I've had the Beyer rig for a year, and I'm thinking of a change. Not an upgrade, but a trade for something different, like an MS2 or a K701. What would I expect in sound changes? My music is mostly rock with a mix of jazz, alternative, and rap. I'd mostly like juicier mids and more clarity, but...

Haven't seen much of new headphones after completing my mid-fi Beyer rig last year, but I'm getting curious again...my wallet's already trembling. I mainly listen to classic rock, with a mix of jazz and rap at times. When I was last on, the Beyer DT990 was on the waning end of FOTM, and I...

I've recently gotten the pang for bookshelf speakers, after realizing I miss the soundstage and bass impact that speakers give. I tried to find a way to ease those pangs, so I returned to the solution of Channel Mixer + Dolby Headphone that I'd thrown out months ago. Last time, I got a muddy and...

As I powered up my old Klipsch Promedia 2.1s today on a whim, I realized something. The Promedias kick my $500 Beyer rig into the mud in enjoyability. I can hear all the details in the Beyers and the Promedias are sloppy in comparison, but all the details and fine balance just can't compensate...

So I pulled my 5G iPod out of my backpack this afternoon...it's been in a leather case, and I've had no problems at all with it in the last 2 years...the screen was badly cracked. A big dark spot on the left side, and a wide dark line stretching from the bottom. If it weren't for the fact that I...

As the title asks. I'm satisfied with my setup right now, but I'm getting on a bad case of upgraditis. I'd like to know if the jump from a decent EB01 to an 0404 would be a night-and-day difference, or if it would just be subtle improvement.

Well, I've got $200 to spend on this addiction. Looking between a decent IEM or a source upgrade. Anyway, here are my options: IEMs (will be used w/o an amp): Shure SE210- $150 (haven't kept on IEM news for a long time, but I'd assume this is a modified E3C?) UE Super.fi 5 Pro- $200 UE...

Anyone heard of this album? I dunno if it's famous or whatever (I hadn't heard of it before random Web surfing), but I picked it up after hearing about the guitar solo on the title track. I hadn't really gone into funk beyond the obvious James Brown hits, so I didn't really know what to expect...

I'm sure everyone knows them. I found this neat flash showing some great examples. Led Zeppelin? Satanic. The Doors? Satanic. Pokemon? Satanic. By the way, Paul is dead.

Read this article. Apple Corp. is nearing settlements on the Beatles' long-standing business problems, according to Olivia Harrison, George's widow. iTunes should carry Beatles songs by 2008...whatever. The real news: "all the Beatles CDs have been remastered...it's been done. It's just...

So school just ended, but the beach can't take up all of your time... To ward off the boredom, I've decided to try and learn guitar. No rock stardom, just the ability to play along to my favorites, and maybe jam with my friends. I want to start with electric, but I have no idea of what to...

Like the title says--currently, I'm listening to Absent Lovers by King Crimson on my great DT990--connected straight to a DAC, with a volume control to cut out the hiss. Underpowered, I know, but it's still got great soundstage, balance, etc., and it sounds a lot better than my old HD555. I...

With all the music games, let's make a new one. What's the album you've seen that just has no right to exist? It doesn't exactly have to be the worst, but I guess the two would mostly go together. Anyway, this: Lullaby Metallica. Who needed enough money to make something like this? And...

Bought this album (track listing here) a week ago, since I saw it being lonely between B.B. King and Korn at a local FYE... Best $15 I've spent in a long while. I've listened to ITCOTCK, and I thought it was good, but my dislike of overblown prog (ELP) kept me from buying more. What a...

The family took a trip to Atlanta last weekend, and I spent some time over at Audio Alternative and, well, listened to some Grados. I'd never heard a Grado before, but was always scared off by reports of the comfort and highs. Then I actually sat down and listened to them... I compared the...

Just like the thread says. Portaphile's still selling a limited number of their V2^2 amps, Norm at Go-Vibe has a PIMETA on sale (http://www.go-vibe-headphoneamp.com/Other_Amps.html), and I'm also interested in the Original Master. Can someone tell me any of the amps' synergy with Beyers...

I'm already selling my Senns; should bring in $80-$100. I was going to save the money, but hey, I'm sucked enough into this hobby... I know the good amps at the $150 level already, but are there any amps at $250 that would really step it up? I'll use it for my new DT990, and I don't care if...

Well, my Marantz arrived...broken (curse you, USPS!). As a result, I've gotta buy another amp for my DT990. It doesn't have to be portable, but it has to be $150, and I think I'd like a warm sound to complement the Beyers. Thanks for the help.

Yes, I've used the Search function...but they gave me conflicting opinions. The rest of my system is coming together ($80 Silverstone DAC and $120 Marantz receiver on their way). Now for the last component: Beyer DT990. The 2 new versions have way different prices on B&H though: $178 for the...

I made a thread about this in the Computers-As-Source forum, but didn't get many answers, so I'll ask the same question again: What would be better for SQ, a 5G iPod with line out or a $100 DAC like the Silverstone EB01? From what I've read, the EB01 sounds like a slightly lesser version of the...

I'm soon to buy a DT990 and an amp, and I'm trying to upgrade the source. My MP3's are at 256-320, with some ALAC here and there. I'm deciding whether to just buy a lineout for my 5G iPod or to spend on a $100 DAC like the Edirol UA-1EX or the Silverstone EB01. I'm pretty sure the standalone DAC...

I'm considering buying a new edition DT990, but I don't have enough knowledge to find a great amp for it. The source will be 320 MP3s, from a ~$100 USB DAC (EB01 or Edirol UA-1EX). I'm considering a vintage Marantz receiver, as they're cheap, reputable, and powerful from what I've read, but...

I don't know how many of you know about this guy, but he was the founder of Atlantic Records with his brother Nesuhi, and he founded and supported many of the best musicians in the 20th century. Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Cream...the list goes on and on...

So I've shopped around, and I'm slowly building up a new system to replace my HD555. I'm trying to get better detail (but still w/ forgiveness), a more engaging sound, and a realistic, 3D soundstage; I'll be pumping classic rock (no metal), jazz, and classical through it. Here's what I've come...

I know I've made threads about this, but time to do it again... I'm slowly figuring out my new system to replace my current one (see sig). So far, I'm set on looking for a vintage Marantz, which I've heard will drive high-impedance cans with great sound. Now I'm looking for a good headphone...