I've been using this saffire- http://www.focusrite.com/products/saffire/saffire/overview/ Got it for a good deal on ebay. Uses firewire to connect to the PC. It works quite well for the krk rp5's, easily drives them, and I think they're plenty good for bigger speakers too when I decide to...

Hey guys, been away from head-fi for a while. I'm using balanced->unbalanced right now so I'll opt for XLR->XLR. I ended up getting a focusrite saffire for a really good price on ebay and is supposed to be better than the emu 0404. Thanks for all of your help!

I managed to find a good deal on ebay for less than the price of the Saffire 6. Waiting on it to arrive now. Hopefully it will exceed my expectations.   Thanks for your help!!!

RonaldDumsfeld,   Haha I definitely do not have that much money to spend on the rme..   Would this have as much capability as the Focusrite Saffire 6?   http://www.instrumentpro.com/P-FOCSAFFIRE?source=froogle...

Hey guys, I'm looking for a soundcard/external dac that can drive studio monitors (KRK RP5's) and headphones (AKG K81DJ, iems) from my desktop computer. I record some acoustic guitar and vocals from time to time so it'd be great if there was a mic in option. I searched numerous threads and saw...

I bought these for my KRK RP5's recently. Pretty good. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130414842483&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Ok thanks, so TRS (balanced)->3.5mm? This is better than RCA->3.5mm, correct?   And about the Petite, yes, I know I should be amplifying them with something better, but I'm trying to do best with what I already have for now.   Thanks for your input!

Hey guys, I recently bought KRK RP5's and am trying to hook it up to the PC. Instead of using the onboard sound, I was thinking of using the Go-Vibe Petite USB Headphone DAC that I already had. But would it be able to run the RP5's adequately? Also, what would be the best way to connect the...

I thought the bx5a's blew away the av40's in terms of sound quality. I'd say they're not even comparable because the bx5a is in a different class than av40's. The audioengines A2 and A5 sound very muddy compared to bx5a's or krk rp5's.

I'm planning on getting my first speaker setup; Audioengine A2's for home use with my PC as a source. I was wondering if I should get the EMU 0404 PCI soundcard or since I have a Go-Vibe petite (headphone amp+usb dac) use this? Or any alternatives? I'm hoping I can the best bang for buck in...

If I were to solely use a usb dac, should I get the Headroom Total Bithead or the Ibasso D1? Which sounds better?

Hey I have a newb question. Can the unit be powered just through the USB?

Get Goldring DR150's. They are cheaper than the HD595's but sound better. They are also very easy to drive (i think 32 ohms).There are a few threads about it here- look into it.

Definitely DR150's. KSC75's were my 1st real headphones and I bought the SR-60's but it lacked soundstage and bass which the ksc's had more of. I then got the DR150's and they sound like a more refined and fuller sounding KSC75's. Dr150's have much more refined bass and the soundstage is very good.

Goldring Dr-150's

Sign me up too, please (I don't have any IEMs.. only cheapie earbuds).

I bought the DR150's about 3 weeks ago and I am loving it. At first, I was in a dilemma whether to buy this or the HD595's but now I'm glad that I went with the DR150's. The bass can be tamed by removing the cloth inside of the grill, but I prefer to keep it in there.

Goldring D150's kick some major butt. To me, they are superior to HD595's and SR60's.

How do these compare to ER6's or Super fi pro 5's?

Awesome, sounds like a lot of fun

Better source.

I also love give it away by the red hot chili peppers.

K701's are definetaly not for bass.

I'm a Nikon user, and have never regretted it.

I would get e2c's for starters. They have a fuller, warmer sound to it for all around listening.