From what I understand, due to success, Massdrop will have more runs later this year.  This "limited edition" ain't so "limited".   I'm sure later runs will be an improvement in the sense that they'll hopefully resolve the rattle issue and make the headphone not so cheaply constructed (you...

I'll talk you off the ledge.    X1 is better than the modded 701 or 7xx.  The 7xx batch, btw, has rattle issues (caveat emptor).   X1 is an amazing headphone.  For retail price, it's still an incredible deal.  I reach out for it much more frequently than even the vaunted HD650.     ....If...

Currently testing the HA-1.   NOT impressed...at least on the power side.   I have the unit in high gain and at full volume (6DB), it doesn't get anywhere to hurting my ears (not deaf, I have top 1% tested hearing).  Heck, my E17 portable has shown more "ear power" than this.   Based on...

What gain options for the HD650?...

H20Fidelity, Is the microphonics on the H-300's cable enough to not be a good jogging/workout IEM.   Can the H-300 be used for jogging with the unit staying well in place?....

  Quote: I have burned in these IEMs for over 170 hrs and the sibilance that was present at the beginning is totally gone.  This IEM does go thru some serious improvement in this area.  Burn them in for 200 hrs and hopefully that issue will be resolved.   If you're looking for a...

I got the Comply Tx200s and P's(100) in the mail.   The P's are snugger fitting to the GR07 stem, but in no way difficult to put on.  As a matter of fact, I like the snug fit.   The TX200 are less snug fitting.  One tip (defective?) did get stuck in my ear when I pulled out the IEM, but...

I've burned them in about 120 hrs thus far (will continue to 200),  and the sibilance in my pair is gone/not noticeable enough/substantially improved versus when I first listened to them....and I have super sensitive hearing to such frequencies FWIW.   Sibilance does go away with burn-in, as...

Sennheiser Ie6 at Amazon for $111.   I know they're $11 over your budget but their dynamic sound will beat out a lot of the cheaper stuff.  The over the ear  function will keep them secure when working out.   A note of caution....if your ruin earphones easily, then just get cheap IEMs...

In case any of you are thinking of buying Comply tips.  They are currently having a very limited time sale on their tips for 30% off.   That seems to be a great deal.  From what I've read, it seems the 200tx would work great with these (less tight fitting than the 100s).   Link...

  I'm just trying to get a handle of what more experienced users do with the Clip+ and GR07.....to keep it untouched or to mess around with the EQ of this device (as every portable device sounds diferent un-EQ'd).......       Quote:  

ClieOs or Anyone Else,   1.)  What you have the Clip+ EQ settings at?   Flat or customized (shape?)?... I'm currently trying to find the right EQ for the GR07.   2.)  Also, which Comply tips work with the GR07?....   Quote: Quote:  

Go to Newegg.com to get a grip on reviewed sound card products. From my recent research, it seems that the Asus D2X PCIe is better than its PCI brother. There's a tech review (google it) that concluded this. The Bgears b-enspirer has raved about sound with all the Dolby/DTS/Dolby...

Since these are high impedance phones, I was wondering what sound card would drive the Sennheiser 580s well, w/out the use of an external amp (better than my Turtle Beach Santa Cruz card). I game, listen to music and occasionally watch movies. I want a card that can basically do it all w/...

Is the Creative SOUND BLASTER X-Fi Platinum (has a $100 rebate) of comparable quality to the EMU?.......

I just bought the Sennheiser 580's for my computer. Is there any sound cards that would sound good with this sound card AND have decent amplification w/out having toe buy an amp? Is this possible or is a separate headphone amp the only route?..........

Quote: Originally Posted by Oski Absolutely agree, the 880s are a true bargain in audio and the Highflyin9 recable is a ridiculous value. My recabled set of the 880s are bested only by the HP-1000 (which is at least 2x as much $) for dynamic headphones IME. I also think the existing 880s...

I want a resolving dynamic headphone that works well when watching movies and listening to music that runs the whole gamut from classical and jazz to heavy metal, etc. I'm prepared to get an amp if necessary and I don't care if the phone is open or closed. Everyone speaks highly of the...

I have the Sennheiser HD497 and have upgradtitis. For those that have experience with the two headphones can you please distinguish the performance improvements if any? Besides sound, the headphones have to be efficient enough to run on my computer sound card. Thanks......

It seems to me that some of the best HT/Rock phones (open or closed) are the Grado sr225 or sr325, Audio Technica ATH-A900, Ultrasones HFI-650 Trackmaster or HFI-700 DVD, Beyerdynamics DT-770, Alesaandro MS-2, and Sennheiser HD 25-1. Please help me decide among these or other of your...

??? What are the sonic differences??

How would the AT 900 compare to the Senns or Ultrasones?........

How do the Grado 325 compare to the 225 for rock?......... While we're at it, how about home theater? Are theses Grados so uncomfortable that one can't last through a 2-3 hour movie?.....

Out of curiosity, has anyone read or directly compared these to the Grado 225's?.......

Can these be driven really well with a receiver or Ipod?......