Hello all,   I am starting to get into the IEM world, however, I'm starting to wonder, since designing IEM means working in such a severely compromised environment (with tiny drivers and extremely confined space), will it take A LOT to get it to match a full sized headphone?   For example, I...

Hello all,   After head-fi introduced me to the wonderful world of headphones, I am finding that I'm at the point where I may have just too many headphones and the decision to pick one to play each time is wearing on me.  As such, I'm starting to think of consolidating down to 1 or 2 full size...

Hello all you there head-fi gurus... I'm potentially looking for an upgrade to my computer audio DAC and am wondering if the head-fi community here can offer me some insights/thoughts and suggestions? My current setup is  Computer -> HRT Music Streamer II+ -> Burson Audio HA-160 ->...

All,   I know, I'm late to the game, but as I have stated in many of my previous posts, I had left the Headphones world for a good many years and concentrated speakers.  However, lately (over the last 2 months), I am coming back into headphones because I have two young children learning...

Hello my fellow Burson HA-160 Owners,   I know, the HA-160 has since fell out of favour and is no longer the FOTM (taken over by the Soloist), however, I still find it to be an incredible amp for dynamic headphones.  I have finally upgraded from a Meier Audio Corda Aria to the HA-160 as I...

Hello my fellow head-fiers..   It's been a long time since I upgraded anything in my headphone collection.  Been blissfully happy with my equipment and over the last many years (possibly 4 to 5 years), I have been sucked into the world hi-fi audio (speakers/amps etc.)   In that time, the...

Hi all, Help! My AKG K501's pads are disintegrating before my eyes. I'm trying to get replacement pads but to no avail. Headroom et. al. are no longer stocking replacement parts for AKG K501s. Also, looking at Headroom's K601 and K701 replacement pads stated VERY CLEARLY that they will only...

Hello all, This might be old news..but Altec Lansing seems to be going around different great IEM companies and rebranding their products. E.g. now, Altec is rebranding Ultimate Ears... http://www.gadgetnutz.com/modules/ne...hp?storyid=394 I wonder if it is just a straight rebranding or...

All, Trying to take advantage of the high loonie and am interested in upgrading my HD580 to either the HD650 or the K701. Anyone here has recommendation over a reputable internet dealer that I can purchase it from (apart from our sponsors here). Especially for AKG K701, I've been...

All, Just a quick question, how do you replace the cables for AGK K81DJ? I have been looking for the K81DJ service manual from the AKG site but it stated that there isn't a way to replace these cables, yet, I've seen lots of post and pictures of other users here replacing their cables. I...

I've been looking around for more info on this subject but am not finding a lot. I have just recently ventured into the IEM territory. Currently, I'm quite enjoying my SF5pro (although, in my opinion, it still cannot best my HD580 and DT880), however, for portable use, SF5pro is my choice if...

All, I own a pair of ATH-CM700Ti and am very curious how that compares to the Yuin PK1. I read Headroom's review on the PK1s and it sounded excellent. Price range wise, the CM700Ti and the PK1 are about the same. Anyone here managed to test these two earbuds? This should be a fair...

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone here can recommend me a good pair of Sennheiser Ear Buds. The models I saw are: CX300 (expensive) MX500 MX400 MX90VC MX550 MX55VC MX55 and a few more.. There are so many models and not much differentiating between them that I'm stumped. I...

All, Just interested in any opinions out there comparing HeadFive and Aria. Any insights? I've heard that Head5 is a warm sounding amp....warmer than Aria? What about general characteristics? Details and Resolution? Neutrality? How do the two compare? Cheers! SH

All, I have seen lots of post comparing PXC-250 vs. PXC-300 but didn't find any with PXC-150 vs. PXC-250. I own the PXC-250 and am very satisfied with it for airline use. However, how is the PXC-150 different from PXC-250? The reason for my question is that I want to present my parents...

All, Just wondering if you have to switch off the amp everytime you unplug the headphone (e.g. when you want to change it to another)? Is there a proper way to change headphones? Thanks in advance for your answers. Cheers! SH

Hi all, Was just wondering which do you consider to be a better bang for the buck? The Headroom Microstack (no upgrade modules) or the Corda Aria? EDIT: Well, initially, I bought the Corda Aria due to its superb value and how it is supposed to sound with the DT880. Today, I'm still amazed...

Hello all, Just wanted to start this thread to show my true apreciation to the Corda Aria. Thanks to Janos here on Head-fi, I managed to get a Corda Aria at the Jubileum price 2 months after that price has ended. In anycase, this is my first "mid-fi amp" so, take what I'm saying with a grain...

Hi all, My brother's K501 just suddenly developed a problem where sound is only coming out of the right side. Depending on how one moves the incoming cord (on the left cup), the sound comes on intermittenly. Any advice guys? Getting desperate here. Is there a place where I can send to to...

Hi all, Just out of curiousity, how many here actually upgraded from their MS1/SR60 to the DT880 as I did? Would be interested in your upgrade path as well! Actually, I had the MS1 for about 1 month before I decided that I had to have something with more resolution and more soundstage for...

Just wanted to share some foreign films that I managed to see over the holidays. 1) Sepet (a truly Malaysian film): It is one of the few successful Independent Films from Malaysia to have made it in the International Film Festivals circle (I think winner of the Tokyo Film Festival). Anyone...

Myself and my family are on our way back to Malaysia to visit relatives (we are from Canada). We are using Japan Airlines and have to transit overnight in Narita, Japan. I love this place..this is THE only airport to offer free internet connection in a breathtaking lounge. This is the only...

Hi all, I just spotted the Pink Floyd's Dark Side of The Moon Hybrid SACD/CD in the BestBuy in the Surrey's Central City branch for CAD$12.99!!! I think it MUST be wrongly priced as there were 4 copies, 2 were priced at CAD$21.99 and another two at CAD$12.99. That's insane... I would have...

Hi all, I've just been reading here and in the sa-cd.net forums that direct recording to DSD and then mastering it on DSD is the best. However, thinking about it more, it seems to be a little counter intuitive. Even in DSD, it is still not analogue, i.e. digitisation happens even if it is at...

Hi all, Would just like to publicly acknowledge the excellent Customer Service Chesky Records has given me... I ordered 2 discs from their online store (they are having a sale on right now) and after some initial confusion which delayed the shipment, received both these discs in good...