The cable connector looks like a 3-pin mini XLR. Is it possible to swap the cable for a balanced 4-pin cable or does that require changing the connector on the headphone?   Edit: nvm found answer here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/483861/guide-balanced-akg-k702-with-detachable-4-pin-mini-xlr-cable

For those in Canada, The Island is on sale for $219 at Canada Computers. Get it while it's good!   http://www.canadacomputers.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=ALO+Island&x=0&y=0

I've been using both Audirvana + 2.0.2 (Integer mode 2) and Decibel 1.3.1 (exclusive access/hog mode) and they both sound equally good to me (read: no difference). I found integer mode 1 on Audirvana to be a bit flat/reference (I would say cold) whereas integer mode 2 has a warmer tone. Decibel...

Have you looked at the ALO Audio Island? I wrote an impressions review here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/682214/alo-the-island-usb-dac/15#post_10981668   It seems to fit with your needs and, from what I've read in reviews, matches well with the LCD-X/Cs. I've auditioned HD800s on the Island and...

Showing some love for this little DAC/amp combo.   I just got a silver Island to replace an aging E-MU 0202 USB (which has a CS4392 DAC that I like the sound of) and I am quite happy with it. After looking at a range of portable DAC/amps ranging from the O2+ODAC, Geek Out 450, Hifi-M8, and...

Great thread. It'd be interesting to see some good recommendations for $200-$300 portable DACs & DAC/Amps as well. I would probably add the O2+ODac (ES9023) and ALO Audio Island (CS4398) to that category.

When will you be getting more?

+1 for Planet of Sound.

The main reason I went with the D2000 is because I wanted something that was as close to the HD595s as I could get but being closed, also circumaural, with improved bass, and just as comfortable. The D2000s have matched my expectations of each of the aforementioned criteria.

What? I know Steve's Music Store and Planet of Sound (in Ottawa) have carried Beyer's line for a while.

Does Denon sell replacement earcups? I assume you can simply swap out the D2000 earcups with a pair of the D5000 ear cups.

If I understand correctly: You have 1 original mp3 file which you then used to do the following: mp3 -> wav then mp3 -> lp2 -> wav So now you have two wavs, both of which came from the same mp3 and with one being further degraded by transcoding to lp2 and you can't hear a big...

I've tried the headphone out on my T61 and I could hear the hard drive as it was being accessed and other inner-sounds of my laptop. So to answer your question: no.

I think you should settle with either a new pair of HD555s or a used set of HD595 (which costs about the same). They're both extremely comfortable and I find the HD595 (which I own and use for playing CS:S) to be great in terms of positioning. Haven't tried the HD555 beforehand so I can't tell...

Yes, I set my output settings to 2.0/2.1 for the X-Fi but ALSO have the CMSS3D enabled and in-game 5.1 enabled. It makes for a very convincing soundstage and accurate positioning.

Just get the AKGs they should be very good in terms of position. However make sure you feel comfortable with them on (read: TRY THEM!!). The most important part in choosing a headphone for gaming is comfort. If you're going to be doing long gaming sessions you don't want headphones that will...

DT770s, for sure, or something along those lines since it might be a little over your budget.

Wow congrats to those who got a pair at $185! Now the resale value of these cans are even lower (which is good for those who aren't in the US). Hopefully people won't turn around and sell these at a profit.

Zaraki: I have the same problem as you (except for the glasses part) and I've been dying for someone to try my suggestion in this thread: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/so-...93/index2.html I think it would definitely help a lot of us out there who are in the same situation. If my proposed...

Nothing.

Definitely. Used ones go for just a little under that.

Hey there, If you don't plan on replacing the headband (which from the sound of this thread doesn't seem possible) do you mind sacrificing one of the sides for the purpose of finding out how to get the shoulder to turn out further? To illustrate what I mean: If you can crack one...

Well adding the padding has fixed the pressure on my head but these are still too tight on the ears! Not to mention the fact that at the highest notch, the shoulders of the headband stick out when worn. It's really unsightly and uncomfortable! I noticed that besides bending the headband, a...

Or it seems that you like the original sound and pads so why not just get a new pair of comfies?

This looks interesting. The big gripe I have with the K81s is that they press on the top of my head even on the longest notch. Did you use super glue to stick the padding to the headband?