Just got a cheap used Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 that I'm running out of an old uDac.  For the price this system is pretty respectable.  Beats the old Yamaha receiver and Pioneers that I was running and takes up way less space.  For low to moderate sound levels in a near field environment this is...

Forgot my headphones at home. Music is EDM and Dancehall. Don't normally use IEMs but these are both just $20. They have JVC FX40 and Phillips SHE3595. Which one should I get? Thanks

I just put together a near field rig for my computer from odds and ends that I had lying about.  It sounds pretty good for a couple of harmon/kardon speakers, small sub and old amp.  I haven’t listened to my headphones in 2 weeks.... that’s several thousands of dollars that's just collecting...

Hi guys, I am looking for a fun headphone for EDM and Dancehall. My main rig is HD 800s through a Rega DAC and Burson amp. The cans should be closed and less than $400. Used is fine. Would like strong bass but not at the sacrifice of sound quality (some small sacrifice is okay). For example, I...

Hi all, I have been relatively content to use my AKG K702s for my periodic listening needs.  I haven’t been monitoring what’s new lately but I am looking for new mid-fi cans for electronic music.  My two requirements are a large soundstage and respectable bass, which combo has been difficult to...

Hi all, I am looking to get some relatively cheap (sub $100) IEMs to be used with my BlackBerry Torch.   For portable use I have been using an iPod Touch with Koss PortaPros, for home K702s off a Burson and work Shure 840s off a uDac2.   With the BlackBerry I will be listening mainly to...

I am looking for some cans specifically for vocal trance only.  They will be amped with a Burson and I don’t want to spend more than say about $350 (used or new).   I think that the following attributes would make for a good HP for this genre:   Big soundstage Some good bass presence...

I'm looking for a new DAC to marry with my Burson HA-160 and my AKG K702s and Beyer DT880(600)s.  It will be connected via USB from my desktop and then RCA out to the Burson.   I am currently using a uDac2 but am moving that to my work rig with my Shure 840s.  I was relatively happy with the...

  I have been changing my gear up a bit and decided to compare the (1) AKG k702; (2) Beyerdynamic DT880 (600); and the Shure SHR840 on a set-up that consists of: PC - Udac2 - Burson HA-160.  In respect of burn in all the gear has at least a couple hundred (or more) hours on it.  I have doing...

Assuming appropriate source and amplification, what combination of full size HPs would you wish to own to cover all your needs and why?   (1)   Full size HPs only (2)   Reasonably available HPs only, no rare exotics, custom stuff or crazy price tags. (3)   Limit of four(4) HPs   

I know these kinds of threads must be tiresome, but here it goes…   I'm looking for an amp based on the following criteria:   (1) Solid State   (2) Under $300   (3) Can be used with the udac-2   (4) Can satisfactorily drive the following: (i) HD 600, (ii) BT 880 (600) and...

Introduction   Further to my last thread I decided to purchase the 840 after listening to a number of cans at a local store.  After auditioning several cans head to head I found the Sennheiser HD 650 to have the most appealing sound to my ears but thought that the 840s were still quite...

Hi everybody, I think that I have been bitten by the headphone bug.    A couple months ago I decided that it was time to get some full size cans and I picked up the Pioneer SE-M390 and was blown away by the sound.  I could hear the loss in all my 196 kbps music and have spent the last 2...