So for Christmas my cousin is asking for some new headphones. He listens mainly to jazz/some mainstream music. What would be some decent headphones for this budget?   Cheers

I'm looking for closed cans for minimal sound leak. I like the look/colour of the Denon D2000 but I'm sure there are some better sounding cans. I listen to vocal trance, alternative rock, metal, and bands like Forever the Sickest Kids... Basically anything that isn't jazz or classical. I also...

As the title says which one is better? I got rid of my 7.1 system so I've only got my SS amp and 325i. :)   Cheers

I, too, would like an opportunity to try these out. I'll be using my modded 325i as reference and compare them with the homemade distancers I am currently using.

Quote: Pics please? I'm not 100% sure whats what. What material do I damping with?

Quote: Umm yup. Painted white since I like white. :p I would have powdercoated but thats almost $90.

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Quote: Updated first post. Impacts on SQ? I have no idea. This was mostly an asethetic mod and any SQ differences would be just accidental. Personally, I noticed no SQ change.

      What I did:   - made aluminum covers instead of keeping the grills - shortened/sleeved original grado cable - reterminated with a mini - nose's grado post mod (http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/266965/nose-s-grado-post-mod-w-shaft-collar-and-rubber-o-ring)...

I'll open them up and clean them out. :) Thanks. Also I'm using a starving student as my amp. TBH after just getting reaquainted  with the grado sound I'm all smiles now. Cheers

Hmmm I just switched from my jumbo pads to the standard bowls and that rattling/squeaking went away. Weird.

So my left driver started to squeak a little when playing. Its kind of hard to explain the sound exactly. Possible fix or reason? Also on that note, I found they're lacking bass and have a lot of treble/highs. What EQ setting should I be using?

bleh lol random post mistake

Okay so firstly whats the difference between the 1/4'' headphone plug and the mini one that you can plug into an ipod? I assume the larger one gives better quality(?). Also can only XLR connections be used for balanced cables (I did a quick wiki)? Finally, what cable are you supposed to use to...

Quote: Oh I see what you mean. The thing is is that the only reason I'm considering cutting the original cable is that its too long right now. I travel a lot and its a pain and uncomfortable experience to have a huge wad of cables in your pants pocket. :p   Quote:   I'm sorry...

As much as I would love to get a new cable I can't afford any unless there are ones below $50CAD.

So right now the cable terminates in some large plug (no idea what its called) and I have to use an adapter. I bought a new plug (http://www.takefiveaudio.com/mall/shopexd.asp?id=892) but don't know what to solder into it. Also I want to shorten the cable so I was just going to take some...

I don't know if this has been answered and I don't have the patience to sift through 88 pages but can the liberators be plastic? I found some that are the perfect size but are plastic not wood. Also do you just use hot glue to attach them?

Where can I get such things, preferably in Canada? These are the pads that come with the GS1000.

Edit: I just bit the bullet and bought the STX. What are some good aftermarket oamps to buy?

Quote: Originally Posted by Currawong I think a sound card. The Zero doesn't make any sound after it fails, leaving you with a brick you'd have to return to China. Yah. I think I'll stay away from the zero since its been stated that a lot have been failing. What about the dac...

How is this one? DAC DESTROYER [DAC DESTROYER] - $75.00 : HotAudio.Com, Hand Made Audio Perfection! On a side note what are the best tubes to use with a millet hybrid max build?

Which one would sound better? The 09 24/192hz Zero DAC (via usb) or the Asus Essence STX PCI-E card or Asus Xonar D2? They both are around the same price. The amps on them don't matter cause I wanna build a Millet Max Hybrid. On that note what tubes are good?

Yah I do. DIY just saves some cash.