I have narrowed my selection down to these three, with a $100 budget. The headphones will be used 8 hours a day. For radio/podcasting and gaming/music in the evening. I would have checked out Sennheiser and Audio Technica, but as I previously said, the markup in Canada is atrocious.   I am...

I made a thread like an idiot. So I will post in here.   I am looking for a pair of Headphones for $60 or less (something Bhphotovideo has would be great). They will be used about 8 hours a day. They will be for radio/podcasting/audio work. However I also want to use them for PC gaming and...

Thanks for the suggestion. I am reading mixed reviews on them. Some people say they are great, other say they are awful.   How do they compare with the AKG K77's?

I am looking for a pair of headphones that are $50 or under (don't hesitate to recommend something thats even $20). They will be used constantly. For Podcasting/radio monitoring audio while mixing, movies, music, gaming etc..   There are a couple catches though. They can't be Sennheiser or...

I picked up the HD555's (120OHM) to go with my Zero DAC/AMP. I have a problem however. When music is not playing, they give off a light digital hiss noise. The noise is still there when music is playing, but gets drowned out by the music itself. I was wondering why this is happening, and...

Just ordered some HD555's (120OHM version)to go along with my Zero DAC/AMP. I bought them for listening to a variety of music, and movies on my computer. I ordered them from Newegg so I got a pretty good deal. Was wondering if anyone who has them could let me know what they find their...

Having a hard time finding a site that ships audiophile quality headphones from Canada. I have found some sites that ship them from Japan, but with customs and duty, the price gets out of hand. If anyone knows a good site, I would appreciate it if you let me in on the secret lol. Sorry if...

It's not just "head Fi" users. It's every single respectable magazine, website, and publication in North America. Go over to AVS and ask about Bose. Go anywhere. The fact is whatever Bose makes, you can get better, for less money elsewhere. They are the Alienware of Audio gear. Yes Bose...

If anyone can offer a price lower then $222 (and 30 shipping to Canada). I will buy the AD900's.

Quote: Originally Posted by LeBuLLeT Yea I just read that and I think my asio4all is working. When I change the volume on "wave" it doesn't affect the volume at all. Guess I am getting Bit-perfect-playback. Thanks peete and nedman and also the creator of that thread. If you are...

I think I may still go with the Denon's, because I do plan on getting a new amp eventually, and I think anything I hear will blow me away compared to these $20 Cyber Acoustics. I have a question though, Would a Little Dot I+ with a Zero working as the DAC be able to drive them better?

Quote: Originally Posted by AudioPhewl It isn't that they'll sound bad, it's that they won't perform at their optimum unless paired with a more substantial amplifier. The amp in the Zero is good - nothing more, nothing less. It'll do a fair job of being an amplifier. It'll sound...

Quote: Originally Posted by Pricklely Peete Why not try them and see...does the store have a return policy if your not happy with the Denons ? What kind of music do you prefer...are you a bass head...etc...? Peete. I don't have the ability to try those two, I was going to get...

Any suggestions outside of the HD600's. I am pretty disappointed to learn the Denon's won't sound good on the Zero, as I was going to get them for a really good price.

Quote: Originally Posted by Pricklely Peete Massive jump in SQ over the Cyber junk (no offense Trax) Why the Denon AH D2000 ? Just curious as to why you picked those...what is the impedance of those cans ? Peete. I picked them because many people suggested them when I...

Quote: Originally Posted by mlarn What active DSP's do you have going? I followed an online source on setting up Foobar a few years ago and it had me putting all kinds of limiters, equalizers, etc in there and that ended up being the problem. Now I just have Crossfader active and its...

Finally got my tracking number for the Zero DAC/AMP. Will be ordering a set of Denon AH-D2000's on Friday to go with the Zero. Looking forward, as the best headphones I have ever used was a $25 Cyber acoustics headset. lol

Here is the issue I am having. The Denon AH-D2000 sound great. I can get them for $20 cheaper then the AKG K701. However, I work in the PC gaming field. Due to this, I think I will need a large sound stage, or so I am told. From what I read here, the AKG K701's have a larger soundstage then...

I know I made a thread the other day, asking which headphones to pick from 7 brands. It was very helpful. However, I came into a bit of extra cash I could spend, so I went for a bit more expensive cans. Basically it call comes down to AKG K701, Grado SR-225, and the Denon AH-D2000. I can get...

Thanks for the info. I listened to the AD700's and they had more then enough bass for me. Maybe it's because I have never heard a really good pair of cans that have good bass.

I am looking for the best price/performance headphones. I am not necessarily looking for the best sounding ones, but the best sound I can get for the money. In terms of music, I will listen to a wide variety, so a set of cans that do well under those conditions will be best. The headphones will...

Quote: Originally Posted by dacavalcante Oh, and be sure to insert it on the right position... all chips have a mark indicating the right side, and also the socket.... pay attention before taking the stock one out on the mark position... Geee.... this was my 100th post also...

Quote: Originally Posted by jonathanjong Amazon, dude: Amazon.com: Denon AHD2000 High Performance Over-Ear Headphones: Electronics Ya, sadly they wouldn't ship to Canada. Because I would buy those right this moment if they did lol. (you get right until checkout before they say...

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottieB The OPA627 is a "traditional" opamp chip - one that has been found to sound pretty darn good in the DAC section of the zero (see page one of this thread - Penchum's rreview). The OPA Sun is a "discrete opamp" - meaning an opamp with components more...

Quote: Originally Posted by jonathanjong The AD700s are good. The D2000s are better, but they cost double. Also, the AD700s don't really need amping, do they? The Zero might be overkill, unless you plan to stay in the game for a while. Then again, maybe a USB/DAC would come in handy...