Hi there,   I am looking for an earbud that is similar to Samsung's OEM HS3303. They have been discontinued and though they might be available somewhere online there are so many knock off models that I don't want to take the risk. I had them originally with my note 4 and they are to this day...

Hi there, I'm looking for some help finding a device that will allow me to play music on my current audio setup from my phone with minimal quality loss. Doesn't need to be perfect just wondering what's out there and if there is a range in quality or if it's all pretty uniform. I've already...

I've been hearing a lot about Stax lately, and they seem like something I really wouldn't mind trying out. However I'm a bit confused as to how they work.   What is confusing me are their driver units. How exactly do I go about driving a pair of Stax headphones? I'm guessing they don't just...

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I've always been a huge fan of soulful music. Mo-town, soul, some strands of R&B, and every now and again I come across a little bit of Gospel music that really catches my ear. I'll list some of the similar music I like (excuse the youtube quality), and then I'd appreciate some recommendations...

Hi there,   I am thinking it's finally time to get some amplification going for my headphones. Right now, I have the Denon D-5000's, and I have plans for getting a pair of custom IEM's at some point in the distant future. My reason for getting an amp is not simply to go louder, my iPod can...

Hi there, I've had my Monitor Audio Silver RX1's for quite some time now and I'm feeling like its time to move on. Though the sound is nice, its not really what I'm looking for. I would like some help figuring out which pair of bookshelves will best fit my requirements. I'm going to put...

Before I start, I would just like to make clear that I am not talking about music when I say stuff. I mean other stuff - yenno, everyday life kinda stuff.   Headphones have really managed to sweep me from my feet recently. I love mine to death, and have often even considered ditching my...

I see threads aplenty asking if it is worth it to get an external DAC instead of an internal sound card. I thought of this analogy a while back and in my opinion it explains the differences quite well. My hopes are that any people new to computer audio can check out this thread to help them...

Hi there,   I recently received a Technics SA-103 int. amplifier. It sounds better than my Cambridge Audio 640A V2, so I'd prefer to keep it, but I'm having an issue that just started recently. Out of nowhere, I was getting fuzz in the sound whenever it had to hit lower frequencies. The fuzz...

  To say music is important is about the biggest understatement one can make.  Music in itself is something that can define cultures, unite nations, and most importantly, it can find its way into every human being’s heart. There is a reason why music can be found in so many genres, and even...

I'm wondering how the Denon Ah-D5000's pair with tube amps. I know they are already warm, bass heavy headphones so I'm wondering if a tube amp would just add to much colouration? I'm talking about the Woo Audio 3 tube amp specifically.   The reason I ask is because I am on the verge of...

Hello everyone, I just picked up a Technics SA-103 from my parents and I noticed it had a 'loudness' switch on it. I wasn't sure exactly what it did, but what better way to find out then by turning it on! I already had it on pretty loud, so when I turned it on it nearly blew out my eardrums...

Fantastic genre of music. As of right now, there aren't a whole lot of bands out there, however I highly recommend you try and get into it.. its extremely rewarding. I myself have always been a fan of more melodic metal, and celtic music has always fascinated me with its distinctly beautiful...

I've narrowed down my search for an amp to either the Woo Audio 3 or the LD MK IV SE, but I'm looking for some personal impressions to help me make my final decision.   - The LD is actually $389, whereas the Woo 3 is $495. However, once you add up shipping and taxes to Canada, the LD ends up...

I was recently introduced to Regina Spektor, in an effort to show me Anti-folk. My god, it is something else! To say I have fallen in love with Regina Spektor would be an understatement. To say she sings with soul would be an unfair, as her style is far from soulful. Passion is the more...

I've always been a fan of riff heavy music, so I decided to start this thread and see which is your favorite. By no means do we have to restrict this to any genre/instrument, so I included melody in the description to make it more general. So yea, I want to know which riff/melody in a song you...

I'm looking to get on with purchasing my bedside rig, and I'm wondering which component I should upgrade to first.. I currently have an E-MU 0404 DAC, Shure SRH 840 headphones, and a 16gb ipod.   I plan to buy a LittleDot MK IV SE tube amp, an iPod transport (Onkyo ND-S1 or something...

I'm looking for a portable media player, but I need lots of space. I was thinking the iPod Classic 160gb, but it is (like all apple products) pricey and would require me purchasing it used.   Can you give me any other suggestions of portable media players with around the same amount of...

I've just ordered my speakers and I would like to be able to have some form of speaker isolation, but I don't have the money to buy anything too special. My speakers are the Monitor Audio Silver RX1's, and I don't have the space for stands so they will be sitting on my desk.   I've heard...

My birthday is coming up, along with some festive holidays. What this means for a teenager is a sudden acquisition of a decently large sum of money. In turn, what that means for a teenager who happens to be an audiophile; new equipment.   I'm having troubles deciding what to buy. New...

I have been in the market for a pair of bookshelf speakers for over a year now. I have spent countless hours doing research and going into stores to audition different kinds.   After a whole year, I finally managed to come to a decision. The Usher S-520's. Lucky for me, I found a deal for...

Hi there,   I've recently been having a few questions regarding DAC's and how they work when hooked up to other sources   Lets start with the computer as a source:   I just ordered the E-mu 0404 DAC. I intend go computer > 0404 DAC > Int. Amp > Speakers A friend recently told me...

Hi everybody, I've been trying to save up for a pair of $1000 bookshelves (Monitor Audio Silver RX1) for roughly a year now. As a teenager with an extremely limited income, and not a whole lot of ways to do something about it, this has been a long, arduous process. I'm finally saying screw...

Just wondering if I can use the data transfer USB cable to make my iPod LOD. If so, how do I go about separating the connector from the cable?   Thanks