Hey all, I recently purchased an Audio-Technica ATH-AD900, which I run out of onboard sound on my laptop. It was an improvement over my other pair of cans, but I can't help but feel like I could improve the sound a bit. Hence, I've decided to purchase a cheapo integrated DAC/Amp that would...

I recently purchased the Audio-Technica AD900 because its sound signature seemed to suit my taste in music (rock, metal). Playing music through it out of my onboard sound, however, left me with much to be desired. As such, I've considered buying a cheapo USB DAC/Amp combo that would hopefully...

Hello Head-Fi! With the recent loss of my JBL reference 510's left driver, I'm faced with the task of leaving the mass consumer market and finding myself a good pair of replacement cans. With my JBL's (I believe actually repackaged AKG K28 NCs, similar in sound signature to the K26P?? Not...

I remember reading some guy's comments in another forum, which ran along the lines of less noticeable improvement when upgrading if you're listening to electronica or something along those lines. I'm curious - if so, why is that so? I mainly listen to artists like lostprophets, angels &...

Has anyone tried this combination? And how are the results Curious, cuz I'm trying to slap money together for a first rig, and I would prefer to leave a bit of cash to cover other costs/get more equipment to audition in the future.

Newbie here. So I've been lurking around in this forum for a while now. I'm not sure exactly which forum to put this in, because it encompasses so many different aspects. This summer I've got a job that pays around $2400 by the time I'm out of here. I've been interested in experiencing REAL...

Just curious

So I've had these for several months, but now I can't hear anything out of one ear. I'm guessing it's a loose connection. Anyone know how I can go about opening it up? On a side note, what are your recommendations for durable, maybe portable headphones for around 60 bucks?

Is the ability to detect nuances in higher bit rate audio developed through increased exposure, or are some people just naturally born with sensitive ears?