Quote:   Do you have any sources for that?   I've bought the album through iTunes and checked the files in Audacity. There are no signs of any 'brickwalling' and I wouldn't expect any clipping at all.     Quote: See: http://www.emusician.com/artists/0767/muse/149550   I...

That's basically why I'm so fixated on the HD800. Main focus for my next can as a complementary headphone is that I want something with a bigger soundstage and more suited to classical/orchestral works. Just wondered if the T1 would still be a major upgrade compared to the HD650 if only those...

While coming late to the party I'd still thank everyone for the great comparisons in this thread, especially the thread starter of course.   My problem is that based on this thread I'm convinced that the HD800 will be my next purchase to complement (jup, don't plan to replace) my HD650s -...

My biggest gripe with the DACPort is it's limited output options. As I've stated in the OP there's already a separate amp in my setup and I'm actually very happy with the amp itself - therefore my goal would be to have a standalone DAC feeding my amp, ideally through RCA out. Additional balanced...

I've read some reviews on the DacMagic and it seems to be a great component, especially with the balanced out available. That it sounds bright somewhat surprises me. Regarding balanced out: that's another way of enhancing the current system. I'm contemplating getting a DAC with balanced outs to...

While I haven't had a chance to listen to the HD800 or LCD-2 I'm still somewhat on the fence regarding my soundcard. I'm looking into giving the HD800 a try in the future as a complementary headphone to the HD650, as this would provide me with one warm/euphonic setup and a very detailed one I...

Thanks a lot for the clarification, makes sense. Although I can't hear the syrup you're describing - I might really have to check out some neutral setups to compare. I'm hoping to get a chance to listen to some other setups and maybe even to the HD800

Pardon my ignorance, but are you saying that the high output impedance of the earmax is decreasing the soundstage or rather that the amp is colouring the sound? As I'm quite happy with the sound signature itself at the moment I guess I'm not really looking for absolute neutrality, I rather like...

[Part 1: Introduction - feel free to skip down to the questions] I've used my computer mainly for gaming purposes in the past and only once decided to see how better audio hardware could improve sound - bought a X-Fi Fatal1ty Titanium and was quite astonished by the improvement over onboard...

I mainly purchased the HD650 to finally listen to classical music and actually enjoy it. Before these cans classical music listening at home never really got to me because it was just too different from a live concert.   While I like these phones for classical works I currently much prefer...