Hi all,   I have a Macbook Air with a measly 2 USB ports. I have a D1 DAC, and I am wondering if I can run this through a USB hub connected to my computer, or will this "extra link" hurt the quality of sound the DAC will be outputting?   Thanks!

Got the buzzing problem solved. Turns out if the speakers use a 2-prong plug (which A2s do) and you have the computer plugged in with a 3-prong charger, there is a grounding issue. I used the Mac's 2 prong plug, and the buzzing instantly went away. Great success! 

Would it be worth trying to order another one? I didn't have time to tell if it made a big difference in sound, and the reviews are mixed on here. 

I just returned it outright because it was the only unit the store had. I am wondering if it has something to do with the Macbook Air's USB ports? But then I would assume it would also be giving me feedback using the D1's 3.5mm jack as well, which it was not.    Is the D1 good enough to...

Hi all,    I recently purchased a pair of A2s with the silicone stands. Love the speakers, but I am not a big fan of their sound driven from the 3.5mm jack on my Macbook Air. I bought an Audioengine D1 and thought I could hear a noticeable increase in sound quality (all music FLAC), but am I...

Does the consensus seem to be that a d1 with the A2 speakers is not going to make a big difference?   90% of my music on my macbook is ripped in FLAC and I play through Fidelia (which upsamples if I want). I just bought a pair of A2s, and can get a great deal on a D1. I have been running the...

I wanted to purchase some replacement pads for my MDR 7506s because while they are my favorite headphone, I rarely wear them anymore because of how uncomfortable they are. After about 20 minutes my ears get really hot and feel like they are sweating. Not very enjoyable. I wanted to get plush...

Quote:   You generally don't want something bass heavy for monitoring. DT770s are technically "studio" headphones, but a lot of pros aren't going to use them because they have a lot of bass but are lacking in the mids. KRKs aren't going to have thumping bass, but they are going to be the...

Quote:   Are you talking about the AE2s or speakers?   EQing is fine until you get up into higher end equipment. At that point the EQ settings from an iPhone or whatever can really screw up the way the music is supposed to sound. 

Quote:   I guess whatever is more comfortable. I had a cheap pair of buds that just had the little ear clip things for the gym, and they worked fine. I've never used a neckband personally, but I see a lot of people at the gym who do.

Quote:   In a way! It still depends on iTunes to organize the library unless you import directly into it. One nice thing is that it has more options for DACs and such. You can select the output 44.1/96 etc. and it even has an up-sampling engine built in. It also helps you take control of...

Quote:   Perfect, thanks! I am a little disappointed it will only display in the "song" section. Maybe I am just so used to the old version, but this new interface seems counterintuitive. I have also had major stability issues on my Mac. I am trying Fidelia instead, and so far so good. 

Hi all,   I am sorely disappointed with iTunes 11. It is so bad. Does anyone know how to get the columns for bit rate, file size, and sample rate to show up? It was very easy on older versions, but now it seems like they have completely done away with the option for adding extra columns. 

Quote:   Totally worth the upgrade for 5 more IMO. Amazon US is good with returns, even if you open the item. I tried a second pair of M50s from Amazon and they sounded terrible. I just sent them back, and Amazon was fine with it. Depending on where you live in the UK, you may want to...

Quote:   I would recommend something like the MX685 over an actual IEM. I've posted this on here before, but one of the problems with an IEM is that it really does seal all of the outside noise out. It may be okay for a gym, but it would be a really bad idea if you do any type of outdoor...

Quote:   I think they just shoved it in too deep and the student waited too long to pull it back out. The block was in place properly, they just needed a ton of force to pull it back out. I remember them telling me to move my mouth while they were doing it. 

Quote:   Do you want full sized headphones, or would you consider IEMs? While there are some easy to drive full sizers out there, IEMs will be the best for use off of an iPod if efficiency is your main concern. 

Quote:   I will have to respectfully disagree. As a former speaker user, Bose makes some of the worst speakers out there in terms of sound quality. They come up with all of these BS technical names for their proprietary "technology" but when you actually listen to their speakers they are...

Quote:   Can't speak to the Custom 1's, but I loved the DT770s. They aren't IDEAL for monitoring/mixing, but if your primary goal is pleasure listening, they are spot on for your type of music. I owned both the M50s and DT770s, and felt the 770s were better in every possible way. The only...

I found that the OE2s sounded horrible in comparison to the AE2s. The bass was just way too forward and uncontrolled. Bose was clearly trying to emphasize that lows. As for the QC15, my experience with audio quality is mixed. I've never owned a pair myself, but I have tried different pairs of...

Turns out the consignment sale is already gone for the HD-600s. I am going to go down to BH this week to demo a few cans

I think the 90s was the last great generation for GOOD music. So many awesome bands. Now what is there? Just check out the iTunes top 10. Justin Beiber, Ke$ha (What!), and a bunch of other auto-tuned crap. There are hardly any actual bands that are popular anymore. Pretty much all pop music is...

My Comply P-100s came in the other day, so I've had a couple days to get used to them. I love the Shure olives, but I was hoping these would be even better. I wasn't disappointed! Here is a very short review.    COMFORT/FIT   They fit in your ear a lot deeper than the olives. The memory...

I went to an audiology school recommended by Sensaphonics to get the moulds for my custom aviation headset made, and a student did the work. Once the material was moulded to my ears, the student tried to pull it out, but it wouldn't budge. The professor had to come in and do it, and when it...

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