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Looking for an IEMs that can block the airplane engine hum if possible 100%. I am looking up to $300 range if possible. Thanks

Today I asked my friend to tell me any difference as I switch between the two and  extremely pay attention to any subtle changes, again my friend could not.   I decided to test my HD-800 on my one year old Denon receiver Headphone output jack. Now this time the sound was utterly horrid and...

I have recently bought an Onkyo C-S5VL and WA6 with EML 274B rectifier (about 2 weeks). My Headphone in HD-800. Today I decided to for no good reason try the headphone jack on the Onkyo which has internal amplification (with actual volume knob for headphone out). To my surprise going aback and...

HD-800 is amazing for very well recorded CDs. However and this is a big However if you have a bad recording source not only in terms of quality but also engineering this beast  shoves it in your face with no excuses. No wonder they are called reference headphones. So buyers be aware this...

Ironically K701/702 were my first choice.

Well I know I am going to be flamed for this. I live in Washington DC area and believe it or nor not there is no where near me that I could any hi end headphones brands. My decision was purely based on many late hours readings on blogs and expert reviews and technical  details.   I am very...

I have been reading for last 4 months and driving my wife insane with Headphone talk. Next on my list powerstrip Pure Power Center from Balanced power Technologies

Few months ago I was looking to replace my Sony CD30 headphone which was attached to a noisy Dell XPS and Creative X-Fi card.     Well is all stared innocently before I begin to read and educate myself (and save and save) one thing lead to another First the headphone sennheiser HD-800...

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Couldn't agree more. Well It could be used to show off your headphone  to unsuspected audience.

I came across this SACD which supposedly is used for HD800 test   http://www.elusivedisc.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SFSA9801     Does anyone have this?

Wind016  Thanks for the input. So do you think HD800 would be a safe bet? I am just concerned that WA6 could be underpowered for HD800.

  I have recently purchased WoodAudio 6 (not yet received) which I am going to upgrade with Emission Labs EML 274B rectifier.   I am also planning to purchase  Onkyo C-S5VL C-S5VL Super Audio CD/CD Player as the source.   Now the only thing that remains is the Headphone and my...

Apparently it is real upcoming product from this manufacturer:   http://www.elekit.co.jp/english/catalog/srch_result.php?ssi=1   On the original link which I posted if you click on description it will give you more information

    http://www.casereal.com/en/works/progress/amp/index.html  

Thanks LFF for the link and great recording job. What kind of dummy do you use? I always wanted a dummy head for this kind of recordings however the ones that I find like this one is way above my budget:   http://www.neumann.com/?lang=en&id=current_microphones&cid=ku100_description  ...

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I do not know if any one has been to this I listened to some sample and there pretty amazing   http://www.naturespace.com/  

Dojmoto; Again right on the mark. I have just begun to get into audiophile headphones and this forum has become my source. I completely agree that at the end audio can be a very personal decision and folks arguing over the quality of one over another will be a moot discussion like Chocolate...

nbourbaki;   If you want CDs I suggest http://www.psyshop.com   If you want individual wave files ( I do not buy mp3s) there several sites that offer Wave format for slightly higher price:   http://www.junodownload.com/   http://www.addictech.com  ...

Dojmoto; I never overlook your suggestion and I appreciated your input. I am not only learning based on everyone suggestion but  also  constantly playing with numbers in term of budget and I complete agree with going $100.00 or $200 over budget is not a killer and may prove to be the only...

AtomikPi; Although I could dream, Stax headphones are not even near my budget ( still buying lottery) and HD-800 price is also up there but nowhere near Stax. I would to hear you guys opinion on AKG 702 which I completely agree is nowhere near STAX or close to HD-800 but meet my price range and...

Wow. I think I need to save for a while. I had a feeling what I was looking for was difficult under $1000. Thanks Sampson

Sampson, Thanks for your suggestion I will definitely check The Irresistible Force. Meanwhile out of my laziness this is the info on Psybient:   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psybient