Quote: Originally Posted by Sherwood Here's a little trick: Don't listen to a new set of phones until you have a specific complaint about your SR-80s. If your only reason for upgrading is that more expensive phones exist that you've heard are better then you're not a hobbyist, you're...

Quote: Originally Posted by warrior05 When I bought my first pair of Grados - SR225 - I immediately queued up a bunch of SRV songs upon their arrival. I hated it. It sounded disgusting and I couldn't fathom what the heck people were talking about in regards to the synergy of Grados and...

I am going to look into both the MS2's and the 225s. I find myself wondering about the 325's as well. They certainly are distinctive aesthetically. It seems as though no one really recommends them? Why? I spoke with my wife and I think she can handle $200 - $300. She laughed when I told her...

Did you guys just miss the spot where I said, LIE TO ME! Damn. I was afraid of this. Lmilhan's timeline looks frighteningly accurate, though. Well, looks like I am off to TTVJ to check out Grado pricing. My wife is going to kill me.

Okay, I get it now. I have some okay headphones. Some DT770's, E2c's, UM1's and a set of SR80's. I've never really understood the mindset of spending $1000s on headphones. But this experience has opened my eyes I hadn't listened to some rock in a while so I grabbed some Stevie Ray Vaughn...

I used to think I was about a 8 or 9. Then I met my neighbor. He is a 65 year old retired Master Chief. I'd say I am about a 3 in comparison. Sometimes I'll go over to his garage, bring a couple of beers, and just listen to him curse at his lawnmower. Very entertaining.

I assume you are referring to Meier's issues with Headphonia when you say "best of times" I'll read up on the porta but I would probably wait and see how that issue is resolved before buying.

Skylab's portable amp review was very helpful. It was that review that gave me the idea for the iBasso T1. I just wanted to hear some other opinions of those that own a setup similar to mine. I will check out the Xin as well now. Thanks, guys.

Thanks much, wolfb. I'll take a look at getting the Cryodock Micro. Anyone have any ideas on the amp?

I need some help pairing an amp with 1st gen Nano and my new UM1's which will be arriving tomorrow. I am planning on getting a cryodock from ALO and just need some suggestions on what amp might work well with this combo. I have looked at the iBasso T1 and love the look and size. I would like to...

Right now, coffee. This evening, depending on my mood, I will either have some Bernheim or maybe crack open my Lagavulin 16 year and see where the evening takes me.

SR-80's - $85 HD280 Pro's - $100 DT770 Pro (80) - $199 Shure E2C - $100 HD650 - $330 PA2V2 - $70 Total Airhead - $100 Total: $984 I found Head-fi in August of 2006. Bought the Shures on the 5th of August and began my descent into hell. At least the Spartans are here to keep me company.