I can't remember if I read this somewhere, but does guitar center have floor models of the headphones out of their packages so I could feel the actual materials of the headphones and see if I like them or not. I cant remember if they allow you to try headphones or if they are all sealed in...

Since he stated it was his birthday in IM and he doesn't have it publicly visible as of posting this, nobody else made him a thread. Happy 15th Birthday Fraseyboy and welcome to team 15 Yearold Head-fi which I will be leaving in a matter of months.

Ok I think I may have finally decided on my first set of headphones I have it pretty much narrowed down to HD555 or AD700 Use - 30/70 games/music Source - Soundblaster live - To be likely upgraded to Alien DAC from glassjar Amp - headphone jack on a pair of boston speakers - possible...

Since my AHS515 headphones have broken for a second time (first time i used epoxy and they worked just fine for a few months) I decided it is finally time for me to bite that bullet and get into some hi-fi I am planning on using them for about 70% music 30% gaming and minimal movies. I...

I was getting ready to buy a new PC with a Chaintech AV710 and I searched on newegg for it and I couldn't find it. Newegg doesn't even have it out of stock or anything it is just suddenly gone, does anyone have any information why and if someone could suggest a soundcard similar to the av710...

I am currently running the JVC marshmallows (fx-33) out of a ipod shuffle 2nd gen, I may eventually upgrade to a cowon iaudio 7 or full sized flash player (with line out) if one is released I listen to classical, electronic (trance), some jazz and country, also some newage. Some Artists I...

My sister tossed her rio carbon hdd player down the stairs to me and now it is dead... (4-5 years old and really bad battery) I recommended she get a new flash player for shock protection and battery life, needs to be small, ipod nano size or around there, a bit longer and thinner or a bit...

Basically a simple question: Will it fry/blow up? I don't want to drop 20 bucks on a apple branded ipod charger unless I have to. I was thinking of using an old Rio power brick with usb port on the side and plugging my Ipod Shuffle gen 2 cable into it I am pretty sure it won't fry because...

Please read the last post by me instead of all of this stuff because my questions here are answered I am about to pull the trigger on some IEMS either Ety er6/i or UE super.fi 3 My concerns 1: What if I think they are uncomfortable, basically how many people find them ungodly...

I want clear mids and highs and tight punchy bass, I would also like good transparency I listen to almost everything but metal and rap and especially love Electronic/Dance/Trance, Female Vocals, Classical, Instrumentals Please only select from the following Sennheiser CX300 Etymotic ER6...

!!!Please only recommend the listed pairs!!! I am looking for both comfort and sound quality along with fairly good isolation Shure E2c (2 year warrenty (no modding so I don't void it)) [Larger sleeve tube] Etymotic ER6 (1 year warrenty) [larger sleeve tube] Etymotic ER6i (1 year...

I am looking for an amp that is less than 100 dollars to power both IEMs and a larger headset I am leaning to getting HD555 or AD700 I would like: Under 100USD Preferably closer to 75USD or less Small enough to easily pocket Ability to be powered from a wall Built in batteries or...

I have glasses, a somewhat largish head in most directions, somewhat sensitive to clamping... I like Classical, Country, Light rock (no metal), Opera (Andrea Bocelli), Rock Classical (Rock music played on classical instruments Bond Apocalyptica (its kinda like metal i just dont like the...

20+gb Good quality (lineout ability or dock optional but nice for future amp) Minimal sound signature so the amp and headphones will be the sound signature cause Durable Easily Available Not a brick sized and weight object I am somewhat against ipods but they seem like they might be the...

I though I was gonna pull the trigger on etys er6i/er6 or UE super.fi 3 but i read so many great things about the UM1s and sound quality might be better while still having low impedence I like Classical, Country, Light rock (no metal), Opera (Andrea Bocelli), Rock Classical (Rock music...

I have a rio carbon and an ipod shuffle 2nd gen Since the rio has a wall plug with just a usb port on it then a usb cable that is detachable so you can plug it into the computer and the ipod just came with its dock i was wondering: If i plug my ipod dock into the usb port on the wall...

150USD is the MAX and I would prefer not to reach it. I am hoping this might be my final thread about this... Musical Tastes Classical, Country, Light rock (no metal), Opera (Andrea Bocelli), Rock Classical (Rock music played on classical instruments Bond Apocalyptica (its kinda like...

I am going to be on a 7 hour flight this summer and a family member is going to be on a 12 then 6 hour flight right in a row I need a IEM with good sound quality and great long lasting comfort for hours on end It also needs to be easily drivable by a mp3 player We are both comfortable...

I am looking to build a home amplifier to drive out of my pc and ipod mostly pc and probably with a chaintec av710 card I am hoping to get the 100-125 budget stock and maybe upgrade some opamps or capactiators or other components, it can be driven off a wall outlet if it needs a powersupply not...

I am looking to build two amps one portable and one desktop I was wondering what parts would you recommend for a portable amp to go with IEMs and maybe ksc75s or something like that in the 25 ish range or am i better off driving them off an ipod than building a cheap amp (needs batteries)...

Please vote in the poll Im looking for good sound quality with both iems and low and high impudence headphones Simple question what amp should i get that fits in my budget of around 100 dollars maybe 125 for an increase in quality I am gonna drive IEMS and some hd555/sr80s/maybe hd580s...

I am looking at headphones and i would like to get an amp with them: Looking at both IEMS and some big senns, ATs, AKGS, Grados, or Beyers for at home Requirements Rechargeable battery Built in charger (Highly Preferred) Capable of driving both low ohm and high ohm 300+ headphones...

What IEM should i get could you please post a reccomendation... I dont want to spend over 150 and i am even somewhat hesitant about over 100 My limit is 150 maybe a bit more or less for a great phone Edit: Classical, Country, Light rock (no metal), Opera (Andrea Bocelli), Rock Classical...

What IEM should i get could you please post a reccomendation... I dont want to spend over 150 and i am even somewhat hesitant about over 100

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