Quote: Originally Posted by viator122 Well I disagree. I think there are a lot of things about the iPod that won't appeal to everyone, and that's fine, but I don't see how you can call it "unremarkable". From an industrial design standpoint I think it's hard to deny the iPod's...

Quote: Originally Posted by MoSXS You won't see it? Aw, you put me on ignore? *bows* I love winning. It's such a satisfying feeling. By the way, I'll still take the 24-bit Wolfson DAC over iRiver's mud. Did you compare the battery life? Why not compare after your headphone jack...

Not my site or anything, but there was an interesting article linked to from hardocp about pc audio. It's something of a basic guide and the first steps... though some people may be interested. It also links to head-fi for a run down on kmixer. http://www.osnews.com/story.php?news_id=10324

Quote: Originally Posted by fewtch So these Emus are supposed to be Pro or semi-Pro cards? I'll tell ya, pros don't put up with crap like this... they have work to get done. I won't get an Emu until they get the drivers right, because as a music listener I won't put up with it...

Read my ignored post on the second page, where I actually took the time to listen to my A500s. The A500 isn't too high end, so I wouldn't worry about it.

Quote: Originally Posted by GimmerStick Hi, I have actually sent my heaphones back twice becuase of this problem, and each new pair i get- the problem returns after a couple of days use. The problem is that the there is a rattle in the left ear when bass sounds play through the...

Somehow, I have doubts that you would find the A900s satisfying. I only have the A500s, but the A900s aren't THAT far off. These headphones seem to lag a bit and have bloated, one note bass. Many also complain of the mids, but that is a problem with all closed phones it seems. Have you...

Quote: Originally Posted by leapincoog well i can tell you that honestly its not THAT loud with max volume on my mp3 player. I think that I am safe, it is a pretty safe volume I think. My sony walkman cd player has quite a bit more power then my iriver and my iriver has 16 mW per...

So there is a good DAC inside this universal? Can this universal compare to a dedicated DAC? Even after the spindle starts having problems, it seems that the electronics would still work. Does this mean that it has a digital (spidf or optical) in and analog outs? I'd like to know how this...

If I remember correctly, somebody posted a similar question to this in the DIY forums. The problem with those batteries it seems is that the electronics have to be built around the battery, or have precise specs. The difficulty in using lithium ion (dangerous too) is just too much for DIY...

Just pulled out the A500s for a quick listening session... I have to say that you'll enjoy your trance and techno very much. The 128kbps mp3s sound fine. The A500s are not really THAT high quality, in that the sound is going to be muddled a bit and bassy. The difference between a 128kbps and...

The transition from koss to A500 is quite large, but not totally obvious at first. At first, they seem to be the same, if not a bit worse. I believe in burn in myself and they definitely improved greatly over time. Go to headphonereviews.org to read my review on them... They're not so viable...

Quote: Originally Posted by elnero It never ceases to amaze me how little business sense people on Head-Fi have. Do you expect Grado to just give away their products for nothing? Even comparing costs to a company like Headamp isn't fair because Headamp has grown from a DIY'er and sold...

Do you really need closed headphones? Although it is nice for a fair amount of isolation and the no leaking factor, open phones don't leak THAT much and are just better. Most of the time. At amazon, you could get the sennheiser HD600s for about 210. Stretching the budget a little bit, you could...

Somebody compared the DT880 box to a cookie tin and that is somewhat true. The box really isn't that tough or anything, but it really is a nice touch. Beyerdynamic ought to install a little light inside though, because that was what I was expecting when I creaked it open for the first time...

My DT880s kept improving far past 200 hours... and never ceased to amaze me. I would pick them up for some listening and simply hear the difference from when I last used them. It really is fantastic. I wouldn't judge them so quickly. I wholeheartedly disagree with your complaint of build...

With that budget, I'm sure you could buy new headphones, new amp, and a new soundcard. The 1212m would be a good choice but you could cut a few corners and buy the 0404. That works too. Running the soundcards alongside each other wouldn't be a bad idea, so I'd say go for it. You budget should...

Many would recommend EAC for cd ripping because of its priority on accuracy. I haven't tried dbpoweramp or cdex, but EAC can do the transcoding you need.

Quote: Originally Posted by kin0kin it is not a problem that the design is cheap, and it is quite true that the simpler the design the less problem you would get into but that is not always the case, and it definitely does what it is suppose to do. the "problem" here is that, is 300...

The DP-U50 only has passive preouts. I don't know a whole lot about setting up speakers, but I'd say you're better off going straight for an XR25 or whatever. Although the DP-U50 is wonderful for an input selector and invaluable for my two computers, it might be better for you to save some money...

Somebody cracked it open to use the shell for a PIMETA. Firstly, it had cheap components with solder burns. Second, it was stuffed inside and filled up with glue. I guess it won't matter much if you just want to use it, but I suspect you could build something very very similar for much less.

A500s or the AKG 271s should also be high on your list. I haven't heard the 271 or hd280s so I can't really help you there, but the A500s would serve you well.

The nature of wireless headphones (no wires, obviously) make them worse than wired headphones. They're definitely more prone to interference and the quality just isn't as good for the money. The recommendations I can give are the A500s or AKG 271s. The A500s are right up your alley with the...

If anybody is interested in the A500s, but needs an opinion, I've posted my review of it on headphonereviews.org The A500s have their faults but are an excellent choice for the hesitant newcomer.

They should fair similarly, especially since the only difference seems to be the enclosure. I suspect the metal housing would make it less sluggish than the A500, yet it would be very similar in sound. The A900s don't really look too much like a good deal now. However, the A500s seem to be...