I read about this mod but really want closed back to keep some sound out, and EQ just didn't do enough. Plus my DT770 feelings were hurt 🤕

I haven't posted in a long time, recently purchased these and unfortunately returning them I was not willing to mod them, I wanted closed back headphones, the clarity is excellent the air is quite good, no doubt pretty good headphones just not substantially better than my mildly modified dt770...

Well the difference in HD vs analog on the Sangean is substantial here in Chicago, not even close, it's like 1950s vs. a CD and NPR is like you're in the studio with them on my system- maybe try a Sangeon, they are on eBay here and there.

my local HD broadcasts in Chicago are substantially better quality than the standard feed through the sangeon (it is not subtle), just my direct experience. I was never looking for audiophile sound just a quieter, more refined feed what is your experience with HD radio?

I owned the 7000 for a few years and I currently own the 650 (for the 3rd time!).The 7000 is a fun headphone with amazing bass and is still quite resolving while the 650 is more even and natural sounding, both are excellent.

Selling mine   http://www.head-fi.org/t/820888/new-price-hifiman-he-400-mogami-balanced-cable-neutrik-4-pin-pleather-velour-pads-free-ship-paypal

Can't you use a learning remote if you have the codes?

Not stirring the pot but Emotiva builds everything in China. I have owned a few different items from them but have found I prefer Audio-gd across the board. Their powered monitors are excellent however.

On site reviews are good but would like to see someone with a lot of tube amp experience buy one and comment.

This is helpful even though it's a Grado: http://www.head-fi.org/t/431493/balanced-xlr-conversion-howto-grado-gs1000   It's always good to use a multimeter to double check -+, they are cheap and I found myself using it a lot of times when experimenting with different headphones over the years...

  Its much easier than you think, try youtube. Also, if you make a mistake, it can be redone

Jumpers will provide very subtle changes in "warmth" with AGD amps from my exp.

I have asked the same years ago, there is no answer because 99% of sound quality is the quality of it's original recording regardless of sample rate, blah, blah. Ripped remastered CDs are all you want despite sample rate marketing.

well said but I am admittedly a fan of AGD for bang-for-buck reasons

I owned an xpa2 for a while, powerful but i sold it due to what I felt was a bit of glare and edge to the sound, never have I heard glare from any of my numerous agd products including my monster C10SE amp

Just received the 5s running from a much higher end pre/DAC than necessary (down sizing, long story) but the bass from these are more than I expected. Not sub woofer levels in depth but I had to tone them down to the lowest setting. I love deep bass too but you might be okay with the 5s as-is...

No problem but the O2 with DAC is $279 plus shipping and tax so about the same as the NFB-15 for a lot less features and power supply/regulation. If $300 is too high, I would stick with the E17. I had it and thought it pretty darn good. A lot of people use a banana...

Try the pleather pads- I don't hear spiky treble. If you were to upgrade, I would consider the Audio-gd NFB-15 for about $300 shipped. Also, if you have a desk with an edge, try the Koss- http://www.amazon.com/Koss-Hold-Phone-Stereophone-Black/dp/B002AO83HQ   Yes, I have all items mentioned.

Ah, I clicked on the wrong one.

HE-9 is $650 more than Master-9. He actually has taken some time to bring out new stuff, upgraded designs used to come every few months (Master-5/6/8/9, I have the Master-5).

Works on my Master-5 w/o issue

tinted plastic sheets from a hobby store, cut to fit the display cuts down brightness by however much you want.

I was told the 02 version had the best amps- the 03 and later versions went to a different, cheaper amp (I own the 4802).

Used Energy speakers like the RC10 or the older eXL (eXL-16 are superb for the money) series are great. I also like older Mirage with the gold dome tweeters like the M490.  ...

Make your own cable with the thinner 2893 Mogami cable, easy and fun if you have a solder gun- mine is very thin and flexible with zero microphonics