My wife wants some headphones for Christmas.  I have many large cans, and so I thought her request would be easy, but I am having really hard time and could use some tips from the community.   She wants closed cans for bedtime listening to iPad/Netflit and for travel.  She already has Bose for...

I think my Grado SR125 are too bright and my Denon D5000s just right.  But when I A/B them to my friends, they inevitably pick the Grados, sometimes using words like "clear" and "transparent."  Personally, I think it is just because people associate loud with good, and I notice the Grados are...

I have trolled for two days looking for my particular situation but finally I thought I would just post.  So many sound card questions are raised by gamers.   My higher end audio set up is in the living room, but the PC in the study is where I work.   I like to listen to music while I work.  I...

Panasonic announced today that it is discontinuing the Technics turntable brand.   I know most readers of this site prefer belt drive, but I have had decades of fond memories with this direct drive beast.  And think of all the nightclubs at which we have all danced and partied, thanks to...

Want to upgrade my PC system. Have been looking at dac/amp combos for my cans at my PC, and there are many good choices. But I am thinking about ditching my PC speakers for a significant upgrade there too (perhaps PSB bookshelf or Audioengine self-powered) and I want great sound out of those...

More Details on this Saturday meet up: TIME AND PLACE -- Saturday, November 21, 10am - 5pm. Newport Hills Club House, 1900 Port Carlow Pl., Newport Beach 92660 MONEY -- I am going on the honor system. I see that others have required pre-payment to attend. That is too much trouble, and...

I want to buy a set of full sized headphones for my daughter. She likes the sound of my Grados but wants closed cans for the bus ride to/from school. She also likes my Shure 840s, but worries that they seem a little large. Also, while the 840s are sturdy, they might prove less than...

UPDATED Checking interest for Orange County Meet Up -- November 21, 2009 10am to 5pm Newport Beach, CA Original Post Would you be interested in attending an Orange County meet? It would be in Newport Beach. I have been looking to attend a meet for a few months, and was ready...

Just opened new, shrink-wrapped CD from Amazon. Disc is Langley Schools Music Project. Anyway, I open the shrink-wrap, pop out disc. Disc looks good, top side printed with image, title and colors matching the CD box. Pop it into the CD player and . . . some lecture on child development is on...

I know someone just posted closed cans to $70, but those answers won't help me. I have Grado SR125s, which I find bright and don't want to repeat that experience. Need closed cans for work (home office, close to wife's home office desk), commuting, etc. Would really like to keep budget at $100...

About 6 months ago, I got some Grado 125s used for about $100 (not sure if 125i or not), and at first the sound of high quality headphones was a revelation. I was so very happy. In fact, I immediately ordered another pair for gift for a close friend. Then I noticed that I was taking them off...

I usually plug my headphones (Grado SR125) and turn off my speakers only when I want to listen to the phones. It would be more convenient to leave the phones near my chair, plugged in all the time the amp is on (maybe a few hours a day) and then just slip them on without having to plug them in...