Quote:   It is silly why someone would ask you a question like that. That's similar to saying you shouldn't watch an animated movie in HD; I should just buy DVDs instead of Blu-ray discs. The next time someone asks you that question, direct it back at them. "Wouldn't you want to watch...

Quote:   I'm shopping around for headphones at the moment, so I only have a cheap pair. I'm considering the Sony ZX700/ZX701, Incase Sonic, and CAL! My source is an iPod, iPhone, and HP laptop. I don't listen to music every day (apart from in the movies), but I do try to watch a movie...

It is too expensive for me, but thanks for the suggestion. You're saying it is best to buy a DAC/headphone amp combo instead of separate hardware?

Quote:   Thanks. I'll try each out and see what I like.

1. I am no longer subscribed to television service. 2. I carpool with friends or family. 3. I don't buy something unless I need it and find a really good deal.   I don't do any of the above because of the state of the economy. I just like to save money.

Good points. I don't think new people want to spend time searching the forums. That is why they just make a thread and hope to get a discussion going. After they are satisfied, they tend not to post anymore. And, to be honest, I thought about doing the same. I would like to contribute to the...

I just finished reading Game of Thrones. To those who haven't read it, nor have watched the television show, I recommend seeing the show first or watching it a few months after you read the novel (or series). I watched the first season of the TV series when it aired, decided to read the novel...

I am watching Dexter, Friends, Supernatural, Doctor Who, and Game of Thrones. I watched Lost and Battlestar Galactica (newer version), consider them favorites, and highly recommend both.

I'll bookmark this thread because I enjoy watching anime. At the moment, I am revisiting Dragon Ball Z (subbed). I will be watching Trigun, Berserk, Bleach, and Monster soon.

Quote:   Is it better to buy a headphone amplifier or a better sound card?

As I love movies and watch them often, I started collecting movie & television soundtracks last year. Therefore, I have around 1,200 instrumental tracks and 500 songs. I don't usually buy albums - just one or two songs that I like.

When I listen to music or movies, the audio settings are default. I do think, though, the sound quality would be better if I adjusted the settings. I'll have to play around with the equalizer on the iPod, iPhone and laptop. For the iPod, for example, is there a general audio preference for the EQ?

The best way to find out what to major in is to contact a few headphone manufacturers and ask if you can speak to knowledgeable people, like supervisors or engineers. They should be able to tell you how to become a headphone engineer. A "headphone engineer" can be considered an audio/sound...

I'm likely going to buy the ZX700/ZX701, but I'm also considering CAL! and Incase Sonic. Thanks for all the help.

The posts on this thread have helped me out. I'll probably buy a pair of these in the future, and if I do, I'll be sure to post a review. Thanks!