I have recently acquired both a Sennheiser HD600 and a Grado SR325is.  For the time being, I am likely going to have to figure out which one I want to keep and sell the other, which is going to be a challenge.  I listen to about 90% rock/metal, although most of it is not "hardcore," for lack of...

How much of a drop in sound quality would there be if I went from my current setup (Little Dot DAC_I -> Schiit Vali -> HD600) to the Momentum over-ear with no DAC or amp, using only either my laptop or Sansa Clip Zip?  I am thinking about doing this because I could get back a lot of the money I...

I recently upgraded my headphones to the Beyerdynamic DT 880 and amp to the Schiit Vali.  I am considering upgrading my DAC as well, but I do not want to spend more than what the Modi costs.  Is the Modi a noticeable upgrade from the Sabre?  I asked this in the introductions and recommendations...

I recently upgraded my headphones to the DT 880 and my amp to the Vali.  It now seems to me that the Hifimediy Sabre DAC is the weak link in my setup.  I definitely do not want to spend more than $150.  Although 90% of the use would be with a USB input from my laptop, something that has an...

My current setup is laptop (mostly 320 kbps MP3 or WAV lossless files from CDs) -> Hifimediy Sabre DAC -> Fiio E11 -> DT 880 (premium 250 ohms).  I am considering the Nuforce Icon HDP, since I can get it new for $240.  Would this be a noticeable upgrade when used by itself as a DAC and amp?  Any...

I currently have a HiFiMeDIY Sabre USB DAC and a Fiio E11 amp, and I really don't want to upgrade either.  I listen to music on a laptop (mostly either WAV lossless from CDs or 320 kbps MP3s).  Portability is not an issue.  I will probably use whichever one I choose occasionally for...

I have an extremely noobish question.  Is there an easy way to detect sound quality improvements in a setup?  I have the Shure SRH840.  When comparing it to awful headphones, there is an obvious difference to me.  When using the SRH840 in my cheap MP3 player vs. in my laptop, again, there is a...

I have an extremely noobish question.  Is there an easy way to detect sound quality improvements in a setup?  I have the Shure SRH840.  When comparing it to awful headphones, there is an obvious difference to me.  When using the SRH840 in my cheap MP3 player vs. in my laptop, again, there is a...

Earlier this year, I got into the world of somewhat high quality headphones when I purchased the Shure SRH840 for $140.  I really like them, and I have been listening to music much more than ever before since I purchased them.  They completely blow the other very cheap headphones I have owned...

Now that I have good headphones (Shure srh840), and I can notice the difference between a CD on a stereo and a 320 kbps mp3 made from the same CD, I have a few questions as far as using my laptop is concerned.   1. Would I get better sound out of my laptop with a DAC/amp/both with WAV...

I just bought the Shure srh840 on ebay.  I am extremely new to the world of quality sound, and I would like your opinions.  I have attempted to do a lot of research, mostly on this site, and I have found myself completely lost.  I would like any recommendations for how to maximize my sound...

I can't find anything on this site about these headphones.  They are on sale for $72 (Amazon Gold Box) for the next 14 minutes.  There are only 3 reviews on Amazon, but they are all 5 out of 5, and they say these headphones compare to much more expensive ones.  Does anyone here know anything...