So, I just got a LCD TV and a blu-ray player. I have audioengine a5 speakers as well as the audioengine s8 subwoofer. Before I just had them hooked in to an IMAC with an EMU 0404 USB. Sound was controlled with the apple remote and everything was lovely. I want to be able to control the sound...

I just got an email from him today saying: Hi Seen, Sorry for taking so long but we finally get the amp to ship. If you still want it, please use this link to submit a credit card: Thank you, Xin ****** Now, I placed this order, gee, maybe a year and a half ago. I'm not even...

That wire looks pretty nice! I'm very tempted I've had the a5 speakers for quite awhile, nearly two years now, and am still amazed by how these speakers sound. I currently use a pretty fat, very long, cable made for me by a local audio shop but yours would fit the bill perfectly. I use my...

Everyone has ears for different gear thus all the conflicting reviews/information. I recall awhile ago a guy on this forum spent a few grand on various equipment to use with his hd650 (or something sennheiser i believe) while also owning an 0404 USB and he ended up sticking with the 0404...

Quote: Originally Posted by spacemanspliff Spooky is right about them getting a bit muddled during complex passages and being a little bright. I believe this could be fixed a bit with better parts but then.... That being said, they image well and are not at all fatiguing for what...

Quote: Originally Posted by Lazarus Short How do those speakers compare to those they are so obviously modeled on, the B&W Nautilus 805's? I do see that they trounce the B&W's on price. Laz I've heard both, in the same room with the same equipment powering them(an older -...

Quote: Originally Posted by ounkchicago I've just swapped my Audioengine A5 speakers for a pair of M-Audio BX8a studio monitors. I am not using the 0404 USB as a source, but I think this comparison may be helpful for you and others. The BX8a studio monitors are more flat and detailed...

Quote: Originally Posted by RugerRell Get an adapter. That is one of the reasons why I have not got an iphone and because it only comes with 16GB of memory. It's actually only 8GB. I'm fine with that, but not fine with the fact I cant use my $700 IEM's

Recommendations for an adapter? I see shure makes one for $40.

Title mostly says it. I have custom Westone ES2 IEMs and the plug is a right angle and will not fit in the iphone I just got. Any recommendations so I can use them??? Thanks

Quote: Originally Posted by Luckyleo Well, I for one, say absolutely YES. I've a pair of Superfi 5 Pro's and using them with my Tomahawk takes them to another level. Quite noticable difference to these ears Besides the removal of hiss, I respectfully disagree.

Quote: Originally Posted by 1ceman Honestly the audio quality you lose by using bluetooth makes an amp not worth it. Bluetooth audio is decent for the average user, but if you care about your sound you probably won't be too fond of it. ah, well. Good to know. I was unsure how the...

I am getting a blackberry that offers stereo bluetooth and got to wondering whether it would be possible to make a small, portable amp that would communicate via bluetooth with the BB and allow me to just plug my IEM's in to the amp???

Quote: Originally Posted by Lil' Knight Thnx guy Found them More expensive than that of UE Just wonder what is the difference between the cable of UE and Westone? The UE have a different casing. They are a bit thicker and tackier. Personally, I prefer the westone cables on...

Quote: Originally Posted by vinho83 Hi to everyone who's passionate about their music, my quest for better music started here 2 years ago when i bought a pair of grados SR80 and subsequently a pair of westone UM2. The UM2 brought me into a whole new world of sound and music, raised...

Quote: Originally Posted by reemixx You'd need an external DAC for any half decent quality, yeah (though Macs have better onboard sound than most, but not anywhere near audiophile quality). Dunno about the Xmod. I'm planning on getting one but for movies only (for the headphone...

i've posted this a few times so i'm probably starting to look like I have ties to the company but I don't. you will not find better (say less than $500) than audioengine usa speakers for a computer. 350 bucks though, but worth every penny. i use mine with an EMU 0404 usb DAC and they sound...

Quote: Originally Posted by spacemanspliff So I do not have my TAD-60 amp yet and am crutching along with my old ass NAD 2100 amp. Otherwise my 2.1 system is complete. X-FI Fatality ( yeah, I know but it is one of the two transports. I am getting better for music) Oritek V4...

Audioengine's speakers will sound significantly better. I have the $349 pair on speaker stands sourced by an EMU 0404 and they are as good sounding as systems far more expensive. Apparently their new, cheaper $199 version are very nice as well and may work better for a computer since they are...

Quote: Originally Posted by soloz2 looking at them they appear to be a nice looking version of a DIY single driver speaker. They're probably pretty good for the price, but I find it hard to believe they're a giant killer. If they were then there would be more reviews I've heard...

a buddy of mine got the 805 speakers a few days ago after I read this link. He has them hooked up to a linn majik and matching cd player..genko or something like that. First off, they look very nice although you can see where corners were cut to reduce the price. The banana plugs on the rear...

Quote: Originally Posted by Deathwish238 In what way did the 0404 sound better? Thanks for the replies Simply put, with the eb01 I could not tell much of a difference from the ratshack lineout cable directly from the macbook pro. I should note I'm using the DAC for some pretty...

I've used both and it's my opinion that the 0404 sounds MUCH better. I felt the eb01 was not much better than my macbook pro's audio line out.

Quote: Originally Posted by jinp6301 changed my mind. I heard the Wilson Audio Sophia IIs. Kicked the B&W's 802s butt when I auditioned them both agreed, i heard the the wilson watt puppy and they simply blew me away. they had full, top of the line naim gear feeding them...

Quote: Originally Posted by Varcharz I already despise 5.1, so don't worry about that. Thanks for the advice. It's odd that there aren't any clear-cut guaranteed quality brands, like there are with headphone companies. Looks like I've got considerable work ahead of me. What...