I'm looking for some studio monitors to use when giving my ears a rest from headphones or while away from my desk to listen to music. I will only be using them for a year or so and then upgrading, so I am looking to spend around $100-200. I currently have the CA-3602 and I am getting a bit tired...

Got my new system set up today and everything was working fine. I came back later and tried to play some music and my optical Modi will not read a signal from the sound card. There is a signal from the Toslink (red light), but the second led on the Modi (for connection) will not light up. I...

I got my HD600s in the mail today and to my surprise the box says "Made in Ireland." I thought they were made in China only except for the HD800 and the like. Am I lucky or are many HD600s made in Ireland?

I am going to be trying out both the HD600 and DT880/600 and keeping one. My setup will be as follows: Sound Blaster Z>optical Modi>amp>headphones. What are some good amps to accompany this setup. Mainly listening to music (blues/psychedelic rock, orchestral/opera, piano/violin/cello, blues...

I am looking to buy a new DAC and amp soon. If I buy a DAC with optical or 3.5mm inputs, will I be able to get surround processing out of a sound card?   Also, will there be any electronic noise difference from sound card vs motherboard? The sound card>DAC>amp>headphones setup would be for...

I am looking to buy a new DAC and amp soon. If I buy a DAC with optical or 3.5mm inputs, will I be able to get surround processing out of a sound card?   Also, will there be any electronic noise difference from sound card vs motherboard? The sound card>DAC>amp>headphones setup would be for...

I am looking for headphones with a $250 budget. I have the E10 amp as well as DT770 250 ohm headphones. I listen mainly to classic rock like the Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, Joplin, CCR, Queen, Pink Floyd, etc. When I am studying I listen to symphonies and operas (all sorts). I also do a bit of...

I'm looking for some IEMs for listening to classical/orchestral/instrumental music.  They will be powered by a phone and nothing else.  I already have the DT770/250 with FiO E10 for home listening, but they obviously are not portable.  My current IEM sounds OK, but the right speaker is giving...

I'm looking at getting the DT 770 PRO 250 ohm for instrumental/classical music and some movie watching.  Mainly getting 770 for the comfort, bass (I like some impact), and closed feature.  I am in a dorm so my only source is a Lenovo T530 laptop.  I am looking for an amp+DAC/external sound card...