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    Monoprice Monolith M1060 and M560 Planar Headphones

      Moon Audio offers this, and while the price is nearly as much as the M1060, the Dragon cables are well reviewed, and you are likely to find a noticeable improvement in sound over the stock cable given the UP-OCC copper conductors in the Blue Dragon -...
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    Monoprice 8" studio monitors for $180, 10-inch powered subwoofer for $198, free shipping, plus additional 25% savings with promo code

    Just wanted to share this spectacular deal. I recently purchased both of these for a second room system, and I'm really impressed with them. At these prices, you really cannot go wrong.   Monoprice has their excellent 8" 120W powered studio monitors on sale this week (until 7/17/16)...
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    The Deals DISCUSSION Thread (READ THE FIRST POST!!!)

    Spectacular prices on Monoprice studio monitors and sub for a 2.0 or 2.1 system on a budget. I have both of these and they are really great for the money, especially with the current promotions.   Monoprice 8-inch 120W Powered Studio Monitor Speakers (pair) $179.99 + free shipping until...
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    Iphone 5 and new ipod touch DAC?

    I wanted to mention that the iPhone 4 is on iOS 5.1.1. I won't be putting iOS 6 on the iPhone or the iPad, so I won't be able to find out if software changes are a factor.
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    Iphone 5 and new ipod touch DAC?

    Quote:     It's not ridiculous at all. The iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 use different audio chipsets. The 338S0589 IC (containing the CLI1495B0 and CS42L61) is inside the iPhone 4, and the 338S1077 IC (containing the CLI1583B0 and CS35L19) is in the iPhone 5. Different chipset, different...
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    iPhone 5 as a source

    I agree with SnakeOil's comments. The iPhone 4 is a better sounding player than the iPhone 5, by a significant margin. 
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    Iphone 5 and new ipod touch DAC?

    To repeat what I posted in another iPhone 5 thread in which I agreed with IpodHappy, the iPhone 5 has noticeably less depth, width, and air. The upper bass and mids are more forward, and the treble is unrefined. Less transparent, less emotional, and more digital overall. The best playback I've...
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    iPhone 5 Audio Quality with headphones? is it better than the iPhone 4S?

    Quote:   I hear the same going from the iPhone 4 to the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5 lacks depth, width, and air by comparison. Upper bass and mids are more forward, and the treble is unrefined. Less transparent, less emotional, and more digital overall. Apple Lossless on the iPhone 5 sounds...
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    Grado PS500s (new Grado's)

    A member of a Chinese forum at my-hiend.com has posted some photos of his PS500. Link below.   Check it out
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    Ultrasone Edition 8

    The Etymotic ER4 come out on top for detail, clarity, imaging, and isolation, even through the iPhone. The Ultrasones give a fuller sound and more low end impact when the fit is right. I use the Ultrasones when I will be removing them often because it's more convenient than pulling out and...
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    Ultrasone Edition 8

    SoundFreak, I've experienced similar fit issues. The seal often breaks at the bottom where the cups are seated at my jaw. I find that turning or tilting my head can break the seal pretty easily.   I've been adjusting the headband position on the top of my head and the cup position height to...
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    DAC Upgrade Time

    The HRT Music Streamer II+ is excellent as a USB only DAC and is within your price range. I've been impressed with it in my office system. You can sometimes find an open box one at OneCall for under $300.
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    Ultrasone Edition 8

    Thanks for that detailed comparison, JoonBug. I was wondering the same thing as bobeau today after watching that episode. Sonic accomplishments of either headphone aside, the Edition 8's compact size, short cable, and travel bag make it a better match for portable listening if that's one's goal.
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    Grado PS 500 all new in the Grado Professional Series

    TONEaudio's pair has a chrome finish...     EDIT: I just got in touch with Jeff at TONEaudio, and he confirmed that the grey powder coat will be the finish on the shipping pairs. The review model (models?) feature the plated finish. Jeff said that Grado was unable to find a plating...
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    Sennheiser HD 800 VS Grado PS 1000

    I've spent plenty of time with Tyll's graphs and of course I'm familiar with his measurements of the HD800. He has yet to measure the PS1000 for comparison. I trust his methods, so I am hoping that he does at some point.   The point of changing the reference wasn't at all to say that the...
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