@nztech   Thanks -- i appreciate the input  

Quote: Hi I have bumped into you in a few forums in searching for the evasive line out.  I own the Nokia 808 which offers USB OTG Line out but I also wish to pursue for my tablet --- I own Galaxy Tab 7.7 -- great tablet but seems like it will no longer be officially supported beyond ICS...

It seems nobody mentions RWA (or other) I-Mod any more --- is there a reason for this? Or is it only because people only get excited about newer players?   Quote:

I think it has more to do with Google modifying its kernels  (or a manufacturer doing so as Archos did)

Yep -- and politically correct is not always a bad thing as too many people use the claim of "not being politically correct" as an excuse for being rude or inflammatory

Hmmm -- the things I do for fellow headfiers ...  found a tape measure --- the diameters from the insides of each side of the pad is height: 6cm  width: 4cm.   these are maximum measurements with tape measure placed firmly against inside of leather pads         Quote:

Originally Posted by BoxBoxBox "sig pro is NOT better than edition 8s, people only say that due to shiny new toy syndrome or flavor of the month. The 8s are still the champ for me and present the spectrum in a euphoric liquid way that few other headphones match. The sig pro is just an edition...

Hi --- never tried ESW9 but headphone out drives my edition 8s quite well, although i still prefer to amp via usb otg

Cannot really do measurements, but maybe this image will help give an idea.   http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/17/ultrasone-edition-8-headphones-hands-on-and-impressions/   One thought is--- if you are brave enough to go down that route-- there are plenty of 2nd hand Ed 8s on Ebay etc. I...

Quote:   Hi --- I am an owner of the Edition 8s and  also previously owned the edition 9s.  Here are some general thoughts in order from most positive to most negative:   SOUND QUALITY: GRADE A -- The Ed8 are fantastic cans -- they can handle any genre and provide a rich detailed...

Quote: Lol --- that is a lot of bulk to carry around.  I have an RWA I-Mod and I am very familiar with the blackbird and I think you are off to an excellent start.  Like the previous poster I would question the use of the HD-800 for portable use (Transportable maybe) due to size, lack of...

Not to sound like a fanboy or anything but these are easily my favorite iems.  I owned the IE8 and these are a big improvement in terms of cleaning up the bass and being more transparent.   Soundstage is fantastic.   I have owned IE8, Westone3, Shure SE535, UE Triple.fi 10s as well as...

Hmmmmm -- well I own the Rutheniums (Love the sound but they area bit small for me) and have listed mine for sale locally.   Here in Singapore the going rate for second hand Edition 8s with full kit (Pouch, Box etc) is about US$800 ---- so that is certainly a good price.   I was curious...

I believe the D5 is a Japan only product --- I cannot recall ever seeing one -- so no -- that is one I did not test.  I did test the D12 (and its predecessor the D10 which I own) among the others and had no luck.

Hi all --- I cannot speak to the Galaxy SIII --- but I have been testing extensively with the Nokia 808 which has USB OTG (along with its ancestor the N8.).    I can confirm:   1) Fiio E7 and Ordnance.25 work perfectly -- they also have switches to turn off USB charging, thus preserving...