Quote: While true I only asked because perhaps my set up isn't optimized for me to appreciate the most out of it?   Got a new genre to recommend? I've extended my tentacles pretty far as is.

I think I'm finally at a point where I can truly call my self an audiophile having a full set-up (I use to run my ATH AD700's on my mobo's terribad sound card.   I now have a Xonar DG (using it for the S/PDIF) which goes to my brand new HK 3490 with a cheap TOSLINK cable (which isn't bad...

  Quote:   Oh shoot. I got worried that 3 was for Mic and both sides of stereo last minute and ordered 2  pole...  Should have been patient yesterday when I placed the order and asked here first instead of clarifying now..   Well.. I guess I'll learn from my mistakes.

Was I supposed to get a 2 pole or 3 pole?   Or does it not matter?

I bent the TRS connector by tripping on the cable and it's bent and can't be bent back. (i've tried)   I have the ATH AD700 and I'm getting a nice receiver in a few days which has a 1/4" jack.  I'm looking to cut the cable I guess and put on a new TRC connector.   My fear is that I have...

  Quote: That's weird and not normal...  

I'm going to be building these soon: http://speakerdesignworks.com/Statements_Monitor.html   The designer specifically recommends 100 watts available at 8 ohms.   My goal is to be under $400.   My question is, how can you know whether or not a receiver is going to transcode audio...

I need the headphones to be circum-aural and closed back as I'll be in a library often.   I also want a USB DAC for my laptop and an LOD for my iPod when I leave the library and am just walking around.    This will also transfer to my home and be used with my desktop as well.   The...

thanks for all the replies guys!

  Quote: You don't understand.  I'm not worried about the cost difference between the RE0 and the IE6...   Which means, don't tell me "Get the RE0." simply because they are cheaper (albiet not as good)  or what ever the case may be.   All I want is a comparison between the two...

I'm not worried about cost.   I just want to know which one is generally considered the best.

I'm looking for opinions from people that have tried BOTH the Head Direct RE0 and the IE6's.   I've read reviews on both products but did not find anyone that contrasted the two.   If you have tried both, which one has over all best sound clarity and quality?  (or if they are two...

My gear:   Nu Force NE-7m Ipod Nano 5th Gen   I listen to music by The Flash Bulb and Ulrich Schnauss   Examples:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbvS6aVTU9E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PiXEX2Fs1o   I have them in FLAC on my computer and have been encoding them to 320...

Green Day.  Hmm.. you wouldn't be judging the content of their music in an way simply because of their taste in clothing?   I have absolutely no money right now, but I'm really pumped for this interview I have coming up so I will hopefully have enough to get myself an Asus Xonar ST!  (you...

Thanks for the comments!   Quote:

No one yet? Page 2 and only 1 reply in regards to my OP?   What about the E-MU 1212M?   I just want what ever equipment i need to power headphones with utmost quality.

I also had an outstanding experience with their customer service.   I purchased the Ne-6 and fount out they were incompatible with my mp3 player (2.5 mm jack)   I told them that Amazon.com didn't mention it and they told me they would refund my entire order including shipping both ways...

Oh oh, what about one of these?  Firestone Audio Fubar III Mk. 2 USB DAC - Headphone Amplifier   I have seen atleast the DAC only version listed on this site as the highest ranked DAC and this would atleast solve my issues of the spacing.   Though I'm wondering if anyone here has any...

Can you get the Genelec 6010a for sub $500?

I currently use onboard and AD700's.   I have 2 open slots, PCI and PCIe x1.   The PCI is right between two GPU's though so temps might not be win but I could always sell one if need be.   I'm looking to get a soundcard that would survive headphone upgrades in the "near" future...