I too am looking for a watch in the $1,000 range (college graduation coming up). I'd like it to be new and automatic, with a leather band and simple face, which seems to limit my options. I really like the simple version of the Tag Heuer Carerra, and some of the Stowa watches that have...

I grew up in southern California, and I guess because it was so dry I never had spring allergies. But I spent last summer in New York city, and after my first night I woke up with a terrible droopy eye, so I had to use Zaditor eye drops for a few weeks. I also took Benadryl for the regular...

I'd say so. Personally, I'm a pretty careful driver so I don't do much different when I see the sticker. However, I've been rear-ended three times - so maybe I should get one just to get people to watch out for me (or would that be immoral?).

Since I can't root for the Ducks - go Blackhawks!

I'd say Jaco Pastorious' self-titled is essential because of his innovations on the fretless electric bass - if that's something you're interested in.

I listen to death metal or house. It's hard for me to appreciate and enjoy music after 40 minutes on an erg, so I have to listen to something that just mindlessly entertains me and keeps me on the machine.

"fashionably uninvited" - mellowdrone

I just finished "The Prize" by Daniel Yergin, and am about to start "The House of Morgan" by Ron Chernow.

I can share my opinions on the third question. The K601s fit your musical tastes very well. However, they are very big and a little too fragile for use while commuting. They also require a decent amplifier. If you decide to look into a desktop setup though, they are definitely something to...

Quote: Originally Posted by mbd2884 I'm wondering where you mofos are all getting the K501. I came across a store called Spearit Sound last night while shopping for speakers. According to their homepage (which claims to have been updated yesterday), they are selling new K501s for...

Quote: Originally Posted by moonboy403 Have you tried using a desktop amp for comparison? Because from my experience of comparing the iBasso D2 Boa with a desktop amp, the desktop amp was much better in every respect. Admittedly though, I was not testing the amp on the K601. However...

Quote: Originally Posted by obentou Hmm, what is the likelihood that an iBasso D10 can drive an AKG K601? I'm eyeing one of those but ordered a D10, and was wondering if it is sufficient in bringing out ~80-90% of the potential of the headphones. Thanks! I can't speak for the...

I used to check my bass guitar while traveling to and from school, but after the airline "lost it" (I got it a back a few days later...but still...) and it started getting cracks in it's hard shell plastic case, I decided to stop. I vote carry-on, or ship it.

The lack of an amp shouldn't cause "tons of distortion". Is the distortion coming from certain recordings, or from all of them? I found that when I upgraded my headphones, they brought out the distortion that was in the recordings themselves. Other than that, my first guess would be that the...

Quote: Originally Posted by pp312 What model Marantz receiver is that? Part of the purpose of this thread is to identify specific models as having good-sounding HP jacks. Incidentally, there are so many things being blown out of the water in this thread I'm reminded of that old...

I pulled a ten year old Marantz receiver out of my parent's garage recently, and was shocked at how good it sounds. Unfortunately, I can only compare it to my iBasso D1, but it totally blows it out of the water. Something to consider, since it sells for only $150 used nowadays. EDIT: Model...

Jaco Pastorious has been mentioned a few times, but specifically his "Portrait of Tracy". Incredible.

I'd recommend the Bad Plus. They are an acoustic trio (double bass, piano, drums) so they don't really get into the funk, but they certainly "wander off into that non-cohesive land of jazz".

I'd definitely suggest buying an amp before buying new headphones, especially if you are looking at K701s. 200 euro is on the low side for home amps, but you definitely have options, especially if you buy used or have someone build you a DIY amp. Look around in the FS forum and see what...

I tried running the K601 out of a cmoy. Don't do it. I'm currently using the iBasso D1, and I can still tell these cans have more to give. I'm currently looking into a decent home amp.

x2 on the pictures.

That thing is beautiful. Everyone says the K601 should be matched with a SS, but how can I resist that?

The bass on the K601 does improve with burn-in, but it still is no where near the quantity of bass that my friend's Grado SR-80s has. If possible, my suggestion would be to audition a couple headphones if possible. There are tons of headphones out there that meet your criteria.

I'm also looking into the amp, so since know one else has given a definitive answer I'll share what I've read. More informed people please correct me if I am wrong and/or elaborate. First of all, I believe the "Green" Solo is a completely different version from the 2007 Solo, which has the...

Ahh, that D word. How I envy you. But seriously, I haven't heard any of that gear, but it looks like a pretty killer setup. Even if you get them and don't like them, the micro DAC and GS-1 are pretty hot items around here, and I'm sure you could sell them for very close to what you paid...