I'm getting static noises through my rear 3.5mm jack, plugged into my studio monitor speakers (unbalanced connection I know). It doesn't happen with multiple different headphones plugged straight into the rear jack. It also happens though but not as much noise using my external USB Schiit Modi...

Recently bought LSR305's and would like to add a sub to my computer setup. They are currently hooked into my Asgard 2. Is there a way to add a sub (Polk Audio PSW10), what cables/connections would I need to get this working?

I'm just learning about these subjects since I recently bought studio monitors for casual listening use. The way my room is setup here, how does this impact the sound? Rear ported JBL LSR305, placed about 4 inches from the walls. I assume bass response is a little higher than it should be...

Can someone please explain in as to how Koss Porta Pros, and bassy headphones like them (Sennheiser PX etc), are good for commuting?

So...   how broke are you?

I just received my Westone W20's.   I don't like it's treble all to much. Kind of unnatural sounding. I like it's instrument separation though & soundstage   I'm in search of a new possible replacement for these as I might return them. I have like 6 days to return them. It's a plus if the...

I'm stepping into the iem field for a bit. I'm wondering if balanced armature iems lack bass. I am specifically looking at the Westone w20s.

Is the Asgard 2 + Modi a good combo? or should I just get a Vali, is it even worth getting the Asgard?   The Q701 may or may not be switched out for a Fidelio X1, or DT880/990.

Thinking of buying an external hard drive to back up my music, what programs do you use? Windows backup or just manually copy and paste everything? Like to hear what you guys use. 

After feeling like the Electronic Music Exchange didn't really cover this, here it is. I love this genre so much, I had only discovered it my freshman year of high school.   To start off here's a few:        

Just leaving this here. 

Browsing the Foobar website, they are making a fundraiser for Foobar Mobile. You can support it here: http://mobile.foobar2000.com/   I'll be really excited if this gets funded, you can even get a pair of IEM's for donating in a specific price bracket. 

Willing to buy used, refurbished. I need a higher isolating can to decently drown out my mom cooking in the kitchen, and Dad watching TV in the room next to me. Prefer non harsh highs.

Hey, I'd like to see what my options are for a portable fullsize or on ear for under $200. I listen to electropop, post-hardcore. Closed headphone. I already own the Koss ProDJ100, but I'd like something with a little bit more bass as the DJ100 does not isolate that well; you know the story.   ...

The search begins. Basically looking for an open headphone, an upgrade to my HD558's. I love them, but I want a bigger sound stage, and maybe even more natural sounding. The bass of the 558's is plenty for me. My ears are pretty sensitive to treble heavy headphones. I have the HD600/Q701 on my...

KRK Rokit 5 G1 speakers a pair for $99 at a thrift shop in very good condition, with no cables. Know what cables I need to use and can I use it with my computer?

I own a Creative Sound Blaster Audigy SE, and apparantly it has this wolfson DAC. Now, I've always been wondering why the sound is MUCH different than regular onboard sound/portable devices. I know a soundcard is supposed to be better than  onboard sound but for example, when comparing another...

My mom wants to buy my Dad some wireless speakers that are able to play Pandora. Like streaming from the computer to speakers outside, or inside. I'm really unsure of what to buy, and our last speakers broke. We're trying to stay under the ~$125. Any help would be useful. 

I'm trying to rip CD's using EAC. I want to rip both WAV and MP3 CBR 320 and I have some questions.    - Ripping wav, it just shows "Track 1, 2.." ect, is there a way to make it name them correctly? - How do I compress to MP3? I tried some guides and I can't really get it to work   How...

I'm having a hard time thinking of what headphones to buy... I currently own V6's and I would like to either sidegrade/upgrade to a different headphone. Although I like the V6's, I think its time for something new. I don't like the sibilance and grainy sound. I may end up selling them.    I...

I've decided I'm going to buy an amp soon. It's for home use only on my desktop. I currently have a cheap soundcard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102003) which actually does improve the sound a bit. I'm planning to use the amp with my V6's and will be buying a pair of...

Which are the best under $20?

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