I see it has been four years since I've posted this and I figure I never really looked back into this forum but I'll post my impressions anyway, has nobody says anything about the Q1 and is still around 50$.   I've been using this amplifier as a simple volume control for a xbox 360 on which...

As a Bachelor of psychology, I am more appealed by the background image . Therefore, I can't take this test seriously .

Consumer negativism taken to the max. Everything can be improved, there is no such a thing as a flawless device. Both the iPhone and the Zune are devices trying to emulate various other practical devices into a very small form (cellular, audio-video player, computer, radio, book). They both...

It's the same with everything. One could argue Godiva chocolates are way better than Toblerones, because they are more expensive, but do I care? Do you care? We all care to a certain degree. Is a 10$ wine necessarily worse than a 100$ one, or a 1000$ one? No. Not at all. Do you really...

Looks intriguing, retro-ish, unique. I really hope it does sell well. While I don't have the money for it, but I'm glad to see such an anouncement coming from Head-Direct. By the way, I know there will be some demand for it, but Nankai, have you thought about making a matching stand for...

From another thread... Quote: Originally Posted by FER18 I tried the creative ep 630 OEM version and they seem very bad in sound If you didn't like them, the K324P reportedly sound similar, so it might not be a good idea after all. For 10-20$ more, you could look for the RE2...

Those threads probably won't help you. It doesn't say much about the headphones. I used them for hundreds of hours, and I can say I am impressed by the microphonics of the cable. The cable is great, and feels strong, and slightly "rubberry". The earphone themselves are fairly good sounding...

Am I missing something, or is it considered cool on these forums to talk against Bose? I'm not being sarcastic here ... *Cough Cough* Branding and Anti-branding is "cool" for some, I guess... Lacoste, Sony, Callaway, iPods, Rolex, BMW, superficial bling for the masses, but quality products...

Quote: Originally Posted by ClieOS We like to call it analytical and clinical sounding - it is how RE2 suppose to sound like [...] . While I'm still not getting used to the very analytical sound of the RE2, I don't dislike it. It's very different from my AKGs and Sennheisers. I...

Quote: Originally Posted by mrarroyo Actually it is the 3rd or 4th largest country depending on method! List of countries and outlying territories by total area - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Greatness doesn't calculate in square miles.

I am using a Qinpu Q1 amplifier as my "entertainment" amp. It can be used to power very efficient speakers, and drive headphones (dedicated 3.5mm line-out in the back) I use it connected to my X360 via RCA cables. I don't use amps anymore with all my other sources (my music listening is almost...

*Puts on kidding suit* *Puts on Trolling suit* *Wow, how surprising! A headphone and anime geek. First time I hear of that around here.* *Puts on flaming protection suit* *Puts on modern asian culture fan suit* *Throws a thunderous thunder bolt* *LoLoLoLoLoLzOrZ* *^^...

Trust your ears. I listen to my headphones at various volumes (while I haven't measured, I probably listen to them from 40dB to 70dB) , from various sources and I never heard a decrease or an increase in quality from a volume adjustment. I simply hear more or less volume. If you can convince...

Quote: Originally Posted by ablacklist I hope now you guys get a picture or understand what kind of headphone i want. I understand. If I wanted to get big on bass, I would take my K414P, put the bass boost on my PCDP, and amp with a fiiO E5 on bass boost. But then it gets punchy...

Quite frankly... I don't think the PMX100 plays in the same league as the HD555, not at all. For music, gaming, movies, anything... I don't even think it's as good as a set of HD515, or even HD477 (which I have on my head right now). I don't own the PMX100, but other cheap portables that are...

These aren't exactly my hobbies, as I probably wouldn't survive Let's say audio, technology, movies, gaming, walking, decorating, cyling, drawing, skating (winter), clothing, hockey, golf, and we've got ourselves a much, much more representative portrait Some hobbies are less expensive...

Quote: Originally Posted by LostChild1 "God, that's ugly" I was FLOORED. I guess people who don't understand the kind of improvement it will give can't appreciate how beautiful it is... We head-fi'ers are truly a breed apart aren't we? Reality check! But an impolite one...

There probably isn't any audible difference. You can think one cable sounds better than the other, but that would be your mind playing tricks on you. You should get what you think is reasonably priced, and what is more useful to you. Does that cable is likely to have other applications? I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik I don't know about the HD-497 or the ER-4P, but the SR-60 and e3c don't need an external amp. You could also go for a Sennheiser HD-600, or maybe a HD-650. Those need an amp, but you could get by with a $25 vintage receiver. Totally...

Quote: Originally Posted by olblueyez I bet if I go lookin back at their profiles I would be able to tell why they know nothing about too. Profiles, profiles, profiles, profiles... Yes, you probably could. Doesn't say a thing about judgment, though... In my opinion...

I'm out of the debate, folks, I've had enough For now...

Damn, it gets hot, it gets cliché, as always... People, don't even dare saying anything extreme. Damn, I can't take it anymore: There are reported differences in cabling in the sound, and those differences are inaudible to human beings. But! Manufacturers induce some magic treatment of...

I like your signature Uncle Erik. "If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it." True, true. I sincerely believe there isn't much, tangible, perceivable difference in cables, as long as it is isolated, and well soldered and made of materials known to be good conductors. I personally...

olblueyez, That was extremely well put. I like when people make sense and actually give proper impressions. I always believed cabling was more and more important as you go "up the chain", and that microphonics were important when it comes to cabling. So many caracteristics can make a...

Quote: Originally Posted by threewire I completely agree Roger. And you're very right about the devolution of such debates into a binary state (cables are nothing/everything). But I think often people trying to dispel marketing hype throw the baby out with the bath-water. That's all I...