I need some input from people that has heard both or own both the HD650 and HD800. I am very much enjoying the HD650 with the Modi 2 Uber + Valhalla 2 setup and I'd like to know if jumping to the HD800 can take the experience even further. If so, to what degree (huge/obvious or slight/subtle)...

I'm thinking about connecting my Audio-gd NFB-12 to my PC and use the "DAC out" on the back and connect them to my active bookshelf speakers. Basically just using the NFB-12 as a DAC and not use its amp. Thing is, I don't know what exactly to set for the settings on the NFB-12 to have it work...

Hello, I am kind of new to passive speakers and receivers so I need some help.   I am thinking of getting a pair of these speakers http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Monitor-AM7022-A-Floorstanding/dp/B0002Z2420 (Polk Audio Monitor 70).   I know I will also need a receiver to play music...

I am looking at these 2 Swan speakers. Is the M200MkII worth the price difference from the M10 (night and day difference?), or is the M10 the better bang for the buck compared to the M200MKII? Keep in mind the M200MkII is about twice the price of the M10.   I just need some nice speakers...

I am looking at these 2 Swan speakers, mostly the M10 and the M200 MKII. Is the M200 MKII worth the price difference from the M10, or is the M10 the better bang for the buck compared to the M200 MKII? How does the M200 MKII compare with the H4? The H4 are slightly more, are they a lot better...

I bought a headphone from someone here that lives in Poland on May 13th, 2011 and the item has not arrived to this day. I received a tracking number from the seller, and the item got held up in customs, but tracking said it left the customs facility and was on its way to the US on May 27th...

I've been debating whether to upgrade my amp to a Cavalli CTH hybrid amp or upgrade my DAC+amp to the Audio-gd NFB-12. My current DAC is the Pure i20's DAC which has a Cirrus 4353 24-bit/192KHz DAC, and my current amp is a FiiO E9. Which one would give me the greater improvement over my current...

I have been using the FiiO amps on all my headphones (see signature), and the E9 is used for the more demanding headphones like the Thunderpants, HD600, and DT990/600ohm. The source is coming from an iPod classic going through the Pure i20's DAC. Is it possible to have these headphones perform...

I have been considering really hard on selling almost all my headphones to fund a LCD-2. Ever since I got my Thunderpants, I fell in love with the orthodynamic sound signature. Now I want to get the best possible open orthodynamic with wood on its housing and the Audeze LCD-2 meets those exact...

I've been looking into the Thinksound Rain IEMs and saw two different ones on Amazon. There's http://www.amazon.com/Thinksound-Definition-Isolating-Headphone-Chocolate/dp/B002VKHTVK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1304010918&sr=8-3 and then...

The stock AD900 pads really irritate my skin and makes it itchy so I need something else to replace it because I can't wear these headphones for more than 5 minutes, but I love them! I searched around and found that Audio Cubes has some solutions like the ATH-W5000 replacement pads, but it's way...

I can't get my mind off the Denon D5000 because I keep thinking that it could be better than my Ultrasone PRO 900. I definitely like the PRO 900 and it has really great bass, but it's just not "floating my boat" compared to all my other headphones (and it's also the most expensive one I own!). I...

I have been reading up on the Pure i20 and kind of understand how it works, but I'm still a little confused. I mainly use my 5th generation iPod (iPod Video 30gb & 60gb) with my FiiO E9 for music listening. So I basically dock my iPod on the Pure i20 and then hook up the i20 to my FiiO E9, but...

I just now found a "Just Launched" seller named "DJEquipmentStore" on Amazon.com and they are selling brand new AKG 240S for 49.99 + shipping. That's a STEAL! So I bought it right away. But since they are "Just Launched" I am really worrying if I made a bad decision because there is no reviews...

I want to try out an AKG 240, but there are so many versions out there that I'm totally confused on which one to get. There's the "Sextett" one which I read are probably the best ones, but are discontinued. Then there's the 240 MK II, 240S, 240M, 240DF, etc. How's the sound between all these...

I have been set on getting an Ultrasone PRO 900, but I've been looking around and found that the Denon D2000/D5000 also compete well against the PRO 900 within the same price range. I want to get one last pair of closed headphones that will provide a different sound signiture from the headphones...

I've been shopping around for an Ultrasone PRO 900 for a while now, but they are all about $500+ which is way too high. I know BuyAuthorized from ebay sells them for $320 if made an offer but I've been checking his page everyday for the past month or so now, and he hasn't had them in stock for a...

I have the SR80i and have done the reverse quarter mod with the stock comfies and that's it. Recently I have been thinking about switching out the plastic grills with metal ones. I really don't like to open up my headphones and tamper with them, but if it can change the sound quality I might...

How much do the Beyerdynamics DT900/600ohm and the Ultrasone 900 PRO run these days in new or mint condition? I want to get a good deal on them.   Thanks!

So I've been looking at these 3 headphones, the Beyerdynamic DT900/600ohm, Ultrasone Pro 900, and the Audio Technica ATH-M50. They all seem kind of similar regarding their bass.   I want a headphone with bass as authority, but it has to be quality bass, not muddy bass. To be honest, I want...

I have been reading about the HD600 cable upgrades and I am wondering if it is really worth it to invest in a cable that will cost almost as much as the headphones itself?   Some people say it's some placebo effect, and others say it makes a big improvement in sound quality.   I've also...

I'm looking for an amp with a built in DAC that is as powerful (or more powerful) as the FiiO E9 around the same price range as the E9. This will be used in between the iPod and a Sennheiser HD600. I may sometimes use it on a PC as well, hence the DAC. I know the DAC part will be useless when...

I've been reading that the only way I can use both the DAC of the E7 and the amp of the E9 is to use it on a computer. I will mostly use the E7+E9 combo with an iPod Classic, so if the DAC on the E7 won't even override the iPod's DAC, won't the combo be useless for portable devices then? It...

Has anyone ever tried these together? If so, how does it sound when playing a large range of rock music from indie to metal?          Also, would the FiiO e7 alone be able to work with the HD 600s? Or is the Fiio e9 definitely needed as well? Thanks in advance!          

Hi I'm new to the forums but have been addicted to this hobby for a while now, and I always come here (from google search) to look up information on headphones and amps.   So I've been researching for a more high-end open headphone and ended up with the HD 600 as the ones I'll probably buy...