All of retail is hurting, not just hi-fi audio.  It's the magic of googling a product and having prices from 20 vendors pop up, with tax and shipping line items pre-separated.  

Got mine from Moon ($450), arrived last night - wireless.  Paired to my work laptop and phone.  Not yet tried wired (but why would I?)     Incredible noise canceling!!  Sound is extremely similar to the old momentum, a bit more mid-bass hump a la hd650, but still a nice crisp clear high end...

This should be fun :D  Especially given the stupid pricing of some microphones which are clearly technically inferior (hello u87)   Anyways, I'm wagering B > C > A, in terms of technicals   "A" sounded relatively dead, something just wasnt all there in terms of presence (sorry, I'm no good...

  Sounds like you just need to up the super high frequencies in your EQ as well ;)  Try 2db or so in the 14-18k range

  Both Alden and AE are generally of equal quality construction (that is to say, excellent).  It really comes down to if you want a more true English style, then Alden fits the bill more closely.    Since you asked about the Park Avenue, however, I assume you're going for a cap-toe oxford...

  Do you have ANY idea how hard it is to echo-locate a vole in the pitch black of night, when limited to 22khz? 

I just sold my SA-11s1 a few months ago - you're in for a huge treat :D 

I can't find it, but a few years ago I calculated out the amount of power it would take for the HE-6's to cause hearing damage within 30 seconds of listening (based on OSHA tables), and it was FAR less than these "zomg it needs a speaker amp!" guys suggest.    I don't have the time to do the...

  Would depend on what you want to use it for.  In all honesty though, you'd probably have a lot better luck with your bike shop outfitting a good MTB with a separate motor/battery known for reliability and power, rather than paying the absurd amounts these companies want for the pre-assembled...

They won't obtain ****, no one obtains anything when trying to sue these Chinese counterfeiters.  And Beats does not expect to see a penny.  The sole purpose behind this lawsuit is to serve as a yet another marketing angle for the Beats headphones, drilling into the heads of consumers that 1)...

Design patents are notoriously hard to actually argue in court, hence why the Apple v Samsung cases took so long in every country, and ended up with various results in every country they sued each other in.    Honestly though, all a lawyer would need to do would be to bring in all of the...

ugh... decided to make a login since I was tired after reaching half way through silver, and wanted to continue tomorrow...    of course, it starts you at the beginning!!!  I don't know how much more Claude Pelouse I can handle

How delightfully redneck to put your speakers up on blocks :)    Quote:

  that's not how sampling works...   /facepalm

  The cartridges cannot usually be refilled, since they are simply pierced on the top, and do not have a valve (such as a scuba tank would).  However they are usually made of steel, and can thus be recycled easily!    And remember, the CO2 in them is simply extracted from the air, not...

You are correct.  I honestly laugh every time I see people say "wow, such high impedance, you really need a super powerful amp!" - i stopped trying to educate people, because no matter how many times you try explaining it, the pop-rumor will always prevail.    Speaker guys understand this...

Fun!  I made a headphone amp out of a Charlize a few years ago, it worked fantastically... don't recall the resistors i wired in parallel to the output, but using a transformer might be quite a bit of fun too! 

You had to know what you were getting into with the layout when you bought it :P 

  Blue is the color all the COOL KIDS get ;)  It's actually quite lovely, a rather bright yet deep blue.  Certainly nothing youre used to in audiophile gear, but it will make you smile :) 

  Realforce 55g user here - love this thing with a passion!  I really wish you hadnt mentioned that there were dyesub keys for it though... now I'm going to have to spend more money this month! 

That's a HUGE amount of money to just plop down without listening to any of it :/  Sounds more like youre seeking validation for your expenditure, more than anything else.    That being said, the WES sounds pretty good with the 009s, at lot better than it does with the 007s.      All in...

  huh?  of course the LCD-2 is considered summit-fi

I'd stick with the LCD-2 until youre ready to go into stats

If you REALLY want a comment...    There is a damned good chance that your mind cannot accept the idea of sand sounding as good as tubes.  The glow excites you and, after many years, you have developed a bias that only their "tube warmth" can give you sonic bliss.  What you do not realize is...

Foam inserts generally attenuate far better than acryllic.  I know sticking 3M foamies in my ears makes the world a heck of a lot more quiet than using my JH13's.      That being said... if the sounds of the world, in and of themselves, are driving you nuts, have you considered some kind...