Thanks, that worked. But now I have another newbie problem. If I choose “radio” on the Naim, I hear radio on the wired headphones. But when I open the Qobuz app on my iPad and choose a track, it only plays through the iPad speaker. How do I send the sound to the Naim?

I just received a Naim Unit Atom HE that I wanted to use with a wired (Pentaconn) connection to my Solitare T. The headphone has worked fine on BT, but I get no sound when wired. Also, an old Senn headphone with 6.3 jack works in the Naim. Any ideas for connecting the Naim and headphone via...

I know that wind is challenging for ANC headphones, and sometimes the best choice is turning off the ANC, but is there one headphone that would be best with ANC on?   I've been considering Bose 35, Sony 1000x, Senn PCX 550, and Senn HD 1. They all seems to get about equal positive and negative...

I just heard from Senn. For listening to music, both are the same. 660 only benefits other caller when there's wind.

I've been reading about the 550 vs the MB 660. I often use headphones outdoors, and it tends to be windy here, so I wondered if the Windsafe feature of the 660 would be an advantage for listening to music. But the way Senn's marketing describes it, WS may only affect what the listener on the...

Yes. I've just seen an audiologist's post elsewhere that when outside noise forces you to turn up the volume, it's that higher volume that's the worst for your ears. He specifically said you'd be better off sealing out the noise and keeping the music lower. It also seems that if you keep the...

Got a pair of Yuin earbuds, and my problem is listening on a windy day. The wind creates a lot of bass rumble, making me turn up the volume. Canal phones sit closer to the eardrums, but would block out the wind so I could keep the volume lower. Question, from someone with a degree of hearing...

Seems to me there would be a market for a high-end wireless headphone to use with an iPod. The few that I've found get bad reviews. I did track down the AKG rep to ask about the Merlin, and the catch is interference because they operate on a freq near US cellphones. Is there a pair I've...

I can't find any reviews on this headphone, and only one dealer in Europe is willing to ship to the US. But they want a bank transfer = zero protection for me. Anyone read anything about these, or found a way to sneak them into the USA?

I would just caution you about any comment that "X" headphone is THE one to get for a certain kind of music. Comments always range from love to hate regardless of price, listening prefs, reviews, etc. (witness Ety 4p, and my decision to sell soon after purchase). If you can't try them, make...

To me, the Ety 4p was the most uncomfortable listening experience. The "good seal" felt like a powerful suction on my inner ears, not to mention the discomfort of having to remain motionless to avoid the microphonics. In contrast, I can't imagine what I'd do to increase the Grado's comfort...

Marco, I recently received an RS-1, and about half my listening is classical. First impressions: the rave reviews are correct. They do seem to take you onto the stage or into the orchestra pit. You start to notice details you'd missed in all your previous listenings. Finally, I have to...

Good suggestion! Do you know if they are authorized dealer for Grado?

Decibel Audio is out of stock and tells me Grado has none to ship 'cause they're waiting for delivery of a part. Are other dealers backordering the RS1? (I hesistate to cancel because Decibel seems to be one of the few authorized dealers offering a discount.)

Last time I posted here, many months ago, I'd bought an Ety 4-p. Of course, the sound was great, but a few things I couldn't never get used to. One was the microphonics from the cord. I've tried a Beyer 250-80 since the Ety, it doesn't come near the Ety the sound quality. Much quieter cord...

Yes, I agree that I could probably train myself to discern the differences between good and great headphones. But I can't imagine it as anything but an intellectual exercise. After all, no one on this forum would enjoy headphones that added the kind of hiss/whine that I add to the mix myself...

Isn't hearing ability also part of the equation? I have a mild hearing loss, and a bit of tinnitus (neither is headphone induced), and I doubt I'd hear better sound through $1k+ headphones than I do through my 250-80. Since my problem is fairly common, I think you have to ask yourself honestly...

If you're willing to order, I got mine from www.bhphoto.com -- an excellent dealer in NY -- for just over $140. Ship Fedex Saver for about $6.

Couldn't find this info in the FAQ, so... "Bump" in the gear for sale area means what? Any other jargon I should know before I try to sell something there? Thanks!

I just got a pair of Beyer 250-80 to go with my "ancient" 5gig iPod. To my slightly aged ears, it sounds wonderful and has just the right amount of isolation so I'm not totally cut off from the outside world. Extremely comfortable, too. The next step is to start advertising my Ety 4p, which also...

Maybe this is just one of my many quirks, but I have a prejudice against retail packaging for expensive electronics. I just ordered a $150 pair of phones, and I'm hoping for a plain box rather than shiny plastic with a jazzy, 4-color insert and hang tag. Just seems more...dignified? Does anyone...

Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but I'm trying to understand the value of a portable amp when you're (a) using headphones that are considered good for unamped listening from a portable and (b) keeping the volume low enough not to cause tinnitus, etc. Is there a difference in sound...

I have a practically new pair of Ety 4p, used a few hours. I personally don't like the way they feel in my ears, tho I know they sound great. So I'm thinking about selling, but I have a few questions: 1. Is the Gear for Sale area of this board the best place to sell them? 2. If so, how do...

Headroom says that the 831 is best used with an amp. So, using a portable and NO amp, would it still be better for classical music than the 250-80?

Thanks for your advice! Is there a third choice I should consider? Closed/open isn't a big factor for me. Durability and sound quality are.