I'm by no means a patent expert, but my understanding of the way the protection works is competitors have to find a new way to achieve the same results in order for it to not break a patent. I don't think small tweaks would pass as a new method. That's just my understanding, and it might not be...

This doesn't sound like a patent-troll. ANC takes legitimate implementation to work properly, and if the design was copied (which I am not able to judge, but I'll give Bose the benefit of the doubt) then I can see this as a proper use of the patent system. The purpose of a patent is to give the...

  Thanks for this. It helped a lot 

    So the MDR-7550 is slotted above the MDR-EX1000? I was always under the impression it was the other way around (albeit that was due to price).   I listen to a lot of Metal, Alternative, and Rock. While I listen to other genres, those three (and subsequent sub-genres) have a special...

I figured this would be the best place to post. I tried a search of the thread and got a (translated) review that wasn't entirely thorough. I'm looking into getting a pair of Sony IEMs. I was set on MDR-EX1000 until I read the Summer Buyer's Guide where the XBA-H3s got praised quite well. Does...

  I know they do, I had to RMA part of my Magni/Modi stack (tbh don't remember which one) and they have some of the best support I've ever used. I'll continue buying Schiit because of how great of an experience I had.   Thank you!

Thank you! I always do check here, but it's often nice checking other places as well. Do you happen to know if they include warranty?

Sorry if this has already been asked but---does Schiit sell refurb, used, or open box items?

Do you use an AMD processor? 

36.4 lbs 34.0 lbs 45.0 lbs   Thanks for running the contest!

I mean I think it's very beneficial to list headphones of all price range that are good for it. It could help people save money or find a gem that they'll love. But I also think it's beneficial to have at least a reference as to how much each pair will cost so someone starting a budget-friendly...

Even MSRP would be beneficial in my opinion. 

(The) Devil Wears Prada

  I haven't looked at MadLust's stuff in a really long time, but it really surprises me that he says the 598's are clampy.   I have Astro A40s, Sennheiser HD598, and V-Moda M100 and my Sennheiser's are easily the most comfortable and least-clampy of the three. I however hate them for gaming...