I have bought several fatboy ear cushions (at Radio Shack) for previous KSC75 mods, all of which I have given to friends or nephews after I work the Kramer mod dremel tool mod and the quarter mod. The cushions I bought were nice and plump, and helped offset the drivers from the ear very nicely...

A few weeks ago, I posted my unhappiness in my brand new MS2i headphones that had to go back to the factory after only two days use. That brought up a lot of issues of mechanical/cosmetic problems or defect in Grado's product line. That post got a lot of attention, as it seems to be a sore point...

I have to start by saying that I am not a complaining person by nature. I just cannot sit and not say anything when something is not right in my opinion. When something is right, I am just as vocal and grateful for good service and products. I just got my Allesandro MS2i headphones after...

I have been vocal in the past week on some of the threads regarding Allesandro's customer service or lack of it. As I posted before, they never answer their phone or messages left for them, and they finally answered repeated emails requesting info regarding my purchase of the MS2. Finally, on...

It might seem like a strange question, but I am ready to buy Grado cans and am thinking of either 225's, 325i or RS1 or RS2. I am using 701 cans with WooAudio3 and Heed Canamp, with computer as source and also a Sony SCD-CE595. Now, I have read many of the comparos of these phones, but my...

I took a look at my 701s, removing my ear cushions and found this ring of foam which I left out when I screwed the cushions back on. I am listening to Pink Floyd right now, and it sounds pretty good that way. I think it did change the overall sound presentation, but I am still sorting out...

I use an AKG701 all day every day, so I eventually had the dreaded bump on the top of the head sore spot. I tried massaging the headband to soften up the bumps, tried taping a soft cloth, and even small bore bubble wrap to make it less uncomfortable. But, the final idea I had happened when the...

I have a Mac G5 2.5Ghz tower with lots of RAM and room for all my lossless files. I want to run the audio at its highest possible quality, so I need some help from someone with a good understanding of the main issues involved. I am not technically inclined, as I am a painter, but I do like to...

Here is a link to Motu's site regarding their external ADC/ DAC unit powered by firewire. http://www.motu.com/products/motuaud...lite/body.html I am using my Mac G5 as source, and thought that this might be a nice unit to combine DAC duties for Lossless files playing from my hard drive, as...

I have Mac G5 tower as source, to wooaudio3 to AKG701. First do I really need to insert a DAC to get the most out of lossless recordings? If not, please spare my wallet. It isnt screaming, it just lies moaning in the corner. If so, I can save up for a relatively modest DAC, lets put a limit of...

I have the original V-Moda Vibe chrome canal phones which work great for me on short trips, or working out. Today, as I was cleaning my inserts, the little screen that covers the front of the speaker chamber that is closest to your inner ear after you have inserted them fell out. I really dont...

When rolling tubes, how long should I wait before trying out a new tube? Do the caps drain fast, or does it take some time. Also, do I lower volume to zero as well as turn off the amp? I am using a Woo Audio 3. TIA

I bought a Heinz and Kaufman 5998 tube for my Woo Audio 3, and at first (one week or so) it was sonic nirvana. Then, I started hearing some nasty noise and static. The noise even happened when the volume was all the way off, so it was kind of confusing. I switche to a back up tube (5998 Tung...

Can anyone here give me a brief explanation of the tubes that came stock with my Woo Audio 3 amp? The big one is the power tube, right? And the two smaller ones are input tubes? Do the smaller tubes have to match each other? I have researched the subject of tube rolling and hope that someone out...

What is the main difference between these two low-cost but popular headphones? Any substantial difference in SQ or comfort or overall listening pleasure? Let's assume both are quarter moded and drilled following the other links here. Any difference will help me decide which one to buy and mod...

http://www.digital-recordings.com/ Here is a free online hearing test. There are some really good low to high grade hearing tests at this website which will give you a feel for how golden your ears really are. Check it out and run the test for free. I did, and it was an eye opener. Made me...

http://www.digital-recordings.com/ Here is a free online hearing test. There are some really good low to high grade hearing tests at this web site which will really give you a feel for how golden your ears really are. Check it out and run the test for free. I did, and it was an eye opener...

I am currently using the AKG701's with the Heed Canamp with really fine results listening to Jazz, Female and Male vocalists, Acoustic guitar and Concert and New Age music with the 701's. I am looking for more authority in the bass listening at low volume levels to Rock and some Jazz and think...