I bought these puppies just before Christmas and they have been a revelation.
I can't tell you how much they suit my listening tastes. I love close listening with lots of treble and tight...
First of all let me say this is one of my favourite BA driver earphones I have ever heard.
That said, being a basshead, these didn't deliver in the bass department - I can't deny the fact...
I've had this card for quite a while now, and I have to say its a really nice card - a huge step-up to my on-board motherboard's audio.
At first I do have to admit, it didn't feel like the D1...
Long story short:
These earbuds, shouldn't ever be bought, when they come free in your iPod package, its fine to look at them, and try them on.
If you know someone wanting to buy these,...
I would just go to a thrift store and look for a cheap stereo receiver. Try to get a marantz if you're lucky and maybe try to find some used paradigm speakers. They go for maybe half if they're used but they're great for the money. Usually they're pretty good for the money when they're new so a used one would be even better. I would not go for the A2's unless you really don't have much space.