trying out sonarworks with the average hd800 profile it comes with and the universal profile from this thread. running an hd800 off an uber bifrost and bottlehead crack w/ speedball.   let me start by saying I don't use EQ's or even understand how they work, but regardless I'll continue.   ...

Okay, so I'm new to portable audio but I have a few simple questions.   Is it worth getting a dedicated Cowon media player over the Galaxy S II? Is the sound quality that much better?   I don't mind having to get a Cowon if it's a better media experience (FLAC is really nice), but my...

I must be doing something wrong, I barely hear any change whatsoever no matter how I set it up. VST Wrapper is directed to the proper folder, head-fit lite is selected and not bypassed. I just hear a reduction in volume, and to actually hear crossfeed I had to listen to just pink noise and even...

Good feedback. I'll hold out til I see a DV337, LD MKV, DV3322, or something of the like to pop up on the head-fi for sale forums.   Thanks.

Great replies, thanks.   I think I'll stick to the Prelude -> amp -> HD650's   Any recommendations on what amp I should get? With the DAC out of the picture I have a bit more leeway with my budget. I can go up to about 300-350 for an amp.

So I should be getting a uDAC AND an amp now? Are uDAC's expensive?   I'm not sure I have the budget to get an amp, uDAC, and HD650. I can do two of those, but my overall budget is $800. I could really use some recommendations here for an amp and uDAC, I'm out of my depth completely.

Just read that the Prelude can drive 650's fairly well. I think I'll try seeing how it is with just the Prelude, and if it still sounds veiled pickup a Darkvoice 336 or Little Dot MKV.   Does that plan sound stupid?

Hey I'm thinking of getting a pair of HD650's as I'm really not all that happy with my ATH-AD700's, but I was wondering whether or not I need to invest in an amp to get the most out of them when using them on my computer.   My current setup is just my ATH-AD700's connected directly into my...

this is absolutely amazing. definitely the revolutionary listening experience i've been looking for since i joined head-fi. i love you. if i was a woman i'd ask you to bear my children.

I think I'll end up going with Open headphones. I assume the best I can get around my price point would be the ATH-AD900's then, hm? Are there any alternatives you guys know of?

Quote: Originally Posted by Tacoboy I like my ATH-AD500s so much that I asked for ATH-AD700s for Christmas. And the ATH-AD700s are well under your $200 budget. My issue with those is that everyone I know who has gotten them says they're huge, and I have a tiny head. From what I...

So my HD555's have started to rattle incredibly even at low volumes in the right ear, and my warranty is expired. Therefore, I'm now in the market for some new phones. Few facts: -I love the comfort of the HD555's, especially since I have a small head. -Open/closed headphones makes no...

Quote: Originally Posted by Brando Did you set the output in foobar2000? It needs to be configured. That's one of the things I need to figure out. I don't know which one is the best for my sound card, ASIO or kernel streaming. Right now it's on DirectSound in output.

So I just picked up an auzentech prelude today. This is my first foray into quality sound, as I have always used onboard sound prior to getting this. For the life of me though, despite searching the forums here for the past 2 hours, I can't find a solid configuration for the prelude + foobar for...