Is this correct? I think optical also makes your DAC the "sound card", bypassing the one on the computer.

And the cables section is - surprise, surprise - DBT-free.

Do you find the W4R demanding of an amp? The DAC part I may understand depending on your DAP, but I have yet to find one that does not power these well enough.

As a Microsoft employee (from Brazil), I must say: Go Sounders! :)

I'd say that if the E11 already gives him enough juice to power his headphones, keeping it might be the best decision. If he needs a portable DAC, that's a different story.

I am using a Meelec M6 following joker's recommendation. It sounds good and the fit and price are perfect for something that will wear and tear a lot during running.

Diving and faking are the corollaries of a sport so adamant to its non-dependency on technology as an aid to the referees. Brazilian players are masters of this art. FIFA is slowly showing signs of opening to technology, so maybe there's hope ahead.

Maradona has tons of charisma, no other player combines his skill and his history. I haven't seen Pelé except for archival footage. In my lifetime, Maradona was the best. Messi is not far from that, though. And if was a little bit more charismatic, the discussion on who's best between the two of...

Even Messi looked baffled when they gave him the award. In the end, the better team won. Football is a fantastic sport because that doesn't happen always, there's always room for an individual play breaking all predictions. I really think Messi's history would be complete with a WC title, but...

Holy ****. Don't see how Argentina or Holland can beat this German squad. Still rooting for Argentina, but this seems like a nightmare and we still haven't even beat Holland.

As we get closer to my dream final (Brazil vs Argentina), in a way I realize it is almost an impossible dream, I still don't see Argentina as capable of beating the Dutch, and without Neymar Brazil will have a hard time against Germany.

Relegation and promotion makes everything different as well, you don't have that in American leagues

A quick reminder Gawker published last week: Ann Coulter is a troll. She is not interested in our counter arguments, she just wants to piss everyone off.

It was a game lost on the details. Well done, USA, you showed you had enough football to go through. It is a game of luck, had one of those last efforts turned into a goal...

I really want Argentina to reach the final, Messi deserves a WC title. It may seem odd coming from a brazilian, but I would like to see Argentina reach the final against Brazil. Then it is fair game, I'll be pleased either way.

Argentina and Brazil are on the same routine: Not playing well, but going on. I think the final of my dreams will not become a reality, at least one of them is bound to lose on the next round or at the semifinals.

Ha, those are well above the quality in some punk rock boots I used to collect, those were recorded with a cheap mic positioned in front of a PA.

Live recording, bootleg or official, is probably one hell of a tough job. I'm trying to remember which one of my Bob Dylan's boots is a great example of it being possible to achieve good quality...

  I've read the thread, I'd check this one as well. The FXD80 gets mentioned.

The best way is not to. Check the Sound Science forum. There are lots of folks with different opinions, of course, but from what I understand there is no evidence IEMs benefit from burn in.

No offense taken, as I said, I just had to ask. Hope everyone feels the same passion for this product, it would really change the game if what you describe is valid. I'm a journalist, so it's kind of my "hobby" being skeptical, and again, it was not my intention offending you. I will wait for...

I suggest you check joker's thread of 300+ reviews, repost your question there and let the magic happen.

1clearhead this may sound offensive, but at this point I may have to ask if you have some vested interest in the success of this product. You clearly guaranteed some sales here.

That was your issue. You weren't using it with the levels matched. This accounts for perceived differences when there should be none most of the times. ;)

I always thought of the soundstage as a function of the headphone, not the amp. Do you feel the soundstage is narrowed when comparing to the same headphone unamped?