Well, I got the SkyBlue and I'm loving it of course (notably clearer vocals than the Ratshack), but as you all expected, it didn't fix the problem. I guess I will go back and re-rip the approximately 50 problem CD's with a different computer/drive; definitely not high on my list of...

Thanks for the tip! Ironically, another Head-Fier just offered to sell me that exact same cable. I think I'll go ahead and spend alittle extra $$ and get a good cable like the RnB.

The thing is, I know the source hardware is good: X5. I know the files themselves are good: Uberstandard (www.ubernet.org) FLAC files that I also play on my computer all the time without a problem. I know the adapter is good: Sennheiser 1/4">1/8" adapter recommended by other HF-1 users. I know...

Thanks, I'll give one a try.

I apologize; I should have included the actual type of cable I need haha. I need a Mini to Mini (1/8") cable, and I didn't see any of that type on that site.

I'm currently using the Ratshack gold, actually. Funny you should bring it up. Thanks for the link; I'll check into that list.

So far it seems that it's just largely subjective. I've heard HD650's with my same source and amp, and I personally prefer my HF-1's soundstage placement. I do agree with the "front row" comment; I feel more like the singer is bent down from the stage singing to me in the front row more than...

Hey, can anybody give a quick recommendation on a choice of cables? I have an iAudio X5 as my primary source going to a Serpac META which connects through a Sennheiser 1/4">1/8" adaptor to my Grado HF-1's. However, I am using a relatively low-quality cable to connect my X5 to the META, and I am...

By the way, I ordered the sennheiser adaptor and was notified like 5 days later that it's on 4-6 week backorder. I'd recommend going with a different one for now.

Yes, thanks for the recommendation! I have actually already contacted a potential seller. Thanks for all the time spent on the Limited Edition model, Todd, John, and everyone else.

Noooooooooooooo, I just came back TODAY after many months away from the site, and I missed the last one by a DAY! Wow, I would have seriously considered ordering a pair. I may go cry now...