Hello all,   So I'm toying with the idea of upgrading my desktop audio setup. To be honest, even after reading through several threads here I'm a little confused so bear with me. Currently I have laptop -> Audioengine D1 -> Promedia 2.1s. Personally, I don't believe that I need the subwoofer...

Hello everyone, as the title states I'm trying to help a friend out with a new headphone pick.  Definitely would not consider him an audiophile, but he can appreciate an improvement in quality.   On my recommendation, several years ago, he purchased a set of iGrados and has loved them since...

Hey guys - after years, I'm finally ready to make my first headphone amp purchase.  The old HotUSB1 DAC I've been using for years has finally reached it's limits for me, and of course for my HD580s (white drivers, with HD600 metal grilles). Now, over the past few days I've spent way too much...

So I think this is the right place - but yea.. www.woot.com.   I believe the AV30s get praise here, and I believe the price is about right for them alone, but with everything else...

So here's the story - owner of UM3X's, love how they sound.   From the very beginning I was a little surprised at their build quality/design - seemed inferior/less thought out than previous and much more inexpensive Shure/Sennheiser IEMs, but I was not too preoccupied with looks.  I did...

Hey guys - quick but important question. As some of you may have seen - was thinking of picking up either a Zune HD or Touch 3G - but a very important question first. Does the Zune HD support 802.1x/WPA authentication for wireless (so called "enterprise")? I know the current Zune...

Hello everyone, first of all I'm sure some of you are wondering why I'm bringing up this topic, well I promise I've used the search function and would just like some more specific input. Looking to choose between these two players as they best combine the function I am looking for, a...

Hello everyone - so to my great excitement, I finally received my Westone UM3Xs. The wait to open the package was... well excruciating. Some of you may have seen my posts - just to give you guys a quick idea of tastes and search. IEM history is below - no other top tier universals to compare...

Hi guys, it's been a while since I was on Head-fi, but after surviving a recent round of midterms, I think it's time a for a nice, new treat (possibly). I am considering purchasing a new pair of IEMs - you can see my current collection/past experience below in my sig. My main, IEMs, really...

First of all - I know we're not talking about hi-fi or even mid-fi here. My friend currently is hunting for a decently powered 2.1 setup for her computer, with a very strict budget of $50 (yay college). What I'm asking you guys, is for this low, low price, what setup is the best of the worst...

Hey guys, so I'm trying to help out a friend who is now looking for some headphones. Pretty strict $50 budget, with portability a major concern, while also really not wanting any IEMs, or earbuds, as such the headphones I immediately was thinking of are below. PX/PMX 100 - My first...

Upgraditis is evil - yet so is just find that right fit. Based on personal tastes - favourite bands: Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin etc. and a preferred sound signature (general balance, mostly neutral, or maybe slightly warm: strong, well extended and defined, but not...

So here's the situation. As we all know upgraditis - or at least looking for that perfect sound is a dangerous thing here at head-fi. Currently I have a pair of X10s I am happy with, not extremely, incredibly so, but happy. As a non bass-head the bass can sometimes be, if not overwhelming, a...

What can I say except that upgraditis is a pretty hard to resist... Current collection consists of X10s and MS1s being my current full-size headphone. Previously owned/have used SCL4s (with a black warranty pair waiting for price readjustment) and HD280s. Enjoy my X10s - though they are a...

Hey guys - so as the title explains, seriously considering a headphone upgrade (I think at this point even I am beginning to feel sorry for my wallet). My current collection is as follows, in IEMS X10s and SCL4s, though the SCL4s are waiting to be sold (of course the price drop to $80 came a...

Hi guys - so here's the situation. I am a very content owner of Lenovo T61 - however the headphone jack is, quite simply, terrible - noisy and flat sounding. My question is simple - what would you recommend (on a budget) - to help me remedy this situation? I do not have particularly difficult...

People love putting these on sale.... As in title Dell : SanDisk 2 GB Sansa Clip MP3 Player - Black : MP3 Players : Home & Home Office Enjoy!

Just an FYI for those who are interested. Maybe a stocking stuffer? SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 Player 1GB Black Refurbished - Clip 1GB Black - Buy.com Obviously a little too low capacity for most of us - think that's ~3, maybe 4 FLAC albums?? But at least the price was finally right for my...

Just some things I've run across.... Not sure exactly how good these are.... Etymotic Er6i - 49.99 Amazon.com: Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones (Black): Electronics V-Moda Bass Freq - 19.99 http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Bass-Fr...JG3KFDBX788YQF Sennheiser CX-300 -...

Hello everyone, so as the title above hints - I think it might just be time for a change in my earphones. The situation is as follows: I have just RMA'ed my SCL4s (which were RMA'ed from E4gs) - based on phone conversation/Shure's amazing return policy I am expecting a new set. So here's...

For a friend - any thoughts?? Less is definitely better, with more not really something he even wants to consider. He would also be open to 2.1s (showed him my Klipsch Promedias, and did check on Swan M10s, which are now out of stock). He's into mostly indie style music, with some rock in...

Hi there everyone, like the title suggests - I'm looking for some budget level speakers. As a starving, poor college student I'm not looking to really spend more than around $30, main uses would simply be listening to (decently loudly) mostly rock music. I realize that I'm not going to get...

First of all hello there. I'm a first time poster, though I have been a secret reader of these forums for some time. I have a slight audiophilic tendency (though not close to matching most of the posters on this forum I believe), and I think this place is a great resource. The basics, just...