I use a pair of modded Yuin PK3's (which I bought on eBay for $20) plugged into my Nexus 4 for casual and mobile listening, largely done through Rdio. When I want to settle in and really lose myself in some outstanding music, I pop a CD (just bought Ludovico Einaudi's Divenire, and it's...

2001: A Space Odyssey Rating: 4.5/5 One of the most breathtakingly beautiful movies ever put to film, and among the most intellectually resonant, 2001 is one of the essential cinematic experiences for any fan of science fiction or great filmmaking in general. A far cry from the CGI-loaded...

Metric - Fantasies Metric - Synthetica Alt-J - An Awesome Wave Can't think of any others right now.

I had the pukes, and thus nothing better to do than watch a long movie and try not to think about hurling supper to the walls. I chose The Godfather, Part II, having recently seen and quite liked the first. I think Part II is even better. I won't go into details (I'm not reviewing the film, I'm...

You know you're an audiophile when you're a person who is especially interested in high-fidelity sound reproduction. So says dictionary.com. You see? It's a lot simpler than we were making it. When in doubt, ask the experts. (End of thread.)

You know you're an audiophile when your haircut is based upon getting the optimal fit and seal with your full-size cans. Think medium-length hair, but with the area around the ears shaved down to the scalp. This could happen to you.

YKYAAW you get anxious in high-noise environments, because loud noises make you worry for your audio investment. "These idiot fans are going to ruin my hearing, and after I just bought HE-400's! All that money, down the drain!" YKYAAW you get ticked when people claim there's no audible...

I require payment in advance. My rate is $200 per stanza. Note that the poem may consist of as few as three words repeated over and over again. Stop laughing, it's modern.

Well, let's hope for my wallet's sake that the rabbit hole ends here.

A week ago, I received my first ever pair of audiophile headphones, purchased from fellow Head-Fier mvrk10256. (Thanks, mvrk!) They are, of course, the HiFiMAN HE-400. I suppose it's strangely appropriate that I am running the HE-400 (a comparatively inexpensive planar magnetic) from a very...

Well, not exactly the kind of thoughts I was hinting at, but point taken. I will do that.

Sorry it took so long for me to write my vague impressions. I've been busy with... stuff. Stuff, not writing things about things bought. Anyway, thoughts?

I've just received my first ever pair of audiophile headphones, purchased from fellow Head-Fier mvrk10256. (Thanks, mvrk!) They are, of course, the HiFiMAN HE-400. I suppose it's strangely appropriate that I am running the HE-400 (a comparatively inexpensive planar magnetic) from a very...

Just a few that have lately elicited a watery discharge from the fleshy ducts around my sight organs: Pachelbel's Canon; Varúð by Sigur Rós; Taro by Alt-J.

You likely don't know Metric or Our lady Peace because, while big in Canada, they haven't been particularly well exported. For Metric, I would recommend starting by listening to any of their three most recent albums, "Live It Out", "Fantasies", and "Synthetica'. With Our Lady Peace, listen...

I could just tell you my favorite band, and be done with it. But I'm up late on a Saturday night, with no one and nothing but my music to keep me company. So I'm going to make this post special. Here are my (current) ten favorite bands: 10. Nine Inch Nails The definitive industrial rock...

So, I decided I'd skip IEM's and get some circumaural headphones instead. I picked up the Shure SRH-750DJ, and they're fantastic directly from my Cowon S9! Only problem is the bulk, but I'm already getting used to it. Even the heavy coiled cable doesn't bother me so much anymore. I still may buy...

  Quote: The entire Monster Beats range looks chintzy and plasticky, except for the Pro, IMO.

I have to give my vote to the Beats Pro. Especially after having seen and tried them on in person. They're so beautifully made!

  Quote: It's interesting that you prefer the Golds over the Coppers; that makes me feel better about not getting to try out the Coppers. Have you by any chance gotten to try out the Miles Davis Tribute? I hear they're similar to the Coppers, having the same drivers and technology but...

I recently picked up the Monster Turbine Pro Gold on sale from Best Buy (yay for Boxing Week!), and I was extremely impressed not only with their sound but also with the exceptional quality of construction.   The one problem I had with them was fit. I couldn't get any kind of a seal with any...

Should be fine. If not, you need to turn the volume down.

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Quote: Originally Posted by fenixdown110 So is the HD650 overrated of underrated then? haha I hear it from both sides. Neither. Both.

Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik I once dated (briefly) a girl who had visions. Though they weren't quite like this. I think there are medications for that.