I've been enjoying my stock T20v2 with 840 pads, especially with classical music. I got them as a gift 25 years ago and only recently realized they're better than any of the other headphones I own. I even like them more than the Shure SRH-840.   Can anyone recommend a mod to improve the...

96dB/mW   But I don't know what that means. Does it suggest they would be hard to drive?

Thanks. The T20v2 are surprisingly hard to drive for 50 Ohm headphones. I'm thinking the X3ii might be an affordable all-in-one solution, as a DAP/DAC/amp.

I have the Fostex T20v2 (unmodded but with Shure pads). It's got an impedance of 50 Ohms. Will the X3 ii drive them well? I barely get enough volume out of my Macbook Pro.

I have the Fostex T20v2 (unmodded but with Shure pads). It's got an impedance of 50 Ohms. Do you think the X3 ii would drive them well? I barely get enough volume out of my Macbook Pro.   edit: Sorry, just realized this is the X3 version 1 thread.

I've been a dedicated PX-100 (original version) user for the last 5 years, but the left side started cutting in and out last week. The price has gone up to around $80 now, I guess because Sennheiser stopped making them (big mistake!), having replaced them with the PX-100 II. So I decided to try...

Just got a uDAC today, which I'm using with my trusty PX100 (1st generation). The pairing is excellent. The combination of the PX100's warmth and smoothness with the uDAC's detail and crispness is beautiful. I wasn't sure whether I would hear much of a difference from my MacBook audio jack, but...

Quote: Originally Posted by scompton Take off the pad and check for a hair on the diaphragm. I've read many times that this can cause buzzing. That was it! I had looked under the pad earlier but didn't notice that there were a few hairs there. I removed them with tweezers and now...

My 4 year old PX100s recently started buzzing/rattling in the left ear. Certain notes trigger the buzz, and particularly lower-end notes. The sound seems fine otherwise – the buzz is just on top of the normal sound. I've heard of this problem before, but couldn't find anything on Head-Fi...

I just got a pair of HD580's, and I've been using them out of my MacBook, and occasionally out of my Yamaha A/V receiver. I'm finding that in both cases, the 580's are too bright, with not enough bass. I like a warm sound, with a somewhat subdued treble. I would appreciate any amp...

I would love to hear some impressions with 580/600.

Just got my first pair of 580's yesterday. Here are some of my early impressions, straight out of my MacBook with no amp: - They're too bright. I'm having to EQ the treble down. - Instrument separation is ridiculously good. I can hear every single instrument clearly. I'm blown away by...

I've been using mine exclusively for the past 2 years. The sound is just so smooth and nicely balanced.

I've had the PSB Alpha B1's for about 6 months now, and I have to say that I'm disappointed with them. I have an older pair of PSB 400's which I love, so I thought I would stick with PSB. I also read a very positive review in Stereophile magazine. But I find them rather thin-sounding, with a...

Haven't tried the Portapros, but I love my PX100's. Smooth, natural sound, extremely comfortable, and durable. I've been carrying them around in my pocket without their case for 2 years now and they look almost as good as new.

Quote: Originally Posted by GreatDane Change your headphones, problem solved. I tried different headphones, but it never sounded right. So I got an iPod instead. It's perfect with the PX100's.

Quote: Originally Posted by kontai69 Here is my setup... The sound is fabulous, especially considering its low cost. I have a similar model Panasonic portable player from '96. The sound quality is quite bad, IMO. In particular, the bass is extremely bloated and mushy. Turning...

I am in a similar situation, and I decided to go with a 2nd hand amp + speakers. I got an NAD amp for $300 Canadian, and a pair of Monitor Audio speakers for $250 Canadian. Each sells new for about $400 US ($475 Can). I only had to look around for about 2 weeks to find both. I doubt that a...

I haven't seen anyone mention this yet. Over at Apple's online store, they're having a Black Friday sale, which includes the full line of Shure IEM's and the Sennheisier PX100. http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...olidayMain2006

I'm very sensitive to treble. I find the treble a bit too strong with my iPod/PX100 combo, so I set the iPod EQ to "treble reducer", and it sounds good. The ideal for me would be in between flat and "treble reducer" - just to take the edge off the treble.

I was in precisely your situation. I had the E2C's, and wasn't completely happy with them. So I got the PX100's. They took some getting used to, as they sound very different from the Shures. But after a while I got very attached to them, and sold my Shures. I found the E2C's sounded somewhat...

Quote: Originally Posted by nsjong I was thinking of the PX100 since they sound awesome, but they look really fragile, especially the wires. I must say that the PX100s are actually very sturdy. I walk around with them folded up in my jacket pocket all day, without the case. They...

I don't know whether mine are the new ones or the old ones, but the package says "03/05" and they have a very smooth, somewhat dark sound. Perfect for my taste - I can't handle too much treble anyway. Whichever ones they are, they're excellent.

Quote: Originally Posted by horizon What exactly is isolation? Isolation = blocking outside sound. The e2c go into your ear canal, and act like earplugs, blocking about 20 decibels of outside sound.

I'm thinking of getting the MS-1, but I'm using an Ipod and no amp. How does the MS-1 sound unamped?