Have you had a listen to a pair? Nice n portable, great reviews on sound quality, question for me lies in their sound imaging and width, a major portion of my use for speakers is because i rather enjoy a sound that doesn't seem to be coming from the speakers. Can you vouch for them in this...

Potential AON 2/3 monitor from GoldenEar tech. 23 lbs. I should state this is starting to get near the upper limit on size and weight of speakers to haul around. But it's quite the task without being able to test run all these toys first hand, I rely upon some good solid advice.

I've been traveling around, and I ordered a pair of XS book, from Focal solely based on the positive serious review they have gained, and had honestly no doubts. But I can say they disappoint for my personal taste, slightly muddy and held back, at least compared to what I'm used to with senns...

Hey just wondering if there is any magnepan sound expertise out there, for my constructive criticism. Looking at the new mini maggies, or a pair of 20.7 used(although a bit intimidating looking for transportation).   How much room will the speakers fill? Are there better options for the depth...

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You are correct, it is USB in. Will RCA out's or Aux cables be universal for hookup with a speaker out? As headphones are secondary for my setup.

I ordered a o2/ODAC combo and it is RCA not USB .Not in yet. What cables should I be using to connect directly to my PC, and AUX or Coxial what will I need? Also with my setup will this create any noticeable latency? Will be my first DAC not really sure what the best setup for one is.

USB   Looking at woo fireflies, and XDA-2's. So far through research I've not found a headphone that can really beat the soundstage and clarity of the HD598's, unless you jump into the 1200-1500 dollar range. Which I assume would demand fancy tube DAC's that are against any type of portable...

Well I do alot of sound production. I like the feeling of a detailed soundstage, with everything separated and clear, not the slammy bass and withdrawn mids. Budget is a maximum of 2k. My sound is Electronic and Classical so not really 1 ended.   I should mention I have been trying a fiio e17...

Oh okay. Is there any specific way to eliminate problems in recordings of these such? Or is it just the nature of the information. Noted I took to memory the two suggestions you've already made and have begun exploring. Regards.

I am looking for recommendations on DAC/AMP/headset combo, for a good quality setup only. Not worried about aesthetics or the ridiculously top end 10,000 investment(I'm a student). Practically the point where money to discernible quality reaches it's peak as an even ratio.   I've never owned...

After some testing today, I've concluded most of the difference I'm appreciating is the DAC, the senheissers 598 HD seem extremely natural and actually have more than enough bass for me, but I think i"m going to get an Eo9k dock and a bit more detailed mid's and highs in a headset that is more...

I just tested things out this morning, Cranked my laptop built in speakers no DAC or headphones and those cracks are there still. Are you sure you didn't hear them? I personally think perhaps it's more of a common thing in youtube video's. It has to be, I watched Mongol last night and there...

Well the crackle isn't specific to bass or treble really, and it is at the exact same parts of the track every time(replayed the part 5 times, same place each time).   My PC volume is at 100%, my DAC is my amp at the same time, which is at approximately 15out of 60, usually around 25%.  ...

I recently went ahead after some research and bought an e17DAC/amp Fiio, and sennheisers 598 cans to accompany them. Now I've never had any other decent headphones to compare or a DAC in my life so I really need some clarification in the next shortwhile for comparison.   I'm really enjoying...