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    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

    Wayne Henderson - "The Cat Came Back"
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    Good Jazz/Rock?

    The Grand Wazoo
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    Frank Zappa Discussion Thread (Originally called: Frank Zappa- Hot Rats & Waka/Jawaka)

    I am a big fan of the Grand Wazoo my self. Say hello to Cletus for me! I feel very fortunate to have seen Frank live twice. If you like rock guitar at all, you would have loved him live, even if you can't stand the albums. This era gives you a taste of what he was like...
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    Motorcycle head phones

    And here I thought you wanted quality sound, on the bike, and retention of your hearing... silly me! Lots of choices for small speakers: 3D Bass Helmet Speakers :: Helmet Audio & Communication :: Helmets :: Off And Riding :: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear
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    Motorcycle head phones

    Quote: Originally Posted by bobpensik When I'm riding the wind noise pretty much makes hearing anything else impossible, so I typically wear ear plugs (which cuts down the noise A LOT) so I think that IEM are a good idea. I've been looking for a good pair of IEM that are slim fitting...
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    How many Head-fiers can claim Perfect Pitch?

    I don't know, but I've been told, perfect 'pitch' is when you chuck a banjo into the dumpster and hit the accordion.
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    Gateway Just Went Under

    Quote: Originally Posted by Jigglybootch Interesting, indeed. This is the first I'm hearing of this. You'd think that something like this would be all over tech sites by now. We (the techies, that is) all wrote Gateway off a decade ago, when they gave up their roots, sold out...
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    1 IEM + 2 Open headphone + 1 Closed (OR) 1 Amazing headphone

    Quote: Originally Posted by Aedion i would say get 1 pair of IEMs and 1 set of headphones. this way you have something for when you're on the go and when you're at home. x2
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    Vote for your favorite Stones record.

    Quote: Originally Posted by RogerB Exile On Main Street for me! Followed closely by Beggars Banquet, Sticky Fingers and Let It Bleed. (A nod HAS to be given to Ya Ya's for live album) I voted Exile because it was my first Stones album. In the summer of 1972, as a young 15 year old...
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    Open-air headphones on a plane?

    Quote: Originally Posted by brianz Thanks for all the advice! Great stuff. I guess I'll go with a closed-end or IEM. I've never used IEM but I can't imagine the comfort or dynamic range - especially bass - could possibly compete with good closed-end cans like I've used in the past... do...
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    Open-air headphones on a plane?

    IEMs for sure. I fly way too much and would not travel without my Shures or better... I love my 701's but I can't imagine trying to fly with them.
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    XMas Present for one of the members

    Count me in too! Merry Christmas!
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    K701 thread

    Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik What is you budget, and what kind of music do you listen to? Look for something that can put a fair amount of power into 62 Ohms - the K-701 needs a lot of power before it opens up and starts sounding good. Need to stay under $1K. Mostly...
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    K701 thread

    So I love my Tomahawk, but I'm ready for a proper home amp for the 701s, and think it's time, once again, for some tubes. Suggestions?
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    Post the last thing you bought. Oh fun!

    AKG K414P as a gift...
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    iPOD Classic sound issue

    Quote: Originally Posted by ZoNtO I really don't think so... If so many people are having the "problem" maybe it's not a real problem at all but simply an annoyance. My friends 30g 5g ipod does the same thing at volumes near maximum. :shrugs: I've never heard this with my 30G. Of...
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    Getting Started with the Rolling Stones(Newbie)

    Quote: Originally Posted by DarkAngel Yes of the post "exile" albums Some Girls is the my top pick also, interesting artwork for album........you can move the faces and try different hair-dos out Exile on Main Street must be your first Stones CD!
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    LITTLE DOT MKVI has arrived

    Quote: Originally Posted by kevinvisionm wow. those fans are looking cool x21 Just needs an air-ride suspension, and time to hop.
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    Banff, Alberta?

    x2! Also the Columbia icefields, if you have time and a car.
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    Classic bass guitar tracks?

    x2 Iron Man! Also Pink Floyd's Money, and of course the Dead's Dark Star
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    Do you like to go to classical concerts or prefer to listen to recordings?

    Our local orchestra in Raleigh has been playing with bluegrass guests, concerts featuring Led Zeppelin, Beatles hits, etc. Great fun, and not the same old classical! Of course they do that to...
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    Most comfortable triple / bi flange tips?

    Don't exist, unless you enjoy earwigs or wet willies. -) go for the black foamies, and change them often. Oh yeah, dont forget a nice RSA to go with...
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    Buying a Car...04 vs 06 VW Passat, which one?

    FUD. what VW do you own? Thought so. Quote: Originally Posted by cash68 Neither. Newer VWs= horrid reliability, high parts cost. Everyone I know who has a newer VW says don't get one. As far as pedal travel, it probably just means it's pads are almost shot. Once you put on new...
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    Buying a Car...04 vs 06 VW Passat, which one?

    Buy a Jetta TDI. Forget the other crap. 50 MPG, even with $4 diesel is great, and forget the losers that complain about quality - that was then. My TDI get's 50+ and just go's. Here's the clincher: my teenage son thinks is a sports car. 'nuf said.
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    Recommendations for good jazz guitar based music

    X2 on Steve and Bill!
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