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I have looked at the Compass and I may actually go with it although not sure if I want to pay the extra $100. Also I was wondering what people thought of the K601s. They look like they'd suit me pretty well. I don't think I'll get Beyerdynamics though, I don't know but they just don't feel...

Source: Zune and looking at buying a Zero DAC/Amp (or something else if you recommend) playing high quality VBR mp3 or FLAC. Music: Progressive rock/metal, post-rock, ambient, trip-hop, trance, acoustic etc. been exploring a lot of new genres lately so list should expand Either open or...

I'm looking for a cheap source set-up (still using onboard/Zune unamped for Alessandro MS-1 and Denon C551). I don't really have a set budget but I'd like to keep it as low as possible while still getting a great value. Would the ZERO be the best solution for me? I would use it as both a DAC and...

My MS-1's developed a grattle or other buzzing noise and the common remedies don't seem to be fixing it. I've contacted Grado and they say they'll fix them for $30. Would this the best thing for me to do? I don't mind paying the fee too much but waiting 2 weeks + shipping makes me . Or is it...

I am currently still using onboard for my MS-1's (yeah I know ) and I'm looking to finally upgrade my source. I was going to buy a Xonar DX/D1 and maybe build a cmoy amp (if only for the actual building of it, sounds fun ) but it seems most people around here use USB DACs? Or are these only for...

I've tried gently sucking and playing them very loud for a while, neither has worked (although maybe I need to play them louder or for a longer period of time, how loud/long should I do it?). Anything else I can do? I have MS-1's, if relevant.

I'm thinking about getting some Comply tips for my C551.. One question though, how well would they isolate on an airplane?

I've been using my MS1s with onboard sound for a while now and I think it's time for an upgrade. I'm not quite sure how much I want to spend but I'd say somewhere around $100, and I may buy used. Right now, I'm looking at M-Audio Revolution 5.1 and the Auzentech Prelude although I'm not sure I...

I think I am now going to get the Denon C551's. They look like they'll be really nice for $65. They are durable though right? I see that everyone says they are well-built but will the wire be able to take some heat? This is important esp. after having my Vibes break on me 2 times in a period of...

I think I'm going to go for the UEs, just have a few questions.. Is it really worth it to step up from the 3 to 5 series? And if I get the 5 series, is the extra bass version alright for rock music because it's $150 while the normal one is $200. Also do you have to wear them with the wire around...

I'll consider em but I can't seem to even find any pics of them =/, am I just not find them?

I'm for some new IEMs to replace my V-Moda Vibes. I only use these when I go out so they need to sound good without amplification (source is my Zune and soon an iPhone) and I listen mostly to classic rock, acoustic and some hard rock. What do you think would suit me best? Also I can go past $100...

Thanks! Good to know it's something common and easy to fix .

I've had my MS-1's for a few months now and recently, in the left headphone, I've noticed a slight vibration noise that's more apparent on some songs then others.. It's really pissing me off , is there anything I can do to get rid of it?

Yarr... the wire on my vibes ripped apart again and I doubt they'd replace them again so I need some new IEMs.. Got my MS-1's already for home listening so I need something noise canceling (more then the vibes) and look nice for alternative rock, hard rock, pop rock and less importantly...

That reminds me that I could just go for used stuff .. I'll look for stuff on ebay, just not vintage (I'd rather something modern even if it sounds a bit worse).. Any particular speakers/receivers/brands I should try to look for that would be in my price range if I buy them used?

Hmm.. I really don't want to spend more on audio stuff for awhile so focusing on stuff one at a time wouldn't work. And I guess it would be pretty bad without much bass so I guess I will just get the Klipschs. Just a little worried because I see they have a little bit of a QC issue. Also, what's...

I've just got my MS-1's a little while ago (and enjoying them except for some quality issues) and I want a good source for them other then my Zune and also a stereo . I'm thinking a receiver + 2 bookshelves + sound card on a minimal budget. Can't really say how much of a minimal budget but I'd...

Umm... am I the only one who thinks these things are overhyped? Yeah they sound nice... but the plastic they're made out of is just so freaking cheap. And the damn ear pieces keep falling off from the headband (I've had them for about a week and taken good care of them..) Unacceptable for $100...

So do they get a lot better after some more burn-in?

Just got my MS1's this morning (surprised at the quick shipping ) but not too impressed.. I know I gotta burn them in but so far it's nothing special after about 8 hours of burn in. I knew there was going to be sound leakage but it's more annoying then I thought it'd be and the cloth pads also...

I just ordered MS-1's if anyone cares And I don't listen to hip-hop a lot, just once in awhile. Mostly rock. But these are mostly for my guitar anyway, just wanted to make sure they aren't completely terrible for hi-hop music.

Err.. I don't want surround, especially not 7.1 lol.. I'll be using it almost completely for music so don't need an X-Fi. I thought the 710 was really good for the money? Or is it missing something important?

Well at first I was just going to get some headphones for my amp/zune but I figured I might as well buy some stuff for my computer too . I'm pretty much set on the MS-1's for my headphones and have about 300-400 for a semi-decent audio system. I'm thinking a sound card, receiver and a pair of...