. I had thought about buying more cans a while ago, and had settled on either a...

As the title states, I'm basically asking what you fellow head-fiers think would be the best time to buy. I've been checking up on a couple of different headphones, waiting for some spontaneous sale and looking for a trend to follow so that by the time I'm able to pull the trigger, my wallet...

Hey everyone,   I've been a long-time lurker (only recently joined), and already own a pair of ATH M50s. I'm practically in love with them, and have to give props to all the reviews/discussions that helped me decide to buy them.   Several months later, though, my curiosity is getting the...