Hi, If I were to chop off the ending of a song (say in MP3 format) would it affect the quality of the track? Should I be saving it in a lossless container like FLAC? What programs would be good for this? What about if I were to chop off the ending of a track (in lossy format) then add a...

Does anyone have a good suggestion for something cheap? I'm thinking under $100 shipped to Canada. My HE-500 cable broke and if they want me to ship the headphones back, it will end up costing me more than just buying a cable. I don't really think cables change sound quality anyway. Just...

I'm trying to add a thin layer of coating on my CIEM (Unique Melody Miracle) to improve seal/fit, as I'm getting no bass without pressing on it. Does anyone know of alternatives to nail polish, or is that the best long term solution? It needs to be cheap, easy to find, last long, be...

Anyone have any suggestions for an online music stream that I can just listen to on my computer? Thanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=aF8Fst_zonU#t=36s Excuse the song, it hurts my ears. The headphones caught my eye, though.

Driven out of a DX100     - Must be portable - midcentric, not bass heavy, non-offensive treble. Must be good for all genres and especially for female vocals. Lots of poorly recorded and mastered songs, so it can't destroy these recordings. - huge isolation (by that I mean I'll be...

Alright, so the story is that my customs may have gotten lost in the mail, and it could be a while before they get found if found at all.  I listen to a wide variety of genres, though my favorite music usually has something to do with female vocals. Most of my recordings are mediocre at best...

Which PMP right now has the best DAC? I'd think that its a contest between the HM-801 and the DX100 - which would win?  

After living all my life without a phone, tablet, laptop or any true mobile device, I finally figured that I'll need something with wifi and decent functionality. This comes after planning a date with a girl, and being unable to find her - causing her to think that I stood her up. Heh...

I plan to use an amp with my Miracle. It'll probably be paired with the DX100 if I can get one. I've heard of lots of good things about the Objective 2 / DX100 pairing, but how does the c421 compare? Its strictly for home use - I won't carry and amp + a brick for portable use, so disregard...

I always get the feeling that my headphones (UM Miracle, HE-500 to a lesser extent) seem to lack dynamics and energy without turning up the volume to mid-highish. They're just really anemic. Do they just have poor low-volume performance? Or am I just listening too quiet?

I came to a stunning realization today when I heard a live acoustic performance at church today - my headphones don't even provide a semblance of natural. The richness of the vocals, the sound of a guitar, the liquid tones that are created when I aimlessly pluck my violin - I know that...

I personally haven't seen a thread like what I'm trying to make here, but I think Head Fi would be well served by a thread such as this.   This isn't a thread about all the little dealings, every experience with every audio dealer we've had. This thread is dedicated to the most spectacular...

I have an ES10 that I want to soft mod to reduce bass, as to bring out the beautiful mids and highs that are often drowned out by the bass. What are the the general principals of reducing bass in a headphone? I'd prefer to stay away from EQ if possible.   Thanks.

I have a damaged ES10 that could be fixed with a recable. Can I simply remove the cable and replace it with an IEM cable?    

Does anyone know the output impedance of the HM-601? I found this on the 602:     Quote:     Seems kind of scary. Thanks in advance.

Does anyone know the output impedance of current gen/recent iPods/iTouches/iPhones? Thanks.

Sorry, not sure where to post this, but here goes. I want to really just stick with one top end custom, but I can be more flexible with the rest of my chain. I want a setup that emphasizes mids. Instrument separation, detail retrieval, and clarity are next up. I don't care for soundstage...

Am I correct to say that the only difference between the two is that the 602 can be used with your computer as as DAC? Can it also act as the amp?   Thanks.

I've got $900 to spend on a custom. I have maybe $100 more in headroom to spend for shipping fees and such. Further extension isn't really possible. I already have impressions.   I'm upgrading from ES10s. I'm pairing it with the HM-601 to try at first, but if its not a good match, I can try...

I apologize in advance, because I really don't know what forum this kind of thread belongs in. My issue is that soundstage and positioning in music makes me feel like I'm going insane. This greatly deters my enjoyment of classical music (I used to really love classical as a kid). It also...

Okay, please feel free to treat me like an idiot as I give out a few premises: 1. IEMs with low impedance and high sensitivity are more prone to hiss.   2. A cable can add resistance.   3. Therefore, a custom recable/aftermarket cable can be done to reduce hiss. How much of this...

I'm REALLY tempted to buy one right now. Be as nitpicky as possible - are there any weaknesses AT ALL with this monitor?

Okay, I need to hold on and think for a sec before I make a major purchase. Right now, I have an ATH-ES10 and an iBasso D4 Mamba. Its my headphone for both portable and home use, and I never intend to get a setup strictly for home use. I also used to have a S:Flo2, but it died, so I ordered...

How will these fare? Do they have the mini or the stereo plug? If its stereo, are there an really low profile adaptors that would make them usable with a DAP for a portable setup? How long is the cable?   How's the isolation? I'm trying to drown out street traffic as best as I can...