That makes sense to me, thanks for the advice. Unfortunately, I used a slim 3.mm jack which doesn't have enough mounting depth to attach a rubber ring or socket without taking a dremel the earcup plastic. I'll have to see if I can live with the microphonics or else consider modifying the earcup.

After doing the detachable cable mod to my MDR-V6's, I noticed that my headphones have markedly more microphonics than with the original coiled cable.  I'm sure that a lot of it has to do with the cable I'm using, but was wondering if anyone else experienced the same.

I ordered a used Fiio E9 from Amazon Warehouse and was sent the wrong item twice. After going through the two rounds of returns, I contacted customer service saying I was extremely disappointed because I specifically ordered the amplifier early, before my new headphones would arrive. They...

Quote:   Seconded. I tried the Fiio E7, E10, and the X-Fi Go Pro (all used strictly as DACs). The X-Fi Go Pro sounds best to me.

I faced the same decision to upgrade my SR850. I ended up going with the Beyerdynamic DT880 (600 ohm). It is slightly brighter than the SR850 and the MDR-V6 (my closed headphone). The bass quality on the DT880 is simply marvelous compared to my cheaper headphones. However, the DT880's sound...

I got the eBay velour pads: the build quality on them was very good, and they are really comfortable. Fit/finish/comfort all at least as good as the pearstone pads I have for my Sony MDR-V6's. But they altered the sound signature in a way I didn't like. The bass completely leaned out, and the...

Thanks for the update, ClieOS. I think I'll return this unit and wait until February. Do you know if there will any exterior changes to distinguish the current batch of E10's from the new revised version with the different jack?

I bought an E10, but returned it: any time i moved, there would be pops/crackles in the sound. I bought another one in hopes that the first unit was defective. This second unit is better, but when i wiggle the headphone cable near the plug (or rotate the headphone plug inside the jack), i still...

You're right, there are people (such as yourself) who like the different signature of the Beyer pads. It's more accurate to say that it changes the sound signature in a way that I don't prefer over the pleather pads. The bass becomes larger, and the treble brighter, which makes the midrange even...

I tried the Beyer pads, but they definitely change the sound signature in a detrimental way. If you're looking to switch to velour pads, go with the Pearstones. I can't discern any difference in sound signature between the stock pads and the Pearstones. As for isolation, I can't tell if they...

Hey MalVeauX,   I'm also considering the FA-011. I currently have the Sony MDR-V6 and the Samson SR-850, but I'm looking to replace the Samson with a higher quality open headphone under $200. I like bass, but I'm definitely not a bass head - both the MDR-V6 and the SR-850 satisfy my...

i have the HD202s (though i haven't used them in over 3 years) and the MDR-V6's. The V6's are better in every way, including bass.

Long time lurker hoping to get some advice. I've been using Sony MDR-V6's for the past 3 years now. I have not heard any better headphones, but I really enjoy the sound. For me, however, the fit and comfort is poor. I can't use the pleather pads for more than an hour or two without my ears...

I can't comment about the mac vs windows audio/recording software, but coming from a recent compsci grad, you probably won't want a windows only computer. Depending on your school, most or all of your work will be done on some kind of unix. You'll want something that can setup terminals for ssh...