Quote: Originally Posted by jcx a little research into the darkvoice leads me to think its simply inadequate for the K701 follow through PinkFloyd's posts/links and you'll find the 336i has too small output coupling C for 32 Ohm cans - causing severe bass roll off - 3 octaves! Rock...

Ordered! I love my HF-1's...

I just paid $150 for a used HD580 and thought it was a killer deal.

And my HF-1's have arrived! They are pretty much exactly what I expected -- a similar sound to my SR-225's, but more refined and smoother, without sacrificing detail or clarity. Porcupine Tree (one of my favorite bands) sound absolutely stunning. Pics to come!

Quote: Originally Posted by timothy77 Just wanted to give y'all an update. I decided to go for the SR80. Improvement over the stock ipod phones should be noticable. And I can invest in some more music Again, thanks for your input. Helped me alot to make up my mind. Excellent...

After listening to the HD580's for several hours over the past day, my current impressions agree with my initial impressions. The sound is warm, round, smooth, and 'effortless' (and enhanced by the higher level of comfort compared to my Grados and AKG K701's). However, this does not come free...

And the HD580's have arrived! Initial impressions are very good. Much warmer and 'round' sound compared to my K701's and Grados.

Quote: Originally Posted by Gatto do the headphones come with an adapter to fit them into an ipod or a laptop? Don't think my K701's came with the adapter. And even if it did, you aren't going to be happy with the sound directly out of an iPod or laptop....they have nowhere near...

My current collection of headphones consists of the following: IEM's: Shure E500 Etymotic ER-4P (with P->S adaptor) Full size headphones: Grado iGrado Grado SR-80 Grado SR-225 AKG K701 Headphone amps: Meier Audio Corda HEADSIX Xenos X1HA-EPC Darkvoice 336i (with several sets of...

How about a used HD580?

Specs mean nothing. You can have two headphones with exactly the same specs but sound widely different. You can also have headphones with 'worse' specs but which sound miles better than one with 'better' specs.

The Darkvoice 336i arrived yesterday around lunchtime. I installed the stock tubes, powered her up, and had a listen with my Grado SR225's. I am very impressed. If I had to choose only one word to describe the sound, it would be 'fluid'. I'm working from home today so I unfortunately cannot...

I ended up purchasing an APS cable from a fellow Head-Fier. 'P' cable, 4 feet long, standard connector. Take this with a grain of salt as I do not have a (working) stock cable to do A/B tests. After several days I am quite impressed with the APS cable. Bass is markedly increased, but still...

I have the iGrados, and I think they are a great value.

This thread is very helpful to me, as I have contemplated ditching my Shure E500's for the UE Triple-fi's. I haven't had a chance (yet) to hear the Triple-fi's though...

Well, I finally took the plunge. I have just purchased a Darkvoice 336i from a fellow Head-Fi member, and it is scheduled to be delivered on Tuesday (04/29/2008). Also included are a bunch of additional tubes: Front: NOS Tung sol, Ken Rad 6S7NGT, Sylvania 6SA7NGTA, RCA 6S7NGTB Rear...

If someone truly likes the way Bose products sound, who's to say that they are 'wrong'? The OP did get his friend to try a 'better' set of cans but for him, they weren't (better). Let the guy buy his Bose headphones and be happy with them, and focus your concerns on making YOU happy.

Quote: Originally Posted by Snicewicz Thank you for that. Have you used them before? Are they areputable and reliable retailer? J&R is definitely reliable. They have a huge store in NYC (downtown Manhattan near City Hall), so they actually are a 'real' place too (brick & mortar...

Have you considered an IEM?

My vote goes for the Grado SR-225. If you can spring for the SR-325i then definitely go there. Suggestion: Buy used here on the forums. If you are one of the people who simply don't care for the Grado house sound, you can sell them for what you paid, and you're only out the shipping costs. If...

Quote: Originally Posted by h4n9m4n If youre using an amp, its always best to have max volume going into it. So turn your PC all the way up and adjust your amp appropriately. I disagree. Setting the source at about 75% volume gives me the best results. More than 75% seems to...

As the title says, I am the proud owner of two excellent IEM's: the Shure E500 and the Etymotic ER-4P (with a P-S adaptor cable). However, in an effort to conslidate my headphone collection I am looking to own only a single IEM. The problem is that I love both of these IEM's. The highs and...

The right channel on my ER-4P's is cutting in and out because of a loose connection in the cable, so I need a new cable. Trying to decide whether to pay Ety the $50 to recable or to purchase the APureSound upgraded cable. So what's the deal with the APS cable for the ER4's? Some people say...

Quote: Originally Posted by Gautama Is it normal to get creases in the third flange (the largest one) from normal use? This happens to me too. I haven't noticed any issues with the sound or isolation with it.

Quote: Originally Posted by antonyfirst You aren't going to give enough bass to the ER4S with EQ. I disagree. With proper EQing, I find the bass in the ER-4P and ER-4S to be quite satisfying. While not on par with, say the Shure E500/SE530, it still is very, very good.