Anyone have any experience on how to set it up in Ubuntu to achieve the best possible sound?

I am looking for a good op amp configuration for my xonar stx card. I have no idea HOW to change op amps or WHAT to do. I am aware there is an stx tweaking thread but nobody on that thread is actually explaining HOW to change the op amps. I  have never dealt with op amps and I am afraid of how...

Which Interconnect should I buy for my setup below.   Computer -> xonar stx -> cheap rca (<=$8) -> Lehmann BCL -> HD 650.   I was recomended by a friend to look at anti ic. I posted a thread in the wrong forum and I was also told that cables make no difference. I am confused on what to...

I'm looking for excellent interconnects that'll help my setup.   Computer -> Xonar Essence Stx -> cheap interconnect ($8) -> Lehmann BCL -> HD 650.   I have been given a heads up to look at anti-ic by anticables but doing a  forum search around here shows that it isn't very popular...

Hi I just bought lehmann audio bcl locally for 707 canadian with taxes :). I'm VERY happy with it and I just have a couple of questions.   Setup : Xonar Essence stx -> cheap RCA cables -> lehman BCL -> HD 650     1. Should I have the output volume set to maximum from the computer...

Hi I have a xonar essence stx and I want to get a dedicated amp to power my hd 650. I know I know theres a ton of threads about hd 650 but none of those threads could help my particular situation. A lot of people recomend amp/dac combos but in my case I wouldn't need a dac if i have a sound card...

Long story short today I tried out my new hd 650's on my keyboard. My keyboard has 2 headphone outputs in which the sennheiser can be plugged directly into it. It's a full yamaha keyboard btw and its worth about 1000 when I bought it a while back. But anyways I tried it and the sound out of the...

I'm in a dillema. I really need a headphone stand for my lovely hd 650...I went everywhere I called so many music stores and NONE of them sell headphone stands. I don't care how expensive it is to buy it in store I really NEED a good headphone stand please help me. Where can I buy one in...

Hi   I am trying to customize foobar but everywhere I go for customization guides, it asks you to install panels UI which wont work on 1.1. Is there ANY way I can customize foobar to make it look nice using a guide meant for 1.1? I can't find any!!!!

I currently use xonar essence stx straight out of hd 650 and it sounds great. This is my first set up and I'm pleased. But I am sure there is more room for improvement. What else should I buy to make my hd 650's really shine?

Hey   I'm just going to list my issues in a list to help speed responses and to stay on topic.      1. When I press pause and then play I hear a loud pop and it is very discomforting to my ears. 2. When I change  analog out from something like headphone to speaker or vice versa I...

Hi,   I just got my first pair of headphones and its hd 650. I wanted to take out the ear cushion for fun and it came out easilly. But I dont know how to put it back. Its inside there but if i tug on it lightly I can hear it creak......It's not that much of an issue but I'm just wondering if...

What is the best place for me to order HD 650? I'm looking for an online american dealer and I want to ship it to Toronto. I want to know the best (price/reputable wise) dealer. Also do any of you know what kind of shipping service I should use? Also do you think I will be paying duty?  ...

Hi, I'm looking for my first pair of headphones AND Amplifier. My use will be strictly for home. I have a desktop with only on board sound. My budget is $500 Canadian and I am only looking for a amp (not portable but not too big either something easy to carry when moving because I am a student)...

Whats the best headphone I can buy if I plan on using my onboard sound in my desktop? What equipment should I buy along with that? My total spending is approximately 300 Canadian for headphone+any extra equipment,

Does anybody have Sennheiser HD555 120 ohm impedance version??? I'm just wondering if an ipod can drive the 120 ohm version unamped. I have heard that a amp can make a slight change to the performance of HD555's, but I do not know if it applies to the 120 ohm or 50 ohm version.

Hi, I'm seriously looking to consider to buy good headphones as i need them for university very very very badly :'( My budget is around 150 dollars total and I have looked at many headphones that I can potentially buy. I have narrowed down my choice to these models. Sennheiser Hd 280 pro...

I'll keep this short and straightfoward. I need a closed headphone that gives the best possible quality sound, that is affordable (around 200 dollars), can be used in my yamaha keyboard, can be used for my mp3 player, and therefore needs to be portable and comfy. The specifications of my...