I missed last year, but hopefully nothing will come up this time around. :)

You would think so, but it was actually very helpful for me. There are users who read and reply to the thread on a regular basis. Anybody who wouldn't read that thread probably wouldn't read an individual recommendation thread, anyway.

Exit Music (for a film) Fake Plastic Trees Bodysnatchers Idioteque No Surprises

I'm part of a minority choosing The Bends, but OKC is definitely a close second. Rest of the line-up would be as follows: 3. In Rainbows 4. Kid A 5. Hail to the Thief 6. Amnesiac 7. King of Limbs 8. Pablo Honey

Nope, no inputs. There are only digital and analogue outputs on it.

I think I'll be happy with mine for a while. My money's going to the most important of my setup: the music.

So can we. :D

I can't comment on how it compares to other CD players; I haven't heard any. What I can tell you is that it's a huge step up from my laptop souncard. From what I've read online while looking for a good player to buy, it's a steal at its $200 price tag. Anywhere I go that has discussed ~$200...

When buying earplugs, you worry about how they will affect the sound quality around you. I never knew they could affect that until I looked up "earplugs" here. Thanks Head-fi! Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

Yeah, onkyo c-7030. Pretty nice for my first CD player. And I just realized I posted it in the wrong thread. :o I meant to post that pic in significant purchases, but hey, it's here already, I'll leave it.

Nice budget CD player. The Grados I've had for a while, though. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

The other day, a beats-worshiper at my school heard how much I spent on my westone 2s, and (without ever having listened to them) he told me that they were a waste of money, that they sounded no better than the apple stock earbuds, and that I just bought them to look cool. Oh the irony...

Quote: Not necessarily true; I'm only 15, and I'm perfectly fine with listening to my sr225is for hours on end.

Not to be undermined by madbull, but... And Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

Just bought the sr225is and I'm loving the sound. None of the constant gripes I've read are of any problem to me. Comfort? Is it just me or are grados much more comfortable than they're made out to be? Build quality? Yeah, not that great, but nothing to cry over. Leakage? I've read somewhere...

Glad you're enjoying it. ;) Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

That actually seems like a better idea. It isn't like I've never heard of the option, I've just been too stubborn to listen. But now that I think about it, I probably should start small. I should really just order a set and get this over with... Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

Quote: The ESW9 was just by way of example. It was the cheapest woodie I could think of. I live in a south suburb, and I can testify to the fact that a Best Buy around here will not have any decent equipment to audition. You probably have to order your headphones for delivery if you happen...

Quote: Thanks! Will do. I can see how fun some people here find upgrading. I know I probably won't notice too much difference between RS2s and lower end models, but there's a nagging feeling inside saying "I want the best I can afford! No substitutes! muhahaha". The more reasonable voice is...

Thanks for the info. I'll email them. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

Thanks, ishcabible. Yeah, the upgrade bug is what I would like to avoid. I was hoping to shoot as far up the chain as possible and be content with what I have for a while. The RS2s are at the top my budget ($400 on sale), so I was hoping they would be that cure. I've heard of places to buy...

Good point. I probably will go for the RS2s and sell them if I happen to dislike them or if I feel they aren't worth it. Wow, this must be the 5th headphone I've gone on record here saying I would buy... Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2