Interesting too. Cause previous tri i3 with all advantages in lows needed heavy equalizing to bring highs to exceptable level . Now I know what word "warm highs" in reviews means. Even being far from treblehead

We're now in deep sh... economy breakdown here in Russia. Currency falls faster than price raises. So at this moment we have looong black friday with Senhs 800 for less than 800 USD at official store. Audi A4 new for 25 000 usd? No problem.)

Sorry. My audiosystem and hp's are good enough not to use any VST's or EQ.

No. BHE is only to play music. For streaming better use something like jriver. Anyway Foobar sound is so dry and dead I'm not able to hear it anymore.

I had similar issues with lyr. Sometimes hum has gone after putting this amp side on the table. Now it's silent for months.

Yeah. Why buying lamborghini when speed limit is 40 mph? Отправлено с моего GT-I9100 через Tapatalk

  You right. Live with this knowledge. Let this dumbheads waste they money on stupid gadgets. But... Cowon C2 player sounds far better than PC hole with AKG 550, anyway I use Eq with different genres. But.... useless Colorfly C4 gadget sounds far better than Cowon and there is no need in EQ...

DAC is for isolating stage from noise? Maaan you must be joking. Plugged to PC hole any descent headphone will show only a little part of their ability. DAC is a must have. Отправлено с моего GT-I9100 через Tapatalk

It shows all available drivers at the beginning so it's very easy to choose. Отправлено с моего GT-I9100 через Tapatalk

3.00!? He is too fast)) Отправлено с моего GT-I9100 через Tapatalk

Version 2.99 released. Judging by sound quality foobar is a dead toy compared to BHE.) It makes your system sound like magic mega hi end from another world. Отправлено с моего GT-I9100 через Tapatalk

IMHO BHEplayer is the best sounding among others. F I use Z tune mode. Press Shift-Z before selecting your output driver. (memory optimization) In Normal mode in last versions you can't see part of options. Usualy I use redx1, whitex1, balck3x1. Turning off AUTO stops controlls output...

Hi! Have you heard this incredible PC based player from Japan? UI not among the best and usability too but you'll forget all this faults at the moment "play" button pressed.  Normal-basic-red or white mode  adds great amount of space and air.  ...

http://www.inearmatters.net/2012/09/tiny-dac-big-sound-impression-of-stoner.html  If we comparing between this device and laptop, all you said is true. That's why people can't hear difference between laptop and external devices. Crap + crap = crap. And it's 1st time I'm hear that someone...

Begin to develope DAC by yourself with quality parts. Calculate total  and you'll be amazed how expensive it is. Amps - the same story. Price of a good step potentiometer is around 40-50$ and more. There is NO probably 'cause DAC and amp parts of a laptop and most of the phones are crap. 

You're lucky one)

Great review. 100% exactly what I hear in AKG 550 but can't describe with my own words. Thanks!

Second hole in rubber cup isolation inside headphone is done. Now AKG's sounds 100% worth for  their price compared to LCD2.  Pros after mod: stage better, more air, male vocal - far less harshness, electronic styles - good, hard rock - handles better, jazz - good sq, though instruments not so...

I've took a K550 from a shelf and gave 'em a try ( LCD2 puts near everything on a shelf) with some music. Overall everything OK until Depeche Mode's Playing Angel. Gahan's vocal on A Pain That I'm Used To is simply unbearable. It cuts ears. DM's Black Celebration - vocals less harsh but it's far...

Quote: Very good question. AKG's K550 is my first and last purchase from this company. Nevermore. Thanks. Stinking toxic foam.... hmm... even 1$ chinees stuff usualy free from this issue. Only one positive thing - if it's smells - this headphone  genuine.)))

Quote: I have Lyr and K550. It pairs not so well together. Too much background noise and everytime you touch or move phonecable or touch amplifier you will hear it. At the end this great amp was built for less sensitive headphones. 

Quote: Sorry to disappoint you but I've made 3-4 times 2 hour laundry to this earpads fillment and after this it was hanging entire cold winter on the air but it still stinks, though I've made a new ones from some furniture foam with the same thickness.  The real problem is upper soft...