Hello All! I am looking for a speaker setup to join to my portable setup. I have an apartment so putting holes in the walls or having 10 miles of speaker cables or speakers that weigh 100lbs is out of the question. Obviously that would be best. :) But for a simple setup, can anyone recommend a...

Hey yall im trying to upgrade my car audio from stocknto something more high fidelity. I know the car is not the best place for audio because of noise but i spend a lot of time in there so i am looking for some high fidelity sound. Does anyone know what i should be looking at? Budget is $1000. A...

Hey y'all, I'm entering the market for a audio player that sipports lossless audio. Im looking at Fiio, Astell&Kern, is this where i should start? How good is Fiio? Im looking between 300-400. Will be playing FLAC, wav and mp3. Ill need some good earbuds as well. Something neutral sounding. I...

Hey I just recently acquired my first tube amplifier, the Schiit Lyr2.Just curious for those who have such amps what are some of the most important things you should do? I know that you should care for them a little differently than normal so as to make them last as long as possible. Anyone have...

Hi I got the Grado RA-1 Amplifier and put some batteries in and now I need to change them. The only thing is i can't get the batteries out! They are in there pretty tight. Unless I didn't insert them in the right way? Anybody got any ideas? I appreciate all input.

Hello, Not sure what I need.I have a pair of Sennheiser HD650's that I am looking to get an amp and DAC for. I was thinking the Schiit Magni and Modi or a Combination DAC and amp such as the Hifiman EF2A. Is it better to have a seperate DAC and Amp or combined? My budget is about $400. Basically...

Im looking to get a pair of headphones for some serious sound. Im stuck between the HE 500's and the HD 650. I like the HE 500 bacuase I hear its got a great soundstage and excellent clarity/detail. The only thing i hear is that the comfort isnt a s good. i suppose thie can be remedied through...

I know, it's been a while since i posted anything here. I was busy with school/work so I haven't had much time to do much. I was considering putting in some decent sound to my computer. I have as of right now, (get ready to laugh.. ) a pair of Creative SBS20's. Being the poor sap I am, i decide...

Helllo, I was just interested in the science if listening to *gasp* mp3. I was wanting to know for those who hear the difference, what is the difference? And how does the music sound at these bitrates? for example: what whould I listen for or what does it sound like or specific instruments...

Hello, I have been interested in looking at the OGG codec. I am planning to use this for my non-critical non Hifi setup just normal. I have heard it sounds better so I am thinking about making the switch to it. I was kust a little confused about what quality (-2.0 - 10) I should use or what is...

Note: To all, this is just for fun as you can see why it is in the general discussion. My setup: Alessandro/Grad SR60i's, Hotaudio USB 'Bitperfect" (this is the model) DAC/AMP, and A PC thorugh which I play my lossless FLAC files though. My question to you is, do you consider me an audiophile...

Hi, I dont really know much about this stuff but I was looking at a Spectrogram on Foobar and I was wandering if any of you can tell the difference between. Basically, how do I analyze this thing? I have attached a picture any references or where to go is very greatly apreciated. Thank you soo...

Hello, I enjoy using my setup. I have a DAC/AMP "BitPerfect" by hotaudio. And I have some Alessandro Ms-1 Hooked to it. I don't know much about electronics so I hope someone from here could be of help. The Dac I have which aparently is also an amp as well, has no power swich and is always on. It...

Hello, I recently purchase some music from musicishere (- Music is Here!!) and Itrax (iTrax) and was wanting to know what are your thoughts or expereinces on these services? Good or bad expereinces? Your answers are greatly apreciated. hortoholic

Hi, I was reading someplace and noticed that FLAC has less "presence" than a WAV. Is this true? If I uncompress flac, will it give me a wav with more "presence"? What did he mean by this? Thanks for your reply, hortoholic

Hello all, I was curious about the fact that for those who claim to have the "golden ear", where can i find out what to listen for in determining basically how to tell the difference between a 128kbps and a 256kbps mp3 file? if any of you all know where to get books on the subject that would be...

Hello, I have started with the Grados SR-60i and I was wandering is it worth it to upgrade to the Sennheiser HD595 or they about the same in terms of sound quality. The reason i ask is because i could not find any comparison between the two. Is it possible to compare the two. All in all, I was...

Hello Everyone, my roommate seems to think that Bose headphones sound really good. Since I have never heard Bose I was wandering if anyone could shine a little light on the subject. I was also wandering if you consider Bose is an audiophile company? or generally, why is this company so hated...

Hello, I was wandering if you would consider my setup to be hi-fi? I have a Grados SR60i and added a BITPERFECT DAC Amp through which I play FLAC Files? Should I make it better without spending too much? I also hear "Sennheiser hd 202" costs 2o dollars. Do these compare to the Grados? Thank you...

Hello, I want to apologizze firstly for how ignorant this sounds.. I was just wandering if there are headohones that are so accurate that there is no distortion or coloration just what you put in the comes out and they sound great when you un FLAC files thorugh them my main question is: Do souch...

Hello, apparently when I turn on and off my computer, my headphones produce a popping sound. I was asking if there is anyway to stop this? I have tried lowering the volume but it does not seem to have any effect. I have some "high end" (Grados SR60i's to be exact) and USB BIT-PERFECT Audio DAC...

Hello, I have had the Sr60i's for a while now. I thnk they are very good sounding. Since this is my first pair of high end headphones and I had a few questions. (gee, I hope this is in the right section..)I plan to use a DAC (BitPerfect USB for computer) Well anyways, here I go: 1.) Are these...

Hello, I would like to know if anyone could point me in the right direction as yo how to make or where to buy an intercinnect for my mp3 player? If anyone can help that would be great. I thank you for your help, Regards, hortoholic

Hello, I have came across the BIT-PERFECT DAC and I was asking if anyone who owns this if it's any good. I want to use this for my Grados SR60's. Any ideas or recommendations would be great. If you know of any for a similar price (less than $100) that would also be great. Thank you greatly...

Hello, I wasn't sure what section to post this but I have a portable CD player and its woking on almost 10 years and still works but as a backup I am searching for a portable CD player that will last long I am not looking fo the ultra cheap ones but for less than 100 dollars.Which last longer...