Sorry to bump a few week old thread, but I've got a question.   I bought a pair of ESW9As from Beach Camera after making sure they were an authorized dealer, but when I saw that "Padauk" was misspelled as "Paddock" on the packaging I got nervous and stumbled on this thread. They sound pretty...

Quote: Originally Posted by accurate_dB Maybe I should have searched first... thanks for the reply though. But to take another step further I think there is also a market for cellphones, which already have a USB port with a small micro-controller, to interface to a USB DAC portable...

Quote: Originally Posted by roethlar Basic troubleshooting rules apply. Did you try the phones in a non-PC source like an ipod or a receiver? Is it only happening with certain tracks and never with others? I'd say, based on what you're saying, that it's a problem (or "feature") of...

I'm not sure that this is really the right forum to be posting this in, but I'm looking for a little help with a problem I'm having with my new DT880s and this seems like the most appropriate place. I'm currently listening to my DT880s (which I received on the morning of the 16th from Amazon)...

Quote: Originally Posted by GR/NDER They are both getting about the same readings. I measure from the V+ and V- to the ground in the center. I dont know what you mean by chip pin 8, or 4. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong (still working on my first CMoy myself and I have...

Quote: Originally Posted by filipelli here is a stupid question: where do you get op amps? I did a google...but I confoosed. I hope I don't disrupt this thread by answering this question. I apologize in advance if something does happen. Digi-Key is a good source, and where...

Quote: Originally Posted by scompton The plastic on the headband of the HD280 is cosmetic, which is a good thing because it's gone on mine. A lot of people complain about the comfort of the HD280. They clamp pretty hard, which is also why some people have problems with glasses. I've not...

Quote: Originally Posted by DavidMahler I'm spending some time thinking about the right headphone for your budget. It would seem the ultimate headphone for you would be the HD600, but thats out of your range plus it needs to be amped. You may be able to find a USED pair of the HD595 for...

I've been browsing for a while now here and elsewhere trying to get opinions on what would be best for me. I attend a private college in central Florida, and managed to get a single room for the upcoming fall semester. I'd like to have some new headphones, but unfortunately due to certain...