How do I change my buffer settings in Foobar? I just bough a set up and im hearing pops and cracks, I think its due to this?

how come this problem doesnt exist with my regular headphones and speakers. isnt the computer processing the sound just the same. if anything when its not connect to the DAC, the computer is doing extra work since its soundcard is also working. does my new set up make my computer do more work...

that sounds right... yea I see yellow and red spikes.    This sucks. My laptop isnt even that bad, its an i5 4 gig of ram samsung, it happens on high performance too. I didnt know this could possibly happen, so bummed out.    feel like there should be awareness out there for this!    I...

I wish... I used many many songs, half of which were FLAC and the other half 320 kbps.

OK so after staying up all night pulling my hair out, I found some things out. but before that let me describe some details about the problem.    I start listening to a song, and I hear small pops and cracks while im listening to the music. its very hard to explain but thats exactly what it...

SO I finally received everything. I got the HE500, with emotiva mini x, a banana plug adapter from brian goto, with a modi. I set everything up, and as soon as I start listening to music I head a crackling/popping sound in all my songs. I put my old headphones on, same problem! This is...

Thanks 

BTW, since this will be my first decent set up, which media player do you guys use for playing your music (maybe video) files? are the regulars like VLC player OK? 

What are Jerger pads, and where can I find them lol

So I Purchased the HE 500 and Mini x with banana plug adapters and now I cant decide on an DAC. Stuck between Modi and ODAC. ANY suggestions? which do you guys think would work better with the setup? alternative suggestions are welcome as well :)

So I'm leaning towards the HE-500 with the emotiva mini-x plsu the modi. Would you recommend I simply buy an adapter that goes 1/4 inch to banana plugs, or getting an entirely new wire setup with balanced plugs..? and will going with either one have an acoustic impact?

I'm kind of leaning towards HE500 and AGD 11.32 right now. is the pre amp enough to power the orthos or would I need an amp on top, cause THAT I cant afford lol 

I'm stuck in between the Lyr or AGD NFB-11.32. Which do you think would go better with the HE-500?

Perfect! I couldnt find anywhere selling them for less than $700. 

What needs to be done in order to make the headphone compatible with the emotiva? different connectors?   Everyplace has the headphones for $700 :( sucks, but its ok if its worth it.   I'll look into the AGD amps.

I've decided this is what I'll buy, just finding the right deals now :)    Thanks everyone!

Thanks for this suggestion, definitely a good option for closed back if I decide to go that way!

would you recommend a used LCD2 with the asgard/modi, or do they not do it justice? 

I've owned a sennheiser HD280 pro as my over head, and v-sonic gr07 bass edition as my earphones. never owned an amp or a dac.    I like a balanced sound, but not completely neutral. I would like the headphones to have impactful bass, smooth mids (especially for vocals), and clear highs. I...

I'll look into them for sure. thanks. is there an amp and a dac you would recommend with it?

Thanks for that reply, sounds like a good set up.   I've read about the HE-500, and I was afraid it would lack A LITTLE presence and impact? not sure..   I don't really mind going used, would you recommend differently going used? as for the budget, I think my maximum spending would be around...

Hey everyone,    I'm a new member here at Head-Fi, even though I've read many reviews about headphones, amps and DACs, I still havent really found "the answer".    I'm looking to buy an over the ear headphone (either open or closed) + an amp (tube or solid state) + a DAC that makes a great...