Will consider trade for a high end dac for my speaker setup. I can add cash if needed.

Almost new headphones. Retail box does not have the outer wrap with picture. Asking $120 + shipping Sound blaster ae-5 plus has the new sabre dac. In scout mode with the AKG is akin to a wall hack. $100 + shipping Thanks! Or $200 plus shipping conus for both...

Old man space checking in to ask: I want to get my younger brother some great sounding but inexpensive IEMS or earbuds. After looking around weird places like AliExpress and saw about 20 different versions of things like the fengrus and am a bit lost. What will garner an expansive sound stage...

I can't find the BK2 on ae? Any help is appreciated.

If what you want is a surround type sound. I think that you must start with the headphones, then the amp and source. For gaming or movies, if you want a large sound stage that has depth. I would say akg 702 on the cheap-ish or, go for broke and get some Stax. Simplifies the amp portion a bit...

ok. Been wanting to try brainwavz.

Sorry. What is the so?

Thanks but I will kill those in short order. I need pretty sturdy wiring. Perhaps I need to look at workout iems.

The older version of those. They have the XX branded on them. I paid $7 for them on clearance at kmart lol. I need something sooner though. I have lost the left channel.

Any opinions on the best iem around $50? My JVCs are dieing on me as I type.

Quote: That would be a yes. I had your sound card and even my simple Z model is better much less the ZxR. More of an improvement in gaming and movie sound than for music.

Quote: Do you mean a sound card? I like the new Creative Z series myself.

The Z is a card which you should get primarily for its ability to produce outstanding gaming sound. I will say that I have not heard better gaming sound ever. The directional sound and detail of this card is amazing.   If all you are doing is listening to music, I would always suggest an...

Quote: Sometimes that is just a hair in the driver. Or something got loose inside the cup and is rattling about. Take a close look at it. Take off the driver cover if you need to. Otherwise, Sennheiser will fix or replace it under warranty usually at no charge.   Listening to some Live...

Thanks! I thought they might be the ticket at the price point. Are they bulky? Seem to be square shaped? I listen in bed sometimes and need them to be a bit flush for that. If not, no worries. I can always grab some phillips 3850s or whatever they are nowadays for nighty night usage.