Hi all, total beginner here.   I'm looking to upgrade my computer audio and I'm thinking I can get the best bang for my buck from buying a stereo receiver, an active sub, and a pair of bookshelf speakers (correct me if I'm wrong). I want a good 2.1 setup for games and music with a budget...

Hi, I'm looking for a new pair of speakers (2.0/2.1) for my computer; mainly for games and music (industrial, alt-rock). I've been looking into various models in my price range for about a week now and I don't think I'm any closer to making a descision.   I started off looking at regular...

The cable on my HD497's packed in (got them on head-fi a while back, 3rd owner so they've had a good run) at the minijack end on the left earpiece. Apart from the clamping and slightly uncomfortable earpads I quite like them, quite inoffensive and a bit too laid back but decent enough I...

Hi, Im watching a pair of HD-565's on ebay in what looks like very good condition with original documentation. Out of idle boredom I bid a dollar above the current bid, looks like the previous bidder probably did the same because now I'm the highest bidder! They're currently at €26 with an...

At the moment Im looking for a cheap comfortable pair of headphones for a portable player. I've seen a few pairs of AKG 135/S on ebay but I cant find any info on them, not even here! So, opinions?

My Sennheiser MX400's succumbed to a frayed cable today (the cable was too stiff in the cold weather, as with the last 5 pairs of earphones Ive owned), they are within warrantee but I threw the receipt away a year ago. My soldering skills are good so I might attempt a repair. What should I...