Well just a little update. After about a total of 25hrs burn in, I would estimate the Senns 558's sound about 20% better than they did pre burn in. The Bass and mids continued to improve and now the Highs are even opening up. 558's really do burn in nicely and they now sound in another league...

Well after about 4hrs burn in, I am not sure if my ears are getting burned in or what but I can safely say the 558 Senns are now sounding noticeably better than the Superlux 668B's. I have been swapping them back and fourth and the Bass as well as the Mids seem to sound much better now. They...

I have owned a pair of Superlux HD668B's for a while, reasonably burned in. I just picked up a pair of Senn HD558's on sale at Best Buy for $139. I was expecting the Senns to be much better sounding than the Superlux but to my surprise, they sounded very similar. I am not the type to take...

2nd this question.

Any reports from builders as to how this amp sounds?  I kind of need to know before I decide if I want to spend some extra cash on a Hammond enclosure or not. I am particularly interested as to if the amp does a good job of bringing out the highs and lows. I have found most non amped sources as...

Hi Fred, Boards arrived the other day, they look great,..thanks!! Questions:   (some may seem simple, but just want to make sure)   1) On the transistors, the thinner area denoted by the dotted line is the heat sink side for orientation purposes?   2)The 3 terminal phone plug is the one...

I have it in my right ear. The result of an injury in my younger, wilder days. (We pay for the fun in our youth later some times I think) I have good days and bad days with it and the bad ones seem to be when I have a cold like now. I try to limit my music listening when it is bad and enjoy the...

Are you looking for active NC or Passive NC.(I assume you know the difference being a pilot). A good set of closed HP's could classify as NC. If however, they will be in a noisy environment, you might wish to look at Active NC.  I suggest you do a search of NC HP's here in the threads. Be sure...

In your own words, define the "HeadFi Zombie Effect" I will start. It usually goes like this. I am using my HP's / Rig as some simple background music while working or surfing and all of the sudden a really good part of a song comes up. The head leans back, the eyes close, and whatever you were...

Yeah I can see you leaning back in your chair with a super wide smile on your face. When it comes down to it, that is what it is all about. Bet you have experienced what I call the "HeadFi Zombie  effect" a number of times now. Been thinking about starting a thread on it. It is when you are...

Geezzzz Congrats on the HD 800's. It's always nice to set a goal, then over shoot it.(The mouse deal,...LOL) Looks like we might be in the same neck of the woods so I  might PM you. Take care and enjoy the new top tier Set of cans. Eric

My Daughter wants some HP's that have "clarity". (I love that) Anyway, I did not want to break the bank and I love my M-50's so was wondering if you think the M-30's would fill the bill?

Just saw a news report that would indicate we are not the only ones getting into HeadFi. It would seem the Headphone industry saw a 14% increase in sales this year over last year. Yeah I know what your thinking. Beats, whatever. Still, with stores like Best Buy selling Senns in their stores, you...

Cool looking set of cans. Love the Retro look. Even cooler considering it is real wood. DIY aspect is tempting. Heck, swap out the drivers for some ATH ones and you might have some thing very interesting. Some careful internal wood work and you know you could make the new drivers fit.Find some...

Sweet,  the DT 770's are ok. Now you need to check to see if you are eligible for a free upgrade on your phone.  :) Sounds like you may have had it for a while. Take care.