Edit: Summary of requirements -Small enough to fit on college dorm desk -Work in small spaces (nearfield?) -Powered/active -1/4" inputs -$300-400 So I'm looking to transition from headphones to speakers. My setup area will be a small dorm room. I'm going to run the speakers from 1/4"...

Friend of mine has a situation that I can't find a solution for. His logitech speakers plug in using 3.5mm surround (the green, orange, black kind) jacks, but his Mac only has toslink inputs available. Is there some piece of hardware he can use to convert between?

Hi there, As I am the only tech-savvy person in the household, I have been tasked with finding a new TV. Here are the criteria: <$500 <30" (for portability) Good audio/high volume Looks good with both cable and video game systems. Other than the buzzwords surrounding LCD TVs, I...

Hi, I haven't had much luck searching for this problem. A few people complaining about it, but no solutions. The right cup is much, much quieter than the left. It also appears to be missing the little white mesh piece that is present in the other nozzle. I used the little cleaning tool to check...

Hi there. I am having a bit of an internal/eternal struggle, as I want to upgrade/change amps but at the same time I am trying to sell stuff for money, heh. So this is mostly a curiosity question. My setup is 0404 USB -> Headfive -> Darth Beyers v3 closed. How much would a "better" amp run...

In a similar vein to this thread, I'm looking for new boots. I usually wear Shoes for Crews but the slip resistance doesn't do much good when what you're standing on is shifting around. I need some fairly deep treads for this winter, as there is usually 1-2 feet of snow on the ground from...

I've had a pair of 2005 DT990/250s for a little over a month, and I got a pair of V3 closed Darth Beyers two weeks ago. The setup I'm using is Laptop -> EMU 0404 USB -> Meier Headfive. Switching between them, there are now some very noticeable differences between the two cans, particularly...

Hey all. I hope this is in the proper section. My friend recently picked up an EMU ESI-4000, but it has problems that the seller didn't mention. When he first turned it on and loaded samples, the playback was very grainy, as if the audio was severely degraded. After a few seconds it simply...

So my 0404 USB arrived today. I've got to say... all those people that say "source first" are absolutely right! All of my music is now coming to life like I've never heard it properly until now. I just honestly cannot believe what I was missing before! I'm hearing details and intricacies that...

Hi, I got some Marshmallows recently and am interested in getting some 'real' canalphones. Maybe you can help me find the right balance of the things I want. Here are the qualities I want/need in a pair. 1) Impact. I want some bass. No less than the mallows, preferably more. 2) Long...

So, I bought a pair of JVC Marshmallows because, hey, 10 bucks. Why not? Well, I just got them. (As well as DT990s, impressions later tonight probably.) First ten minutes impressions: Compared to SR-60 and RS-2, sound is more muffled, less clear. But not enough to negatively impact the...

Greetings. I have a friend who recently joined the Navy with the understanding that he would enlist for Nuclear Engineering. He's almost done with his boot camp training in Illinois, and has been told he's going to be sent to Charleston, South Carolina [AFAIK] for Nuclear Power School (he...

Searching produces mostly questions, not answers. I saw a thread with some guys at a Chicago meet being impressed by one, but not much after that. I'm very intrigued by this amp, and was wondering, even though it's new, can anyone that's bought it comment on it? Thanks

Well, my new system arrived yesterday. It consists of the following: Firestone Audio Fubar II USB DAC Meier Corda Headfive Grado Labs RS-2 Previously I had SR-60 plugged into laptop's headphone jack. After the second day, my overall feeling is... "cool, I guess?" It sounds good, but...

Looking for something that can really tap the aural potential of the RS-2 I just got. Thanks for any suggestions.

For an amp such as the Headfive, can I use one of the many computer power supply cords I have lying around? The socket looks the same.

Looking for a cheap, effective cable option for connecting Fubar II USB DAC to Meier Headfive. Here's an example shot from another head-fier... http://www.picaroni.com/cables.jpg Can I pick up something at Radioshack, or what?

I'm asking this on behalf of a friend - I really don't know what he's asking. Quote: Originally Posted by friend Can I use a fender hotrod deluxe amp to power a 100 watt speaker cabinet via the auxiliary speaker output? Thanks in advance?

This is a hypothetical setup, but one I am considering for the near future. The chain would go like this: Laptop -> USB DAC -> Meier Headfive -> Grado RS-2 [Why the Headfive? Well, the price is right, it is an attractive, sturdy and smallish unit, and the crossfeed feature interests me.]...

What does that say about the kind of listening experience I enjoy? Is there a term that labels me? The first time I slid the 3K bar up, I almost jumped out of my chair in excitement. It was definitely an 'eargasm' experience. Now, if I turn the EQ off, everything sounds clouded and far away...

It's finally around the time that I am going to be able to buy new headphones - in about a week or so. The closer I get to this point the less confident I am in what pair I want to invest in. Is this typical for you guys too? This will be my first 'major' audio purchase (my previous buy was...

The old amp price list is seriously outdated, and many new contenders have appeared since then. I'm trying to decide what amp is right for me, in the price range shown above and for 600 ohm Beyers. The price can be new or used, whichever qualifies. Right now I'm considering: Meier...

As of right now, my plan is to buy the 600 ohm version of the DT-990s and pick up a used Meier Headfive for an amp. My source is a laptop, so I will need a USB DAC. Originally I wanted the E-MU 0404 USB, but why get a DAC and amp combo when I'll have an amp already? Any thoughts or...

I can't find a topic on this, so here goes. Are leather earcups comfortable for long listening sessions? Are they... sanitary? I mean, will sweating become intolerable in the summer? Any thoughts? P.S. - I'm talking about the DT-990 in particular.

Here are the specs from the manufacturer's website: Headphone Amplifier Type: Class-A power amplifier D/A converter: AK4396 (shared with Line Out) Gain Range: 60dB Maximum Output Power: 20mW Output impedance: 22ohms Frequency Response (20Hz-20kHz): +0.06/-0.035dB Dynamic Range...