Recent content by NickG
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Sub recommendations
Quote: Originally posted by dhwilkin Adire Rava From what I have read the Adire Rava is an excellent sub. Another excellent sub in your price range that I happen to own and love is the HSU VTF 2. -
akg k501 without amp
Quote: Originally posted by nae45ro Thanks!Then,what good headphones(high - end)can u recommend me for around 200 $ to sound good with a non-dedicated amplifier? I would recommend Senns HD580s if you are going to playing them out of a receiver or stereo amp (not out of a portable)...- NickG
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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What is the best online (virus) protection?
I use Norton at home and on 20 computers at work. Very pleased. Never had a virus get through. Nick- NickG
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- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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CT570 too quiet?
My 570 drives Senns 497s, Grado SR80s and Koss Porta Pros with plenty of volume. Now if your using HD600s with your 570, (which I have not tried) I suspect you would have trouble. Nick- NickG
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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amp for Grado SR-325
Quote: Originally posted by BoardC3 Hey im finally about to buy my first headphone setup complete with amp. Ive decided to buy the Grado SR-325's after owning the Grado SR-60's and Senn 580s. Now I was wondering what to do about an amp for this. I want something that will be good from the...- NickG
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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help a pitiful DVD newbie?
Quote: Originally posted by daycart1 I got the same result from the dvd composite video RCA out, and I have no a/v receiver. I'll try the forum DA suggested. Thanks for the suggestions. I might simply need to get a new TV--my clunker is 5 years old. Some older TVs need an adapter...- NickG
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- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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Home Theater help!
Quote: Originally posted by andrzejpw Hmmm, budget. Well, keep it under $500 for the main speakers. . . hmm. We'd probably end up getting a big tv as well. Possibly an HDTV monitor. . . I'm really not sure. Lets try to keep this best bang for buck. For starters, you audition... -
Sennhesier 600 vs. Beyerdynamic DT 931
Quote: Originally posted by wacomme For use with the Corda HA-1 amp, which do you prefer: 600's or 931's? Michael I have the Corda with 931's and HD580's and and which one I use depends on my mood and the paticular recording I am listening too. My comments are based on using the...- NickG
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Bookself vs Floor standing speakers
Bookshelf plus a powered sub will almost always sound better than floor standers. A couple of reasons for this. One, the powered sub will reproduce the low frequencies better than the floor standers. Two, since your amp and speakers are relieved of the low frequency duties the mids and highs... -
Why are headphone amps so expencive?
Quote: Originally posted by Xander You must've wondered this at one point, and I still can't figure it out. Short of lack of popularity, which could explain it. Somehow, we're able to buy complicated CD playing units, surround sound receivers, power amplifiers, preamps, all at relatively...- NickG
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- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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Best place to buy HD600's
Quote: Originally posted by Tuberoller I checked and the savings is only $35.00 after shipping.. Just curious, can you do the math for me? Jan sells the HD600 for $220 including shipping while Headroom sells for $299 plus shipping. Even if you dont get the $20 rebate from Jan it...- NickG
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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whats better? sennheiser600 or grado sr225?
Quote: Originally posted by malcolmcrowe thanks for all your comments ya, i was wondering if i would need to get a couple or a few pair of phones. what amp would you guys recomend for the type of uses i would be dealing with? I have a Corda Headamp. Works great with both Senns and...- NickG
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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just got the sennheiser HD 497's
Quote: Originally posted by .tt First good pair of headphones ever. Wow, I'm loving this so much. I have a pair that I use with my portable. Great sound and very easy to drive. Enjoy. Nick- NickG
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Finally nailed what is wrong with the HD600
The thing we all need remember is that the enjoyment and appriciation of the sound coming from a loud speaker or headphone is completely subjective. What sounds good to me may very well not sound good to you. Every speaker and headphone is a compromise in design. There is no perfect headphone...- NickG
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Receiver headphone output question
Quote: Originally posted by crezyelmo I was wondering how bad the headphone out on my Denon AVR-2801 receiver is. It sounds great to me, but how much better could a seperate "headphone amp" be. My source is a Pioneer DVR-333 DVD/CD player connected to it through digital coax. This setup...- NickG
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)