I just do iTunes and AAC Encoder custom(128kbps for mono and 320kbps for stereo)

I'm in the process of re-ripping my cds into apple lossless from aiff. Reason is that I'm running out of space on my ipod classic and I would think re-ripping into lossless would help a "little".   My main question is...Is there an audible difference b/w 320kbps and apple lossless? Right...

anyone know which in-ear headphones are similar to the grado sr80s or alessandro ms1s in price/sound quality? I thought I'd look for something that doesn't bleed so much, portable and won't bother other people on the plane while maintaining the sound quality of my home set(alessandro ms1)  ...

i just ended up getting the ones on ebay

alessandro ms1 :)

Is vilaibhan on ebay the only option or are there other cases that are similar that will fit my alessandro ms-1

The largest I can find is the Archos 5 500gb. That seems like overkill for me.  I have a 120gb ipod classic right now, but was wondering if there was something between the 200gb range and that 500 gb max. I know the classic is 160gb right now, but I would rather have something bigger.   I...

Where's a place I can get a case for the ms1's?

What's the difference between the old ms1 and the "2009" version on the website? Are the ms1's cupped or padded?

Any suggestion if I don't plan on getting an amp? Still the Alessandros?

I'm looking for something not too expensive (under 120) and that can be easily driven without an amp. Most of the music I listen to falls under the category of what sounds great with grados. I'm using aiff files for my music in case that matters. Also, one of the guys at a store I went to...

Anyone like the ath-esw9a? How are they compared to the ath-m50s?

redid the title and OP just to show some progress and redo my wants

Would I need an amp for my iPod classic if I get the m50s?

hopefully I'm posing this in the right forum   I was wondering if there are any good music shops in the DC area or in washington DC that sell headphones like ultrasone, audio technica, beyerdynamic, etc.  I'd rather go to places near metro stations if they are not in DC, that is if you know...

  the only issue I have had with hearing about the grados is that they are open. I prefer something closed so I can play my music pretty loud without anyone hearing it except for me.

anybody else doing this?  I have a digital only car deck that I got in may and I thought I would start converting a lot of my cd music into aiff(since right clicking on the song in itunes won't matter).   Also, is there a way to rip SACDs on iTunes? Or does it just rip the CD layer if it is...

Quote: Would you recommend the ATH-M50S? I saw you have those in your collection. I'm probably gonna have a better view of things on wednesday because I hopefully will be trying on a pair of 225's. The only place in Richmond that sells them only had the 80 and 125s

Quote: What don't you like about the Grados?  I'm leaning more toward the audio technicas at the moment. I need to actually try on a pair of grado sr-225i though

Any brick and mortar stores that sell ultrasone? There doesn't seem to be a store locator on ultrasone's site

There is a B&M store near DC that sells Grados, so I'll call them next week to see if they have the 225 or 325s in so I can try them on.

Quote: K. I wish there was somewhere in Washington DC that sells Grados because Im going up there next week. The place I went to in Richmond only had the 80 and the 125. 

Quote: Are the only Grados that are closed a lot more expensive?  I would like sound isolation so I can play music without someone near me saying "Hey! Nice song!" Also, I was only able to try on the 80 and the 125 on today. Is the difference in padding between those two and the 225 a lot...

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Any suggestions? I mainly listen to rock, oldies, pop rock, classic rock, etc Some artists include (just in case that matters) U2 ,Dire Straits, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Clapton, Bee Gees, AC/DC, Elton John, Genesis, etc   I'm mainly using these on my computer and iPod classic, which I...