Does anybody have experience opening up these phones? I have the HD 451's and I was thinking about opening / drilling the back cover. I prefer open cans because they are less hot (main drawback), wider soundstage and because I can hear my surroundings too... (can't wait to get my hd-580's back...

Hi,   I am wonderding which PSU (voltage) to use for my amp: I hooked up my old Headsave Classic amp to a laptop PSU which was outputting 24.1 V (measured it) and it sounded broken. It hasn't been used for about 4 years. The original was a 24V 0.4A Elpac PSU but that one is broken. I used...

Bump. Does using a 19.5v psu make a difference?

Hi,   I hooked up my old Headsave Classic amp to a laptop PSU which was outputting 24.1 V (measured it) and it sounded broken. It hasn't been used for about 4 years. The original PSU was 24V 0.4A if I am right though but that one broke after a while. I used a different 19.5V 4.62A laptop PSU...

Quote: Same question. Anybody? I can't test by ear because I would have to reasemble the IEM and I would not be able to open it again.

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I would like to buy a DAC to use with my PC and my HD-580's. I only need USB and 300$ is my limit. I will be using this DAC exclusively with my computer and not for music in particular. I listen to all kinds of stuff on my computer, mostly movies/videos and some electronic music. I guess I'm...

Ok, situation changed. I'm getting the 580's from somebody who isn't using them anymore, for free!!! The question has become: Should I spend my money on a headroom Micro-DAC or similar or should I get a dedicated DAC and use it together with my Headsave Classic amp? More info on the...

Considering the fact I have a small Headsave classic amp. What would you do in my situation if you suddenly had the option of getting used Sennheiser HD-580's for 100-150 $? I guess a (32ohm) DT-990 at 150 $ would be a better choice. Perhaps even the HD-555's and foam modding them and...

The ATH AD-900 is too expensive. I'm looking for something under 280 $. I tried the DT 440 yesterday in a shop and they seemed nice. I only tested them 30 seconds though. The sound signature was similar to the other beyer phones. Perhaps the bass was less controlled. They seemed pretty...

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb219/Wootszie/hd595.jpg The crack issue is real. Mine ended up comepletely breaking. Cracks sometimes occur with the hd-595 too. (the hd-555 with the foam mod might be the best bang for the buck headphone) I can get Beyerdynamic DT 770 or 990 for 158 €...

I assume the HD-595 also suffers the same build quality problem?   Anybody broke their head bands?     I made a mistake about the DT-990. I don't remember where I read that.   Like I said, I have a small Headsave Classic amp. If that would be enough, no problem...  

I had a pair of HD-555's which I really enjoyed unamped. I have a small Headsave Classic amp though. (discontinued and made by "Norm" around 5 years ago) The HD-555's weren't durable though and the head band broke at the ear piece on both sides. I use them alot almost every day to watch...

Fyi, I just bought myself an audiofire 4. I searched the head-fi forums on info first but I couldn't find much. I read some very good stuff about it here though: 6 audio interfaces--an unscientific shootout of sorts - Gearslutz.com I've been stuck with a chaintech av-710 for a long time now...

I just couldn't stand the default Sennheiser mx-400's that came with my mp3-player. After owning the Shure e2c's (they broke), I always wanted new canalphones. Finally, after a long delay, I bought the UM-1 's. I ordered them yesterday from www.inears.com and I received them this very morning...

www.inears.com Westone retailer, specialized in IEM Very good service, ordered my Westone UM-1 's yesterday....finally I just received them this morning. They cost me € 145 + €6 shipping. Impressions here: http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=160754

I'm using a self-made switchbox. 1 Input, 2 outputs (1 going to the hp's and the other to the speakers). Switch up for speakers and down for headphones. There are also switches available with a center position which disconnects the input from both outputs and allows you to mute both speakers and...

Indeed, that stuff is for noobs Check this out: (No cutting, no glueing) I guess that will do...

I've heard the best beer is supposed to be Westvleteren. http://www.whitebeertravels.co.uk/sixtus.html Don't take my word for that, but yes, I do live in Belgium Most of the time I drink:Primus (not the best) Jupiler Stella Artois Leffe (Blond) Duvel Palm Whenever you're in Belgium...

Sorry guys, I didn't confirm I was coming yet. I can't find the time to get there. Next time, hopefully I'll be able to make it. I just saw my name was on the list, once again, my apologies.

Ok were almost there. Quote: Originally Posted by Spyro I went from E2's to E3's and I love them. Better everything in my opinion. Did you dislike the e2c's as well? Do you think it's worth buying something better, with upgradeability (custom ear molds)? Or are most...

Think of it this way: We all have 5 senses:See Hear Taste Touch Smell Hearing is considered to be the most important one. It doesn't seem so at first hand, but I would rather be blind than deaf. Think about it. Are you going to cry eating your favorite food? -No Are you going to cry...

Quote: Quote: when listening to headphones at the same effective volume level as loudspeakers, headphones may still transmit louder high frequencies that are more likely to cause hearing damage. that is... it's still the volume. the SPL of higher frequencies, when listening through...

Quote: Originally Posted by azncookiecutter E3s, from what I've heard, have a significant rolled off treble, making you lose all the details in the high end. I think E4s would be more suitable for you. I've read about the treble roll-off. How bad is it compared to the e2c's...

Correction, the better X-fi cards are supposed to be (almost) as good as EMU 1212 and the best for games, pretty expensive though. The audigy 2 is twice as bad as a chaintech av710 at 1/3 of the price imo.