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    Do I have a bum ext cable?

    I bought a cheapish 1/4 to 1/4 10ft extension cable from Guitar Center, the brand is Hosa, to pair with my Grado's 325is.  But, when I move around while connected I lose sound from one channel or the other or all together.  When I place the jack into the ext cable it wiggles without much...
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    The first step into audiophile and its affect on previous sound equipment.

    I am going to break audio equipment into three categories that I simply made up. The precise line that separates these categories is really unimportant and not the point of my post.      Consumer (TV speakers. Apple headphones, Sub $20 headphones)   Consumer Pro ($100 Headphones...
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    ++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum

    I am about to order the Grado SR325is, but I have one last question. I really only listen to rock. Bands like Pearl Jam, Bush, and Wilco. I love vocals and Sr325is' seem to be the right fit.  However, the way their sound signature is described reminds me of the equalization preset found...
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    ++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum

    I am new to audiophile and I need opinions on what I should think about and/or do.   Current Amp: ASUS Xonar Essence STX Current Headphone: HD380 Pro   Looking at getting: Grado SR325is ($300) or AKG K702 ($250)   I want a noticeable upgrade from the HD380 Pro's. I listen...
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    ++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum

    I've heard the Audio Technica AD900 are great for clear vocals. However, now I am leaning toward Grado SR325is. They seem to get great rock music reviews, as well as, get praised for great mids and vocals. Upon reflecting, I realized I like Vedder's gritty voice while being backed up by Pearl...
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    ++ FULL-SIZE HEADPHONE RECOMMENDATIONS THREAD++ CLOSED: Please post a thread in the Introductions, Help and Advice forum

    Please opine.      Simply, I am looking for the best headphone for listening to Eddie Vedder's voice, lead singer of Pearl Jam (Rock). Vocals are important to me. Bass is not. Also, the closer to true reproduction of the vocals the better.    Budget: $300ish Source: FLAC...
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