Quote:   That looks amazing.  I love it!

Quote:   Good to know about the resampling info.  The more I've researched and learned over this week, it seems like my best options are to either spend far more money and get equipment that will last me longer than the entry-level gear or build something that costs as much as the...

Yep, I can barely discern a difference between a high quality MP3 and any lossless format -- only songs that I know by heart and even then I have to be really paying attention.  I'm more interested in making sure whatever I get is simply capable of thorough playback.

I'm sure this has been asked before but I couldn't find anything specific.  I'll soon be buying a dedicated amp/DAC and I'm trying to figure out how DACs handle sampling rates that are higher than their specifications.  I currently use the motherboard built-in Realtek ALC889 DAC that supports...

This Eyevancsu CMoy amp was given to me by a friend who also got it from a friend.  It's a CMoy amp that was apparently made by Eyevancsu.  And it's a pretty heftly little amp as it's able to effortlessly power all of the headphones I have.  Is anyone else familiar with it?  A few other people...

Quote:   The cable roller isn't necessary -- you'll potentially damage the wires if you wrap them around objects.  For these in particular, I picked up this cheap-o headphone case that has a little mesh net pocket on one side.  The pocket keeps the cable held in snugly and the earphones...

Speakerlab and Definitive Audio both have a few good headphones.  And there may be one or two others but I've not found anybody with any decent selection.  From everything I've read, 32 Ohm Audio in Portland and the Headphone Bar in Vancouver have the largest offering in the PNW.

Did you import these or were you able to buy them locally?

Quote:   I can't find who posted it but I saw someone who put their extra HD25-1 II pads on these.  He said it was a tight fit and took a while to get on.   Edit -- Disregard that last part.  I just put mine on in about 5 seconds.  So, yes, they fit perfectly and install easily.  ...

Quote:   Actually, I removed what I said about placebo to avoid burn-in discussion.

Do the L-Cush pads completely cover the ear?  Or is it possible to mod the SR80s to use a bigger pad?  I've so far avoided them because I read a lot about them being uncomfortable.   -- Landon

Quote:   Quote:   Carbon nanotube thin films produce sound by a thermoacoustic effect.  Compared to a traditional magnetic speakers, there's almost no movement of any components:    Here's the published paper and the subsequent patent from the group that first worked with...

I've looked at Grado but it seems that there's not much of an improvement over what I have now until it gets up to the SR225i and beyond.  And just today I was reading some reviews about the ATH AD700X since they're on sale from BuyDig but it seems like they have even weaker bass than the 555...

Quote:   Hmmm, I may have to give that a shot, then.  I'm not a bass head but I'd definitely like to hear more out of the FXT-90s.  

Hi.  I finally decided to make an account after ~1 year of browsing/reading as I foster my growing audiophile obsession...   Anyway, in an attempt to [temporarily] curb spending, I'm trying to find a specific headphone (as opposed to buying everything interesting that I find).  My two go-to...

Quote:   Quote:   Let me know how the bass sounds with those.  With Comply's, the bass is somewhat subdued.

Quote:   This. Is. Freakin'. Awesome.   Edit - I just realized this is a series.  Even better!

I picked mine up about two months ago.  For only being $18, they sound amazing. The highs and lows are a bit overpowered but overall they sound great.  They're very isolated with Comply tips (didn't bother to even try the stock tips).  Actually, I was so impressed with them that I almost...

I've had my FXT-90s for just over a month now.  Got them from Amazon and had them shipped from Alexcious in Japan.  With expedited shipping they were shipped on a Tuesday and at my door on Saturday -- pretty damn quick for being an imported item.   Anyway, these are only my second foray into...

I got mine almost a year ago and have loved every minute with them.  Strong, punchy bass with clear mids and highs. Balanced and not overpowered in any range. The soundstage is a bit lacking but that's to be expected.  They're also very light and durable. But I have a larger head and the...

Quote:   There are quite a few Audio Technica's on sale at BuyDig: $59 - ATH-AD300 - New $79 - ATH-PRO500 - New $119 - ATH-A900X - Refurb $134.99 - ATH-AD700X - New $139.95 - ATH-PRO700 MK2 - New