Do you use eq for LCD 2c? I read somewhere that while it responds to eq very well, it does not do highs too good if tuned to a bright setting.

Thanks for such a detailed answer. I wish I could buy both, unfortunately there are budget constraints. I considered HD 600 as well, but it is very costly where I live. I guess LCD 2c would be the way to go. Yes, the price is very high for a used pair - I guess it is because used LCDs are so...

Hi folks, I am planning to buy a new headphone. Currently I have HD 598 (which I like very much), but the upgrade bug has bit me. I am looking at HD 650 and an used LCD 2 classic. I have a schiit stack (Magni 3 + Modi Multibit). In my part of the world, the HD 650 (new) costs $165.00. If I end...

Hi guys,   I recently built a high end gaming PC. I initially thought Asus STX II would be a good option since it supports Dolby. On second thoughts, I choose Schiit Modi Multibit. It is connected to a Swans M50W 2.1 set up. This is my first Schiit product and I am just blown away. Of course...

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Hello,   I am about to buy Asus Stx II. I have read the default op amp isn't good. Could you please advise the best op amp for this sound card? Also, I would like to buy a high end cable for connecting the sound card to my 2.1 set (Swans M50W) because the current cable picks up some...

Hi guys,   Here is a short comparison of Swans M10 and Swans M50W for people considering to buy 2.1 multimedia systems. I own them both.   M10:   Mid Woofer: 5" Tweeter : 20 mm Frequency Response: 42 Hz - 5 kHz      Sound signature: Neutral & warm. Typical Swans sound which makes...

Sorry for the late reply.    No the mobo specifications do not mention any combo jack. I guess it must be the regular 3.5mm jack. Too bad. 

Thank you for the reply. I am quite comfortable using the realtek equalizer and like the presets so was hoping if I would still make it work. My mobo does not have an optical output so I would need to connect it via Toslink to 3.5mm cable. 

Hi All,   I am about to buy schiit modi 2 uber. If I connect it to my PC (windows 7) via optical out or USB, will I be able to use the windows default equalizer by realtek HD audio manager?   Thank you for your help in advance.     

IMHO, Sony (though not a dedicated headphone companies) should have been placed higher. They do have some horrendous headphones in their line up, but they do have some very very good ones as well. I find Sony does have a taste for good sound (which is relative and may not be the same as neutral...

Thanks for the explanation. 

Exactly. I came across the list through a FB advertisement by Audeze. Thought the list could be a marketing ploy. 

Could you please explain how AcurateRip / CUETools image works? Sorry, I am completely unaware of these tools. 

Yes, I meant flac that has been converted from a lossy format yet somehow the highs are not cut off (if that is possible). It seems the only way to confirm is to listen to the original track as you suggested.