I just bought a pair of Shure e500s. I'm not convinced they're my cup of tea just yet, although they are better than my UM2s. I have noticed that the two ear pieces are wired completely independently. Has anyone done the obvious (although insane in this case) and set them up for balanced drive?

So I've received my PS Audio GCHA. All I can say is wow. I've been playing with it for a few days now. My only problem right now is a slight amount of sibilance with my k701s; although this seems to be diminishing. Thus far this amp works incredibly well with any of my cans at any volume. There...

I'm about 90% certain I'm going to rewire my AKG k701s. I have the wire picked out (silver/gold mix) but I need some recommendations on a 1/4" connector and solder. Also, is anyone aware of any snafus with drilling the 2nd ear-cup for dual entry?

So I've come to realize that I love having a fairly revealing rig, but listening to over processed music (i.e. almost all pop) is annoying. I've found that listening to it on my Grado's is a no-no. The only word I can find to describe it is plastic. My 701s somehow make it more tolerable (i.e...

For some reason when I have my headphones plugged into my Corda Aria, my ears hurt in a very short time. I used to have this problem with my Grado RS2s plugged into the amp, but I was fine otherwise. I've been noticing this primarily with my k701s lately. If I have my cans plugged into my...

I've had an Apogee Mini-DAC for nearly a year now and cannot say enough good things about it. One of the interesting things about the product is that the drivers included with the device cause all windows audio to be output at 44.1khz. I've been trying to figure out how they do this, based on...

I use my Corda Aria as my primary amp. The problem I have is that I can't listen to my RS2s using it. I listen at fairly low levels but my ears start hurting. This isn't due to the brightness as far as I can tell. I am fine if I plug them into my Mackie Big Knob or really any other inexpensive...

I was just checking random websites and noticed that Benchmark has a new headphone amp out. Any impressions yet?

So I just bought Motown 1*s, which is a great mix of music, but being mastered from fairly old recordings, it sounds horrible on my k701s. I haven't tried it on another can yet, and I'm sure that'll be better. What I'm wondering is what everyone else does to deal with bad recordings?

I recently moved between cities and have been a bit delayed in getting my entire rig up and running. I have not had much time to listen to my headphones, but my k701s sat in the box for around 3 weeks without any playtime. Suddenly they sound rather congested to me. The remind me of what they...

I've had an ASL HB1 for quite some time but haven't used it too much. I think I just found a great combo though. Apogee Mini-DAC -> Analysis Plus Silver Mini-RCA cable -> ASL HB1 (w/Electro-Harmonix) -> Grado RS2 I've found that it works well with both flats and bowls. Previously I...

So I use an Airport Express in my living room for my primary stereo. For those of you that aren't familiar the Airport Express has a toslink out that works with iTunes quite well. The problem with the Airport Express is that it has no clocking circuit. I currently have it running optical into my...

Anyone hear this album yet? Plug in a pair of Grados and prepare to be amazed. It's sorta Rock-Techno.

Ok, so the honey moon is finally over with my 701s. I prefer them over my 650s, but I miss the bass. I've never listened to Audio Technica before and I'm rather intrigued. I also don't currently have a closed phone and I think it might be time to remedy that. What does everyone think of the...

Ok, so I've decided that my constant travelling means it is time for a new IEM. I currently use Westone UM2s. I'm fairly happy with them, but they pale in comparison to my other cans. I would kill for my k701s in an IEM. I have tried the Super.Fi 5s but I feel they are too laid back. I fear that...

What sources are everyone finding work well with the 701s? I have been switching between my DAC1 and Mini-DAC and am finding the Mini-DAC is friendlier with the 701s. At least the sound is considerable richer, which at this particular moment I am finding "better". What kind of results are...

Ok, so my new 701s have over 100 hours of burn-in on them and they're magnificent. The entire frequency spectrum is perfectly balanced. Bass response has increased considerable since I took them out of the box and is pretty close in volume to my 650s. So I pose this question to everyone, what...

Ok, so I joined Head-Fi not too long ago, and I've caught the bug. I just picked up K701s to join the family. The entire family is purchased below, HD650 with Zu, RS2s, UM2s, B&O A8s for the gym. All except for the B&O have been purchased since late last summer as well as all of the other...

Has anyone expirimented with different power cables and the Aria yet? I am considering a Siltech, Shunyata, or PS Audio cable. Any help would be appreciated!

So in my effort to tame my RS2s, I bought the flat pads from Todd. I honestly can't believe how big a difference these make. There is suddenly more bass, the highs are more recessed, and the overall character is so much darker. They sound unbelievably like my HD650/Zu combo. Of course they...

So in the last couple of days my RS2s sound very tinny. They are just insanely bright. I have a feeling that a lot of low level listening through my Aria and 650s have increased the sensitivity of my ears. Has anyone else had a similar experience? It's making me miss my RS-2s! Even acoustic...

Just put my 650s on. Using iTunes (see my sig for the rig). Smile on my face. This is the only thing (I mean out of everything I own, not just gear) that puts a smile on my face every time. Just had to post. Can't wait for my Aria to get here, wondering if that'll make a substantial difference...

I recently purchased a Furman RA-1210 and RI-1210. These are a voltage regulator and balanced isolation transformer. I was expecting subtle differences everywhere but nothing gigantic. I was previously using a basic Furman rack mount power conditioner. All I have to say is the difference is...

Ok, so I have a Siltech G3 interconnect on loan from a local shop. I have them connected between my Benchmark DAC1 and my pre-amp for my stereo and damn do they soundd good. I am considering having my Grado RS-2s recabled with this type of cable (if they'll do it). For those of you that are not...

Has anyone tried their favorite cans with a subwoofer active at the same time? I'm wondering what the general impressions of this concept are? I'm wondering if it would get you that visceral impact along with all there is to love about headphones/IEMs. Obviously you'd need a sub that gets really...