I learned yesterday that Al passed away over the New Year's holiday. He wasn't as active a user over the last couple years but he was a headphoneus supremus from back in the day, a head-fi member since 2001, and a headphones guy from long before the portable digital revolution. Al sort of...

So my Klipsch X5s finally wore out after at least 5 years in service.  I'm thinking of getting a set of Westone UM Pro 10s to replace them.  I know that they'll be a bit more neutral than my Klipschs ans I'm OK with that.   However, how do the cables run on the Westones?  I know they're up and...

OK, sort of a weird question.  I just got a new laptop but it only has one USB 3.0 port.  I'm a pretty hardcore desktop user so I really only use the laptop when I'm travelling.  When I travel I also like to take photos.  But, with my camera, depending on how I have it set-up, one photo can be...

The tour stopped here in Chicago last Friday and I, being a huge Floyd fan, attended.   By far, nothing else is even close, this was the best concert I have EVER been to.  Just incredible.  Outstanding sound and jaw dropping visuals.  The wall stretched from foul pole to foul pole so figure...

So did anyone else jump on the $99 fire sale? I'm using mine right now. Definitely worth the greatly reduced price but there are some glaring UI issues. There are no navigation arrows to move around in text boxes with precision and, sometimes, the screen will jump when filling out a form so the...

Does anyone have experience with this combo for PC audio:   http://tweakcityaudio.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=6&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=24&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1   I've done some re-arranging of my office and have lost the speakers I had in...

So, while getting ready for a month long trip through Asia on business, I was changing the tips on my TF10s and I managed to crack one of the housings into two pieces.  DOH!  Luckily I was able to borrow the SF3s I had given my mother some time ago as a gift so I can fly my 23,000 miles with...

Anyone manage to get tickets? I was able to score 4 (sorry, they're all taken) and can't wait!

So I noticed that the Radio Shack near work has 360 Elites on clearance for $265. Other than the same old tired xBox reliability issues, is there any reason why I shouldn't pick one up? I do have a PS3 and Wii already so the xBox would probably only really see use for Netflix streaming and...

With the release of the HF-2 (on order) and UE4s (really thinking about ordering), I am in the process of re-evaluating my systems. Right now, I'm more concerned about my home set-up. While I am pleased with my EC/SS, I'm itching to upgrade. The last time I thought about this, the MAD Ear was...

This is quite the right forum for this kind of question but here goes: I just moved offices and have a little more space and privacy. As such, I'm looking for a nice shelf system. Can someone make a recommendation. Ideally it should have a CD player and an aux-in and I'd like HD Radio but...

I have a Series2 Tivo that is just about three years old now. It seems to be starting to die. When watching live TV, the image will freeze for a few seconds and then resume, sometimes it will get heavily pixated but sound and motion continue (this isn't a digital cable issue--I have analog...

Hello all, I am thinking of making a jump into a higher-end tube amp. I am in discussions with Mikhail right now over an Extreme. The setup we have decided on: standard Extreme, 14 amp transformer, external power supply, and Bendix 6080 tubes, would cost about $1900 after shipping. This...

I just got my baggie of Comply Tips for my SF5s and have some preliminary impressions. First, the sound seems much more laid back with slightly less bass and treble compared to the UE tips I was using. However, the comfort and isolation are much improved. I used the small silicon previously...

Even though I have two good portable amps that I enjoy and appreciate, when I am on long trips, I prefer not to carry an amp for convenience's sake. I have recently started a new job which requires me to travel much more. I just returned from a three week trip to Asia and will be traveling to...

I'm torn. I'd like to buy a pair of Ety ER4 IEMs but I don't know which to buy. These really will always be used with an amp as I do have a pair of Super.fi 5 Pros that I can use during the times I don't want to take an amp along. So, with that, I should get an ER-4S. However, what if it...

Hey all, The subject pretty much says it all. Does anyone know a source for a 10K Alps Blue Velvet? Thanks, Richard

So, I currently own: UE Super.fi 5 Pro Koss KSC-75 Grado SR-60 Sennheiser HD580 (soon to be modded with 600 grill & 650 cable) Beyerdynamic DT-990 2005 Edition Grado RS-1 My current home amp is an EC/SS which does pretty well with all of the above except the DT-990s. I also really...

I remember some time ago that someone had found an excellent plastic box in which to store Grados. It came from the Container Store or Wal-Mart, maybe? At the time I didn't pay attention because I wasn't that worried about my 125s (I had a bag from goodcans.com) but now I have a set of RS-1s on...

No, I'm not asking if one is better than the other! What I am wondering is how their sound signature compares. I have heard a Move and I like it's sound a lot. It's nice and warm but still has a good up-front sound. I have experience with RSA amps and there is a definite house sound to...

I've got a case of gottabuysumthin (it's very contagious). I very much prefer the in-your-face sound of Grados but I don't want to buy another set of Grados (plus I'd like something that I can wear for more than 90 minutes). What should I try? I've heard 701s but they're too laid back. Don't...

I've misplaced my CD of Beethoven's Ninth so I need to buy another. Embarrassingly, it's been so long since I listened to it that I don't remember any of its details. So, which recoding is a good one? Thanks, Richard

We all go through great pains to protect our iPods and other DAPs from scratches with expensive cases and skins. Well what about our amps? My Tomahawk cost 3/4s as much as my iPod and deserves protection, too! Well, Best Skins Ever makes this...

Are there any PCDPs on the market today that can be purchased new that have an analog line out? I'd like to buy one to use with my portable amps. Thanks.

I've got my portable and office rigs set. Now I need to work on my home setup (which is last because it's where I listen the least). I've narrowed it down to three choices but I am open to others (in no order) 1.) Gilmore Lite 2.) Meier Corda Aria 3.) Headroom Micro Amp with desktop...