Hey everyone, I came across a problem wasn't really expecting to be an issue: Running out of space on an 160gb ipod classic. Now I'm looking for a portable player with a lot of space, don't care if it's bulky.   I considered a 240gb 1.8" HDD but I might run out of space in the near future so...

Anyone have a rough idea of the average lifespan of a quartz movement? Maybe the question should be: How long has your quartz watch lasted?

Here's the deal, I have an ipod classic 160gb, well... the hdd is not working well and sooner or later it will see the end after almost 5 years. A new hdd cost around 70$ and don't feel like spending money these days, I have an old 2.5" 320gb and I was wondering if anybody ever thought or heard...

I was wondering how manufacturers measure specs on headphones. Is there a software/hardware to measure parameters available?

I admit: I do hear with my left ear "better" than the right. If you ask me it's about 2-3db for high frequencies, with some equipment the difference becomes relevant, some days more than others, and I was wondering if any of you adjust the balance between channels as well. Thanks

I was wondering, my old macbook pro 13 noise floor level has increased ( I'm not really that surprised considering it's a 3years old laptop) I opened twice always careful enough to not mess up with anything.   The noise floor level is way too noticeable using my tf10, with the w4r it is...

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I need to reterminate a cable and I'm looking for a small plug with enough space for phone/player cases. The only thing I can find available on the market is a cheap "sennheiser" plug, or a ranko plug which is (kind of) similar to the viablue system, is there another option and how bad are those...

It's nearly impossible to track all sites selling fakes, but we can create a list of counterfeited headphones, IEMs floating around in order to avoid "deals too good to be true" from unverified sellers. We ask for your help in order to improve the list. Please add the website where you find it...

There's a discussion topic about music players right now and I was wondering, how many GB do headfiers have in: 1. FLAC/ALAC (lossless) 2. MP3/AAC (lossy) 3. Other formats 4. Total:  You could also mention the streaming services you use.   Thanks

Thanks to a_recording, we got some pics of the new Sony over the ear headphones: the MDR-10R      

I was just wondering, does anybody know how the pieces are glued together? or which glue? I never see traces in any clear universal IEM so far...

I was wondering, what do you think about used IEMs? and in case you bought something already, how was your experience? Not going far from the subject, how long last your IEMs normally?  

Has anybody has experience reshelling a pair of Etymotic? or in that case single armature drivers? Do you think it worth the effort?

I had an accident (I won't mention the details, but involved a pair of scissors) and one of my grado cables was cut. I fixed obviously but for some reason the broken side currently sound LOUDER than the untouched one. I'm kind of confused. Any experience with anything like this?

Dear Head-fiers:   I have a set of powered speakers (harman kardon soundsticks III) and a magni/modi combo to power my headphones, and I'm looking for the best set-up I could manage to arrange and use them without plug/unplug(ing) the rca cables all the time.   What I currently do (which...

Taking proper care of headphones   OK, you've spent a fair amount of money on headphones so you probably want to protect your investment the best possible way. For future references I decided to compile every reasonable suggestion from head-fiers posted on the website. For you by you guys...

I was wondering, why do you guys ask for serials when buying headphones? I assumed for safety concerns but wanted to be sure... After the whole TTVJ story I understand the matter.

I was just wondering, usually earpads are the first part of a headphones that wears out, so for those with Stax, or Denon real leather earspad? how long have you been using your earpads? Thanks

Which are your oldest headphones?   do you actually use it? how many years it has?

I've looking for a budget amp for the audeze LCD2, considering how power hungry the LCD2 is, options are limited. I was considering the Schiit magni, but do you guys have any other suggestions? 

This might sound like a silly question but I have the question in my head: An Audeze LCD2 is 60 ohm and 91db/mw efficiency but a Ultrasone 550 with similar values doesn't need an amp.   what exactly am I leaving out the equation by mistake?   Thanks

I was just wondering checking for cables... Does cable length degrades sound quality? even silver or hybrids?

Dear Head-fiers: I was wondering....   How often do you listen through headphones and speakers during the day? and: Do you listen to music more often using speakers or headphones?  50/50?

Could you please enlighten me? I was wondering how could affect ferrite cores DAC signals. Are they worth to use on cables?    To put in perspective, I installed some to a fiio e10, and it sounds somewhat different. High frequencies are softer, but I presume its just my brain playing a...