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    multi monitor vid card for trading

    thanks y you can definately use 2 cards was hoping to find someone that is presently using 2 now
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    Headphone / Ear sweat

    thanks all ... I do think it has more to do with the "snugness" than the material on the cups
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    Headphone / Ear sweat

    Have a pair of beyer 770DT that I love but are soooooo hot to wear ...have the "velour" cups on them and suspect leather would be no different. What do you all do ?
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    multi monitor vid card for trading

    My appian crapped out and am currently in the market for a vid card capable of handling 4 monitors. This is only used for trading and will not having any gaming application. Ideas for card under 400 that you've had experience with? tia P
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    Upgrading speakers

    Have an older pair of Swan m200 that I've loved but am looking to upgrade. would like to keep the cost below $300 ...office where they will be used is 20 x 16 with kneewall and low ceiling. Ideas would be appreciated
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    help in recommending a monitor controller

    I decided to upgrade from the swans to a pair of alp-5's and am trying to decide whether to use the emu 0404 or a passive monitor controller to interface with my computer.... the techs at event recommend going the passive route...anyone have ideas or recommendations?? thanks in advance
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    cowon x5 fm transmitter help

    Wondering if anyone is using an fm transmitter and car charger ( dual purpose ) successfully with the x5 and if so what it is you're using. Cowon had one but it is no longer available... Im assuming one could tap into the line out on the subpack for juice just not sure what is applicable. any...
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    Swan m200 or what?

    The event ALP5 seem to be highly regarded ( seem to be able to get them between 290-320 pr ) anyone have experience with them?
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    any feedback on Event ALP5

    Curious as to anyone has any personal experience with these monitors... Im exploring options to an office system that I initially had planned to put swan m200 in. I should note the office is small 10 x 12 and system is hooked up to my computer outfitted with a modded x-fi card. Appreciate your...
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    Swan m200 or what?

    I've tried the klipsch and personally thought they were rather one dimensional... earth shaking bass out of the subwoofer that you basically have to keep on the lowest setting... I would select the swans over the klipsch... havent had the opportunity to try the AE
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    Swan m200 or what?

    Ok so I picked up a pair of swans off ebay ...turns out wasnt getting any sound out of passive speaker ..seller is taking them back... however I was impressed with the sound out of the one I managed to hear from. So Im considering picking up a new pair however am wondering whether for a few...
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    Cans to be worn for 7 hrs daily

    well the customs iem's look sweeeeeet , but im not intersted in spending $700 ... the ultrasone being open prolly wont fit the bill as I have a serious need for isolation... from what ive read it sounds like ill need an amp to get anything out of the DT 770 ( which Im not totally adverse to )...
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    Cans to be worn for 7 hrs daily

    thanks for the input everyone...I hadnt really considered IEM's ...would you happen to have a source that I could check into?
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    Cans to be worn for 7 hrs daily

    Heres the situation Im a financial trader working in a noisy office and am looking for a pr of closed headphones that can offer isolation and comfort. I'm either conversing with other traders, listening to squawk box or music ( jazz, classical primarily ) I'm no longer hung up on the idea of...
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    Advice needed

    I'm looking for a closed pair of headphones that I can use at the office... blocking out the ambient noise is primary consideration. Uses will be: (1) involvement in a trading chat room (2) listening to music... taste is varied ...classical, jazz & some rock the phones will be connected...
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