RPGWizard, thanks for the guide and settings.  There's not enough center channel information for most of my classical music recordings, as I really want the orchestra out in front of me, rather than playing at my sides, but it is overall a great improvement. I've noticed that Dolby adds some...

FlySweep, thanks for your early impressions.  Perhaps this is an unusual request, but I'm curious how the EX600 compare to your FA-003.  My priorities in sound are accurate timbral reproduction and precise imaging (I listen to lots of classical music).  Basically, I want headphones that come the...

Is Trew Audio Store still the cheapest reliable distributor of replacement DT48E "cushions" in the US?   Thanks

Thanks for the replies.   Kunlun, is it possible that the timpani were simply recorded poorly resulting in a percieved lack of balance? How accurate was timbre reproduction in your opinion?   DCofficehack, one reservation I have about the DBA-02 is that the high detail might tear apart...

I've been doing some research and the CK10 seems like it may suit my needs.  However, I have not found any opinions regarding their ability to reproduce "classical music" (orchestral, chamber, vocal, piano, etc.).  My primary concerns are timbral realism and imaging; not so much soundstage. ...

Hi, I'm looking for an amp for my AKG K271. I have a Total Bithead which actually sounds worse than my laptop's headphone output. I know I am not doing justice to the K271 as I have heard it out of a receiver. I've read good things about the PH100 for AKG phones, but the Starving Student is...

Can anyone attest to the Millet Starving Student's ability to drive the K271 efficiently? Or am I better of with a Little Dot of some sort?

Thanks for sharing your experiences. Quote: Because once you can afford the better source and amp, you will also want a pair of better phone. I was hoping to find a nice inexpensive source/amp for these and call it quits, actually. Quote: It's pretty clear that no...

Thanks for all the replies. Quote: Originally Posted by Romulus1 I'm using a Cmoy as a temporary solution until I can find something better in the used forums. It seems to be doing a fine job. It is certainly miles better than my iPhone 3Gs. I don't plan on using it forever but...

I know this topic has been covered numerous times but the answers I've found are either outdated or well over my $100 dollar budget. Would a CMoy do the job? the Total Bithead do the job? Nuforce Icon Mobile? Mini3? Starving Student? Zero? Or is this an impossible task? Of course I'm willing to...

I know this topic has been covered numerous times but the answers I've found are either outdated or well over my $100 dollar budget. Would a CMoy do the job? the Total Bithead do the job? Nuforce Icon Mobile? Mini3? Starving Student? Or is this an impossible task? Of course I'm willing to buy...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ashirgo 2. Equalizing cheap headphones is usually a nightmare, because it is very hard to get reliable frequency response graphs (not to mention spectral decay graphs!). But as long as you can get quality measurements, it should be fine. Thanks for...

Quote: Originally Posted by Ashirgo There is little chance to modify anything, unless you are a bit open-minded and thus willing try some expensive DSP/VST equalizers and other such effects, then you could go with the cheapest headphones that say do not distort too and have a nice...

Quote: Originally Posted by cujobob I believe 12 db of sensitivity. 4P is easier to drive...p = portable. Also the 4S is technically more accurate, as the 4P has a small boost in the bass.

Quote: Originally Posted by bball3212 Is the isolation 60 bucks better? And what advantages does the RE0 have over the Er-4P? How does one translate isolation into money, especially without knowledge of your listening environment? Shure Olives are popular with both phones, and if...

Based on my readings, it sounds as if the K240df may sound similar to the K271 (lean bass, emphasis on neutrality). Can anyone confirm this? Also, I still haven't found any opinions on the K240df's soundstage/imaging. Can anyone fill me in here? Also, found this on another thread: Quote...

Quote: Originally Posted by TheBoss With 2x 600 ohms rating i think you will have to bring your bulky home audio equipment just to make them sound right in the library. I could be wrong... but i don't know any portable dac/amp that can power those headphones. I asked on the...

How is the isolation/leakage on the K240df? Fine for library usage?

Quote: Originally Posted by ljokerl I think isolation and durability put the ER4P over the RE0. Can't beat replaceable cables... Not to mention the two-year warranty.

Hello, I'm thinking about purchasing a K240DF, but I don't know if I can afford an amp to back it up. I've read they're more sensitive than their 88dB @ 1mW efficiency would have us believe. The only amplifier in this price range that I've found that seems to have what it takes is the Little Dot...

We need to make a distinction between open and closed full-sized headphones. It is hardly debatable that open full-sized cans generally deliver greater performance for the money in terms of sound quality, at least in the low-mid range than do closed full-sized cans. Of course there are...

I have the RE2 with the knit cable and the RE0 with the new PPE cable. Without using a clip or wearing over-ear, the microphonics are unbearable with the knit cable. Without using a clip or wearing over-ear, the new cable is much much better in terms of cable noise, but it's still audible if I...

From the accuracy thread: Quote: Originally Posted by episiarch As for sensitivity, I have both the ER-4P and the hf2 (mic'd version of hf5) and my experience is different from Spyro's. I find the hf2 considerably more sensitive than the 4P. I can't account for why we experience this...

Quote: Originally Posted by Adda An amp is needed, without one the soundstange pretty much disappears, bass will be very poor and highs will be harsh. As for how they sound, search the forum, there are not many threads about the DF's and the more recent threads contain pretty good...

Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik But like I said, the K-501 sounds like the real thing, almost like a baby K-1000 without the soundstage or quite as much extension. The Sennheiser HD-600 is also a terrific classical headphone, as are the Beyerdynamic DT880 or DT48, and the AKG...