OK, I must confess that I never thought that in my entire life I would post in a DIY forum. DIY just don't go with me.   Well I am here finally driven by the exorbitant cost of balanced cables for the Hifiman HE-500.   Background is this. I have a HE-500 and I am planning to buy one of the...

Hi Everybody   I took a long hiatus since my last post here more than a decade ago . Of course I have been a lurker all these years but not so much honestly.   Back then a 100 dollar headphone felt like a big decision. Things have since changed. The hi-fi audio bug that I caught here went...

Walked in to this shop that had KSC35 on Sale at only $13.50 (Normal price $34.00). I had just bought a Philips HP890 but at these price levels they seemed like a real bargain and picked up one. Just listened casually and they sound a LOT better than their price Well its a trouble placing...

1. Is it ncessary break-in has to be continous? I am going to power my headphone using PC, so is it necessary to keep it running say 30-40 hrs continuosly? Or is it okay if I do it intermittantly? 2. What are the suggested volume levels? Full blast or medium levels? 3. What kind of...

I am a newbie whose previous headphone experience is limited to a cheapo Labtec one :-( I am now ready to make my first foray into the world of great sound. My budget is under $100, and after doing some reading from this forum and other sources, I am considering buying either of the...