Yarp. I figured that it would be a touch too loud still if listening while playing in the band but I had an idea. Maybe stepping outside the realm of headphones would help a bit in this case. IEM coupled with something like construction earmuffs would probably supply a good layer of noise...

Hey folks, I was wondering if anybody had suggestions on headphones for one of my friends. He is heavily involved in music playing and would like to find headphones that allows for external sounds to be get blocked as much as possible while delivery quality output. The in ears come to mind...

On Slackware 9.0/10.0 Play: XMMS Rip: Never tried but I'd go for grip Record: None On Windows XP Play: Foobar2K on KS Rip: Audiograbber (simple but fantastic ripper with CDDB support!) Record: None On OSX Play: Cog Rip: Max > wav Record: None

If you have the new iMacs, I'm assuming you're talking about the anodized aluminum iMacs with Intel Duo cores. If that's the case, then we both have the same model . The computer comes with the newer Intel High Definition Audio integrated sound cards. The specs are alright, but I'm noticing...

Yeah, but that would defeat the purpose. Thats not why I'm asking the question, it's just collateral information . El Condor

Quote: Originally Posted by dizzyorange I recently upgraded to a Vista notebook, and am trying to optimize my audio experience as much as possible. In the past, I used an ASIO output plugin for Winamp. To my ears, this offered a substantial improvement over Directsound in Windows XP...

Hello guys, I was wondering if anybody had any time to play with the Intel High Definition Audio cards as can be found on the latest anodized aluminum iMacs. I'm detecting a clearly different response, in particular for the bass (or maybe I blew up my ears, but I'm running at less than a...

Nope, it's confirmed. Digital in is blown up. What the hell?! So I tried my sound card analog out (which is the same port as the digital out through optical) and I could hear music. On Optical digital in, the Zhaolu unit has it's signal light flickering in the front and I hear a few noises...

Quote: Originally Posted by SonicDawg Could it be the soundcard that is gone? Hmmm, I guess it's possible; and more likely given that the computer had a core melt down . I'll have to double check more thoroughly tonight. I didn't have alot of time to check this morning. On the...

@#$%. It looks like something is wrong with my D2.5A unit. The digital in seems to be completely fried. Analog in and out works still but optical in and coax in seem to be toast. I get static like the unit is seeing a few bits of signal on the optical, but nothing consistent enough and I get...

Quote: Originally Posted by flashnolan Wow made it through the entire thread...it only took me about two weeks a few hours a day. Hehehe, and that's all you have to say about it?

Quote: Originally Posted by lerio When you said "distortion" you talk about electric guitar distortion played on Amp who have tube ? Hmmm, not from what I understand; the parallel is obvious with electric guitar, but to some extent, and then again, from what I understand...

Quote: Originally Posted by ken36 Yes you did jump with both feet into the fire. What do you mean?

Quote: Originally Posted by lerio Is there any reason to use tube amp if you don't listen music with guitar who used amp with tube on the studio ?? Also is there a amp tube with a DAC integrated ? 2 newbie questions in 1 post To answer your first question, the main...

Quote: Originally Posted by adanac061 It looks a little like plastic , but it's metal. You can tell by pressing your lips against the cup holder. It will feel cold. ..Yes I kiss my rs-1's Ooof, you're right, I just kissed them and they were as cold as a Canadian winter...

Quote: Originally Posted by M0T0XGUY Take a picture of it and post it here, I'm sure someone will be able to tell you if you were unlucky enough to get plastic rings rather than aluminum ones. I have some older leftover pictures in my gallery. Here goes for the ring: And...

Quote: Originally Posted by adanac061 Square. Hmmm, interresting. I have a pair of RS-1s over here and I have a full PLASTIC circle holding the cups and square metal rods.

Quote: Originally Posted by kipman725 "I hear terms such as Sound Stage, Laid Back, Synergy, Vailed, and other's to describe the sound some headphones prodcue. Could some take the time to explain what each of these terms mean so I can become inlightened? I would really apreciate it."...

I'd be interrested in the RS1 vs ATH W5000 since I'm thinking of getting the Audio technicas

Quote: Originally Posted by fran El Condor: That is most helpful, many thanks. Another question: Did you try and measure DC offset at the outputs and if so what did you get? Fran Glad it helped! And, nope!!! I probably should though . I'll have to get a digital meter...

Quote: Originally Posted by fran Could someone post a pic of the 4 caps that need to be bypassed in a 2.5? there was a pic in #1280 but the pic is gone from where ever it was hosted... Many thanks in advance. Fran Hello Fran, Here's what I had for a picture on caps...

Hmmmm I'm thinking of getting A900 Art. I currently use my RS-1 ad nauseam. Are the A900 clear in the high range in an RS-1 sort of way? I wouldn't want to get a pair and see that they muddle the music. I don't mind the extra bass at all .

Right on! Thanks a lot guys. I think I have enough information to decide. I'll probably end up going for the ATH-A900 if the diminishing return isn't sufficiently in favor (to my liking) of the ATH-W1000. Given that the LTD models are a bit harder to find, I think I'll just make it easy on...

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Quote: Originally Posted by Bootleg I literally spit beer on my laptop when I read that...good work. I'll be repeating that line and giving myself the credit for it in the not too distant future. Hahaha. You can have it, it's yours . I get the quite distinct feeling that many...