Hi all. I had an ear infection back in June, and since then, I have had tinnitus in my left ear. I checked a doctor about it, but there was no hearing issue, no fluid, and no problems with neurons. The doctor said he could not help me, but he referred me to another doctor, who he said could...

Hi All. About a month ago, I had a really bad ear infection. The pain was really bad, and I had to take 400mg ibuprofen regularly so that it was manageable. I also could not hear from my ear, and there was really bad tinnitus. About a week later, the pain was subsiding, but my hearing was still...

Hi All. The school year is about to be over, and I need to look for a summer job. For the last two years, I worked at a research lab, but now that the project is over, I have no where to go. I'll be going to college in September, so I want to earn some money to use for expenses during the...

Hi. I recently noticed a problem with my Grado sr80i's. Whenever I listen to music, some parts seem to phase in and out. I soon realized that this may be connected to the moving of the wire. If I "jingle" the wire, some parts phase in and out. I can't really describe what it is, but despite the...

Hi. My brother wanted some new headphones because his old ones are breaking (his old one are cell-phone pack-ins).   I tried to convince him to get either regular over-the-head headphones or IEMs, since earbuds are a low-level product,  but he said he wanted to consider better quality...

Hi all. I purchased a Blu-ray player back in December for my HT system. I have a decent 1080p capable TV, and it is a good upgrade from DVD. I have heard that Bluray offers a second benefit, which is the sound. As I live in a very small space, I resort to using the TV-speakers, which is...

Hi All! To celebrate our local record stores, I decided to start a thread to first share my own favorite! Not only will this help others find these brilliant shops, but also they help to show our appreciation. All buy all of my music used, so large selections are important.   My...

Hi All.   I take the subway everyday 40mins each way, and through many ethnic neighborhoods, so there are always people speaking loudly in foreign languages. I am very annoyed especially when someone has their music VERY loud (if you've been on a train, you know what I'm talking about), or...

I think it's time for me to adapt a healthy diet. I've been feeling terrible lately, and I think my terrible diet/sleeping schedule has been the cause of that. This week, I haven't eaten lunch at all (except today) and went to sleep each night at around 3am. And the common cold hasn't helped...

I have what I think I'll call "internet addiction." What this means is that, I'm spending plenty of time on the internet, and that negatively affects my other activities (sleep, chores, etc). What am I doing? I'm usually browsing forums. Photography (a big one), video games, headphones, computer...

Found, thanks guys.

I am currently doing research at a local university, and of course that means I need to each lunch. But lunch is so expensive. It costs AT LEAST $6-7 for a basic sandwich. It gets very costly, and I don't get paid, so I am using my parent's money. A penny saved is a penny less I use from my...

My parents had a very modest upgrade, so their old computer needs to go. Its certainly not the fastest (6-7yrs old), but it is manageable.   P4 2.8ghz 768mb memory 120gb HD integrated everything else (gfx, sound, etc).   Yeah, its not so great, but its definitely speedy enough...

A relative gave me a computer with an actual dedicated soundcard. This is exciting for me, since I"ve always only used integrated sound solutions, and unamped/non-dac headphones. I simply don't have the money to worry about that currently.   However, the computer came with this sound card. I...

I need to do this for a project so I figured that I might ask members here before I submit my response. I am actually having some trouble thinking about my own three adjectives, so seeing what people write here could help me.

I've been using the same pair for 4yrs.They are breaking. Simple solution? I need a new pair.   There are many considerations to be made. First, cost. Then, looks. Maybe even brand. Then I need to worry about glass material, anti-glare. All of that good stuff.   My brother bought a new...

I sold my iPhone 2g. It was just too slow. I bought a Nexus One, which is running the latest android.   I know that iphones generaly have good audio performance, but what about android devices? Specifically my Nexus One?   Additionally, as a new user of Android, I need app...

I  buy them because I hate mp3s. Also, my conscience doesn't allow me to pirate. I mostly buy used, except the rare cds that are so expensive, that I might as well buy new (e.g. Fleet Foxes, The National)

Well, I have some exams coming up, and ever since losing my precious Timex Easyreader (it was an EXCELLENT watch), I've simply used my phone for the time. But these timed exams have very strict limits, 20-25 minutes per section, which is a pain. I considered getting a analog watch, which I like...

For me, its often hitting the snooze button. But in all seriousness, I've been having a bad habit of checking my computer first thing in the morning.

I need an IEM to act as ear plugs, since I ride the subway so often, and I want to protect my ears. I figured wearing earplugs might look too weird, so IEMs would be a great solution. I will not be listening to music through them, since I find that I can only listen to music at home through full...

I have never been robbed before, and of course I never plan to. Unfortunately, it is inevitable and I need to learn ways to mitigate the risks.   Today, I was almost robbed by a group of kids. One kid (though I must admit he seemed to be 20-23yrs old) asked "The time man, the time?". And of...

This is getting frustrating. I am required to take the train five times a week (guess which days!) in order to go to school. Every day, it is 1hr trip each way, so 2hrs each day. I usually "prefer not to" listen to music on the train, since I don't really pay attention to it, and I don't notice...

Well, per the recommendation of a friend, I decided to listen to Bob Dylan. Yet, he has so many albums, I don't know where to start! I should probably ask my friend for suggestions, but I'll ask here first.   I hope my wallet won't be angry at me for making this decision.

I using one now with Rockbox. Now I can't use anything w/o rockbox. Used it for 2 years now, and although it is beat-up cosmetically, it works great! It was the first player that I bought when I came here to Headfi. I have the F40 with a 40gb hard drive, and I've used only about 15gb.   I...