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Justifying high end cans to non audiophiles
After listening and owning a couple of different cans, I could differentiate each to myself. However I find it difficult to describe to others, especially people not interested in audio or headphones, how to tell the difference. Ie: My girlfriend says "you paid how much for these??? I can't even...- Mokpie
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Canadian Members: Great Deal on Chaintech AV-710
For all you Canucks, www.ncix.com is selling these great cards for 19.99 CAD as part of their end of winter sale! Pick one or two up while you can- Mokpie
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TBAAM the best choice for me?
I'm looking to get a new sound solution for my laptop's onboard. I was thinking about getting an Audigy 2 ZS PCMIA but then realized I could get a TBAAM, which do you guys think is the better choice? I use my laptop for music and gaming, and output is to sometimes computer speakers and sometimes...- Mokpie
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Back ups = loss of sound quality?
I've made a back up of a couple CDs I own so that I can use them on the road and not worry about losing them etc. My question is, is there a significant loss in terms of sound when going from the original disc to a copy made by your computer? thanks -
Help with my AV-710 set up
I just got a Chaintech AV-710 and installed it and the drivers. I dont know why the output is really really quiet. I have a pair of Logitech Z-3 speakers plugged into them and I can only hear anything with the volume absolutely maxed. The master volume on my computer is all the way up as...- Mokpie
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PA2V2 a good start?
Hey everyone, I'm looking for my first headphone amp, something that I could use on the road and at home. I've been thinking about getting a PA2V2. I would use it with any of my cans: HD 497, KSC 75, EX-51s and others. And it would either be with my iPod mini or from my computer (AV-710)...- Mokpie
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Components in Toronto
Hey everyone Anybody know good places in the Greater Toronto Area to get components be it for a CMOY amp or for making cables? Any good Canadian online stores?- Mokpie
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Getting my one and only pair, which ones?
Hey everyone, I've been looking to make a headphone purchase in the upcoming future and I just can't decide what to get. Here is the situation: I'm a student so I can't spend the money and get a pair of HD650s or something. However, I have been looking at phones in the range of SR-60s or...- Mokpie
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Decent price on Shure E2C should i get them?
I've come across Shure E2Cs for $65 Canadian. How are these earphones? I've read some mixed reviews- Mokpie
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Found old pair of headphones
I found some old Sony MDR-V3s around my house. Anyone know anything about these? To me they don't sound any special..probably comprable to an MDR-150?- Mokpie
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Mod: Koss KSC 75 into Sony MDR-V150
would this mod work? like could i fit them in there etc? and additionally do you guys think it would be good? Thanks- Mokpie
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Grado SR-60 in Canada
Anyone know where I can get a hold of a pair of Grado SR-60s in Canada? Specifically Toronto, if possible a place i can walk into and buy not online. Thanks- Mokpie
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Several Noob Questions
Hey everyone, I'm new to the forums and so far it has been great. Everyone is very helpful and so I was hoping I could get answers to a couple noobish questions. I figure I might as well get em all with one stone! a) When starting up what should be my first step/upgrade? Right now I dont...- Mokpie
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Koss KSC35/75 in Canada
Hi everyone, I'm brand new to these forums so I'm just getting into this scene. My first question for everyone is where I can easily get a hold of these headphones in Canada, specifically Toronto, it would be preferable if I could actually just go to a store and pick them up instead of...- Mokpie
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