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Acceptable 2.0 speakers 6 or fewer inches in height?
I have a pretty cramped desk, but would like to pick up some speakers/monitors that can fit underneath my screens. The total height available is about 6 inches. Finding the actual dimensions has been pretty hard, as Amazon seems to generally list the size of the packaging rather than the...- karljs
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Shure SE535 LTD super annoying cable
I just recently picked up some of the red Shure SE535 LTD IEMs and while I'm happy with them in nearly every way, I hate both of the cables they come with (not the sonics, but the design). I'm rather surprised I haven't seen anyone else mention this, but in order to add the microphone and...- karljs
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[Resolved] Could someone quickly check their Bifrost for me, please?
Edit: Got in touch with one of the Schiit techs (late on a Friday even). No need for more info. I received a Schiit Bifrost in the mail today and was excited to test it out, but I am having some issues getting it to work right. I've already contacted Schiit, but it seems I missed them...- karljs
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Desktop amp and DAC pairing that can drive both high impedance cans and IEMs?
I would like to upgrade my main listening station (older O2+ODAC currently) with a separate AMP and DAC. My plan is to bring the O2+ODAC to the office, where I use exclusively IEMs. While I'm happy with it overall, I'm not thrilled with the performance on my HD800s given the problems with the...- karljs
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[SOLVED] USB microphone makes O2/ODAC stop working
PROBLEM SOLVED: For anyone who stumbles across this in the future, I resolved it by setting the O2/ODAC to be both the "default device" (which it already was) and the "default communications device". I don't know what the latter actually means---not very intuitive---but it worked. I've...- karljs
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Top-tier, universal IEM that is actually neutral
I am in the market for some universal IEMs in the range of $1000 or less. My main criteria is that they are neutral sounding with good clarity, imaging, and treble extension. I primarily listen to classical and acoustic stuff, occasionally some rock. I really want to hear those high violin...- karljs
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Bose QC20 effective for talkative office environment?
I've read quite a few impressions and reviews for the Bose QC20 but have only seen mixed information about how well they work blocking for non-droning noise. I work in a collaborative office in which people are constantly talking, so I'm looking for something that will be comfortable for many...- karljs
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Do open-back headphones need a seal?
I wear glasses with relatively thick rims and find it's nearly impossible to get a really good seal with full-size circum-aural headphones. Does this have any impact on the sound of open-back headphones, or does a seal really only matter with IEMs and closed-back headphones?- karljs
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Burn-in WAV/FLAC file?
Let me preface by saying that I neither defend nor disparage headphone burn-in, but feel if there's a small chance I can get better sound for free then I might as well do it. So, does anybody have a good burn-in WAV or FLAC file with short breaks included in the file? All the previous...- karljs
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Help finding a USB amp/dac < $400 that will actually drive full size headphones
I do a lot of listening at work via my desktop machine, and would like to get a nice USB DAC/amp to go with it. A while back I bought an ibasso D4 mamba (discontinued?) and while it made an improvement over the garbage soundcard, I'm not terribly thrilled by it. It drives IEMs well enough, but...- karljs
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Anything with zero noise bleed? Up to $400 or so
I'm not sure that what I want even exists, but here it goes. I work in a silent environment and need it to stay that way. I've owned several sets of IEMs and just don't find them comfortable. I really want something full-sized. I know closed-back headphones are generally best for this...- karljs
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Westone -- Cable noise/microphonics really that good?
I'm thinking about picking up a set of Westone 4s, but am extraordinarily sensitive to microphonics. For some reason it makes me totally incapable of enjoying the music, even when sitting at a desk. I've read the reviews I can find (particularly the big multi IEM review thread) and most everyone...- karljs
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Daft Punk Inspired "Tron" Headphones!
http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20101208006030/en/High-Tech-Daft-Punk%E2%84%A2-Inspired-TRON-LEGACY%E2%84%A2-Product-Unveiled I'm a pretty big Tron fan and was excited to see these. They are made by Monster so I imagine they probably share components with the Beats by Dre line, but...- karljs
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Baroque/Classical pieces focused on brass?
Howdy, I'm a big classical fan, especially when it comes to old baroque/classical period stuff. I have a decent library of work, but I realized today it's almost entirely built around violin, cello, or piano. I browsed around a little bit without any luck and so now I would really like to... -
Stock iPod USB cable -> Total Bithead
Hi, I am thinking about buying a Total Bithead for use with my iPod and laptop and am curious, can I just use the stock line out to USB cable that is used for transferring music to connect it, or will I need to buy a different cable for that? Obviously in a pinch I can use the headphone jack...- karljs
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Replaygain introduces clipping?
First, the reason I have been curious about this: I have mp3s on my ipod which I just recently "normalized" using mp3gain because I really like having a somewhat consistent volume. I realized today that some of my classical pieces, particular choral/opera pieces, were replaygained LOUDER, up to... -
Help: Switching from IEM to sturdy over-ear?
Hi, I own a pair of Shure E4 IEMs, which I've been using non-stop since I bought them a few years back. I have been mostly pleased with them, except I just can't get used to all the extra noise that comes with IEM territory. For that reason, I'm thinking about buying a nice pair of...- karljs
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