A word of warning for users of a Beyerdynamic Headzone connected via Firewire to a Mac: Apparently the Headzone no longer works with a Mac running under Mac OS Ventura. Looks like Apple has killed its Core Audio support under Ventura. Still appears as a Firewire unit in the System Overview but...

Let me add the Neumann KH120. Got a pair last week and couldn't be happier. Very precise, neutral sound with a wonderfully detailed, deep soundstage. Analytic but never to the point of becoming unpleasant. Incredibly deep yet tightly controlled bass for the small size. Everybody ready to invest...

I'm still deeply unhappy with my Denon HP-500. Six months later, it still sounds like the audio equivalent of a cold draught. Worse, all my music sounds as if it had been recorded in a totally dry room with all microphones stuffed deep into the individual instruments. It's been gathering dust...

I've got mine in 78 and it wasn't new then.   Ralf

Quote: Oh, Kennyboy...   He's universaly known for his ability to write long articles about cameras he has definitely never tried.   Quote:     You might want to have a look at this bevore delving any deeper into his site:   http://www.kenrockwell.com/about.htm   Ralf

Sooner or later, Tunein will pull the plug on Rogue Amoeba's Radioshift software. A real pity but it doesn't look as if we'd be able to do anything about this.   Does anyone know of a replacement for Radioshift? I particulalrly like its many possibilities for programming recording events...

What's the general verdict, if any, on the quality of the Headzone Pro as an A/D-converter and Headphone amplifier, disregading its surround/HRTF features?   Ralf

You've deffo got a point there. I've just had a really close look at mine and there is no indication of the impedance. Neither on the cans nor on the plug.   Then again, mine's the Pro HT version which is only available in 250 ohms.   Ralf

Quote: Lacks bass? Good heavens...   What are you trying to reproduce? The impression of sitting inside a kettledrum?

Quote: ...which is why I use AKG K81DJ while I'm doing my recordings of industrial soundscapes. They sound pretty awful but they're so ridiculously overdone in the bass register that you'll clearly notice even the slightest hint of a wind problem way before it could cause any real trouble...

Does anyone know when the original K240 (600 ohms) were introduced?   Ralf

My AKG K240 (the original 600 ohm version) must be almost 40 years old now. They've accompanied me through good and bad days and at an age where I used to listen to rather hefty stuff at levels far beyond what I'd tolerate nowadays. I've had to replace the cable once because I had rolled over it...

I hereby would like to apply for membership in the Beyer lovers club.   After playing for a long time with various HRTF plug-ins for binaural listening to 5.1 surround material, I finally got an offer I couldn't resist for one of the last Headzone Pro (non-XT) units around. Bought it mostly...

Quote: Nothing wrong with the M50. It's just that the 880 is much better. And a lot more comfortable.    Ralf

Quote: My DT880 Pro certainly has. The M50 hasn't seen much use, lately.

Quote: They do here in Europe but it took ages to get them - almost three months and a number of phone calls after I paid them by bank transfer. They are quite easily replaceable. No tools needed.   The headband, on the other hand, is an altogether different story. Mine was looking...

Quote:   I had the same problem. Their service partner in Germany sells them but at almost 2/3 of the price of a new set, so I've ordered one from Amazon.   Much to my dismay, they have changed the connector and the adaptor. The connector is now totally flimsy and cheap, and the...

The DN-HP700 would be far too big for my application. As a matter of fact, even the HP500 doesn't fit into the space formerly occupied by the K81DJ. So, I've grudgingly ordered another K81 for my mobile monitoring.   But I've kept the HD500 and we're still trying to get to terms with each...

Just bought them this morning as a replacement for my worn-out AKG K81DJ. Didn't even listen to them in the shop but have the option to return them.   My main use is live monitoring while I'm recording industrial soundscapes. Plus some music, mostly pop, jazz and classic. My other headphones...

By the way, those styrofoam heads work both ways:   http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com/2010/04/die-nacht-der-tonjager.html   This one's wearing two OKM ear mics and the fleece bonnet serves as a wind screen..   Ralf