http://www.cshyde.com/Films/kynarfilm.htm   Folded in to a pleated shape to create a massive radiating area, edges glued to housing, electrodes placed... equates to superior headphone?   This logic is inspired by the TakeT H2, but would give us the ability to NOT include some of the odd...

I decided to put some new cable on my AT706 electret phones because I was bored... the fact that I had cut up the cable to direct drive them from my speaker amp provided a little motivation**. Anyway, after taking the cans apart, I noticed that the + lead goes to the metal grid behind the small...

I've read almost everything I can get my hands on regarding this subject... however I still have a few questions directed at the parties who may have some relevant and authoritative information on the subject:   -I've read that directly driving them via a dedicated amp is a superior option...

-Preface- Two 3.5 hour trips per week on a train for one year or more... I need to find a way to make this bareable for an audio/cinemaphile. They have ac outlets on the train and a 50 pound carry-on limit for two packages... I could take a laptop as well as a brief case on with out adding to...

*Info about the insides are on page 2 (Bottom). So a quick first impressions... Just got these in today's mail (from ice class). They are electret phones from the 70s. I am using my Mits DA-A10DC amp with the provided energizer (Hehe, vintage Japanese setup eh?). I am coming from K701s...

Having searched and searched yet coming up empty I just had to ask... about every well known closed headphone I can think of has some sorts of mods for it... yet the K271 has none?! I am not talking a re-cable or anything mind you. Any body holding out on the rest of us here? I just find it...

Here are the specs I want it to meet: -22 or 24 awg -2 conductors per jacket -preferably dual jacketed or bonded pair. I want to go balanced, which means I need a cable that can carry 4 conductors total. I do not want to use quad cable (two channels of unshielded audio in the "same room"...

Well with my K701s out of commission I started researching new headphones to buy. At the time I had a 336i with upgraded tubes. I figured on a sextett, then wanted a K340. I finally settled on a vintage AT electret. At first I decided to finance this new purchase with the sale of my...

Getting a friend in to Hi Fi headphones. After talking with her, she wants a can that can be used for extended listening at home, on a train, bus, or car. I asked what music she listens to the most, no preference. I then asked what music would she want to sound the best, she claimed...

Basically I am budgeting for new phones. I have been considering going DIY or being a pre-made DIY solution. I intend to finance the phones and the new amp with my DarkVoice 336i (Go to the FS forum after you read this haha). However, I find that the prices for the cans I am looking at are...

Hmm... Well I would like my new phones to have and equal/better bass response vs my current 701s. I have read that the Sextetts have good bass response for an AKG, how does it compare to the 701? Would I be best in going with the EP model as it has the largest amount of bass response?

Well, originally I just stopped getting sound of of the left can. So I found a dis-assemble tutorial and proceeded to take 'em apart. One of the wires was off it's post. I managed to get it soldered back on. Problem being, it still doesn't work. I took the driver out completely today and...

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Christian’s Blog » VST Plugins "5.1->Stereo using binaural HRTF convolution." Quite naturally, this gave me hope that life would no longer suck and I could listen to surround sound formats over headphones and receive a binaural presentation. I tried loading it in to Foobar, it ended up...

I was listening to a dance record the other day on my speaker system, and just loved the really hard hitting bass my woofer produced. Then I thought "Wait, my cans are open, so the sound should be able to flow through them as well as out..." One thing led to another and I have my woofer hooked...

Well, there is no way I have the money to pay 300+ (Or even 100+) for a good new turntable. So it's off to the lands of Criagslist! Here be the options: 1: Dual 1218 in good condition with original cartridge -45 USD 2: Technics Model SL-1200MK2 -25 USD 3: Technics Model SL-1600...

Quote: Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones (MSRP $349.99) Bose is the king of the audio hill and most other headphone makers strive to reach near to Bose quality. As previously stated, some like the ATH-ANC7 by Audio-Technica nip at the heels of Bose or even surpass...

Hi everyone. My friend's Senn HD497 recently died, and he is currently using some panisonics for music listening. As a audiophile, I can't stand by and let him poising his ears anymore with lo-fi crap. Here are some need to knows: -Source? Ipod and Soundblaster Audigy -Amp? No...

Seeing as there is no love for the lunch box, decided that the two biggest contenders for my new amp to drive my AKG 701s are: Little Dot MK3 - 250 Shipped Dark Voice 336i - 270 Shipped Budget is around 300 USD. Here are some things that are required in this purchase: Stereo Cables...

God knows if anyone has used both of these amps, but it doesn't hurt to ask... Out of about 5 tube amps, I have settled on either a Voice or a Box to pair with my AKG K701s and have the honor of being me first can amp. The DV has the advantage of being very well reviewed + lots of tube roll...

Currently the system is as follows: Computer/X-fi-[Coax]-> Yamaha V650 receiver-[stock wire]-> AKG K701s. I use it for music listening, movie watching, video gaming, and some amateur sound effects editing. A modest system yes, but tis my first. I am thinking about getting a DarkVoice...

Well I have me self a problem... I recently bought a pair of AKG701s from a member here. They sound incredible, and add a layer to music that I have never experienced before (They be my first audiophile cans). For a while now they have been plugged in to my SoundBlaster X-fi's headphone...