I'm very happy with my Shure SE215 - these made me realize iem's can just as/very nearly as good as full sized headphones.  Just my $.02

Yeah I'm not really worried about the "integrity of the data stream" or anything. I just remembered things sounding a little.. maybe better seperated would be how I would describe it, with the KS.  Quite possibly placebo, but I figured it was worth asking if someone knew what was up.  Guess I'm...

I can live with DS, and that's probably what I'll do.  I just figure if I go through the trouble buying expensive (to me) equipment and getting the right formats/software for my music, there's no reason to spend a little extra time setting it up so my PC plays it as perfectly as possible.  ...

Recently I had some issues with my computer sound and I've gone through some pretty weird problems trying to fix it all.  I have an Onkyo SE-200PCI LTD sound card with the most-current drivers installed.  I used to have KS working fine through foobar.  I don't know what happened that threw a...

If I remember correctly, PA2V2 is just an amp (no DAC), which means you're just using the onboard computer soundcard.  Listen for yourself and see if you hear any problems/noise. :)

Chrome #5150 checking in.  I'm in love <3   Also curious about the G-Cush impressions!

My first pair was some Grado SR-60i's.  I gotta say I don't regret that purchase at all.  You could technically get a bit higher on the Grado ladder for your budget, but I'm not sure I would get anything above the SR-60 until the SR-225.   One thing I do wish I did from the beginning was...

I picked up some SR-325is's about two weeks ago and they are just awesome!  I admit I don't love the chrome finish, but you can't have everything I guess.  I was worried about them being too bright/sibilant, however I found that not to be the case, for my taste anyways.  I wonder if my amp has...

I'm curious as well, anyone know how this would stack up to, say, the Musiland Monitor 02?  I know the Streamer II+ is a price-bracket ahead, but it relies on the USB power.

  Quote: I love that final product.  Super classy look, especially with how well the leather matches the wood's tone pretty well. Big thumbs up =]

+1 with what they said, hehe.  I bought the K701 as a step up from my SR-60i and I was somewhat disappointed.  I even have an ASL MG-Head OTL (Mk II tho, I don't really know how different it might be to the newer Mk III) and I still don't love them for rock/anything where bass matters really...

I'd recommend reading through at least the first page or two of this thread: http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/534479/mad-lust-envy-aka-shin-cz-s-guide-to-headphone-gaming-particularly-with-dolby-headphone   I know it's been referred to at least but I don't know if it's been asked...

Yep!  That's the headband thread I was planning on following.  Looks like a good place to start.  I was thinking maybe finding some kind of memory foam sample or something to use for the padding.  Might be too much hassle tho.   Bilavideo you're a machine!  Those look great

Haha can't say I would have ever thought to use frickin' laser beams to DIY a headband for my headphones.  I feel like that should go in the "you know you're an audiophile when" thread.  Totally awesome.      PS: The headband looks awesome.  I'm also debating about a DIY leather headband...

Hope that's not backwards in real life too :D  Do you put that GRADO label on there?  How'd ya do it? Stencil + Dye?   Quote:  

I got what I felt was a pretty fair deal on a used set =]  If I'm blown away by my results with the SR-60, I don't see why I couldn't try much the same treatment on the 325's (come to think of it.. would woodied 325's be any different than woodied 60s?). But I guess I'm just more comfortable...

Hey guys, I'm relatively new to HeadFi, but I've been gradually improving my headphones/rig for a year or two now.  I'm picking up some new SR-325is's and thus leaves my "old" SR-60i's open to be out of commission for a while if need be.  I have access to a lathe and drill press, and I'm sure I...

How about a pair of Grados? They're very easy to drive and definitely in the "fun" category.  225's sound like the price/performance winners from what I've read. I love my 60i's and I've got some 325is's on the way :D

Guess I couldn't really tell while I was trying to read through.. Do people tend to advice not to use an external DAC for gaming?  Regardless of the surround effects like Dolby Headphone (I mostly play StarCraft2).. does a DAC add a significant delay/lag compared to a sound card?

You can usually find some used K701's for $200-220.  I know these are a pair of cans that people say are very picky to amp, but I have to say I have never been more impressed with them than when I break out the classical. (Though I don't really listen to much classical and I'll be trading in for...

I heard they're going to have the ability to get a full 7.1 system onto your head with the new version. The new "Head Theater" series?

+1 on ESW-9