Hey Head-fiers, I just bought a audioengine d1 for the Xbox and I've noticed a lack of detail and bass compared to the schiit magni/modi dac. Is there something out there you can recommend that has an optical out and sounds better than the D1? Thanks!

Quote: No those are a pair of cans I dare not hate. I mean seriously, they spew luxury out of every orifice and the reviews on their sound have been spectacular. I don't have any off the top of my head, but when I see headphones that cost $5000 or more I can't help but roll my eyes. 

Quote: Much obliged 

If you think 1400 is bad, I have seen cans go for 3500 - 5000 that are really not better than the HD 800's. That's what I'd call over priced...

you're all gonna laugh, but I like my HD mixes on youtube

Quote: I have to agree with the 'listener fatigue'. My ears were constantly brushing up against the driver housing...

Quote: She confuses the enemy with her **** before the mandatory zerg rush

Another great portable amp is the Fiio E17 Alpen. I use that sexy baby with my DT 770's when I go out biking and it adds some juice to the experience. It also doubles as a DAC if you're on a budget.

Hey guys i have the 250, can I still be part of the party?

I might be kicking a dead horse here, but I always had a man-crush on the HD-800. Soooooo sexy 

When I worked at London Drugs (department store) we had a pair of SRH 840's out for demo, and to my surprise, they handled everything I threw at them very well. Although the soundstage wasn't the best on the planet, they are precise and are rather neutral.

Every time I walk into my local audio shop I always drool over the finish they have. Makes me wonder why they don't pull the same thing on the higher-end side as well...

I bought a $20 pair of cans for gaming once a few years back before I got into the audiophile thing. I went back to them recently and had the compulsion to make them violently explode.

Quote: +1 for the 900's

I have a pair of DT770 pro 80's, and they actually work surprisingly well. Sure they are closed, but their soundstage is only one beat short of the DT880 and they have incredible bass. If you intend to use these with a soundcard for the surround, then its cool since they are easy to drive (80...