So there's a YouTube channel I watch for various explanations of technology (ranging from Haunted Mansion at Disney, toasters, or old video formats). I thought it interesting that with the latest video, there's a general overview of how PCM audio was implemented before computer data storage...

I've just gotten into AF DSLRs, coming from old manual 35mm SLRs. The main dissapointment I've found with the Canon 5D is the viewscreen seems terrible for manual focus. I've already found many instances where I want to just skip AF and MF: but am never sure if I'm really in focus or not. I miss...

Going to try to dispell this "veil" term that has been following this site. So after many flames on this site about what logic Sennheiser engineers used when they made the HD580 series, my assertion has always been that they are wieghted to be concert hall headphones for symphonies. That in a...

So I've got birthday money coming in and a good TT is the only thing missing from my rig!!! Many a head-fier is asking me what I'm waiting for and get a TT. So I'm going to get a new one. BUT WHICH ONE? Since I'm a complete noob.....I would like to get a TT that already has a good cart and...

OK, so I'm completely satisfied with my dynamic headphone setup.....HD650s on my current setup are sounding SWEET. But I've come across some birthday money, and figure maybe it's maybe time to get an electrostatic headphone to see what the hub bub is about. I've got $1,000....so that's got to be...

Looks like I'm in a bit of a quandry! Well now that I have this large expensive music setup, I'm getting back into audio CDs.....and if I can find it: SACDs! While listening to some of my old classical CDs from when I was a BMG member, I noticed a few of my favorite ones have scratches on them...

So since I'm pretty vocal on this forum now, most people know that I'm a Sennheiser fanboy. I had decided to try some other headphones to make sure I wasn't missing anything being purely into Sennheiser. Well along the way, I've developed a stereo rig that is acceptable to the audiophile...

OK, so today I recieved my Maverick CD player, and there's one thing that I'm wondering if I should be worried about. When I open the cd tray, it's not a smooth kind of opening. The tray actually rattles around as it's being ejected. The transport mechanism itself seems OK: definitely no disc...

hey folks, I've been thinking about a $1,000 transport for my DAC1 (my cheapy Sony SACD player has got me craving to find a player that can output SACD as well). One that seems interesting is the Music Hall Maverick. Since it's actually made by a Chinese company, I'm wondering if the coaxial...

For the past few days on this site I've been showing my enthusiasm over trying to find a decent Grado. As everyone knows by now, I'm a Sennhieser fanboy, and I'm not afraid to show it But after borrowing some SR60s, I knew that I could stand Grado brightness and supra-auralness that's only...

Hey everyone, Well I guess I'm really in the world of Hi-fi now! I recieved my Benchmark DAC1....and I've seen the light!!! Plugging my HD595s directly into it...well it's the best sounding headphone rig I've heard to date! Rich soundstage, lots of extensions, and plenty of detail. When I try...

OK, thought I'd submit to this forum since I just got myself a DAC1. My first high end equipment....and already I know I need a new headphone amp for it!!!! I decided to go with it, over others, because I heard it was a bit bright sounding (and some have said it's as cold as a winters day)...

Hello everyone, Thanks to head-fi, I'm doing a headphone exchange to try out the Grado sound. I was forwarned about coming from Sennheisers to expect big in your face brightness....and that I'd be a trooper if I didn't take off Grado cans within 30 minutes of music. Currently, I listen to the...

OK, so I decided to get into my first foray with AKG when I heard the glowing reviews about the 501s. At $100, the 501 is a steal. People seem to like to contrast it with the 580s for classical music. They state that the 501s have more detail and are better balanced. Coming from Sennheiser, I...

OK, I submittted this to dedicated components section, but haven't gotten any direct comparisons. Thought maybe this area gets more readers! I'm looking for a good DAC that can run off my laptop and my CD player (or I assume if I get a good enough rig for my computer, it can be good for CDs as...

Ok, I'm thinking of getting my first dedicated DAC. Since getting a headphone amp, I've noticed some clipping coming from my laptop's pathetic sound card. If I run enough cords to my HK reciever, there's a big jump in SQ! I've noticed the Zhaolu gets a lot of coverage on this site. I also notice...

OK, so I'm just venturing into this head-fi universe......and now I'm wondering just how much better SACD or an equivalent format sounds!!! Now the question is whether I should get a player that's SACD, DVD audio, HDCD, or whatever. Does anyone know which format has the largest number of albums...

Hey all, Well I indicated on previous threads about how I wondered why Sennheiser let the really thin voice wire go all the way to connector for the 580/600 series. Photos of other headphones elements tend to have insulated wires go right to the diaphragm. Does anyone who have a HD650 know if...

Hey everyone, So I'm working on modding my HD580, and ran into a really interesting phenomenon. Wondering if anyone else has noticed this with older Sennheisers. My cans are 6 years old (purchased them brand new at the time). Well trying all the suggestions about taking out the stock foam...

Greetings everyone. OK, so I'm now officially stepping into headphone bliss now. I just got a Headroom Micro amp to bring life to my 6 year old HD580s and brand new HD595s. I also just joined this site....had perused it when deciding on what kind of headphone amp to get. Definitely for a...