Quote: Originally Posted by ogewo I found this listening guide by Zemo to be pretty helpful - http://www.fix-it.org/thread418.html You bet! All the tracks and comments are taken from "The Ultimate Demonstration Disc" -- Chesky Record's Guide to Critical Listening ....

Mine is 1697 (and rather unprofessionally scratched on!) -- as the box has the same number written on it, I suppose it's most likely the serial number?

Quote: Originally Posted by pedxing Also, an amp that is pushed close to its limit is more likely to damage the drivers. Quote: Originally Posted by kramer5150 Yeah.. as with any amp/speaker combo, avoid driving it into clipping and you should be OK. Hi Would I...

I used to have a lot of problem with "headphone hair", but a few months ago I discovered a solution which works very well for me -- I wear the headband forward so that it rests on my forehead. (I only do this at home or in familiar company because it does look a bit weird.) I think this...

Hi LFC_SL If you are thinking of giving the EX71 "one more chance" you would do better to get the RP-HJE50 which sounds better, is better built and costs less! The other "EX71 class" phones to consider would be the Sharp MD-33 which are deemed to be better. Unfortunately I haven't heard...

I agree with the 2 previous posts. But if you are keen on the likes of the EX51, I would recommend the HJE50 over the EX51 anytime -- better sounding, better built AND cheaper. And I personally find it just as comfortable. Just may be harder to find. Cheers

Hi jirou The tips for the HJE50 and EX-71 are identical in size. Btw, I find that I can get a proper seal with the medium and even the big tips without pushing them too far in -- just enough to feel the isolation and the "thud" when I tap on them with my fingers. And as Jmmmmm said, you...

Hi I think that unfortunately there will be a problem using earmuffs with the CM7 and CM5 because of their "stick" design. Apart from the possibly reduced isolation where the "stick" part of the phones protude from the earmuffs, the position of the phones will be affected. I've found that the...

Quote: Originally Posted by dogday perhaps you need a better source to easier be able to tell the advantages of the 880's, but they should be pretty clear.. have you let the 880's burn in? have you used them exclusively for a while? I immidiately noticed the amazing detail the 880's...

Quote: Originally Posted by dogday plato: I think the DT-880's are MUCH better than the 890's. what source are you using? My sources are an old Denon DCD-1300 and a Zen Xtra. No amp yet. Yes I know, perhaps not too fantastic! And hopefully the DT880 will sound different after some...

Quote: Originally Posted by episiarch You might also want to consider the Sony EX51, EX70 or EX71 canal phones. They're inexpensive, super comfortable, super portable, and block a decent amount of outside sound. I agree, except that having used both the EX70 and EX71, I would...

Quote: Originally Posted by st3 the " joint " between the hook and the driver is loose..and it came that way. Do you mean the driver falls off easily, or is it just looser (swivels more easily) than the other side? Quote: Originally Posted by Jmmmmm my right driver is...

Hi Since nobody has replied allow me to offer my lightweight comments, FWIW. I have the HP890 and ER-4S. I haven't heard the ER-6i, but I'm very sure from comments about it that I will not find the bass as satisfying as that from the HP890. I suspect the soundstage loses out to the HP890...

Quote: Originally Posted by hawkfire headphones dont have microphonics in terms of audio reproduction unless you are using them as either a tube amp or a microphone. Quote: Originally Posted by hawkfire http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showpost.php?p=489621&postcount=35...

I find the microphonics for my HJE50 (and Sony EX71) negligible -- I don't notice it unless I'm deliberately looking out for it (like knocking the cables to see if I can hear anything). I wouldn't worry about it. Microphonics with the Ety ER4S is a different matter, but ever since I came across...