Hopefully this is the best section for my question! I'm interested in ideas and opinions for portable sources with the primary purpose of in-car use.   Due to a number of factors, such as costs, time, and console design, I'm not replacing my head unit. This means I either have an FM...

RS1's fit the budget? Even used would take up the entire budget or more. Also, I'd hardly call the 225 entry level. That said, I didn't really like mine and the couple time's I've tried the 325, I wasn't fond of them at all. I might have liked them less. Most people say the 325 is brighter, and...

As a [relatively] cheaper option, I would second the HFi-780. I've always enjoyed it for metal and it's rather easy to drive. An amp wouldn't be absolutely necessary, but it would be a good option and you'd have plenty left in your budget for one.   I personally use my AKG Q701's the most...

Like I said, I can see someone who already owns the E17 (or was about to pull the trigger) wanting a comparison. I could definitely understand an E17 owner wanting to know if it would be worth having the M&M as a dedicated home set up, replacing the E17 for general use.   I'm not sure which...

Quote:   Maybe it's just me, but I think you just weighed the pros and cons (compared) the 2 devices based on the features they offer. It honestly sounds like you're trying to defend the FiiO more than you are saying they shouldn't be compared.   Depending on the features they offer...

Quote:     I'm pretty sure covering the vent his a big no-no. That said, the dimensions are pretty close to being able to stack it without really covering the vent much/at all. Looking at the pictures, the feet seem to be offset from the very edge of the unit a little bit so you could...

Thanks for the response!   I'm still undecided on the USB. I'd hate to spend money on a feature that might not get use. $100 seems worth it assuming I come across an instance where I'd need it. Since I can't think of specific reason, it kind of feels like a waste. I could always upgrade...

I'll definitely give them a bit more of a listen when I have the chance.   Yeah, Gallowbraid is pretty similar but I also have to give him credit since it's a solo band. I always seem to give bonus points when it's a 1 or 2 man group, if it's reasonably good.

Well, you are right. I'm a fan of Agalloch and I am liking the sound of that. The transition at around 6:45 reminded me a lot of the transition in Agalloch's "Our Fortress is Burning pt. 1" at around 1;20, with a slightly different style to it. I'd have to hear more before I'd say I've fallen in...

Basically: I have some money to spare and the holidays are coming up. Each year I tend to add something to my audio collection, whether it be headphones or other components.   Currently, this is what I have:   -AKG Q701 -Ultrasone HFI-780 -Etymotic ER4S   -Hisoundaudio Studio-V...

I've tried searching and it seems like no one really has posted experience with the UI yet. Is this correct? Or can someone guide me to any information on it?   I have the studio-V and definitely enjoy it. It seems like comparing the 2 will show some advantages and disadvantages for each. An...

Quote:   I have to agree with some of the comments on the vocals. It's not that they are bad, I'm just not feeling it. I tend not to like clean vocals so I can be a bit picky about which songs I'll like. I do think the vocals in that particular song were a bit on the whiney side. Though...

Not a movie... but the soundtrack for Journey (PS3 game) is simply amazing... probably enhanced in combination with playing the game, which I would also HIGHLY recommend to anyone who cares about gaming at all.

Quote:   A little late on this... but I also think this deserved to be shared:  

Came across this and figured it kind of fit in here: 

I'll bump this since I don't really have a great answer to your question. I've heard of a few phones that have good sound quality but I'm not aware of any specific tablets that really stand out for their sound quality. I'm sure someone with more knowledge will be able to help you out.   This...

A quick search reveals that that intern made some errors with his comments and openly admits that he was incorrect about his conclusions. He also provides some links to better sources that correct his errors.   While some of his comments may have held some accuracy, I think this is a clear...

The problem I have with the benchmarks is that I haven't seen that translated into real world differences. My mom has a 4S and it seems similar in terms of performance to my phone. Mind you, I haven't really done anything demanding on her phone but it seems to perform similarly to my phone doing...

The only reason I justify apple hate is because too many people just accept that everything they make will be good. Of course, there are the groups that think that every new apple product is the next gift from god. I just have hopes that some of the apple haters might help put others into...

Base price for a 4S, off contract, is $650. So, not too far off.   As for the customer service, I'm not sure how it is internationally. If I have problems with an apple product, I can just go down to my local apple store and have them work on it. I had an original macbook and had my hard...

Quote: You forget about people that have more money than sense. Also, trust the expert heuristics. A lot of people think that best buy employees have some form of expertise and will trust what they are told. Plus, there's impatience. A lot of people wont be buying an HDMI cable by...

According to sales, I wouldn't quite say it's a minority opinion. For one reason or another, android holds the highest sales numbers and has a growing market share over time.   It's definitely true that some phones have to make those kinds of sacrifices, but that's not always the case. Some...

What are we considering for build quality? If you're talking simply about how well it's put together and how it stands up to regular use, then I still think that other options are good and not far off from the MBP. The MBP definitely looks and feels better than most of the other options but if...

There's a lot to catch up on here... guess that's what I get for showing up late.   As for the macbook pro comments... you can get a lot more performance for your money. The build quality in some areas might be better for the MBP, but any high end laptop should hold up pretty well. I just...

Yeah, just the way the edges/corners are curved a little... makes it seem a bit more 3 dimensional.   I may end up slightly annoyed with the windows 8 release date. I was planning on buying a laptop around June which might be cutting it close for the W8 release. Due to some potential travel...