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    Stepping down from my K1000s... Way down

    Just got the word, I'm picking them up Monday.  Now you two got me all excited.  PLUS the fact that Schiit says they designed the Valhalla for the K70x cans...  I'll be like a kid on christmas.
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    Stepping down from my K1000s... Way down

    Aswell, Nightwish is one of my examples from a sub-genre I don't often frequent.  I'm more for the alternative/poppunk.
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    Stepping down from my K1000s... Way down

    Thanks, I really appreciate the constant replies. = D   I think I'm going to go the simple route and get the K702s.  Thank you all for your contributions, and steering me away from my list, and to some pro cans!   Now, to find a pair in Canada for under $250...  
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    Stepping down from my K1000s... Way down

    Thanks for delving into that, Aflac!   What did your 'Darthpants' mod entail?  Was it just the refitting of wood over the cups?  Or was there more to the ordeal?  I'm torn, because if I could do these mods myself, and it's relatively cheap, I'd end up with a 'better phone', and similar or...
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    Stepping down from my K1000s... Way down

    Nifty, thanks for the info all!   I think I'll go with the K702.  I like the idea of a detachable cable (I've been working towards a budget level balanced B22... Slowly.)  And I prefer the black to the white.  Now to find a place that will actually let me take a listen...  Hell, would it...
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    Stepping down from my K1000s... Way down

    I've heard the AD700 and AD900 and didn't really think it was spectacular... I may give them another listen when I go into Calgary next week, but I'm expecting nearly the same situation.   You two definitely have my interest piqued about the AKG 701/702.  But here's the question.  What's the...
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    Stepping down from my K1000s... Way down

    Do you happen to know some of the common modifications for the T50RP?  I know it's been modded by a few people, and I'm wondering if I might be able to do it myself.  (I do have access to a pretty big shop.)  I saw the woodied T50RPs (Thunderpants) but don't know what else was involved.  ...
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    Stepping down from my K1000s... Way down

    So, I haven't posted here in a while, but I came back to sell my K1000s and to get a new pair of headphones, as I'm in a little bit of a squeeze.  And I DEFINITELY need to find a replacement for my 'value level' cans.  (Currently using a pair of Senn PC151s as my portable/backup cans)   The...
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    320 aac vs flac ...

    Quote: All I read was blahblahblah.  If most people can't find a difference between 320/V0 MP3s and lossless files, who cares if there's an updated 'better' format?  Accessibility of MP3, plus their relative performance compared to lossless makes them king.  If you want to use AAC/Vorbis...
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    320 aac vs flac ...

    Quote: They're still BOTH INDUSTRY STANDARDS.  How can you not wrap your brain around this fact?  Yes, it was DESIGNED to be the successor.  And guess what?  It failed to garner the public's interest.
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    How the heck can my Realtek soundchip sound so bad?

    Quote: What?  You never mentioned your source material, so it was a logical question.  FLAC is perfect, lossless material.  Your sound experience would probably be improved with a uDAC, but your onboard sound might not be the root of the problem.  Know anyone else with another source? ...
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    Annoying Noise in Case audio jack

    Quote: Some people say neither.  I firmly believe that it would be better just to feed it from the back of the computer, adding that analog-domain wire inside your computer is just asking for trouble.   A cheapo external extension cord would do you better.  Velcro/tape it to the...
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    Ok, *why* do I need a headphone amp for HD650?

    Quote:   Yes, volume was matched for me, to 0.1 dB.  (Tested with equipment In my former theatre)   Quote: No EQs for the testing, but I did use both of their EQs extensively in normal listening  I preferred the Clip+ for everything but the sound...  But the sound wasn't far...
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    Ok, *why* do I need a headphone amp for HD650?

    Quote: I've ABXed Cowon S9 vs Clip+ vs Zero DAC/Amp.  And, yes, they do make a difference.  Even with my SRH440s.
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    Ok, *why* do I need a headphone amp for HD650?

    Quote: I lol'd.  Reserve judgment until you try it yourself.
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