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  1. TheOak

    Do you prefer headphones or speakers?

    I prefer both at the same time.  I listen mostly in my office where I can sit for hours on end switching back between my Grado SR225is and Boston Acoustic CR75s when my ears get tired of listening to one or the other.  Usually I'll find myself listening to speakers and craving the intimate...
  2. TheOak

    GRADO SR225 - amps and mods for best performance?

    Quote: Did taping the bowls solve your problem?  I'm picking up a pair of SR225i phones tomorrow so your post caught my eye.  I use an old JVC amp with a pair of Boston Acoustics in my office and regularly plug in headphones.  There's nothing like a good old 2-channel amp for pure...
  3. TheOak

    Headphones that can withstand salt air for many months at sea

    That's all good advice.  Thanks for the valuable input!  I'll review those options with my buddy.    I think the biggest help would be the Deluxe Monitor case from Westone that lootbag suggested.  It looks like a crush-proof dry box with a desiccant and cleaning kit.  For $25, I bet that...
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    Headphones that can withstand salt air for many months at sea

    I have a friend who works on fishing boats and resupply vessels and spends most of the year at sea.  His next trip is a 4 month resupply trip across the Pacific from Taiwan to Peru to the Marshall Islands.  He has a large collection of digital movies, TV shows, and music that he listens to on...
  5. TheOak

    Review by 'TheOak' on item 'Westone UM2 stage monitors'

    I upgraded from a pair of UM1s because they didn't deliver the bass I wanted.  I used these while practicing the bass and listening to my iPOD.  The dual drivers really deliver a high fidelity sound with hard to believe bass for the size.  Warning: if you don't want to hear loud and clear bass...
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    Review by 'TheOak' on item 'Westone UM1 stage monitors'

    I was looking for a set of earphones for iPOD listening during my daily commutes.  I compared the UM1s with similarly priced earphones and found these to have the best bass response and overall quality.  After about 3 months of daily listening, I still craved more bass and upgraded to the UM2s. ...
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