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  1. midson

    Question about burning in.

    i think you can rest assure that after a few months of usage your headphones are already properly burned in. Burning them in really just entails piping music to them for long periods of time so whatever magic (someone else can explain this) needs to happen for the drivers to reach their...
  2. midson

    Need help in deciding what headphones to get for use with ipod/computer...

    I have no experience with these phones but I believe amazon also carries the Sennheiser PXC250s, the HD280s, and the HD25SP.. I'm sure you can find plenty of information on the board about them. From what I've read they would all fall in to the category of mentionable closed headphones.
  3. midson

    Which home headphones for me?

    I own both the sr80s and the HD580s.. I've gone through 3 amps so far with my HD580s and I have yet to see them at their max potential. The SR80s can shine a bit when mated with a good amp but the HD580s are completely different headphones when driven properly. Thats just my 2 cents though..
  4. midson

    Sennheiser HD-280 Pro (bass issues)...

    The V6s treated me pretty well when I owned them.. I'd give them another vote if you're looking for a bass heavy phone. Eventually I ended up giving them away because the highs began to bother me. They were a little shrill but not a problem on most recordings. I've seen a lot of them go through...
  5. midson

    Help! I need new headphones at work. 580/590/???

    I used my HD580 directly out of my SB Live for quite a while and it was able to pump it volume levels that were beyond suitable. The only problem was that it did absolutely no justice to them. The only amps I've tried with my HD580 are a jmt home meta, and a used marantz receiver i picked up for...
  6. midson

    Etymotics s version=help please :)

    You could also go with the er-6 which sounds very good without an amp but does benefit quite a bit when amped. I enjoyed using my pair while I had them but overall I preferred the ksc35s and really didn't need the isolation.
  7. midson

    Are the Sennheiser 580's good for rock music?

    Combined with the right amp I think the 580s can really sing with rock. They might not jazz up things like grados do, but they will provide you with a very sweet sound. I often choose the 580s over the RS1s for a lot of recordings. I find myself drawn in by the character sound of the 580s.. its...
  8. midson

    Soon to be weary traveler

    I think you answered your own question if you're already thinking the Aiwas would be a pain. I'm not familiar with that Aiwa model but if its closed and offers a good amount of isolation that would probably be ideal for a long plane trip. I've already travelled with the KSC-35s and had no probs...
  9. midson

    opinion on the Grado lineup

    Yeah I too agree with Lou for the most part.. The 225 impressed me the most on the brief audition I had of the the lower end models (everything below RS2 that is).. The 60s didn't really do anything for me but when I got my hands on the SR80s I thought they were really good cans just for...
  10. midson

    headphones for portable mp3 players

    I was ampless when I first had my HD580s.. I stlil found myself enjoying them quite a bit. I'm not sure what the output is like out of a MD player but through a decent soundcard they sound okay. Of course it was a whole different experience once I had a decent amp. So I think it makes for a...
  11. midson

    What Are You Listening To RIGHT NOW?

    Dntel - Something Always Goes Wrong .. with a silky smooth DT931..
  12. midson

    Philips HP890 and HP910

    I don't know if the Good Guys chain is in New York, but surprisingly enough I found the 910s there last week. You can order online at http://goodguys.com/srchresults.asp?...ubcatky=924937
  13. midson

    Senn HD580, which amp ?

    Hiya.. Congrats on your purchase with the Senns.. I hope you enjoy them. I think you could easily pick up a used or new Meta42 amp within your budget that would meet your requirements. If you want to up the ante a bit a used MG Head would probably be your best bet to make those things sing. I...
  14. midson

    DT880 is to HD600 what DT931 is to SR325?

    Hi.. I own the HD580, DT931, and SR80.. The 931 is a lot leaner than the 580 but in some sense act as a comprimise between the two. I've auditioned the SR225 for quite some time and have listened to the 325.. I'd place them in a different category altogether I think. The 225+ slam has a lot more...
  15. midson

    audiophile grade soundcards for PC

    Does anyone have any experience with audiotrak's maya line of soundcards? They look pretty good and some come with RCA ins and outs.. http://www.audiotrak.net/
  16. midson

    Interest Check: Newbie Review on DT931/HD580/RS1

    Alright cool.. wasn't sure if anyone would be interested.. I just happen to have some great headphones lying around for the time being.. I'll sit down tonight and do some listening and hopefully have something up soon. You guys have been great to us newbies.. Thanks!
  17. midson

    Interest Check: Newbie Review on DT931/HD580/RS1

    Anyone interested in hearing a review on these phones from someone who knows jack **** about audiophile terms?
  18. midson

    Grado pad discussion contd..

    Quote: Originally posted by Mr.PD I tried a pair of modified Senn pads. These had the centre cut out to the same diameter as the bowls, the entire grill was uncovered. I like the stock bowl pads better. I know, I'm wierd...............that's okay Yeah.. I've been using...
  19. midson

    Grado 125 vs Grado 225

    From what I remember the SR225 had pretty much more of everything and the impact was definately there.. I haven't auditioned either for a while so take this with a grain of salt, but I remember the SR225 being well worth it because of that added impact. However, at lower listening levels I don't...
  20. midson

    ksc-35 mod and imressions.

    hmm.. I just tried another mod that Lou suggested.. though I modified that a little bit to get the little extra kick and through my cha47 these things sound a whole lot sweeter imo.. I cut penny sized holes in the radioshack pads and then took some pantyhose that measured about a penny and a...
  21. midson

    Denon 555II

    Has anyone heard of a Denon 555II cd changer? I was browsing around the local second hand shop and was in the market for a nice cd changer when I saw this one. Its going for about 40 bucks so I was wondering if its a good deal or whether there was a good reason it was that cheap.. It looks to be...
  22. midson

    Should I be downgrading?

    Thanks for all the good advice... I think I will hang on to them.. You guys are great : ) I guess I'll wait till the next meet in my area before I decide to do anything major.. but a new sound card is in order since by sb live just fried itself.. pos creative cards.. Guess I'll have to start...
  23. midson

    Should I be downgrading?

    Hey all.. I wanted to thank all the regulars for the great posts.. I'm sure everyone who comes here for the first time will agree that theres a wealth of information that caters to just about everyone in the archives. I bought a pair of HD580s for use with my PC and to take around occasionally...
  24. midson

    Anyone know anything about the Sony CDP-211?

    i was just in the pawn shop today and they have a cdp-291 for about $35 bucks.. I also own the HD580s so I think I'm gonna go test it out tomorrow.. thanks for the heads up..
  25. midson

    replacement pad for KSC35?

    The pads that you can get at ratshack work pretty well IMO.. If you browse through the archives for the ksc35s mods, you'll find that some people even suggest them over the stock foamies.. I've got some mutilated foamies now as I've been trying to figure out if any of the mods where you cut...
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