Thanks.   So I hooked it all up and turned it all on. There was basically no volume at all until I was at ~70% on my amp, and when I did hear soemthing, it sounded distorted. With the amp at 100% volume, the headphones were really quiet still and quite distorted.   So...energizer problem or...

  I saw the same thing, but it didn't lead anywhere.     Thanks! You got them.   Haven't had a chance to plug them in and try them yet...but I will today. The person I got them from said that they would distort when the volume was turned up...he felt that it was a problem with the...

  Interesting...and I will! I was playing around with EQ yesterday after I got them (they are definitely lacking in the bass department). Sounds good with just a little bit of the lower frequencies boosted.     I'm running them off my DIY speaker amp that is very low wattage...can anyone...

Yeah, probably the same guy. Sorry about that! Are the gold versions really supposed to be better?

Just picked up an SR-5 and SRD-7 from CL. Looking forward to trying them out! First I have to figure out how to hook it up...  

I just purchased a set of Stax SR5 headphones with the SRD-7 adapter on craigslist. The seller threw in an additional headphone, which he believes to be a Denon electrostatic...there are no markings on it anyway (except for "Japan" written on it) and the energizer it came with only says  ME-20D...

Yeah, that's the way it seems. It does say they are a limited edition or something...

Anyone know what the deal is with the DJ100w? http://www.koss.com/en/products/headphones/full_size_headphones/PRODJ100W__PRODJ100w_Full_Size_Headphones   They look nice...

One more bump!

Anyone? :)

Apologies for the potentially dumb question, but I'm a bit confused.   iPhone 5 --> Lightning to USB adapter --> Schiit Modi --> Schiit Valhalla    Does the Modi act as the DAC in this setup? Or is there a DAC in the Lightning to USB adapter? I've been hearing potentially conflicting...

Thanks, I'll take a look at those! Any others?

My setup: Computer/iPod Source (Lossless), Schiit Modi, Schiit Valhalla, Sennheiser HD580.   I love this combo, but I'm in need of some closed-back headphones to prevent sound from leaking out. Some coworkers I work near are getting a little annoyed :)   So, recommendation for a closed back...

Thanks. The thing is, he ONLY listens to this music at work and won't be taking it places. He already has an 80gb (I think) iPod classic...so getting an mp3 player isn't the issue. He just prefers cds in general. Also, it would take a long time to rip as many cds as he has...

Thanks.   This is actually for my Dad who has tons and tons of classical cds that he wants to listen to and it would be a pain to rip them to MP3. It seems like the easiest solution would be to get a cd player (if we can find one).   Would a newer (small) DVD player work?

I'm looking to get a small cd player that has a digital out (to use with a DAC and an amp). Do these exist anymore? With the advent of the iPod, these seem to have gone away. Any recommendations for one that isn't crazy expensive?

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm hoping for people with experiences with these amps so that I can find a good "match" between the headphones and the amp.   For example, it seems as if the Schiit amps are a good match for the HD580/600/650 headphones, but they are all too expensive.  ...

My Dad is looking for a relatively inexpensive ($100-$150) amp for his HD600s. Mainly to be used with classical music from a cd player.   Thoughts?

I've always thought that the HD580s with the 600 grills are damn good looking...although probably more "handsome" than "sexy" :)  

She is one of my favorites of all time. I have all of her CDs :) My favs in order are:   Live in Paris All for You Love Scenes When I look... Quiet Nights Stepping Out Only Trust Your Heart From This Moment On The Look of Love   The essentials, IMO are: Live in Paris...

Holy old thread...

I sure hope so :)   And looky what just arrived in the mail...my HD600 grills! I don't know about sound, but they sure make the 580s LOOK better!

Well, I just got mine and I'm loving them! Previously I had used the AKG k501s...I immediately like the Senns more, but I suppose I should hold off before making the judgement and let the honeymoon period end.   I'd also ordered the 600 grills and 650 cable. The headband pads on mine are...

Anyone have experience with the "salad bowls" on an SR60? I just don't find the bowls or comfies comfortable at all and want to try these. However, I've heard that they "mess up" the sound. Thoughts?