So I upgraded the computer to a MacBook Pro.  This thing knocks me out.    

I'm using JH16pros right now.  I find that the volume at 03 is about right (that's -47db in the Groove Control Panel)  You'll have no trouble with adjusting the volume using the buttons on the Groove, I would stay the hell away from the volume slider in windows with CIEMs.    On a side note...

I too would VERY much like to see and Iphone version. That would be heaven when out and about.  I think the idea was for this to work with 600ohm cans, so maybe if they dialed the power back or cut it in half.   I can tell you that this thing produces a lot of heat.  It runs much warmer than my...

With the SRH1540's I am hearing new things again in Amnesiac and Kid A.  I didn't think that was possible, but every time it happens I love it.  This is the clearest window on sound I have ever heard.  The most remarkable thing about this DAC is the sense that there is absolutely nothing but...

Listening to this now, just got it today.  Using M50x and ALAC files.  It is clearly (literally) on a different level than the FiiO E10K + E12a combo I have been using.  It also seems better than the converters in my Focusrite 18i20.  It's really damn good.  Can't wait to try my Shure SRH1540's...

Just wanted to say, I won a pair of SRH 1540s from Sweetwater and have had them for a few weeks now.  My signal is laptop> Fii0 E10K> Fii0 E12A>SRH1540.  Or 18i20>SRH1540.  I have quite a few headphones now... (this place...)  Anyway I'm not going to get into the weeds with trying to compare the...

JBL LSR310s Subwoofer  3 more needed to hit $265.  This is a fantastic sub for the money.   https://www.massdrop.com/vote/new-2015-audio-technica-professional-studio-headphones

Another poll with more votes, jump on this one, 90 more votes will make it happen.   https://www.massdrop.com/vote/new-2015-audio-technica-professional-studio-headphones

https://www.massdrop.com/vote/new-2015-audiotechnica-cans Would love to snag a set of M70x at a good price. If you feel the same lets get it going!

Quote:   Oh I'm fine. (that pales in comparison to the sort of abuse I have inflicted on my self over the years.)  They (the phones) are fine too, I just wasn't expecting what was coming because: A the laptop speakers gave NO indication, and B it rolls on slow so you don't know what you're...

That's handy.    I wish I knew what it was before I played it and heard nothing from my laptop speakers, then maxed out the volume, and still heard nothing, then plugged in my ATH-M50x without reducing the volume and hit play... 

OK I'll buy that.  It was in my original post before my first edit.  I guess with all those numbers I just got confused.   I'll change it back.

(-edit- to correct serial#)   So I was #1424 on the deal, but got serial #1373 according to the box, which I have not opened. (anyone here born in 1373? I got your phones right here...)           Front of the box       Back seal   Top seal  (these had no shrink wrap like my...

    I thought the same thing when I got my K702 65ths. (immediately began searching the web for pics of fakes)  Small things like the silver paint on the AKG logo (in my case it says AKG not the triple cardioid pattern) and the K702 on the center of the ear cup looked sloppy like I could have...