The DC-1 also uses the cmedia cm-6331a usb chip.

I should be getting it over the next few days, and will be sure to post my findings! For me, even if there is little sonic difference I may still keep the dc-1 for its feature set and smaller footprint. Also, it's interesting that they told you when you called that the xda-1 and xda-2 sound...

I ordered one and have an xda-1 so I should be able to do a comparison for those interested in how they stack up. Also for those interested in how it compares to the xda-2, I bought an xda-2 about a year ago and ended up sending it back because I thought the difference with the xda-1 was...

Yeah I guess if I'm being honest with myself I don't really have a question, I just psych myself before I buy stuff   I fell like I've researched these enough, but was more or less confirming I didn't overlook anything blatantly negative. From your response, It looks like I did not. Thanks.

I just posted in the advice thread asking about the Q701. Since it is already being discussed here, maybe someone can lend me some advice. Im looking for a pair of open back headphones because im craving the large soundstage that is associated with the Q701, and for $230 on Amazon they fall...

Hey everyone, I tend to lurk and read up on head-fi opposed to posting here (largely because I am more of a computer guy and can't offer as much knowledge on this subject), but today I need some advice if someone can spare it. I have been interested in buying open back headphones for a while...

I noticed this thread just after I opened a new thread asking for advice, sorry. I'll copy my post here if someone wants to delete the thread or tell me how to do it.

Noticed there was a thread for recommendations, sorry for starting a new thread.

I ordered mine from gd-audiobase on November 17 and they finally arrived last Monday. I got an email at some point notifying me the headphones shipped but i also never received a tracking number. After listening for a few days I am very impressed with how these sound, especially for under $200...