Seems I'm a bit late the the usb cable party Since I don't want to add any more fuel to the fire and I stated my opinions in my previous post, I only want to say something about two points that are really bugging me:   Quote: Analog != Digital. Yes, Digital still uses analog means to...

Quote: Woah, that's a lot of new stuff to check out! Thank you for this, will be working my way through his discography over the next few days Quote: Wait till you get to the second one. The style/tempo change around thirty seconds in got me so hooked on that track and I still don't...

Quote: Friend of mine brought them over directly from Japan. They were ordered via amazon.co.jp.

Tried the music linked here... sadly it seems that trance is not the thing for me (though the sound itself is indeed good with the S500). If I go the electronic route, I tend to stay on the more melodic side. Stuff like The Glitch Mob, Blackmill, Zomby, Rustie. My favorite by far is Glitch Mob...

Quote: Depends where and from whom you bought it. In Germany for example there is a law, that every professional seller has to take back items bought over the internet in 14 days after the buyer received them. If you bought via ebay you should check the return policy of the seller you...

Quote: Nothing for you to be sorry about. Let's look at the bright side of it: this way I at least have a good argument to continue my quest for the best sound for my ears ;)   P.S.: couldn't resist...

Quote: Sorry for taking so long to answer but I used the time to try through all my available tips - sony normal, sony hybrid, meelec - and listen for any improvement with the highs. Sad thing is: I couldn't find any. The problem is pretty consistent over all tips. With the larger meelec...

Quote: Using the double-flanged meleec tips, over-ear style and I pushed them in really tightly. I can feel a little bit of pressure inside the ears, so I'd guess they are sealed correctly. Since I tried anything else I fiddled around with the volume a bit and it seems to me, the effect...

Quote: I received the meelec tips you suggested a couple of days ago (really fast shipping, under a week from ordering via ebay). While they did improve the sound thanks to the wider nozzle hole, they did little to the highs... or at least I don't seem to notice a difference.   Maybe...

Quote: You mean something like these http://www.ebay.de/itm/Ear-Pads-Audio-Technica-ATH-SJ5-DJ-Style-Headphones-Black-/251182987331 ? I'm still debating between them and the HM5. Making the S500 a full circumaural headphone is tempting but I dislike the price of admission for it. I spend...

After about 100 hours of burn-in and a weekend of listening, I'm ready to render my judgment on my pair of the S500s.   The short version: they are awesome.   The slightly longer version:   Sound I've thrown nearly every genre I could find in my library at them and I couldn't find...

Quick question on the side: anybody from europe ordered anything from the meelec ebay shop? I just ordered a set of tips and was wondering how long the shipping would take.

Quote:   Quote: Not to be misunderstood: there surely is more to like with the XB90EX than just the bass. For instance I also really dig their headstage. I think this and more rolled together with the just unreal (sub)bass and considering the price I paid for them (~70€ new) is...

Quote: Thanks as always dsnuts!   Since my S500 have almost finished baking, I guess it's time for the XB90EX to take their place.   Btw: to those getting their new XB90EX, check out this track and wait till around 0:55. You'll then know why you got them ;)

Quote: Could you maybe name some brands/tips that would be considered wide-bore? I know this was discussed and mentioned before but my search-fu is eluding me.   And on an additional note: how many hours of burn in would you recommend?

Quote:   Quote:   Quote: Thanks for your responses guys.   I eliminated recording and source from the equation by trying different songs, different sources and also cross-referencing with the MH1C and S500. So seal seems to be indeed part of the problem. Until now  I...

Quick question for all the XB90EX owners: do you or did you have any problems with piercing highs? Mine are quite badly in this regard, especially on high-hats or 's'/' sh' sounds. I think the correct term for this is sibliance? I'm just wondering because I can't remember reading anything like...

Quote:   Quote: I'm sorry, I truly am. I know I shouldn't bring this up again but as an engineer, who works with this stuff, I just can't let the misinformation that floats around about this stand. The following are two PMs I exchanged with another member. They center around the...

Quote: There is that. Also I find it hard wearing my woolcap (it's cold outside) over the XBs when I wear them the normal way. They stand out too much that way and looking bad isn't a problem when they are hidden   @Dsnuts: Never considered a DAC before but at that price it's hard to...

Quote: In all honesty: wearing these, one looks ridiculous either way But as long as they sound good, I personally don't mind. If I wanted street cred for the stuff I'm wearing, I'd bought Beats

Quote: Nope. Just bring the cable around the back of your ear, then turn them so the black side with the L/R on it points outward. Now the tip should point directly at your ear-canal and you just need to push them in. Voilà! When I get home I'll provide some photos for easier reference...

Quote: That's no gibberish, it's latin ;)   Did you ever listen to Christopher Tin's "Calling All Dawns" Album? It's fantastic and shows, why that guy has two grammys. Twelve tracks all in different styles and with vocals in different languages. More info an listening...

Quote: Some random initial impressions out of the box after a two hour three way between the XB90EX, MH1C and S500: - both the XB90EX and the S500 sound more lively than the MH1C. Maybe I'm just too used to the sound of the MH1C but the other seem to have a tad more "sparkly" highs. -...

Christmas came early for me this year, in a nice double pack

Quote: These two links should give you the answers you seek. They do omit most of the intricate technical details and explain the rest quite understandable. If you have some follow-up questions, send me a PM. This thread is not considered the right place for this discussion.   Quote: