I'd agree that it's worth looking into fixing the MS-1, especially if it just turns out to be a bad connection.    I don't recommend the K701/2 personally. It's a good headphone and excels in some areas, but its sound signature doesn't suit me. I enjoy the MS-1 more, even though the K701/2...

I never really liked the bass of the Senn 280. It extends low, but lacks impact and just sounds off to me. The HFI-680 has good bass impact and I'd say is pretty flat to the mid 30s. 

I have both. The HFI-680 is more accurate than the Pro 650, but the Pro 650 offers a little more detail and bigger soundstage.   Quote:  

That's a good price for a good headphone, and great deals can happen for a time. I remember getting legitimate HD 25-1 ii headphones from Newegg.com for $99 a while ago. For some reason they were blowing them out.    You're right about the model number listed on the Amazon page, but given...

I skipped the HFI-780 myself due to concerns over recessed mids. I ended up getting the HFI-680 as my first Ultrasone, followed by the Pro 650 and Pro 750, since I got great deals on them. The HFI-680 are still my favorite, and I think you'd enjoy them much more than the 780, based on what...

My FA-003 finally arrived this morning. I had some concerns given all the hype, and how difficult these were to obtain, and the fact that I didn't purchase them through the usual channels. I steeled myself for a letdown. I have to say, these are very nice. Their presentation is pretty honest and...

Can make out 19kHz at sane volumes. I don't think that's too bad for someone in his mid 30s. I'm paranoid about losing my hearing, so I'm pretty good about using earplugs when at shows/sporting events/using power tools. 

Quote: Awesome, can't wait to hear your impressions. Those look like pretty slick headphones, and they're supposed to sound great too.   

Quote: Ha, yeah, hearing and enjoyment is a subjective thing, IMO skewed by perception and physical differences. Comfort too! I found the HD 25-1 II more comfortable than the HFI-680. We can offer our recommendations, but it's important the OP has a chance to compare for himself. I...

Quote: Of the ones I've heard, my favorite Ultrasones are my HFI-680, and it's because I find them to be pretty neutral, especially compared to the HFI-780, Pro 750, and to a lesser degree, the Pro 650. I also used to have the HD 25-1 II, and found the HFI-680 to be more accurate. I liked...

Right in Falls Church, so NoVA/DC Metro works for me!

Quote:   I can vouch for that NEC. It's a value performer and calibrates really well. I think Dell and Viewsonic sourced the same panel for a couple of their 23" models, so you may even be able to find them under $300 on sale. The Dell, especially may be the way to go. I really like their...

I'm pretty sure you just hit the Xbox guide button and go to check settings and preferences. There should be a setting for voice, allowing you to route the chat output to the speakers as well.    If you end up getting a Mixamp and an outboard mic (Zalman clip on, Labtec mod, etc) you can get...

I could be mistaken, but I thought the primary difference was one of packaging. That is, S-Logic Plus offers the benefits of S-Logic in a more compact design. 

I think that most good headphones should be able to outperform that speaker set. Maybe you're accustomed to the sound of the Z-2300. Try listening exclusively to your headphones for a week or so, then revisit your speakers before making any more big changes.    I had a pair of Denon AH-D2000...

Sorry about the typo in my post. First iPhone went 16GB mid cycle, not 64GB. Had 64 on the mind re: iPhone 4.

  Quote: The first iPhone actually had a mid-cycle refresh with the introduction of a 64GB. So it's not out of the realm of possibility that there could be a 64GB iPhone 4.    September brings new iPods. If they announce a 128GB iPod Touch, my gut tells me they'd have to release a...

Just throwing this out there, but does Alessandro still offer free international shipping for their products? The Music Series One (new version) is $110 USD, and if that included shipping, that could be a very economical way of getting into nicer headphones. 

  Quote:   The Lian-Li cases are nice enough. I have the PC-A05NB. All the internal edges are rolled. I like it because it's not too tall, and still accommodates my GTX 275 (just), and after reversing a couple of fans I have a really efficient back to front flow. The GTX 275 is so big...

  Quote: The Xonars are supposed to be very nice cards for music. And incidentally, I really wanted to get a Forte too. I finally wimped out and just bought a used X-Fi XtremeGamer for $30. I'm not going to pretend it's audiophile grade, but it's definitely a high value card for my...

Quote:   When it comes to hardware lag, it's video cards, specifically, where their towers are frustrating. For my Quadro users, it seems to bother them less.   I wholeheartedly agree regarding regarding "workstation class CPUs and GPUs" for the vast, vast majority of users. For most...

I think downgrades are more noticeable too, especially if my current gear already does a reasonable job of trying to sound natural and neutral. If my upgrades are simply trying to do that, but better, it's not so obvious to me. Once I listen to good headphones for a while and grow accustomed to...

Expectation bias is a powerful thing. I have, and love, the MS1, but it actually wouldn't surprise me if it was an SR60 wearing a funny hat. I can't confirm, as it's the only Grado I own. 

Quote: Interesting listening notes. I thought I'd share mine too. My point of reference is the HFI-680. I started running a few frequency sweeps tonight. The HFI-680 have the most neutral response compared to the Pro 650 and Pro 750. When I plotted the FR of the Pro 650 by ear and noted...

  Quote: I probably worded that poorly. I meant that a Mac Pro compares more favorably to a name brand equivalent spec system like a Dell, HP, etc. DIY builds are still obviously cheaper than all of the above.   It's a shame a builder can't slip under the radar. It's not a service...