Ok, so I've searched relentlessly over the internet and I cant really find a direct answer to the question I have:   I currently have a set of Krk RP5's (gen II) that I'm auditioning and I like them - they are a definite improvement over the Audioengine A5's they replaced. However, I'm not...

Brief description, I have 2 separate systems that I listen to music on, one stand-alone 2 ch audio system and a computer system. I've found that I haven't touched the 2 channel system in over a year, because I'm always at my computer when I'm listening to music. Also, the house I live in is very...

Can anyone post their opinions of these 2 phones in direct comparison?   I've heard the Denon's and like their sound, but hate the cable on the D2000. How does the shure srh940 compare?

So I'm wondering if I'm missing/forgetting something, but are there any open back headphones similar to RS1s, that aren't quite as bright, but still retain a similar sound? I've tried senn 650s, and found them to be a bit to dark, AKG 701's and found them very detailed, but the soundstage was a...

As the title states, is the gilmore lite enough amp to power the HD-800? or does it need more power?

Ok, so I apologize for posting so many questions lately, but I'm really struggling with this decision. My "better half" has laid down the law and told me to cut down my headphone collection. I managed to convince her that I needed 2 headphones (she was adamant about 1). I'm going to go with 1...

probably a dumb question, but would the GS1000 be seen as a logical upgrade from the K701? Also, can the GS1000 be powered from an Ipod? (I realize it will sound WAY better with an amp, I just want to know if it will work in a pinch)

So I'm throwing the question out there: If you could have only one open headphone (regardless of source) what would it be? (Hopefully the answers to this question help me thin down my collection! )

Like the title states, I'm looking to buy a new closed can and I think I've narrowed it down to the Denon AH-D5000 or AT ESW10 (I've also been considering the ESW9, D7000, Ultrasone Pro 900 and ATH-W5000) Here are the things I'm looking for: -I'm looking for some isolation of noise, but...

I have a question for you guys in hopes that someone can help me out. I have a pair of denon's d2000 and I enjoy the headphones, but compared with my other cans (RS2 and AKG 701) I rarely seem to use them. Don't get me wrong, I like the denon's and I think they have their place with some harder...

I read an earlier post, and it inspired me to write this one. This is basically me thinking out loud, but some input would be appreciated. So my current setups are as follows: Home: AKG 701 Grado RS-2 Denon D2000 amp/source: Gilmore lite with rega apollo cd player Portable: Yuin...

If I have a flac file and I want to burn it to a cd, I first convert it to a wav file, and then burn it. Am I distorting the quality of the file by doing this?

I bought a pair of Shure SCL4 IEMs off of head-fi about 4 months ago. At first, I hated them, but now that I've experimented with the different tips, and found comfortable ones that seal well, I quite like the headphones. They seem to be fairly accurate, with what seems like a reasonable...

So I bought a pair of AKG 701s off of a fellow Head-fier, and they came in the mail yesterday. I was anxious to try them, to see what they sounded like. I already had some pre-concieved ideas from what I've read on head-fi. I was expecting an overly bright and detailed sound, with little to no...

I'm still looking into buying a headphone amp and I'm having a hard time choosing. I'd like to experiment and get my first tube amp, but it seems like they can't power the range of headphones I want (the cheap ones cant seem to anyways) the headphones: -AKG 701 -Denon D2000 -Senn HD650...

So, the more research I do, the more I get lost with this decision. Maybe I'm just putting too much thought into this. But I would appreciate any help and input that anyone can give. So my quest is fairly simple. Find a headphone amp My decision is far from simple. here is my criteria...

Ok, so I have a question about interconnects that hopefully someone can answer for me: -how come audio equipment does not use digital source to amp connections? why is it that analog equipment is used? I know the difference, and I understand that its much easier to lose quality over an...

Ok, so I admit, I'm a HUGE newb when it comes to headphone amps (and headphones for that matter). I just bought a denon AH-d1001 and Grado SR80i. I love both phones, and I know they are "lower" end, but I'm sure they would benifit from a proper amp and down the road, I'll need one anyways...

So I took the plunge and bought my first 2 sets of high end headphones: 1) Grado SR80i 2) Denon AH-D1001 I liked the denon for use outside my house. The sealed design, the "smaller" size of the sealed headphones, they seemed to get good reviews and it was a great entry price. I like...

Ok, so I'm new here, and i'm looking to get some help on purchasing a new set of headphones. Currently, I own a set of Bose Triport over the ear headphones. To date, these are the "best" set of headphones I've ever owned, but now that I am learning more and more about audio equipment, the...