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    Tokyo 2013 Autumn Fujiya Avic show impressions.

    Yes, I agree she is adorable. I would get into so much trouble there 
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    Review by 'peterabb' on item 'Creative Labs SB1100 USB 2.0 Sound Blaster X-Fi Go Audio System'

    I bought this for a "try-it-and-see" provisional and was pleasantly surprised. The music came alive. The highs were more crisp, the lows more dramatic and deep. The staging was improved. The music took on a surround sound, three dimensional quality. I would definitely recommend this to anyone...
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    Post your desktop!

    Talk about boring LOL    
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    Favourite Live albums.... (:

        Frank Zappa - You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore Volumes 1-6      
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    What Are You Listening To Right Now?

      Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath 1970 obviously oldie but a great album  
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    Post Your Photography Here #2

    Quote: Actually I meant "subjective" 
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    Post Your Photography Here #2

    Quote:   I liked them, I think "artsy" is a subjective term. :)
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    Reply to review by 'peterabb' on item 'Grado SR60i Headphones'

    You were correct. I've owned them for over 6 months and they've indeed gotten much better (warmer)
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    ATH-M50's or be content????

    Hi FWIW I just got a pair of the M50's for $119 shipped - ScitScat Music https://www.scitscat.com/p-3383-audio-technica-ath-m50-professional-headphones-coiled.aspx you were probably aware of this The Sony' V6's are very similar from what I've read and highly rated as you know
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    Best place to buy an ATH - M50?

    I bought a used pair from a clown on ebay. After the item finally arrived, I was pleased to see a well cared for item. this was short-lived, however. I plugged them in and nothing could be heard. Of course the seller claimed they worked perfectly when he shipped them. Thankfully ebay/paypal...
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    ath-m50 break in ?

    Hello Hugo, I was actually going purchase these today. I was just trying to find the best place. If you don't mind me asking where did you buy yours - online? Please don't say ebay, what a hassle I just had with a purchase, it took me 2 weeks but I finally got my money back, the guy sold me...
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    Reply to review by 'peterabb' on item 'Grado SR60i Headphones'

    Really?, should I just use them normally or would you suggest white noise or something else specific? Thanks for your reply.
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    Review by 'peterabb' on item 'Grado SR60i Headphones'

    Definitely worthy of all the praise for sound quality!
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    Shure E4C distortion and static issue

    Quote: Originally Posted by Dzjudz I have the E4 too, and with my iRiver H340 at really low volume levels, or at high levels when there's no music playing (for example between songs), I can hear a hissing noise. It's normal. It's really not a hissing noice, but rather a distortion...
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    Shure E4C distortion and static issue

    Quote: Originally Posted by Oski Well, try it with another portable player or source to see if the same static is there. I've never had any problems with mine into my iPod regardless of volume levels. If it proves to be the headphones, definitely send them in for a replacement. Shure has...
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    Shure E4C distortion and static issue

    Quote: Originally Posted by Mr Iriver Maybe you are just hearing the white noise of the headphone out of these devices. IEMs tend to do that. They'll pick up hiss in about everything. The cleaner the headphone out the least noticeable. Other than that everything should sound noticeably...
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    Shure E4C distortion and static issue

    I record from itunes at 128 kbps.
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    Shure E4C distortion and static issue

    Quote: Originally Posted by CookieFactory What bitrate do you have your music at? It's possible the Shures are revealing the quality (or lack thereof) of your mp3s where your old earbuds couldn't resolve them. I'm a noob: How do tell the bitrate? Thanks
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    Shure E4C distortion and static issue

    Quote: Originally Posted by CookieFactory Turn off your EQ I tried it both on and off, but to no avail.
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    Shure E4C distortion and static issue

    Hello, I am new to the forum. I just purchased a pair of Shure E4Cs for use with my Ipod. I have recently noticed static and distortion at lower volume levels (below 50%) I have tried several sources and get similar results and it is present in all songs. I also tried the cheaper earphones and...
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