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    EarPods - Apples newest entry into IEM

    the whole point of these earbuds is that they DO allow sound in.  I'm sure if they sealed out sound, somebody wearing them would get hit by a car and then sue apple.
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    EarPods - Apples newest entry into IEM

    I'm definitely impressed with these little earpods.  Well, maybe not super impressed, as this is what headphones that ship with iPhones/MP3 players SHOULD should like.  These are good enough for most casual listeners to be fairly happy.  I am more of a Beyer/Grado guy for some reference.  ...
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    Creative Aurvana Live! or Audio Technica ATH-M50: Which of the two should I get?

    I don't think that I'd recommend the aurvanas.... I've had my denon 1001's for a few years, and recabled them.  At first I really liked the sound, but now I find them very 'boxy' sounding and unatural.  I need to apply some pretty serious EQ to get these things to make music sound right to my...
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    Dt990 600 ohms and OTL Tube amp

    anyone have any opinions with the 880s?
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    shiit asgard voltage??

    Hodgjy,   Which amps do you find to pair better with the 880?
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    Should I get the Maverick A1 Audiotube Hybrid Amp with Raytheon Tubes or the Schiit Asgards?

    irishsammy,   how does your a1 compare to your WA6?  I'm considering getting an A1 to go with my 880/250s.       Seems like the reviews on the A1s are super polarized....       toekneeyeah,   I'm in the same boat buying an amp in this range.  Have you considered the M-stage...
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    DT880 Amp Choice

    'hoping thread is not totally dead'...   irishsammy, how do you find the maverick a1 compares to your WA6 with your 880s?  I'm in the market for a new amp and am considering the a1 among others
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    Quality DAC for DT 880 and Little Dot MK III (< $450)

    vs17, how do you like the mkIII w/the 880s?  I'm in the market for a new amp and am considering that one to go with my 880s.
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    Upgrade from iBasso D1 for dt 880

    Hi all,   I have a stock ibasso D1 v2 (w/ LT1364 opamps).  I am planning on purchasing a new amp; my budget is <$280.  I have read alot of reviews and have narrowed things down to these options.  I will be using a Macbook pro as a source listening through Beyer 880, 250 ohm headphones.  I am...
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    Fun with the DT880, AH-D2000, and HD650

    I'm loving the 880, had it for a few years! I'd agree it is a fun can, not quite grado fun, but maybe more fun than the 650 and 701. I just eq the the 8k and 16k down the tiniest bit to kill of the brightness, or I boost the bass a little. Either one seems to make the phones a bit less bright.
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    Best all around headphones under $140.00

    If you are worried about sound leaking due to apartment living than you will probably not want to get an open can, which is unfortunate, since some Grado SR-60s would probably fit the bill at a very competitive price. Since you like some bass and don't want sound to leak, my vote is for some...
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    Amp for HD595 (meier audio)

    The HD-595 does improve with an amp. Even though it is 'only' 50 ohms it really does, especially in the bass. It's always been tough for me to gauge improvement in the mid-and top end due to amping since they are laid back. I've noticed the more powerful amping one puts into these cans, the...
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    Cans for begginers (100$)

    I have the big brother to the 555, the senn 595 and really don't like it very much. I think the grado sr60 is much better for your preferences. I strongly prefer listening to the sr60, especially on floyd and classic rock. Haven't heard the sr80 or the 555.
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    K701 vs. DT880 vs. HD 650

    Everyone really has their own idea of 'neutral'. Have you listened to other headphones? Do you know what kind of sound signature you like? Have you said it already and I just missed it? :-) I think you need to figure out what kind of sound you want in order to pick the appropriate headphone...
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    K701 vs. DT880 vs. HD 650

    hmm.... I listened to all three and picked the dt880. I liked it the best because it was really clear and open sounding while still having some bass impact. I didn't like the 650 since it didn't have enough clarity and sounded distant great bass though. I didn't want the 701 cuz it didn't have...
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