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Just finished watching tonight's ep of Heroes (gotta love DVR!). Loved it all the way through. Lots of suspense and build-up, with the requisite cliffhanger, of course, but then... A SIX week hiatus? The first break was bad enough, but another one? They've only been back for a few weeks...

Has anyone ever had their account access limited in Paypal? I received a notice yesterday that Paypal has placed a limitation on my account due to unspecified security concerns given a recent account review. I had just received a payment from an international buyer here at Head-Fi, and was...

This may seem like an odd request, but I'm looking to pick up a pair of non-isolating IEMs. I need something that will allow me to be aware of my surroundings and when someone is trying to get my attention. These will mostly be used at the office and when I'm over at the girlfriend's (she...

My Rio Carbon only has a headphone-out, no line-out. Would this be a poor match with the Tomahawk? Would I not notice much sonic improvements because of this? My new e500s exhibit an annoying hiss with the Carbon, and I am considering the Tomahawk for its reputation as a "no noise" amp.

I just updated my main PC with the AV710 and Klipsch iFi speakers, and I'm wondering what is the best way to set everything up. I usually use my speakers more often than my headphones (A900, HD595). 1.) Wolfson jack > Y-splitter > PIMETA and Klipsch iFi 2.) Wolfson jack > PIMETA >...

So I've decided that I am going to go with a set of Klipsch speakers to replace my old BA4800s. (I don't want bookshelves like the Swans.) Question now is: Should I get the ProMedia 2.1 or the ProMedia Ultra 2.0? These are primarily (90%) going to be used for playing music. Maybe a random...

I'd like to get the DT990 as my first Beyer can, but I can't seem to find the non-pro version of this. I don't like the coiled cord of the Pro. Unfortunately, most places I've looked at seem to only be carrying that version. Does anyone know where I can pick-up the straight cord, non-pro...

I currently have the HD595 and will soon pick-up the A900. While I love both of these headphones, I'm interested in trying out a different house sound and pick up something with a little different sound signature. I'd prefer something open, and it has to be comfortable. No...

I'm thinking about getting a MINT amp soon, and I'm wondering which opamp would be best paired with my soon-to-be-purchased HD595 and A900: AD8620 or OPA627? Source is Chaintech AV-710, music preference is trance, trip hop, pop, rock and hip-hop. I know the OPA627 is considered to be one...

Tried searching but couldn't find any answers. For those who have purchased their headphones (new) from an eBay seller, do the manufacturers still cover them under their standard warranty? There's the packing invoice and Paypal receipt, but that isn't much proof to say that you bought them...

So I'm going to be getting an AV-710 soon, and now I need to look into getting an amp for it. However, my amp knowledge is very limited. Budget: $100 max (the cheaper the better, of course) Headphones: A500, SR-60 (plan on upgrading to A900) Music: trance, trip-hop, pop, rock, hip-hop (in...

I'm going to be getting a Chaintech AV-710 in soon and would like to run it in my main rig in conjunction with my Hercules GTXP. Instead of having to get an amp for it, would it be okay to run the optical-out from the Chaintech into the optical-in on the GTXP breakout box, and then plug my...

I guess I'll make my 100th post by contributing to the Grado lovefest that's been going on lately. I got my SR-60 with Senn 414 from another Head-Fi'er a week ago. I initially used the pads unmodded and wasn't impressed with the Grado sound. It was a bit too harsh and aggressive for my...

My friends think I'm crazy for having so many pairs of headphones. I'm inclined to agree, but I rationalize it by saying that they all serve different purposes. I have 5 pairs, soon to be 6. I still use all of them regularly except for the MX400, which I only pull out when I don't feel like...

So I took out my e2's after work today to find that the casing of the left earpiece had cracked and fallen apart! I'm going to be contacting Shure tomorrow about getting them replaced (only about 8 months old), but I was wondering if this might be an opportunity to upgrade to something...

I recently got a custom-built cmoy with a DC jack from another member. The unit runs fine off of battery power, but whenever I run it off the wallwart, I get a loud buzz from the amp. It seems to be isolated to the right channel of my the phones. It is a steady, constant buzz/hum. If I turn...

So I'm getting an officemate soon and will be in need of some headphones since I won't be able to rock the speakers anymore. Suggestions? I'd like to keep this as close to $100 as possible (the cheaper the better, of course). I don't have audiophile-level hearing, and I've other major...

Well, my A500s came in from AudioCubes this past Thursday (ordered on Sunday), and I've been giving them a listen for the past few days. What can I say but that you folks at Head-Fi have led me in the right direction again. These are my first high-end headphones and most expensive...

Hi all, I'm looking for recommendations on the best pair of closed headphones for use at home and the office. My priorities are the following: 1. Comfort (will be wearing these for a couple of hours at a time) 2. Sound quality 3. Easily driven (will be using unamped sources) 4. Cost (a...