I'll start by saying... For me to sell my beloved HD800 then there has to be something wrong with the world. Or I've found something better. Well it's both. The thing with SQ is that it is a constant learning experience. Both subjectively but also as we continue to be impressed or unimpressed...

Are you happy with your current set up? Or are you desperate for a change..?   I'm happy with my lowly lot that I'm listening to now, but I'm also looking to upgrade certain bits. I've been settled with my bunch of vintage amps for going on 3 years now.. But I'm looking to get back into...

Has anyone else tried these bluetooth speakers? Bought them on a whim for a spare bedroom. Really impressed! Superb rounded, sweet sound with strong but not overpowering bass if you place them right. New German company and the speakers have been out about a year now to very good reviews. Super...

I don't care if you have many.. I don't care if you have two. Choose!!    Mine is..                                       Idiot Wind - Bob Dylan (has been for about 25 years) 

Just pulled the trigger on a 1988 Technics SL-P550 in mint condition, so while I'm awaiting Mr Postman I thought it would be nice to hear from anyone else who owns/owned a vintage cd player.    It seems they will all become a thing of the past soon, but I'm looking for the classic years from...

I thought I'd put all my recent impressions on this subject from a certain summit fi thread on here as I think it will be more helpful. I'd love to here your views on these headphones and whether you think the HD800 is a worthwhile upgrade. Is the HE500 on par? And what about upgrading from the...

Thought it might be fun to rave about the best rigs that we have owned so far. Obviously most of these will be our current set ups, but there may have been times when you have sold stuff in the past in a rash desicion to buy something you thought was gonna be better... And wasn't..    ...

Anyone heard this yet?    It's very good and better than the last Radiohead effort. Typical Yorke songs and great production. But as always with Thom, you'll either love it.. or not.        Atoms For Peace is an experimental rock & electronic supergroup formed in late 2009 in Los...

I've owned quite a few of the modern mid price offerings available including Dacmagic, Vdac, Rdac and an earlier Beresford. I'm not one for hyperbole at all but I've been smiling all day listening to this after giving it an overnight run in. (it came the next day after ordering from...

Two of the most sort after headphones on the market today, probably doesn't need another thread dedicated to them. However I still see a need for a base to put all of this info in. Thought it would be helpful to try and build a bigger picture of these headphones for future buyers (specially with...

It's as simple as this...   Why are peeps forking out loads o money on the new and very trendy orthodynamic headphones...   When they can have a near as perfect headphone like the K702 for a fraction of the cost?                 I can't fault them. A purists...

Been away from head-fi for 6 months changing nappies and sleepless nights etc... So it's nice to be back and with a new purchase. Not sure how many hours are on my K702's as I bought them 2nd hand but the pads look as if they've never been worn. So early impressions as I've only had a couple of...

Following the very successful 50's/60's Jazz thread, I'd love to hear about some quality up-to-date Jazz recommendations. I've been scouring the web looking for clues as to what may float my boat out of recent releases and have found some really nice stuff.. and also some very dull safe stuff...

It's all in the title of the thread, which is the GREATEST SYMPHONY EVER written? Also, which is the greatest recording of the greatest symphony...?   I will keep track of posts so that I can establish a Headfiers favorite Symphony and recording.   Try and keep it to 1 or 2...

I thought that this would make for an interesting thread. Though I'm not expecting a massive response, most living composers find it hard to gain any reputation within the music business. Lack of finance, distribution etc from record companies that prefer to market safer bets (older...

Your starter for ten is probably a big favorite with some and hated by others;   Ornette Coleman Trio; At the Golden Circle.   3 guys, 3 instruments, and more ideas than most Jazz ensembles can conjure up in a life time. Still be-bop, but progressive. Plus a brilliant hifi recording...

I've got nearly 30hrs on these now and so here is few first impressions and to be updated later.   My equipment is in my signature at the bottom, budget to midfi.   These are the most expensive Hp's I've bought or owned so my expectations are high. I got over the magic dust period pretty...

I would love to hear what classical pieces people always use to test new headphones etc, Mine was always Karajans 1962 Beethoven cycle, until my equipment got better and I could hear how old the recording was!   My current faves are Elliott Carter's Symphonia (the only recording) and...

Righto before I start, a quick backround... I got brought up admiring hifi equipment from being a child. It has been my dad's hobby since I can remember (I'm 40 now) He has always wanted to try Grado phones but hasn't tried until now (he's 72) and they're not as comfortable as his 600's, so I...

Correct me if I'm wrong.. but if the Sony dap has a digital amp and therefore keeps the signal digital... then you are not losing any information through the process of digital to analogue converstion?   help me so I can sleep tonight thanks.   

Ive just modified the triple flange rubber tips that you get free with all westones. If you snip the first two pieces off and leave the stem long (it should look like a little umbrella) they work a treat!   Ive now got an even bigger airier soundstage and with w3's it lightens up the...

Ive had my W2's for about 6 months now but have always wanted to hear the 3's because like most peeps on here I'm never satisfied!   Early days yet but I'm very happy with the W3's. For me, an IEM is never going to compete with a over ear hp and so my ideal would be to have an iem that...

Hi, Ive read a similar thread from 2008 regarding this issue but there wasn't much feedback. The Creek OBH21SE seems to be very susceptible to mobile phone interference, to the point of it being unlistenable when my wife is on her phone downstairs... and shes always on the blo0dy phone!   I...

My current set up is Laptop usb to Super pro 707 dac- Atlas Navigator interconnects - Creek OBH21 - Denon D2000 or HD650   Ive had my Creek amp for about 7yrs now and it has served me well, but I think it may be the weakest link in my set up. I like the detailed refined sound but it has...

Hi I'm new and this is my first thread so be gentle!   This has been puzzling me for a while, If you have a direct line from your digital device either mp3 or laptop into an outboard dac/amp thus bypassing the sound card and headphone-out, does it matter how good your player is, if all it is...