Bought myself a pair of ATH-M50s headphones about a week and a half ago off of ebay. Had it shipped to my parents house because I will be moving back there on Wednesday and I didn't want it shipped to my university after I left. The headphones have been sitting there unopened for several days...

Has anyone compared the two? I'm assuming people here would prefer the high performance (OPA690ID, AD8397ARDZ) but would the non-high performance model still be a good portable for <$100?

Just a quick question: Which one of these LODs should I buy? I have a low end system, so buying a low end cable for now at least. Figure there's no point in dropping mad cash for cables when I could put that money into new phones. So, tell me, should I buy THIS one or THAT one? Note: The...

I'm trying to decide between a NuForce Icon Mobile and an amp that does not have a DAC (recommendations?). I am planning on using it both with an iPod and my computer...but does it really make that much of a difference? Usage would probably be 70% iPod, 30% computer. So, is the DAC really...

Are there any retailers that have demo amps that I could possibly test out. I'm in the Portland area but Seattle would be fine too because I'm going up there soon. If anyone knows of a place or has a link or anything please let me know! Thanks

Has anyone seen the Nuforce Icon Mobile for less than $100? I'm thinking about getting one for portable/desk use but was wondering if there was anything cheaper... Also, does anyone have preference between the Icon Mobile and the Mini3? Thanks

I know there are some, and I was wondering if anyone makes and sells them upon request to other head-fiers. If so, what's a ballpark estimate for a custom LOD? Thanks

I'm looking for the best and smallest iPod case. I have a 30gig 5th gen iPod. I would prefer something hard but am open...anyone have a good suggestion? Cheap is good too!

Do any of you guys have suspicions when buying something online (say from ebay) when the item is located in China? I'm talking about headphones, amps, etc. I try to stay away from anything priced way lower than everything else if its in China, but could some of the like priced items be fakes...

I'm looking into buying a new pair of IEMs. I am currently using a pair of Skullcandy smokin buds (ATH-M50 for my full headphones) and am thinking of an upgrade for when I just wanna keep things small. Couple of questions: Are these the best choice for relatively inexpensive IEMs? I don't...

Does the SQ decrease if you use an LOD like This as opposed to one like This? I was thinking the extra mini-mini connection might decrease some of the quality...Feel free to call me stupid! Thanks!

If I'm using a 5th gen iPod, how necessary is it to use a portable with its own DAC? How big is the gap between using a portable with and without a DAC (coupled with a 5th gen)? Sorry if this has been asked before, thanks though.

Is this cable bound to be low quality because of its price tag? Are all LODs superior to all mini-minis? Cable Here Thanks in advance

I tried installing RockBox on my 5th gen iPod yesterday. Everything worked well and I was really happy until I realized that 800 of my 5000 songs were missing. These files seemed to be in all different audio formats...I couldn't find a common factor between them. Anyone else had a similar...

I'm a new guy to the forums and to the world of quality audio. I have a pair of ATH-M50s in the mail and was wondering how much I might benefit from a portable amp. I hear that every pair of headphones will benefit from the use of an amp, but how necessary is it (particularly with this pair if...

Does anybody have a couple songs that they like to listen to when comparing phones? I'd love to be able to notice the same differences that those on this site do when comparing great headphones, let alone bad ones. Any suggestions for songs that might make certain differences stand out?

Does anybody have a couple songs that they like to listen to when comparing phones? I'd love to be able to notice the same differences that those on this site do when comparing great headphones, let alone bad ones. Any suggestions for songs that might make certain differences stand out?

Hi guys, I'm new in these parts and, while I am fairly tech-savvy, the audio intelligence on this site puts me to complete shame. I was just wondering if there was such a thing as an idiot's guide to improving the sound on my iPod (or if that's is really even possible). I have a 5th gen 30gig...

I have seen quite a few people on head-fi recommend some very inexpensive headphones to people (like around $20). So, being a new guy, I've gotten to wondering just how good these super inexpensive headphones are. What's good about them? How do they compare to, say, the $100-$150 range? How do...

I know that many of you are anti-beats...or at least anti-Monster. Either way, I have an opportunity to get a pair of Beats for $150. I was wondering if you guys thought that would make them worth it or not. It's either those or a pair of ATH-M50s for around $95. Sorry for creating so many...

I'm looking for a pair of headphones that I'll be able to snag from online for around $100. I've heard great things about these two headphones and was wondering what would be best for me. Their main use will be with an iPod in semi-noisy environments. Decent bass is a plus as is portability. If...

Hey all, I am completely new to everything that is headphones and I need some advice in choosing a nice (but not too spendy) pair of headphones. Here's what I am looking for: Sounds good on an iPod (where it will be used most often) Has good bass (for significant playing of hip-hop/rap)...