Hi Everyone - just a little thread "bump" to keep this idea of "paying it forward" alive.  I received tjohn's Zune Player last week - along with the earbuds - man what a treat for a newbie to get!  Thanks Terry!!!  I luv this concept being applied right here where we can see it work and the...

Welllllllll - I don't wanna brag - I just want to let everyone know that Terry (tjohnusa) has made good on his offer. He has my humble and sincere thanks as well a my promise to likewise "pay it forward" to someone else when I get the chance (and I will make that chance happen).   Guess...

Hello Uncle Erik - and thanks for welcoming me aboard.   The ESS AMT1's (i.e. the "Great Heils") can be a pretty sweet mid-tweeter - IF you can match it up with something decent (and fast) to bring out the bass and lower mids - say below 2KHz.  That starts to get you into cross-overs (or...

Quote: Thanks for the warm welcome gentlemen! I will spend some money - yes.  Being both thrifty and inventive I will be spending much less than most. I simply enjoy the heck outta squeezing the nickels out of a quarter!!  Being a dedicated DIY'er I am of the school of thought that I can...

Retired now - 63 Y/O   Managed the overhaul depot for meteorological instruments and navigational aids equipment for USAF.  Do'n lectronics fer 45 + years, plus background in QC, management thingies, etc.  Back to my roots in audio as a hobby.

A humble hello to one and all. As to who I am and what I’m about – I got back into audio after my retirement from having to work for a living (go ahead – eat your hearts out). Once upon a time I worked in a hi-fi store (remember those) as a repair technician but left that seeking to make...

Hi Kids - I just joined Head-Fi a few minutes ago and stumbled into this post.    Hmmmmmm.......... I juz might be a lucky guy!  I don't know if these things even qualify for headphones, but it is what it is - Sony MDR G42's - probably at least 5 years old and well worn out - plugged into...