I am considering pairing a Yamaha RX-497 75Wx2 receiver with a pair of Bowers & Wilkins 686 bookshelf speakers. FWIU it is common to power these speakers with a dedicated amplifier. I would like to power them with a 75x2 receiver. I am aware that the 75 watt/channel power rating is on the...

I have been wearing Levis for as long as I can remember, and I absolutely love them. I have a pair of 501s and SilverTab Slim Fits. I would like to purchase a pair of Shrink to Fits for a more personal fit/feel. I am hesitant only because I do not know how to Shrink them to fit me. Does...

I have a Yamaha RX-497 2ch receiver.. I do not currently own a pair of decent headphones, so testing myself is not much of an option. I am unable to purchase a headphone amplifier due to my budget, but could find some money for a pair of headphones. I am dying to know if there is anything...

I am looking for a pair of Bookshelf speakers for about $350. I am only familiar with mainstream brands like polk, boston acoustics, etc. When it comes to high end brands, the only one I am familiar with is B&W. It would be of great assistance to list the upper scale brands that offer any...

I recently acquired a pair of Definitive Tech BP10 floor-standing loudspeakers and a ProSub 100. These speakers are all ran through a Yamaha RX-497 Stereo Receiver. The problem that I am having is that the subwoofer (which has a auto power on/off feature) does not turn on when the receiver...

I just stumbled upon a FREE pair of Definitive Technology BP-10s, and a 12" Definitive Technology Subwoofer(not sure about the model number). My neighbor was getting rid of them, and I was glad to take them off of her hands free of charge. Any thoughts/opinions on these speakers? I am...

I am considering purchasing a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohms version. I do not have a dedicated headphone amplifier, and I am not interested in purchasing one. How much will these headphones benefit from being played through a Denon receiver on a Micro System(Model: D-M37S) headphone...

I am strongly considering purchasing the Jays c-Jays. It is a newer heaphone to the market than most so I am not surprised that there is not much in the way of reviews or opinions on head-fi yet. If you own a pair or have heard a pair of the c-Jays I would love to know what you think! -JStalz

Hello fellow Head-fiers I am looking to purchase a pair of very comfortable circum-aural headphones that should be a bit heavy on the bass side. I listen to headphones for hours at a time so comfort is a big concern for me. I have looked at the Jays c-Jays, and I am leaning towards those...

I am looking for your opinions on my setup. I have recently purchased a few components for my computer audio setup and I am wondering if this is considered a "Hi-Fi" setup. I know that "Hi-Fi" can mean different things to different people, but that is why I started this thread. My setup...

As of now I am running the line out on my MacBook Pro directly into a pair of Mackie MR5 studio monitors via RCA cable. I am looking to get a subwoofer to add to this setup. I have chosen the Tapco S10 Subwoofer. I would like to add an all in one USB DAC/Preamp and do not even no where to...

So i just picked up a pair of Mackie MR5 Studio Monitors on ebay for $310 to the door. I am extremely excited to finally upgrade from an old Boston Acoustics 2.1 system. (in which im curious about resale value) After reading many reviews and checking out these speakers at my local Guitar Center...

I have read a lot of reviews on some portable Amplifiers/DACs and have came across what seems like a strong contender to say an iBasso D3 and other DAC/amps in its price range. Its priced at $189 from: HTML Code: http://www.leckertonaudio.com/ The reason I particularly like this...

I am looking at purchasing a pair of Beyer DT880s that I have found cheapest on ebay. I know it would be much easier to power the 32ohm version, but it seems as if the 250 ohm version is available for much cheaper. Anyone have a recommendation for a portable companion to a DT880 for under...

Are these the newest model by Beyerdynamic of the DT 990 Pro? Are DT990 Pros offered only in a 250 Ohm version?

I have finally purchased the ESW9 headphones. I would like to begin by saying that these are my first "high end/quality" headphones. I have heard things such as Sony's and Shure earbuds, but that is about the best I have heard prior to owning these headphones. I will say that these are the best...

Ive just ordered my first pair of "real" headphones. I purchased the ESW9. I am looking for a nice looking headphone stand. Preferably with some wood or maybe even an all wooden stand. If theres anything that matches the wood on the ESW9, which is Padauk, that would be even better. Any...

My buddy is looking at purchasing the Bose Tri-Port over ear headphones but I told him they are no good. For some reason I just dont like the way Bose headphones sound, plus I feel like they are over priced. I suggested the Denon D1001K for about $100. Any other suggestions?

Anybody ever heard of the Denon D-M37 Micro/Shelf System? I am interested in upgrading from a Boston Acoustics 2.1 system for my Macbook Pro. Any thoughts?

So for about a month i did crazy amounts of research looking for the best portable/home use headphone I could find for about $200-$300. I knew I would only be driving my headphones with a portable source (ipod or macbook), so I needed a headphone with a low impedance. Once i discovered some...

I am considering both the Audio Technica ESW9 and the Ultrasone HFI-780. If anyone owns both pairs or has heard both pairs and is able to compare the two I would greatly appreciate it. I will be using either of them without an amp and without modifications so please consider that in your comparison.

I have been considering the Audio Technica ESW9s after hearing about their excellent sound quality and portability. Those two things together make for a phenomenal headphone in my opinion. I have been searching for a reputable source to purchase these headphones at as low of a price as possible...

I am new to the high end headphone scene and I think I have decided on the ESW9s. Do these headphones sound a great deal better than the ES7s? Enough to be more than double the pric? I will be running these directly from an ipod and directly from a macbook pro. Any info on either of these...

I am new the high end headphone scene. Im looking to upgrade from an old pair of Sony headphones that Ive been rocking for years and are now broken. I am considering the Ultrasone HFI-780 and AKG 272HD only because I have read good reviews on both pairs. I have heard that the 780s have a...