I've obsessively read the threads and reviews.  I recognize that the iPod is not the best player ever, but its UI and memory trump everything else out there.  Though the Color Fly is the best designed DAC and has a good sound, I can't jump onboard because the memory is useless.  Nor do I want...

I am replacing my iMod and TTVJ Slim.  They were stolen.  Bah.  Anywho... I am considering replacing these with a CLAS and ALO Continental.  My concern is does the CLAS justify the cost.  I am all for the best possible sound quality I can get.  But I don't want to spend more money than needed...

I feel the AKG's are a bit tough to drive with even a great amp, and don't know if the Fio would be up to the job.  They are also, super super neutral.  It sounds like a good thing, but you don't realize how much appreciation we can give a colored sound until you have something that neutral...

It is tough to find a good closed headphone in the $100 range compared to the 80i.  Physics is just working against you and I don't find you get into equal sound quality until you spend $200-$300 on a pair.  But staying under $100 I would look at the Urbanears Plattan or the Marshal Major.  Same...

There is a lot to consider beyond just the headphones.  If you are running off an iPod with no amplification you many of the headphones listed here are going to be under driven.  Their also really big for a portable rig.  I listen to Ultrasones and own the ED 8's and Pro 650's.  The pro 650's...

I don't agree that you need to go the route of a DAC/ Amp combo. There are a bunch of good amps out there between $200 and the $650 you would shell out for the HP-P1. I don't think sonically the HP-P1 is for everyone. It is more important to find an amp that will meet sour sonic expectations...

You should understand the difference between an amp, a DAC and product that takes the digital data from the Ipod, bipasses the Ipod's lower quality internal circuitry and uses a separate higher quality DAC then sends the superior analog signal to an amp.  Some amps have built in DAC's, like the...

I like the Neutrik because they are a great price for the quality.  Oyaide are great, but a bit pricy to put on an LOD which will have far less affect on the sound than your amp, though I love their work.  Switchcraft are also good.  Can't go wrong with any of them really.  I would stay away...

I would recommend looking at Trends Audio's LOD at the low end of $30: http://www.trendsaudio.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=191&category_id=8&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=71&lang=en.   And max out at $65 for Moon Audio's Blue Dragon or Silver Dragon...

I have owned a few LOD's and have noticed some clarity differences, though very minor, in the cables I've owned.  I have busted the bank with an ALO super pipe and used an inexpensive silver cable LOD I purchased off of ebay, and I use a .5 meter LOD I ordered from Trends Audio with my IPad if...

If this is still a problem I would recomend buying an LOD from Trends Audio.  They make great quality products for a relatively low price.   ...

I like Ultrasone as a brand.  I know not everyone loves them and they are a more divisive brand than Beyer or Sennheiser.  But I have owned four different pairs and use a pair of Ultrasone's as my go to portable headphones.  I like the Hifi 580's but noticed recently the 780's are $151 on...

If I were you I would stay away from the Beats brand for one simple reason, once you get them out of the Best Buy they have little value.  Beats are quickly losing resale value on the used market because there are a great deal of fake Beats out there.  Just check your local craigslist and see...

I am guessing this isn't news to folks, but there are ton of fake Dr. Dre Beats stuff on Amazon and Craigslist.  Only buy Dr. Dre stuff from a reputable supplier, Best Buy and the like.  Though I would recommend against the entire Beats line because of sound quality.

This is a great thing!!! I am always in awe of how many people are really passionate about their headphones.  My wife, a psychologist, was able to bond today with a suicidal man because he loves headphones and she hears me blather about the ones I've had, have and hope to have - always curious...

I would research what will match well with your IEM's.  What sound do they have and what sound do you hope for.  Base your amp choice by the sound signature you are seeking.  Something warmer, go for the TTVJ, cooler, the ALO RX MKII.  If size and shape isn't as important look at the RSA amps. ...

I own the TTVJ and love it.  The sound is excellent and it is easy to carry in a pocket when velcro-ed to my ipod.  I tried the slip, a bit small compared to the ipod, so oddly enough, it makes the whole rig more clumsy.  I find the warmth does an excellent job to temper the sound from my...

In a thread opened earlier someone was asking for some advice about an IPod shaped amp.  I have found this to be super helpful...   http://www.headfonia.com/the-usual-suspects-12-portable-amps-compared/   I own the TTVJ currently and find it to be amazing.  The life is great, the sound...

More of a joke... but he was as curious as I was.   We were having a good laugh about it today.

I have a pair of Palladium Edition 8's with Moon-Audio Silver Dragon V3 cable.  I was thinking about selling them, Sound is good, fit isn't perfect.  I was talking with a friend about it.  He's a jeweler.  He said if they have palladium cups I should recycle them.  He said his jewelry store...