Hi all,   I was considering picking up one of these headphones as they are in my price range to replace brainwavz hm5 that broke. Can anyone tell me what the difference is between these models because it doesn't seem like much difference to me. Should I just go for the m40s? Thanks in advance.

Hey guys, kinda skipped to the end here has there are 150 pages on this thread. Can somebody give me specs for the caps they used to replace the power filter and decoupling caps?   I heard 1000uf 16v cap on the power filter was good, is the correct?. On the first page there is a photo...

I have some light static too that is noticeable, for the most part, only at the beginning and end of tracks. Using Foobar w/WASAPI and FLAC Files, experience some static on both my creative xtreme music and asus xonar essence stx through my brainwavz hm5's. I'm resigned to the fact that I cannon...

i noticed an audible hiss when i would leave svm on and there was nothing playing. however, it goes away when i turn svm off.

Quote: I just hooked up an xonar essence stx yesterday in my comp and am using the brainwawz hm5 (which is the same headphone as the fa-003).   Disclaimer: I am new to the audiophile world. Understand that anything I hear is a huge improvement over what I've been hearing in the...

Quote: you could run an spdif cable and use the 6.3mm input with a converter, would that work? That said, I doubt you would be able to get effects like cmss3d to work like this. That would be the only reason I would do it. Although it may be nice to make use of the amplifier on the asus...

Quote: Is that possible? I do have the x-fi i/o front panel which has an spdif output I believe... If so, would I be able to utilize functions such as cmss3d through the asus card?  

I literally just ordered an asus xonar essence stx yesterday. I did so to make my music sound great as I also have an x-fi platinum (xtreme music) installed for gaming. Am I going to regret my decision? Should I bite the bullet and pay the restocking fee and wait for this?

Thank you stv, very helpful

Quote: stv, thanks for the reply. regarding question 3, do you happen to have a link to that forum?

Hi All,   I'm looking into ordering an xonar essence stx as I just got brainwavz hm5s and want them to sound great. So here are my questions:   1. Does the card have a front panel connection that is amplified?   2. I have a cheap set of 2.1 speakers that I use when i'm not listening...

Quote: You absolutely feel the bass on these. In my opinion, these have great sounding bass as I do listen to a lot of rap and hip hop on them. 

thanks guys,   after my prior post, the thought occurred to me to try to reverse the cups and see if I heard a difference. Turns out when I reverse them, I get the same effect. Must be my ears. Never knew I had a problem, hell of a way to find out.   The difference is very slight. I have...

Quote: How do I know whether the problem is with my ears or the headphones? is there a software out there that can test headphones somehow?

stupid question:   I'm new to headphones and noticed that the left channel of the HM5s seem to be very slightly brighter/stronger. It this just stereo headphone effect?

Quote: I agree on all accounts

Quote: where did you order from? there were about a dozen left on amazon when I ordered. As always with amazon, i got it about 3 days later from ordering.

I went ahead and bought them as well, they're great.   I also ordered a Auzentech X-fi forte, waiting for that to arrive...

guys,   just received my HM5 today. Right now I have it hooked up to a soundblaster xtreme music but I have a auzentech X-fi forte on the way.   The xtreme music does a good job with it.   Disclaimer: This is my first set of cans worth anything so probably any set I picked would blow...

wow, that sounds pretty horrific. Unfortunately, I've heard a bunch of those stories relating to Auzentech. I may have to reconsider purchasing from them...

http://us.store.creative.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-XFi-Titanium-HD/M/B0041OUA38.htm   according to the creative site, it can handle up to 330 ohms or am I reading this wrong?

Looking for an upgrade to an older x-fi extreme music soundcard. Considering Forte and Titanium HD, budget is less than ~$150.   Gaming and positioning is important.   Needs built in features such as headphone amp/DAC.   Would like future 5.1 or 7.1 expandability (analog, if...

The Forte is available for $110 right now through presale, anyone know how long that presale is going to last?

Headphone amp is definitely a big part. I like the idea of switching to PCIe as it will be more convenient to me for the future (although this is not super necessary). I also saw that the X-fi forte is at a good price, probably is a lot better than my prior gen x-fi platinum and will last longer...

Hi all,   Trying to decide between Xonar DG ($30) and Auzentech Forte ($110).   Xonar DG pros: Dolby 5.1 headphone with headphone amp, dirt cheap   Forte Pros: Overall better card, CMSS 3D, Better amp   Will be using Brainwavz hm5's with the card (65% gaming, 35% music) and had a...