I've got two sets of A5s, each with snaps, crackles, pops. Can I just use the working passive speakers from each and hook them up to an amp? Do the passive speakers have crossovers inside or are they attached to the circuit board of the powered speaker? I've already tried it, and they sound...

I think I have a decent idea of what kind of improvements to expect after unplugging my Superlux EVOs from my iphone and into my garage Yamaha receiver. Line out+DAC+amp=joy. It was subtle, but if you pay attention the lows have much more punch and rumble, not that I'm a bass head. This was with...

  I hear your point, but its just interesting to hear people talk about how well these $40 cans stack up against $100-300 cans, and how incredible the Q1 is, and others say its just a subtle improvement... it really helps you put things in perspective.  I'm not an audiophile. I've got...

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I did breeze through the 25 pages, and I saw a couple very brief comparisons, each contradicting each other, so I was hoping for something more specific. I'll give it another look tonight. Thanks for the info. Interesting that everyone goes on about how awesome these things are, but only...

Any updates on how the E10K stacks up against the Q1? I would mostly be using this at my work desk, but do periodically listen on the go.  Thinking I could just hook up a portable battery pack to the E10K. Just looking for comparisons in sound quality, and ease of connection to an iPhone 6. I'm...