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    Just scored some Grado SR325’s with no pads… need recommendations

    Just scored a pair of Grado SR 325s, older versions, the gold ones. Unfortunately, they don’t have any air pads with them, so I’ll have to pick up a pair. I know there are some less expensive versions of the G pads, S pads and L pads on Amazon for not too much coin. Should I spend 40 bucks and...
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    Grado SR325x or RS-2?

    Debating picking up a pair of Grados as I’ve been getting back into headphones this last year (current collection is Beyerdynamic DT770, 880 and 990’s, some Sennheiser HD25-1’s and some brand spanking new Sennheiser HD600’s. Right now I’m looking at either the new SR325x or possibly the RS-2...
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    Beyerdynamic black velour pads sound different from their classic silver velour pads?

    A couple months ago, I picked up a set of 80 ohm “black edition” Beyerdynamic DT 770 headphones (supposed to be the same as their regular 80 ohm version, just with black velour earpads, and silver lettering instead of white). I got to comparing it against a regular 80 ohm set, and noticed...
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    Portable amp recommendation for use with Beyer DT880's

    Hey guys! Looking to get back into headphones and amps after about 10 years off-- planning on picking up some Beyerdynamic DT880's (250 ohm) and needed recommendations for a decent portable amp to power them. Doesn't need to be super tiny, this would just be for moving from living room to...
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    Earbud recommendation for use with RSA SR-71A?

    I'm hoping to get some recommendations for earbuds that I can use with a Ray Samuels Audio SR-71A portable amp. Are there any really good options out there? Or should I just be looking for a smaller set of full-size headphones, like some sort of on ear headphones? They need to be good for...
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    iPod Touch 6th Generation - line out options?

    Just picked up a 128GB iPod Touch 6th Generation and wondered what my options for line out are?    With my old Classic, I was using a Sendstation Pocketdock which had a 3.5mm line out option on it.  I can't use that on this new iPod Touch since the Touch now uses the Lightning plug.  ...
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    good portable headphone amp under $200?

    Looking for a nice headphone amp, something pro sounding and looking that won't break the bank.  My first choice of stuff would be Ray Samuels Audio (Hornet, SR-71A), which I still may end up going with, but I figure if I get something under $200 I can have some scratch left for a new pair of...
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    excellent portable amp recommendation needed (~$350 budget)

    Been out of the head-fi game for quite a while, but sold a guitar of mine and have enough funds to afford a high quality portable amp for use w/ a pcdp and ipod for desktop and home use.   Looking at the Ray Samuels Audio P-51 Mustang or Hornet as my lead options.  Both are a little above my...
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    Will Beyer DT770 pads fit on a pair of DBI Pro 700 headphones?

    I have a pair of DBI Pro 700 headphones and I'm looking for some replacement earpads for them.   They tend to warm up and get too hot/sticky.  I'd like to get some velour pads for them.   Does anyone know for sure if Beyerdynamic DT770 velour pads (the silver ones) will fit on the DBI's?  If...
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    did Sennheiser ever fix the HD280 Pro headband cracking issue?

    I was thinking of picking up anoher pair of these, but wondered if Sennheiser ever made things right and fixed the known headband cracking issue on the HD280 Pro.   Does anyone know?  
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    Sansa Clip Plus - does it work with a Mac?

    I just ordered a new Macbook Pro today and wondered if the Sansa Clip Plus works with Mac/Apple stuff.   I'm looking for a small, inexpensive mp3 player that has outstanding sound quality (alot of eq options, etc.) but also works with Mac.  The Sansa Clip + 8GB is only $55-60, which seems...
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    good headphones for biking? (bikepaths, not roads!)

    Any recommendations for some really good cans for biking? I live close to a bikepath and park where I can do a fair amount of biking without too much fear of traffic, so I thought I'd see about some better cans to bring my tunes with me. I have a Sony mp3 player right now with a 5-band EQ and...
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    how easy is it to rockbox a Sansa Clip+ ?

    I'm thinking of picking up a Sansa Clip+ (8GB model most likely) and wanted to make the most of it, so I was thinking of rockboxing it. How difficult is the process? Is it just a matter of downloading the right file to the player and rebooting it? I have a spare 8GB micro SD card, so it’s...
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    Sansa Clip+ a good choice for inexpensive mp3 player?

    Looking to pick up a small DAP that's a little more pocketable and durable, and I'm looking at the 4GB Sansa Clip+ for $49. I had a couple questions on it: Can I use this with a Mac, or is it Windows only? How is the EQ? Is it 3-band, 5-band? On the expandable memory slot, can I use any micro...
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    CMoy - what's a good price for a well made Altoids CMoy?

    I'm thinking of kickin' it lo-fi and going with an Altoids CMoy for a headphone amp for my PCDP and/or iPod setup and wondered what's a decent price to pay for a well made Altoids type tin CMoy? These look pretty decent: Micro Cmoy headphone amp - Opamp2227 - Amplifier - eBay (item...
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    great portable amp, under $200 AND immediately available?

    I'm looking for a portable or at least transportable amp to use bedside and around the house for use with an iPod, portable cd player, etc. I know there are great amps out there like the mini3, Pimeta, PPA and Meta42 that can be had if I watch the "amps for sale" emporium, but I'd like to...
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    which AKG's for me? (K240 Mk II and K141 Mk II opinions needed)

    Well, I now have some Christmas fun money to play with and I'm looking at getting a new set of headphones. They need to be good for rock and classic rock and pop, and they have to sound good unamped (a slightly warmer sound signature would be nice, and they have to sound musical. I don't want to...
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    AKG K450 price?

    I did a quick search for these on google shopping and it showed a price of arounf $169, but on Ebay, it seems that they seem to be going for around $75 with free shipping. That seems to be a pretty big discrepancy-- are the ones on Ebay legit?
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    closed supra-aural cans for listening while laying down?

    Can someone provide me some options for a closed set of cans that I can listen to while laying down? I want something clean yet full sounding that can work with a variety of musical styles. And fairly durable since they may get tossed off my head in the middle of the night if I fall asleep...
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    Go-Vibe amps (martini, etc.) same as Norm's Go-Vibes?

    I've been away from the headphone and amp world for a while and noticed that Go-Vibe amps are still being made and I wondered if these are the same as the ones made by Norm from a few years back? they look similar, but seem to only be available from Hong Kong (I think?) which leads me to...
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    water resistant headphones for biking in the rain?

    Anyone have any good recommendations for water resistant headphones for bicycling? I plan on doing alot of biking this summer, rain or shine, and would like a set that won't: 1) cost an arm and a leg (i.e. $40 or less) and 2) are water resistant for those occasions where I'll be biking in...
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    DBI Pro 700 - ohm rating?

    I just snagged a pair of these on Ebay new-in-box for $37 shipped. The auction stated these were 40 ohms, but I've done a little reading here on head-fi and a couple people have mentioned that the DBI Pro 700's are 300 ohms. Pretty big difference. I'm hoping they are as advertised (i.e. 40...
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    closed, durable, unamped and $100 or less - what's out there?

    Title says it all, needs to have those 4 requirements: closed, durable, don't need an amp, and $100 or less. Oh, and they have to sound good too What will work?
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    great portable amp for around $100 - can it be done?

    I've been out of the loop for a while, but am looking for a portable amp, around $100, that sounds great with an iPod and pocketdock. Anything that fits the bill in this price range (preferably new, but used is cool too). thanks! J.
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    good portable amp choice for around $100?

    Is this possible, or am I way off base? Looking for something that I can use w/ a pocketdock and an iPod. What's available (new, but used is cool too) in this price range that will sound great?
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