Recent content by Aravax

Right now, just my iPhone. It's what I can use during my work day, so it'll be my primary driver, but I plan to get a USB DAC/amp for when I'm at my PC at home.

Just got my package, unpacked it, and have spent the last hour or so in utter awe. I am hearing details in things that I haven't heard in years. It's actually strangely emotional. I'll take the time to put together a formal "review" I'm a day or two, once I've gotten over the initial shock of...

I was just a bad boy, got impatient, and pulled the trigger out of my paycheck instead of my bonus check.  I will have them in hand tomorrow, and I will make sure to post some impressions both here and in their thread.

Thanks for all the input.  After doing some homework, I think you're spot-on with the hp150 recommendation cel.  I took a look, and I love the fact that they come with a nice case and accessories, and the removable cable is something that actually made me a bit giddy.  Every pair of phones I've...

  I have a big head, so big cups are right on my style.  These look like they may very well work.  I was looking at the "usual contenders" of the ATH-M50, Grado sr225e (Yes I know they're open, but they seem to be uber popular, and I assume that's for a reason), and the Sennheiser HD 25-1 II...

Can't wear IEMs on order of my audiologist, she says with my kind of hearing loss, it may accelerate it.

Hey there, I'm in the market for a new set of cans for less than about $250, and I have a few interesting requirements.  I suffer from moderate (not nearly severe, but not classifiable as mild) high-frequency hearing loss and (very) mild mid-frequency loss, and I'm looking for a good set of over...