Thanks for the replies you guys. I figured out which settings were off

Ever since I got my 5.1 setup to work on my x-fi for games, kernel streaming won't run to my headphone setup. it gives me that 'unrecoverable error opening device or something. i also tried ASIO4all for the first time and it gives me that 'beyond logic' symbol for my sound card (av-710...see...

Quote: Originally Posted by redshifter So you use the dog to intimidate the "imbeciles and criminals" in your neighborhood? You are just another one of the macho morons who thinks a pitbull makes them tough. This isn't my argument, but how is that called for at all? Dogs that...

I may have to look into these ultrasones. Thanks for all the replies, sorry that I am just now replying. Isolation is a pretty big factor for me, so so far it's between the hd25 and the ultrasone. Anythang else i should be paying close attention to?

What an exciting drawing. Glad I have/had the opportunity to participate

I don't like adding junk to boards because people ask stuff like this every day...but my set of criteria are semi-unique at least. My rig is in my signature...I love the way it sounds for everything but the extreme ends of rock (metal, grindcore, etc). Also, sometimes people come in my room...

Quote: Originally Posted by Aevum to your mother ROFL, me saying "word" was my stupid friend's fault. I was lurking this thread because I got my X3s today Thank god the extra shure e2 foams I have fit them. My ears are weird and I can only seem to get those tips to fit/feel...

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Audio-Technica a900. No experience with them personally, but they would be worth checking out based on your criteria.

I can understand settling on the HD580/600. With my system, the 650 sounds like the 600 on steroids, so that's my resting point after trying many a can

330 @ ttvj

Another happy Gilmore Lite + HD650 user here. If I do get the upgrade bug, I'll probably just buy the DPS for my GLite

I found it much easier to get a sound I like out of the HD650s. K701s went byebye

If you have the space, there's absolutely no reason not to rip everything to FLAC. It's made a difference with every type of music I listen to

I have had all 3 and prefer the HD650 hands down, but I think that has a lot to do with my rig. Suppose I had a warm sounding source and/or a tube amp, the HD600 or even the K701 would probably have been my preference (well, probably not the K701 because that tumor headband drove me insane!).

Quote: Originally Posted by dizzyorange That Oritek modded Zhaolu you got there is one SWEET source. Thanks The OMZ is one of the very few new toys that I've been blown away by enough to know without a doubt I'd buy it again. It's such a treat...and dear god, it sounds nothing...

I never noticed much of a burn-in effect. I wish I would have kept mine...they were snazzier than I gave them credit for at the time

Bump because I have a new question... Have the majority of people realized that you can have custom tips ready for the Westone 3? I've seen lots of hype around them but rarely do I see anyone mention this. I e-mailed them to ask if their custom UM56 earmolds would fit the Westone 3 and they...

Yeah it's a great little amp for my purposes Any of you guys tested to see if the dedicated power supply makes enough of a difference to justify the price tag? It's nice and shiny but I don't know if it would make a difference to me at all sonically

Quote: Originally Posted by xenithon Ditto..it took my HD650s to the next level. Whereas changing the cable and source helped with that "veil" people talk about, I found what was still prevalent was a rather sluggish presentation. The Gilmore Lite w/DPS definitely helped in that...

Granted I really haven't used the HD650 with a different amp (unless you feel like bringing up my iPod's headphone jack), I'd just like to say that this is amazing. This setup has all the details and almost everything I loved about the K701, and I'm hearing the highs so incredibly well, with...

Your rigs are all so cool...can't wait til a couple months from now when I can come in here showin' off I probably won't even wait that long. I'll come barging in here when I finally pick a pair of IEMs and take a cruddy shot of them with my plain iPod

Quote: Originally Posted by Aevum the thing i really dont get about this thread is that the main question is : should i get a BMW or a merc, or maybe a skoda.... you´re compering 2 very high level canalphones (when their custom ear molded, then its a IEM), with a mid level...

Music has been a favorite pastime since I was little, but Tool - Lateralus helped me to open my eyes. Ironic, because I don't like many things about Tool's music anymore (including Lateralus), but they opened my eyes to one of my favorite genres of music and helped me to take music more...

Go get that album, you won't regret it!!! So many awesome sounds to hear on your headphone rig, from the very organic sounds of acoustic instruments, to incredibly creative percussion methods, sound effects, samples of speech all in different positions... it truly is a unique work of art and an...