Yes, they sound really well. Spotted just now. really pleased. But its a bit too bright, and treble is painful sometimes. But maybe i need to get used to it. But its much "cleaner" and tighter sound.

Bought Russ Poole - City Lights album. Hes pretty good. Hoping others will have it too. Will be possible accurate comparison than.

yes professional studios... But when you tell for "true" audiophile that you listen your music via computer sound card, they will lough and will recommend get a mac and dac :D i am seriuosly CANT undertand them sometimes. Its like get a ford focus, with ferrari engine.

Ahh sorry - didn`t saw you wrote, that you will use them on the go as well. My suggestion was for home, because they are open back`s :) On the go i have SoundMagic PL11 (bassy) or Soundmagic E10 (classy). Cheap and good quality in ear on the go. I have iphone as well, so with that source i...

If you have that bad source like laptop only (don`t even mention iphone to me:)) ) Just get some DAC with built in AMP (cheaper when get both). Or just for now try beyerdinamics dt770/880/990 PRO 32ohm (PRO is much cheaper) and they sound not too bad as well. It will be a good start with your...

ohhh.. Wrote you long story what and why i would suggest, but some stupid commercial came up and i was not able to switch it off. And when i did everything gone. So this time i be simple. That`s the list what i want to get and can afford, after i tried many headphones in head-fi meet in...

Yes that`s odd, they all using mac or other laptops with worst sound card possible, but buying dac for £500 and amp for £300. Lol what i can say. many lol`s :)  Maybe the sound cards paired with BAD cheap PSU (power supply unit) will make some ugly noise like 10 years ago. But i was comparing...

for the bass lovers i would say MrSpeakers MadDog headphones where the best what i heard on the meeting day. A bit heavy and not "seksy looking", but still comfortable. Way more balanced sound and bass than d600 or d7100. the best bassy headphone i tried so far. Oh, hifiman he-500 surprised as...

artcheezzz +1. Count me in. Thank you.

It was awesome... Can`t wait other meeting. Thanks to all. If some one want so swap iFi Micro iUSB Power supply (which i won), to headphone amp or dac. Contact me. I`m simply i wont listen music via ANY usb device, and never will. I do believe that laptop/tablet/phone as a source is...

So connected everything, Asus Essence ST conntected with 6.35 mono jack to xlr >>> ps400>>> xlr to xlr cable to AT2020 mic. but have an issue: only in one ear i can hear myself via microphone.  Is that because cables are MONO? I have bought wrong ones before, plus bought now these, and i...

after i bought denon ah-d600, denon is blacklisted on my hifi headdphones.

you might find this useful: http://www.head-fi.org/t/653714/headphones-with-good-and-fast-bass-for-electronic-music

you right. stupid me.  

Quote: I thought that Essence ST >>> when input >>> and thru (out) then? no? That`s how i bought cables to connect all together ;/

would that will do the job, what i need? http://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Behringer-PS400-Phantom-Power-Supply/794?origin=product-ads&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Product+Listing+Ads&utm_content=stOYUCrNx_pcrid_28538652799_plid__kword__match__  ...

Quote:   iBasso DX100 is on wanted list now too. :)

Thanks fraseyboy.  What about good mic into 6.5mm jack for Essence ST? Why it does have 6.5mm for microphone at all when :) because i want use the mic for some gaming with sound card effects and for some recording as well. So this mic basically is too good and expensive for my needs.

Sadly not all of us can bring or have the portable player/laptop + dac/amp and have your own music.  I know its not the best place for accurate testing. But i`m dying  to try HD800, couple portable players £500+, BUT if i will have to listen some unfamiliar music to me,  like Beethoven...

Hi there, by accident bought AT2020 Cardioid Condenser Microphone which is NOT USB for   as i though it will be usb. (its stupid to give same name for different product!) So is it possible to hook up some how without pre-amp this mic? I thought Essence ST have 6.5 mm microphone socket and will...

Thanks cladish, looks like you right. Its odd that ASUS driver support always been poor and targeted to average consumer. 

Hi ProtegeManiac :)  I have huge case with 12 fans or so, its not a problem airflow or power or even noise.  Well i don`t really need them both run all a time, i can easy buy the Ultra-fidelity 7.1 channel output upgrade for Asus Essence ST and that`s it. But main point is accurate...

Thanks a lot for your replay Nec3, but i have no problems run on-board and dedicated sound card. I have problems use x2 dedicated Xonar sound cards. They using same software, i tried many things, and i always end up with Xonar_EEPROM_Failure. So i don`t see any sound card, cant install...

Well some one i`m sure could tell you, just yes, go for it! But when you pass 200£ component improvement level, simply is better to buy higher level headphones or speakers.  Seriuosly, just buy and return, its easiest way. I`m sure u can find some local shops who can offer that to you, if not...

I think i will stop "believe" other people impressions on forums when it comes to comparison. Most of them don`t do A/B testing and they just guess: "ahhh.. it must be better". No i`m really grateful when some one sharing their experience. BUT: I had A/B testing with (HD650 and stereo)...