So I got this motherboard, the Asus M5A99X R2 with the following specs:       I thought that it was not to bad and was exited... until I realised that I cant do analogue to my amp? Am I missing something?   On top of that the audio on the board is faulty. Gone for RMA. Not...

Might be worth a try, anyone have experience with those or know who they were originally for?     "High impedance 300ohm 1.5" diameter mylar cone speaker was made for a factory making expensive headphones. these are brand new and are only 0.3" thick. REG. $1.25"      ...

I have acquired a Blown Sony STR-DG500 Amplifier.   When pressing the power button a relay clicks, the LCD light up showing the input then the mode it is in (exemple concert) then a relays click again and the LCD blinks PROTECT. There is no load on the device or anything else connected but...

Do you guys know any good places to test drive couple of popular headphones?

Ill will be recabling my DTs, Single entry, Jack so i can swap between long and shorter cable.   Now, I want to recalbe the inside to, but the premium has a pretty tight slide-on head band. Any idea?     Also, anyone know if a "long" jack will fit inside? or should I go square on...

Found this old Black and white CRT TV that was used for security cameras.   Left and Right channel connected to the X and Y deflection coil. Nothing fancy.   Blurry pictures because of the difference in contrast. Sorry.           Video in HD so you can see the...

Want an invite? Pm me something nice.  

I dont mean to start to many new threads but, can we talk potentiometers?   I am looking for a dual channel with possible On/Off switch at about 50K Ω, but more importantly I would like to know what are good options for audio pots and should i avoid.   For exemple, I know Alps is a good...

I am looking for a USB DAC to go with the SSMH tube amp i am building.   Any one in particular that would work well and be fairly cheap to make?

I was bored, so i took apart and repainted an old pair of white Panasonic RP-HTX7 with blue paint i had left from Xbox mod.   Here is a couple pictures:   Very simple to tak apart:   Dont know what to do about head band and i wanted to leave a white stripe but I had sanded the...

i got a pair of DT-770 premium at the premium price and i have to say the headband is, well... I Mean Not my picture but look at this real headband (ATH-M50) Even the way cheaper Pro Version has a better one

Please explain the difference, i know that the headband has a different clamping force, but is that all?   Please do not refer to Zombie_x's review, it is highly controversial and very confusing.   What justifies the price difference?   Pro: not Pro:

Here is mine:      

Any info on where to find a list of modification to a pair of Fostex T50RP into the so called "Thunderpants"?   For a 100$ it as been compared to LCD-2 so Im in.

I will start:   Dual 9 Volt Battery upgrade? Thanks Fred_fred2004 for his Stripboard Cmoy Tutorial: Link  

Found those at the dump, had to resolder on cup.   They dont sound particularly good but look interesting. So here it is.

Will a pair of  ATH Pro 700 MK2 be a decent upgrade for my newly bought M50s?   I love my M50s but more bass would be grate plus the detachable cable sounds great when on the go.     Considering DT-250 Velour pad upgrade as well.  

EDIT: This is old. Please, go have a look at the lastest post as the Stripboard design as greatly improved and i hope will be operational soon. Here is Rev 3.7: LINK   Components are ordered, Will start building soon.   Looking into a 1 Tube re-design to the SSMH: LINK   Build...

I Passed by an Apple store today and people looked at me weird with my M50s trying on some beats. I Heard lots about how overpriced they are in comparison to the sound they produce. Yes im glad i went for a pair of M50s.   Now to the point, well to be honest i kinda enjoyed the Vacum like...

Not sure if this has been done before.   Considering: iPhone Remote Cable mod: And a paint job.

DT770:   VS   DT990:   VSVS   Different designs,old new, different prices and difference in Sound?   (Trying to choose a pair for a BassHead)

Anyone have any leads on rewiring a pair of headphones with a iphone remote/mic module?     Yea... not like that  

Well, i am building a CMoy amp, I curently live in france and the only supplier that doesnt charge 30$ (20Euros) for shipping is RS components.   On the list of parts needed, 0.1 µF metallized polyester cap whish is no where to be found.   Thanks for helping me out.  ...

Well, i will most likely buying a pair of Ultrasone HFI-780 Second hand from a head-fi user.   The only problem is the fact that his model is the long 3M cable. I Was thinking instead of cutting the cable shorter and re-soldering, i would remplace the cable by a jack (3.5mm probably) like...

Hello Head-fi,   First of all i have to appologize for making a recommendation thread, I Promess to contribute when i receive my headphone by making a review and other contribution will follow when i get ideas.   I will first state that i am exited to leap into the higher end audio but i...