maybe try Hanne Hukkelberg, real nice adn warm jazzy vocals with a variety of instruments - harp, banjo, theramin, tuba, keyboards. not super electronic, but very chill.

That picture is AWESOME. And thanks for the reply. I think most people like their portable headphones to look good, myself included. Except Portapro users of course.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jahn the px line may not be pretty enough. The OP said the most important factors are SQ and isolation. Why do you assume she needs it to be "pretty"? The AKG K26P ($40) will isolate more than the Px200 (so I've heard, I haven't heard the Px200...

Quote: Originally Posted by alfie Waiting for the k81DJ to arrive, I was using the px100 for DAP outdoor non amp listening. After having read many people posting about "how k26p sounds bad", I decided to use it this morning. Hummm is it possible that I am so non-educated to love this...

I just wanted to add support for the K26P. I actually get MUCH more isolation from these than from the FC7's, although the FC7's definitely osund better than the K26P. But if isolation is the first priority, then get the K26P. (I also found the FC7's really uncomfortable after about an hour - it...

Quote: Originally Posted by elrod-tom I'll go one better than that - it's the best set of cans I've heard for less than $100...a great value IMHO. I'll probably use mine mostly at work, and will likely start using my K26P as workout cans. I know that markl thinks that the K81DJ are...

Looks like the K81 DJ might be a great upgrade to my K26P. I still really like them, they have gotten more comfortable over time, they isolate very well, the sound is decent for most of what I listen to. But lately I've been wanting...more. More balance, more soundstage, just better overall...

Get her some Stumptown!! www.stumptowncoffee.com Local roaster here in Portland. Yep, we northwesterners are real coffee snobs, and it's easy to avoid starbucks when we have so many better options available! Stumptown ahs a variety of fair trade, organic, various blends, lots of options...

Quote: Originally Posted by enjoi_rootbeer zeena parkins is really good. she played for bjork on the vespertine tour. even played an electric harp. Yes! She does all kinds of cool improv stuff. One of her albums is just crazy, she's playing an electric harp with all these cool...

Quote: Originally Posted by saint.panda However, for some reason I think that if I don't go to Japan during my college time, it'll be difficult to see Japan so up-close and for such an extended period of time again in my life. Exactly. I had a similar choice in college. I...

I have a Strat, purchased new - lots of fun. And a Crate 80-watt 2-channel amp. Got them both in high school, gave ("lent") them to my little sister after I graduated college (didn't feel like shipping them across the country). Crate does a pretty good job with inexpensive amps, mine was used...

GRE = Graduate Record Examination. Required for many post-baccalaureate programs. It seems to be different depending on which type of program and the caliber of schools you're applying to. Most of the time, the GRE is not that important - recommendations and undergraduate work are usually...

What's up with all the stuffed animals? I've never had a boyfriend give me anything like that, nor would I want anyone to. I agree with the suggestions of making her dinner, doesn't have to be fancy, but a homemade candlelit dinner is very nice. A framed picture of the two of you is also a...

yes, i will definitely tell my parents to get a warrantee for whatever they get for her. she just got it this summer, though, so it was the newest Mini available and only a few months old. (got it with her bat mitzvah money, first big purchase she ever made ) wait a second though, if it was only...

Quote: Originally Posted by coco Hey Fellow Cello Fans, What about something less classical-based, more centered around the instrument? Experimental? Nothing too whacky I just love the cello sound but am not always a big fan of all the classical trimmings. Relaxing but with some...