That one might be out of my price range. Is the comet similarly good?

Hi. I find myself in a little bit of a conundrum. For years I have had a pair of triple fi 10s that I have liked quite a bit. I have tried some IEMs that I have liked more (Shure se846), but I am hoping to find something for which the cable does not go over ear, bur rather hangs straight down...

Having recently acquired (and then traded) a pair of Focal Elear headphones I decided I should write a little review, comparing it with the other headphones I have on hand. Namely, the Hifiman He560 and the Fostex th-X00, both headphones I think are quite good. I listened to all three headphones...

1) 161,107 2) 162,504 3) 169,220

At the end of a long day of parenting an infant, I finally manage to get the little bean to sleep, and all I want to do is lay back and crank up the speakers. Of course, that is the one time that I can't... Time to upgrade the headphone setup, I suppose...a really big upgrade. It is a mental...

Just saw that this was happening. Bummed to miss it. Hopefully I will catch it next time.

Here is the only review thread I have started, although it is not in the "review" section. I promise to post there next time.   http://www.head-fi.org/t/735714/schiit-asgard-2-vs-lyr-2-vs-asus-xonar-essence-st   I have also reviewed the HE560s in another thread.

Mass Drop Name: nixname   Product I would like to see: I have been enjoying your collaboration products. I think it might be cool to produce a receiver with someone. There are so many garbage features on receivers these days, but I would settle for a stripped down receiver that did all its...

In a word, no. I don't think there is an amp out there that will turn the q701s into a bass lovers headphone. If you did increase the bass you would ultimately change the presentation of sound anyway. All that said, I think the representation of bass on the Q701s does get a little better and...

Definitely Forza. The category of Alto represents a limited vocal range, I am not sure you want that connotation (limited). Forza is a...strong choice. As for box, it looks like it would be easier to get them out of the rectangle (which is still a hexagon in the other dimension) and start using...

I want to be clear, I think the Lyr 2 is the "better" amp. That better is indicative of clarity and precision in the reproduction of sound. However, I PREFER the Asgard 2 with my main headphones (HE560s), because of the way that they "color" the sound (primarily second order harmonic distortion...

I would be interested in reviewing the RHA t10s. I have no experience with RHA audio's products, but I have tried many other IEMs in my search for the right pair. I have tried pairs across many price points (including the new JH audio Roxxanes at the highest end). The best I have heard yet are...

(even though I decided not to keep it) I have posted my impressions on the Lyr 2 as well as the Asgard 2 in the following thread:   http://www.head-fi.org/t/735714/schiit-asgard-2-vs-lyr-2-vs-asus-xonar-essence-st

With the acquisition of my new headphones (Hifiman HE560), I decided I wanted to step up from my Asus xonar essence ST soundcard to some dedicated amplification. Although the HE560 has low impedance, it is inefficient, and I assumed that having some additional headroom might improve dynamics and...

As many have mentioned, my "grainyness" perception seems totally weird to most. As for if it is the right word, I have no idea. I only heard them at capitol audio (where everything was pretty loud anyway), and although I heard two different setups with them, it could have been the source or amp...

Right now I have some AKG701s, but I am thinking about some Hifiman HE-560s.

The Focusrite is nice, but there are also simpler solutions like the blue icicle, if you are looking for something simpler and cheaper (although not as good sounding). This also won't take over as your soundcard, I believe (but that is just a guess).

Just a random perspective, but I got to hear two different setups using these at Capitol Audio fest. They had a pretty great balance to them, and were very comfortable, but they definitely sounded a little grainy to me. I have been told that this is not a common response, but both of the setups...

Hi,   I have a random question. I am interested in getting a beefier amp (right now I play out through my Asus Essence ST sound card). If I am not interested in tube rolling, would I be better off with something solid state like the Asgard 2?