I've read reviews on the HM-101 describing it as sounding "warm", and "not analytical or cold". The thing is, the reviews didn't specify those characteristics as being attributed to the DAC+AMP, or just the DAC itself. Is the HM-101 DAC "warm" sounding? Or is it the combination of the DAC and...

I sent an email to the address listed at the bottom of this page: http://www.amb.org/audio/gamma1/   Thanks!

On the amb website, only the Full configuration (A) has a panel drilling template in PDF format. I'm building the Full++ configuration (uses Box Enclosure B2-080), and from what I can see, my only resources are the .png images and the dimensions chart that provides all of the lengths and radii...

Hmm, never thought of using silica packs... Well, I live in San Jose, CA and the temperature and humidity don't fluctuate much at all. Also, I never open the case if I'm in a situation where I wouldn't use my dslr camera (water, moisture, sudden temperature change, etc.) Also, for me, it...

Whoa. I was thinking of a reply when I was reading the title of this thread before I clicked on it, and it seems that you already mentioned it in the first post. I'm using custom molds with my ER-4S, and I'm able to fit them in my otterbox 1000 waterproof hardcase. The case gives me great piece...

A family member is looking for a set of isolating headphones that meet the following requirements, in order of importance:   Isolate well - She wants to use her headphones in loud environments.   Budget: Must be under $40 U.S. She will mistreat them. Spending too much money would be...

Haha, thanks! It always helps   BTW, you should all feel free to post your headphone photography in this thread. I'd like to feast my eyes on some eye/ear candy :D

I don't understand. It said, "Deal of the day", but it only lasted for a couple of hours. I saw it like at 3am, but was going to order in the morning. Now I lost out on the deal!

Quote: Originally Posted by mootookang My point is silly, huh? Thanks for the personal attack. I'll argue against your claims, but I won't tell you that your claims are silly. And there is no difference between open and closed headphones, other than the fact that with open, you would...

Emergency sounds on the road are REALLY, REALLY LOUD. IEM's can only block about 30dB. If car horns or other emergency sirens were only 30dB, then the argument that IEM's are less safe than car stereos would be valid.   Hearing protection can only offer so much isolation. It can easily...

  Quote: Imagine them reading this thread and realizing, "Wait... So it actually COULD have blown up!" Lol.   This incident reminds me of a far less dramatic experience of mine. I brought my ipod+cmoy combo to the airport. Let me describe my setup. This cmoy was my first attempt at...

Sorry, I was too lazy to come up with my own explanation this time, so I grabbed a quote from Wikipedia:   Quote:   maverickronin and adktitan (and also a few others) are using sound logic. They aren't reaching for the phrase, "Think of the children!" And for that, I am glad.

Hehe, in this thread, you can tell who's using logic, and who's using emotions. It's hilarious.   In my everyday commute to school, I drive without music. WHY, DO YOU ASK?   I'll explain. The road noise from the freeway is loud in my toyota camry '98. If I turn on the radio, and turn the...

Not just comfort, though. Any musician whose sound source comes from the head or near the head hears their own sound as distorted. For example, if you don't have plugs or anything in your ears, and you use your fingers to plug your ears, try saying something vocally - you will hear a weird...

Quote: Originally Posted by fraseyboy I'm going to a very loud music festival in January and I'm planning to get some ER-20's for the occasion. I hope they don't ruin the music for me... The occlusion effect is only a problem when the source of the sound is coming from your head...

The ER-20's absolutely destroy my sound when I play sax and/or sing. I hate it! The occlusion effect that is the byproduct of non-customs gives me that weird in-my-head reverberation and distorts my perception of sound. Because of this, I automatically try to adjust the sound of my sax, screwing...

Quote: Originally Posted by catscratch Interesting gizmo, and consider me interested. However, it has no digital output, right? If so, no digital outs = fail. No matter how good the PCM1704 is, a hi-fi DAP's usability will be massively enhanced if it can be used as a portable digital...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jian I guess that the concept is there is no need of another DAC, so there is no digi out. The SD card on the other hand will support up to 128Gb, so I think the storage space is not a big issue. With a amp module this must be a DAP isn't it? Whoops...

Sorry, I've only read the first post, and skimmed the preorder page, as well as the head-direct page. I'm a bit confused about the product here... I noticed that there's no mention of digital audio output. Only input... I also noticed that it only accepts SD card memory (as a "last ditch" or...

So... is anybody besides qusp going to say anything about the "HifiMAN HM-801" from head-direct? I noticed that there's no mention of digital audio output. Only input... I also noticed that it only accepts SD card memory (as a "last ditch" or "just in case"), which isn't a lot of space for...

Hmmm... I'm just thinking out loud here, but since I already have the ER-4S, I think the only reason for me to get one of Ety's cheaper headphones is if I wanted one with a smaller profile... The ER-6's body completely fits inside the ear canal, right? I mean, after putting them in and...

So Foobar2000 is the best choice for audio playback. Unfortunately (yet obviously), it doesn't play videos. I've been trying to look for the best software for video playback for quite a while now. I've already tried VLC player, and can confirm that it is, in fact, NOT the best video player...

Etymotic ER-4S for approximately $170 on Amazon.com I dunno about amps, though... I'm looking for one myself.

Quote: Originally Posted by a19als If 250$ for 2/pc. reasonable! huh?