So I'm looking for my first "true HiFi" can. Budget $300 new or used and I can stretch but I'm cheap and prefer not to. Current amp is fiio e11k and I plan to upgrade to an e12 or a cayin c5. I don't have a preference on open or closed but soundstage and imaging are at the top of my list...

I recently came across a almost free iPod mini and I'm considering doing a cf mod, rockboxing it and running through an amp. Does this setup still keep up with modern players? Will I see an improvement from my amped clip zip? All my files are straight CD rips in flac, my hearing/rig isn't good...

Just caught this ad and got a good laugh from it. Yeah, my wallet is thinner for sure

I'm looking to upgrade my dap. My rockboxed clip zip has served me well but is starting to glitch out (I believe the wiring to the SD card slot is broken) I want something that I won't have to upgrade again for a while. Something with a great DAC and good line out for a more powerful amp if...

We've all seen it. For some reason the uninitiated seem to think loud bass is the only thing that makes a good headphone. Even the bassheads among us will admit that bass volume isn't everything; texture, impact, clarity, seperation, coherence, and PRaT all matter greatly, often more so than...

Hey everyone. I just set up my desktop to share files on the network. I was wondering if there is an app that can access my music from my android tablet and tag browse it. I'm using es file explorer and it works, but it doesn't offer any real functionality. Thanks

First off let me state that this thread is not troll/flame bait. If it gets out of hand I'll bring the mods in myself. I understand this can be a touchy subject if improperly addressed. I have a question for the guys who have decided mostly on IEM (both universals and customs) as their chariot...

Tonight I got my new CD ripping setup together. Decided to finally install EAC, got the newest LAME codec (3.99.2.5), set it up to compress to V2 (since back in the day I ripped all my music at 192). Slapped in an Armor for Sleep CD. When it was done I gave it a quick a/b versus the CD and it...

I recently discovered that my fathers home theatre system doesn't support HDMI sound, so when I hook my android tablet to the thing I get 200 glorious inches of HD video, but no sound. There are a few solutions to this problem, none of them "cheap". I've thought of a possible solution that...

Just made a full switch over to linux. Running Xubuntu 8.10 64. i'm amazed at all the great audio programs available to me under this OS For listening, I'm really liking Listen Music Player. Its simple, minimalistic, and intuitive. For editing, I'm still using Audacity. I love that...

Check out woot.com guys. Item today is a refurbished 1gb Sansa Clip at $9.99. Normal shipping still applies. Pretty awesome deal imo

I'm planning a road trip tomorrow. I thought I wouldn't bring my V7 because of their size, and decided instead to go through my old earbud collection. Big mistake. My ears have been spoiled now, and the ones I once liked now sound horrific. I'd like to find something with sound like my V7...

Last night, I decided to go out for a walk. Stuck my DAP in my pocket and my headphones on my head and walked out into the frozen night. Temperature was about 24 deg F. Turned the player to Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, one of my favorite musical pieces. As the second movement came on, I...

On closer inspection, it appears the last owners of my V7 headphones did not take good care of them. The 3.5mm plug is bent and there appears to be bite marks in the cable insulation. So, to increase the life of the phones, as well as to avoid damage to my equipment (from the bent plug), I've...

Let me first state I have no way of really testing this myself, as my DAP does not support ogg or flac, and since getting my new cans, I've noticed my notebook sounds pretty horrific. I have no external DAC, so thats out as well. However, come my next portable upgrade, all the players I'm...

Short Impressions (for TL-DNR) durable studio headphones. Lightweight and comfortable. Flat, uncolored, crisp, and detailed. Good definition, soundstage, and separation. Great for high quality audio sources, not so great for low quality sources. Everything the MDR-V6 is, but better.

I've been kicking around the idea of converting my whole library to lossless or uncompressed format. Problem is, with the math I've done, I will have over 300gb of music in Flac and even more in wav form. And I need room for expansion No mp3 player comes even close to that. Looking at my dads...

I was over at my grandparents hanging out. I happened to look under the table my grandfather stores his TV junk and look what I found (sorry for poor pic, only had my cell phone). Naturally, I was curious. I borrowed them to bring home and listen to through my stereo (my grandparents only...

I'd better run far from this forum and fast. Already, I'm getting the bug. From the suggestions here, I really want a pair of JVC HA RX700 and an amp and a new DAP. On top of the headphones I just bought. And I'd really like a pair of grado sr60, but its the comfort factor that holds me back...

My little sister is looking for an mp3 player. She needs a lot of storage (15gb+, pref 30gb+) in a small package for very cheap(under or as close to $100 as possible), and shockproof(so no hard drive) . After much looking around, the best solution seems to be taking an old microdrive player...

I'm looking at a pair of DT770 250ohm headphones. The consensus about these parts seems to be that these are a very difficult headphone to drive. But how difficult? I don't want my ears to bleed, but I like a good amount of volume to my music. How powerful of an amp am I going to need to drive...

I'm getting my self a Pandora UMPC, which I plan to use for both portable listening and as a studio in my pocket. After poking around a bit, I've found the specs of the sound system The internal amp can produce 150mW at 16ohms. Now, I'm aware that a good headphone amp will increase the sound...

I've found these three different headphones with the same number and am wondering as to the differences. From what I've gathered, the DT770 are a "consumer" headphone, while the DT770M and DT770-Pro are "professional" headphones. The DT770M has leather earpads and an inline volume controller...

I'm looking to get a good set of headphones. I have set aside $200 for a set. Here are my requirements. I prefer supra-aural design for the more detailed sound and portability. However, I am open to circumaural design (most cans I'm looking at at circumaural) While I prefer the sound of...