Sounds like an important update, I'll be putting that on as soon as mine comes in, thanks. The back button functionality sounds like its pretty messed up right now, hopefully they'll fix it soon.

I ordered the 8GB version from SanDisk's site last night. Also picked up a 32GB class 10 micro sd card today - less expensive than I thought it would be, at $60. I've never tried the original Clip due to its non-support of AAC files (natively at least) so I won't be able to compare it to that...

Quote: Thanks for the advice! I ended up also ordering a pair of OPA2111KP and 2137P op-amps. They're all cheap enough that it's worth having them to play around with and see which ones I end up liking most.    

The stock op-amps with my HD650s were starting to annoy me a bit due to how forward (maybe bright?) they were, so I ordered a pair of OPA2107APs. Hopefully these will give me a bit more of a relaxed, smooth, warm sound, along with more bass (which I would greatly appreciate!) Since I'm a total...

After a bit of belated experimentation, I take back what I said about avoiding the extra high gain setting because of bass distortion. This turned out not to be a problem with the gain, but with the STX ASIO drivers! Going through the Windows mixer / ASIO4All (and I assume other ASIO drivers)...

I don't know anything about the technical aspects of how the gain settings actually work, but from my experience so far listening to my HD650s through the STX with stock op-amps, I feel that the middle gain setting of 64-300 ohms is probably best for those cans. At the same volume level (as...

Got my card in and installed after many grueling, nightmarish hours (see my installation problem and solution here). First impressions, though I'm somewhat tired after my ordeal, are wow! This thing sure has a lot of power amp-wise. Paired with my HD650s, everything sounds very full, powerful...

Quote: Thanks, I'll go ahead and order a cable then!  

I just ordered an STX from a local company. My Darkvoice amp kind of died, and my Emu 0404 USB is getting on and emits an annoying high-pitched sound, so I figured it's time for something new. I do have one question though (forgive me if it's a stupid one):   Because the amped head-phone out...

Thank you very much all! I actually. . . forgot I made this thread! So sorry for the late reply, but very much appreciated! I think I will go for the 600s. I was worried from some reviews that they would actually be brighter than the 580s, but it seems most people agree (as I originally thought...

I've had my Sennheiser HD580s for a long time now and I've really loved them. They broke recently though, and are unfortunately not under warranty. So, I've decided to seize this "opportunity" and upgrade along the line. My choice is between HD600 and HD650. Most of all, what I'm looking for...

I just got mine in today. It always takes a few weeks, if not months, to really come to terms with how you like a headphone, but here are some quick initial impressions (all with original pleather pads): 1) Sound quality: It's really quite good. I now really won't feel I'm missing anything...

Right now I'm using the Yuin PK3. I've ordered the Sennheiser HD25-1 IIs just a few days ago, so those will also start playing a huge role. Then it (should) be the HD-25 for when I go on walks or am in one place for a bit, while the PK3s I'll continue to (as I do now) carry around with me...

Thanks for the advice everyone. Unfortunately, they don't have these on any Sennheiser price lists here in Ontario, so the only way I'll be able to get it is through eBay. . . I may just give it a shot, in which case I'll be posting back here in the future with my opinions. Grrr, I hate buying...

Hello HD25 fans. I'm considering getting this phone mostly for taking it on walks around the city with me (since I hate it when you're on a busy street and all of a sudden you can't hear much of anything). I'm wondering, just how good is the isolation in a case like this when you're out and...

Ahh, nevermind. I've changed my mind, making this post worthless, so ignore away.

Uhhhhh, wow. Now, maybe I'm just crazy (and feel free to call me out on it if I am), but it seems like this Vista beta actually makes the DAC sound different than before (XP drivers installed on Vista as per EMU's instructions). Just so you know, this is with a pair of HD580s with no...

Mine's in my signature, EMU 0404 USB with HD580s. I'm using Foobar (with ASIO) and play my albums using ALAC and MP3s for the rest. I really love these things - the best headphones I've ever bought. They're driven very well even with the 0404's not-too-strong amp, though I have no basis of...

I got my 580s in yesterday after more than a month of waiting past the time I placed my order (to save cost on shipping / customs, I had it sent to my cousins in the US. . . who proceeded not to ship it to me, but to take it with them next time they came over the border). Anyway, here are my...

I have an old PX100 (maybe not what you want to hear for this topic). Amped, it sounds pretty good, with tons of bass, and unamped it's nice as well. In absolute sound quality, it is not all that great (it's quite muddy, has huge bass which many might say can overpower the music, etc.) but its...

Ok, now that the rhyming's over. . . I definitely believe in burn-in, but not for all headphones and not for the amount of hours that some people claim. Here's how it is broken up by new headphones I've tried: Burn-in is real! AT A900: The master of showing burn-in in my collection. The...

Not to discourage you or anything, but I have the 0404 USB and personally don't like them with the 595s (though I seem to be in the minority here). I find the 0404 outputs sound a bit on the brighter side, emphasizing highs especially, and since I think I'm somewhat sensitive to brightness, I...

Dear god people, you're animals! The Bose IE aren't too bad a pair of headphones, and depending on his likes / dislikes, could be better than others (or not). It has tons of bass for one thing, which people either like or dislike, and a very relaxed sound signature (some people like this, I...

I was using Koss UR20s for home use and Panasonic Shockwave over-the-head headphones (I don't know the exact model, but they came in different colours) for portable use. My first order of business was to buy either the PX100s or the Koss PortaPros, due to reviews elsewhere and comments that...

I own both, and prefer the Vibes over them. The Vibes sound better overall. They're clearer, more detailed, and show better texture, with tighter bass. They also isolate a bit of sound. That's not to say the Bose IEMs are bad. I think their sound quality is fantastic for earbuds (blows every...