Looking for some opinions.  I'm looking for something a little warmer than my HD598s.  I like a slightly midcentric sound, with a touch of politeness up top.  Bass should not be shy, and a small emphasis over neutral would be just fine.  V-shaped doesn't really work for me though.   Some cans...

Alternate title: Why is my amp so darn loud!?!?   So I'll up and say it.  I cannot relate with anyone on here who can't "drive" their headphones to adequate volume levels.  Seriously, whats up with that?   Here is how I end up using my current setup.   Modi = 1.5V max output Vali = 550mW...

I've been having fun, piecing together what is going to be my reference home rig, but I've been thinking a nice, affordable general purpose solution could me satiated for the time being.   For about $800, I'd like to build something that is all around good, and can be used in various...

I'm going to be upgrading my desktop headphone setup soon, and I've been considering typical top tier options like the HD800 and the LCD2, but I recently started looking into electrostats.   At $1-2K, what are some of the better options available to me?  My research has pretty much got pointed...

Hi all,   I'm looking to build myself the best mid priced desktop system I can.  So what does mid-priced mean to me?  I'm looking to spend about $1500 for headphones, amp, and DAC with roughly $500 going to each.  Of course, those numbers are flexible.   The headphones I've picked are...

I'm looking for suggestion on closed headphones.   The sound signature I tend to like is on the warm side, but detailed.  I like my mids a bit forward and strong female vocals.  My current headphones (HD598) fit the bill pretty well.  A V-Shaped sound signature is a deal breaker.   Other...

Hi all,   I'm trying to figure out what would be the proper settings for getting the best audio from my PS3.  This would be for games mainly, as Blu-Rays I can pick what audio it outputs from disc to disc.  This is for both stereo speakers, and my headphones.   So the options are:   1. Set...

I love my HD598.  Great sounding with an impressive soundstage...in my opinion there really is nothing to dislike.  But the audiophile in me simply can't stop playing the "what if" game.  So lets play.   If I were looking for something a little warmer, and fuller while keeping highs at about...

I am relatively new to IEMs but I  have completely fallen in love with them, and so I'm looking to improve on the ones I have.   I currently own Sony XBA-1s, and while it took some getting used to, I have fallen in love with the balanced armature sound.  I particularly like the slightly...

Hi all, I'm looking for some recommendations on headphones that would be a nice step up from my current MDR-7506s.  I've had them for years, and really love their sound signature, but I think it would be nice to try something different.   These headphones would be playing multiple roles...