Thank you, just wanted to make sure as my experience with different tips were completely opposite.  He didn't get a chance to try different tips, just a quick listen with the tips already attached to the phones.

I'm a proud owner of SE535 for about 2 weeks now, got my friend interested and he got a set tonight as well.  First impression he said was too much bass and rolled off highs!  Could the tips make too much bass?  In my case, when I had the wrong tips, it actually sounded tiny and no bass, kinda...

Over in Canada, they are quite expensive, I paid close to $400 for mine.  Unfortunately these are going back to the store.  I ended up for a pair of Shure SE535, they are more natual than Monster, I probably should have given more time with the Monster but for $50 more the Shure is definitely a...

I just picked up these in-ear phones yesterday, they sound great right out of iPhone/iPad.  I tried with my Cary Xciter headphone amp and DAC combo, unfortunately they sound pretty bad for some reason.  Is there such a thing as over driving with these in-ear phones?  Sounds very muddy, too much...

Glad to be a new owner of the SE535, I tried Monster Copper Pro but these Shure SE535's are in different level.  SE535 is much more natural than the Monster, and more balanced bass.  I like the design where you put the wires over the ears, fit better and fairly snug to the ears!  The removable...

Here's what I found the ranking from:   http://www.head-fi.org/products/category/in-ear   I'm trying different tips now, they seem to be fairly sensitive as far as with differen tips.  They seem to make a good difference.  I'll try to put through some test tones to burn them in.  ...

I bought a pair of Monster Copper Pro IEM to try out with my iPhone, iPad.  First impression was too bassy, I mean too much!  I tried with different tips now they sound pretty decent.  Aside from the Monster, what else should I consider?  I was wondering about the Sennheiser IE8 but I can't find...

Hi, I recently got a Cary Xciter amp for my HD-800 phones, few days ago it had developed some static noise in the right channel, follow by a loud pop then the right channel cuts out completely. I thought it was the tubes so I replaced them with another spare I have, same thing and now the...

I use these for my Totem Model 1 speakers on my desk: Primacoustic - Acoustical Solutions They're not cheap but they work really well.

Thank you, can I use Mullard 12AT7 in place of 12AX7? I also have a pair of Shuguang Black Bottle EL34's, wonder if I should get another pair of the same, or go for the Gold Lion KT88's.

I just got myself the Xciter amp and DAC, wow what a combo! I have a pair of Sennheiser HD-800's, as well as Totem Model 1 speakers. I don't know how long I can wait to tube roll, but I'm fairly new to tube rolling so not sure how much trouble I'll get myself into

Would like to know how will this Cary Xciter used as headphone amp compared to others such as from WooAudio or others? I'm interested in getting this as it can drive my speakers on the desk as well. Is the DAC from Cary good as well? Thinking if it's an improvement over my Asus Xonar Essence...

Are the HD800 out of stocks everywhere or at least in Canada? Looks like it will be weeks before I can get a set. Even some online places showing out of stock? Getting too popular perhaps? Too many are reading this thread

Thank you, that's good to know. So you have both 650 and 800? How much do you like the 800? More so than the 650?

Currently I have a pair of 650 running off my PC with an Asus Xonar Essence STX sound card, thinking of upgrading to 800, but not sure if I need new amp to drive 800 phones?

Not too sure, but the tube was tested good when I bought it. I'm new to tubes so not too sure all the details. The bottom of the tube does have some kinda white coating all over, I guess a sign of bad tube?

It sucks, I have a EML 5U4G rectifier just died on me. Replaced it with my old generic tube, what a difference. Will have to find another one, it was used when I bought it, don't think it lasted more than 50 hours total. Argh...

I picked up the Sonar STX card few days ago, still have the Prelude installed in the system. Going back and forth, definitely the STX gives cleaner and more punchier sound for my Sennheiser HD650 headphone. I'm very happy and some day I may upgrade the op-amps.

In my case though, I'm using the X-Meridian for my headphones. I don't need multi-channel, just 2-ch is fine.

Yes, sorry.

So you agree the Sonar is an upgrade from Auzentech X-Meridian sound card?

Just wondering if this Xonar sound card is decent as headphone amp for computer use? I have a pair of Sehenniser 650 so I'm hoping the card is enough to drive the 650's. I currently use Prelude sound card. Thanks.

Hi Ian, Not sure if you're aware of but i picked up a pair of TJ 300B carbon plate from Rachel 2 weeks ago, sounds even better! I'm waiting for a rectifier tube, Rachel told me she would get one during the trip. Can't wait to try that out.

Hi Ian, I'm very impressed with the bass output of the amp, it drives the headphones effortlessly. I was a bit concerned about the mids being muddy at first, but after some good A/B'ing, it's actually not muddy, but more warm sounding. I'm hoping to try out some new tubes in the near future...

I believe the headphone stage is fed by the 300B power tubes. I'm trying to get some Telefunken tubes to compare.