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    Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review

    How were you able to bag an early order of the ebony's? are their some already floating around?   @Gavin C4 Amen to that brother! 
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    Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review

    Gotcha. I guess I'll try out the original cable length first and then take a call whether to shorten the cord. I've no clues on how that's done but that is a question for another day.
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    Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review

    That's awesome! I was worrying that I'll have to shell out another couple of hundred bucks for a dac/amp.   Now, taking a cue from Green Day: Wake me up when November ends. :P
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    Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 Review

    I just joined the drop for Ebony THX00! I would have been fine with the Mahogany version but my since that drop ended last year, my hands have been itching to buy a full sized headphone. This will be my first audiophile headphone purchase, so I'm kinda nervous on hopping aboard this train. My...
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    iBasso DX80 . . impressions and reviews. . and discussion NEW FW: 1.6.0 ** link . . 1st page . . .

    Gents, help a hapless fellow out! I want to get rid of my iPod 5th generation. What would be the better choice - the FiiO X5 II or this? I am mostly looking at the battery life, UI/navigation and the SQ. What would you folks recommend?
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    Westone STAR(TM) silicon tips and TRUE-FIT(TM) foam tips available

    So, if I am using the regular comply tips - what would be a good analogue for that?   Also, does Westone even do international shipping? The website makes no mention of the freight charges!
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    Reply to review by 'avalanche' on item 'BRAINWAVZ HM5 Studio Monitor Headphones'

    I see. Well, I've been reading on these over the past hour and I'd have to agree. I guess what is attractive about these headphones is that they are priced very aggressively over the HD25 while still being neutral and having good extension in the treble and the bass - not an easy task at such a...
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    Reply to review by 'avalanche' on item 'BRAINWAVZ HM5 Studio Monitor Headphones'

    I'm looking for a set of portables which I can lug around in my college campus? So far, I'm oscillating between the HM5 (available for $150 USD locally), the V-MODA 80 and the HD25-1 II. How does the Hm5 fare against these? I've heard that both HM5 and the HS25s are bot quite neutral. Which...
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    Reply to review by 'avalanche' on item 'AKG K 550'

    Hey RD... Nice review - I like the contrarian views. That said, could you tell me to what are you comparing these to? That is to say, there is no doubt that compared to an Audeze LCD2/3, these will be crappy. But how does this compare to something like a DT1350? Or a Senn HD25-1 II? Do the K550...
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    hd25-1 impressions thread

    From what you have written, I think I would enjoy the Shures more than the Hd-25s considering I like a smooth sounding presentation of music. Plus, I've read from headroom, that it is slightly warm which would make it gel with rock music (which I'm into). I'm not *that* concerned about isolation...
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    hd25-1 impressions thread

    Hey... wanted some quick advice. I am right now sitting on approx. 250 USD and am willing to spend on a set of portable cans.   Now, I've read over this forum and across the internet that the HD25-1 II are near indestructible and are good for portable use. That said, the country which I am...
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    Reply to review by 'avalanche' on item 'Shure SRH 940'

    Great review.. really helps me out in choosing my next buy...
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    How headphones changed the world

    Atlantic just had an article on how Headphones have changed the way we interact with music. Just thought of sharing it with you guys. Link.
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    Can removing earphones while playing music from a source damage them?

    I read an article at one site an year back (stereophile, I think - can't be certain) - that headphones/earphones should be removed from the source (iPod/laptop) only after minimizing the source volume to zero.   I myself have noticed that when I switch off my speakers from the mains, I often...
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    Cowon X7 this summer!

    Ok, here is an impression from another user. I am copy pasting it here since it is way back, hidden at page 3 where it may get missed. Here goes :   Quote:   This does not bode well. :( I wonder what made Cowon choose a resistive touch screen. Is the price difference between the...
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