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Does anyone know where I can by replacement screws, and only the screws, for V-Moda M-100s?
I went to the V-Moda website but, oddly, the only way to buy more screws is to purchase shield kits. I don't want the shields. I just want one a screw to replace one that fell out and was lost.- armyowalgreens
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- v-moda-crossfade-m-100
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Ugh. Fiio E17 headphone jack is broken and I can't get the backplate screws off. Help...
The jack came loose and I can shift it around now. I tried taking the back off to figure out what the problem was but I could only get 2 of the 4 screws out. I have never encountered such tiny screws screwed in so tightly. I've already started to strip the 2 screws stuck in place. Now I need to...- armyowalgreens
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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I have found no price-point equal to the K-550s.
After almost a year of ownership, I can say with extreme confidence that I have been unable to find equal performance from any closed cans at the 300 dollar price-point. Absolutely none. Sure, there are cans with better bass response or isolation. Hell, there are many cans with a better...- armyowalgreens
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- akg-k-550
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How much do I have to spend on an external DAC to outperform my Macbook pro DAC?
I've realized that the internal DAC on my Macbook pro is actually quite good. But I want something that I can use with my other devices. I don't want to sacrifice performance. My Headroom Total Bithead sounds inferior to my Mac. Is something like a Fiio E-17 going to outperform the...- armyowalgreens
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- audioengine-d1-premium-24-bit-dac headroom-total-bithead-headphone-amp-dac audioquest-dragonfly-asynchronous-usb-dac fiio-e7-usb-dac-and-portable-headphone-amplifier fiio-e17
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Looking for a high capacity (70+ gb) portable audiophile grade music player
I cannot seem to find anything greater than 32 gb for the most part as the players tend to function off SD cards and are limited to that capacity. Even a 64 gb player will not be enough for me. I already currently have 68 gb of music and I expand by about 1 gb a month at the very least. ...- armyowalgreens
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AKG Q460 vs B&W P5: Ignoring build quality, which one has better overall sound quality?
I picked up a pair of P5s and I have to say that I'm disappointed in their lack of clarity in comparison to my K550s. I realize that it's stupid to compare the P5s to the 550s. Nonetheless, I want as much clarity out of portable headphones that I can get for under 300 dollars. I ask about...- armyowalgreens
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- bowers-wilkins-p5-mobile-headphones akg-q460-mini-on-ear-headphones-quincy-jones-signature-line akg-k-550
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Can 100 hours of burn-in be non-stop or should I do it in intervals?
I could have sworn I read somewhere that you should not leave the cans running the entire time. Any advice?- armyowalgreens
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- Forum: Sound Science
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I give in: Looking for best open "warm" headphones in 350 to 500 dollar class
I'm looking for a moderately to normally warm pair of open backed headphones. I was under the impression that the HiFi HE series are in that category. It looks like the HE-400 cans fit the price range as well. I want a warm bass response without compromising the quality of mids or highs...- armyowalgreens
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- hifiman-he-400 sennheiser-hd-650-headphones akg-k-550
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Pair of AKG K701s for sale on CL for $160. Worth adding to my collection?
Right now I own the K550s. I'm feeling saucy though. I've been in the market for some warmer headphones but stumbled across this deal and now it's kind of distracting me. What say you? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/msg/3376963684.html- armyowalgreens
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- akg-k701-studio-headphones
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AIFF vs ALAC: I don't understand the advantages
From personal experience, I've seen that AIFF files are considerably larger than ALAC. I know that ALAC is a compressed, lossless format and AIFF is an uncompressed format. What I don't understand is the audio quality, if any, of one being greater than the other when using high end audio...- armyowalgreens
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20 hours of burn-in for AKG K550's
Wow is really the best way to describe the transformation. I've never had a pair of headphones change so dramatically. Admittedly, I was fairly disappointed in the 550s when I first received them in the mail. They sounded extremely twitchy and distant with almost no bass response. I'm not...- armyowalgreens
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- akg-k-550
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Informal review of Philips Citiscape Uptowns (Failing grade)
The one and only reason why these headphones are not worth it AT ALL is the inline remote. A. It can be moved with little effort. Any contact with clothing or the couch or even lightly brushing up against your skin can move the volume control. B. Any movement of the volume control...- armyowalgreens
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Getting a lot of interference on my Total Bithead.
A lot of fuzziness that often pulses at fixed intervals. I can make it go away by grabbing the amp. Repositioning often helps a little. But as soon as I let go, the fuzz comes back. I'm wondering if there is anyway to alleviate this problem? I obviously don't notice when listening to...- armyowalgreens
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Wondering how the AKG-271 MKII compares to Philips Citiscape Uptown (Similar price range)
I owned a pair of AKG 271 MKII's for almost two years and loved them. About three months ago some ******* broke into my apartment and stole about 1000 dollars worth of stuff. Including my 600 dollar motorcycle helmet, stereo and, of course, my AKGs. I've been getting by on an old...- armyowalgreens
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- akg-k-271-mk-ii akg-k-550 headphones philips-shl5905bk-28-citiscape-uptown
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Risk of closed-back circumaural cans causing hearing loss?
I own a pair of AKG 271MKII's and use them for extended periods of time (sometimes up to 10 hours at a time). Most of that time is spent listening to music at moderate volume. But I will sometimes break out electronica or hip-hop and crank up the volume. The issue is that my AKGs never...- armyowalgreens
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- Forum: Sound Science
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Is there a program that will let me plug my record player into my mac?
I don't want to record anything. I just have a record player with a built in pre-amp and no volume control. My Macbook Pro has an audio in 1/8 jack. Are there any programs that would mimic a receiver?- armyowalgreens
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Is it worth hundreds of dollars for upgraded headphone cables?
I ask this because I've gotten two very distinct answers. 1. It's worth every penny. 2. It's a complete rip-off. The difference between AKG-702s and AKG-702s with ALO cable is 140 dollars.- armyowalgreens
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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I just inherited hundreds of vinyl records...
Some of them date back 60+ years. I don't think there is a single one that was produced after my birth in 1989. Currently listening to "The Nearness of You" by Frank Sinatra. It's bringing back memories of my Grandfather in his workshop. I don't even know what to do with all this...- armyowalgreens
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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I need helping picking out my first audiophile cans...
I just purchased a pair of AKG K271 MKII's about a month ago. They sound exceptionally well. However, being reference headphones, they lack a distinct low range. I'm looking for another pair of headphones that presents a broader soundstage. I'm willing to sacrifice a little bit of high end...- armyowalgreens
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- akg akg-k-702-headphones sennheiser-hd-600 akg-k271-mkii-headphones akg-k701-studio-headphones
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)