It can't bypass the DAC if it's a line level signal. At that point it's already to the "A" in "DAC". it can only bypass the DAC if your device if you're running it via USB. Speaking of which, is it worth it to get a fancy amp if you're just gonna run it line out? EDIT my bad I might be...

I picked up the xb90ex's. They most definitely extend lower than the pioneers. They're also way lighter and cheaper feeling. Not that that's a bad thing though. I'm suspicious the big ass heavy buds on the pioneers is what caused the soldering to constantly give up the ghost on me before. Oh...

The futuresonics g10, can they take a thorough *using*? Might consider them if they fall to my price range but don't want to break them

anybody have the ath-cks1000?

Hmmmmmmm anybody know anything about these?? I'm a huge AT fan for over ears and haven't really even considered them for in ears. I have to disagree with you here. Headphones make a HUGE difference. Massive. I can't for the life of me understand how an amp will increase my bass response when...

How about these wooduo 2's? Are they still well regarded here?

Yeah it surprised me too. That's why I took the benefit of the doubt on three straight pairs. Alas, I literally NEVER put them back in the case. I carry em in my pocket or console in my car. Huge disappointment because I enjoyed their sound, but on to the next!

Well I'm not worried about the AMP breaking. It's just... I don't want my pockets all cluttered with stuff all the time. I have to carry around my phone AND a pocket amp? That's just mad annoying. 95% chance I'm not gonna get an amp. Just too much of a hassle for on-the-go listening. Can the...

I can boost 30 hz all day with power amp, and it's fairly clean for a software eq that cost 5$. The m8 outputs plenty of juice. My main interest is portability with an iem. Why on earth wouldn't I use over ears or studio monitors at home??? Never understood hooking up a fat hifi system for...

Yeah, I was super bummed. For $150 you expect something to last longer than a few weeks. My velodynes lasted me at least a year. I got them on a good deal for like $40. Right channel died on them eventually No amp. I'm playing off an htc one m8 with power amp installed as my eq. If I do apply...

why'd you delete your comment???  you mentioned the futuresonics g10.    they seem a bit out of my price range.  i would like to avoid climbing the figurative audiophile ladder to grab that extra tiny bit of performance for that extra huge wad of bills.    i just want something reasonable in...

Hey guys, this is my first post.  After reading about the pioneer se-cx8 on here, i bought a pair.  I love hip hop, classic dubstep, left field and post dubstep stuff.  so naturally the accounts of incredible bass impact were very attractive.   My initial experience with them was decent. ...