All of retail is hurting, not just hi-fi audio.  It's the magic of googling a product and having prices from 20 vendors pop up, with tax and shipping line items pre-separated.  

Got mine from Moon ($450), arrived last night - wireless.  Paired to my work laptop and phone.  Not yet tried wired (but why would I?)     Incredible noise canceling!!  Sound is extremely similar to the old momentum, a bit more mid-bass hump a la hd650, but still a nice crisp clear high end...

This should be fun :D  Especially given the stupid pricing of some microphones which are clearly technically inferior (hello u87)   Anyways, I'm wagering B > C > A, in terms of technicals   "A" sounded relatively dead, something just wasnt all there in terms of presence (sorry, I'm no good...

  Sounds like you just need to up the super high frequencies in your EQ as well ;)  Try 2db or so in the 14-18k range

  Both Alden and AE are generally of equal quality construction (that is to say, excellent).  It really comes down to if you want a more true English style, then Alden fits the bill more closely.    Since you asked about the Park Avenue, however, I assume you're going for a cap-toe oxford...

  Do you have ANY idea how hard it is to echo-locate a vole in the pitch black of night, when limited to 22khz? 

I just sold my SA-11s1 a few months ago - you're in for a huge treat :D 

I can't find it, but a few years ago I calculated out the amount of power it would take for the HE-6's to cause hearing damage within 30 seconds of listening (based on OSHA tables), and it was FAR less than these "zomg it needs a speaker amp!" guys suggest.    I don't have the time to do the...

  Would depend on what you want to use it for.  In all honesty though, you'd probably have a lot better luck with your bike shop outfitting a good MTB with a separate motor/battery known for reliability and power, rather than paying the absurd amounts these companies want for the pre-assembled...

They won't obtain ****, no one obtains anything when trying to sue these Chinese counterfeiters.  And Beats does not expect to see a penny.  The sole purpose behind this lawsuit is to serve as a yet another marketing angle for the Beats headphones, drilling into the heads of consumers that 1)...

Design patents are notoriously hard to actually argue in court, hence why the Apple v Samsung cases took so long in every country, and ended up with various results in every country they sued each other in.    Honestly though, all a lawyer would need to do would be to bring in all of the...

ugh... decided to make a login since I was tired after reaching half way through silver, and wanted to continue tomorrow...    of course, it starts you at the beginning!!!  I don't know how much more Claude Pelouse I can handle

How delightfully redneck to put your speakers up on blocks :)    Quote:

  that's not how sampling works...   /facepalm

  The cartridges cannot usually be refilled, since they are simply pierced on the top, and do not have a valve (such as a scuba tank would).  However they are usually made of steel, and can thus be recycled easily!    And remember, the CO2 in them is simply extracted from the air, not...