Not much action up in Summit-Fi (slower than a wet week in lock down) and I thought Diana should get at least some exposure here; after all, Sony Z1R, ZMF-Various, Focal Stellia/Utopia, Meze Empyrean, Sennheiser HD800(s) and HEDD etc. all have representation. Disclaimer: This basic review...

Pre-amble   The Tesla T1 and ATH W3000ANV arguably represent the flagship headphones for Beyerdynamic and Audio Technica respectively.  They have both retailed around $1500 and had street prices as low as $1000.  Although the beyer is open (semi open for the nit-pickers) and relatively...

This is my last post on Headfi.  I will lurk occasionally (very occasionally) but I have no need to post further, as the site has lost its appeal to me.  The demographic has shifted and the college students hating on beats and seeing $1,000 as an expensive hobby doesn’t represent a demographic I...

Looking for a new sound.  I currently have the T1 and ED8.  Love both of these headphones for different reasons.   I don't really need isolation and on the odd occasion I do (in bed next to my sleeping wife) I use IEMs (RE-ZERO), so the ED8 being closed is not something that is necessary.  I do...

I currently have a Meier Cantate2, which I use with both my T1 and ED8.  I love the performance of the Cantate but am toying with the idea of up grading.   If I go there, then the amp I go for will be one of the five below (Australian Prices listed).  If it were your money which would...

Two new Australian Indie bands with brand new albums.  Both great and worth a listen, so do yourself a favor and have a listen.  Amazon and other links below. http://www.amazon.com/Moonfire/dp/B005FJQ57S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1314427713&sr=8-1    Boy and Bear "Moonfire"   Dead...

All the studio albums newly remastered including unreleased music from the archives & collectors’ box sets    http://www.whypinkfloyd.com/best-of.php    Will be released on November 8, 2011    Track Listings   1. Hey You 2. See Emily Play 3. The Happiest Days Of Our...

I currently use a Cantate2 with my ED8, Pro900 and K701.  It is black when there is no music playing with all my headphones and it sounds great.  However, I wonder what a better amp would do.  I am interested in trying either a Concerto (been happy with Meier sound) or picking up a Talisman...

  Two great early releases for me in 2010, Mumford and Sons "Sigh No More" and Vampire Weekend "Contra" have been spending a fair bit of time on my play list this year.  This led to the pursuit of further music from these artists, but atlas apart from Vampire Weekends self titled debut album...

Just another K701 review-   K70* have been regarded by many (at head-fi and on other audiophile based sites –Headroom, Headphonic, Good Cans, etc) as top flight headphones along with RS1 and HD6*0 and maybe the DT880 as being the “main-stream audiophile” front runners over the past decade. ...

Toying with the idea of getting a portable, or more correctly, a transportable headphone. Purpose/Traits= Throw it in a bag (bulit like tank), use it with a DAP (no external amp), must isolate and no leakage, probably prefer single sided cord. Obviously at least decent sound. Can be either...

I know that this thread is over on the Headphone section and I am not about to bring it on over here (although it arguably belongs over here) however the CD (which is great IMO) has identified something for me that I would not have normally even considered previously. I am talking about track...

This isn’t meant as a review, nor really a comparison or “vs”, however I will compare aspects of my three main headphones against each other, in this musing of my thoughts. General musing Many on Head-fi feel that certain headphones are good/great for some genres and not suited to other...

Not sure where to post this thread, so I am posting it here as it is in regards to headphones mostly and the Mods can then do with it what they want. I'm only interested in other forum members opinions here and this is not a shot at anyone, so please don't take it that way, but I am curious...

My Journey Prior to Headfi I started with a pair of PX100s, which blew my socks off in comparison to stock MP3 buds and Koss the Plug, which is what I had before the Senns. Joined Headfi and quickly became the proud owner of an MS1- audio bliss!! Got infected with upgraditis and moved to...

Have been listening to my Edition 8s via my newly accquired Cantate2, in low gain mode. What a great amp at the price point. A lot smaller than I envisaged, beautiful finish and quality. The sound floor is black, no music= no sound. The amp sound signature is warm/neutral to my ears, and detail...

I have been using a Little Dot MKV with my headphones, and although I know it isn't a top end amp, it sounds great. My once go to headphone DT880, now gets less headtime than my Pro900 and with the arrival of my Edition 8 the low ohm headphones are now my priority fons. The problem is that my...

Greatest hits albums are generally not liked by the artist fan faithful, and cover albums are worse, generally seen as abominations. I have recently purchased three cover albums that I think are worth a listen by the fan faithful, particularly because they represent different takes on the...

As with most Pro900 owners, I am very satisfied with the sound of the black ultrasone. The structure of the Pro just like the HD6xx Senns, makes it very easy for a cable replacement (plug it in). The consensus regarding cable upgrades for the Senns suggests that numerous Headfiers (and many...

I purchased my first Tom Waits "Big Time" CD about a month ago, and since then I have purchased another five of his albums. Not the greatest vocal range on the planet, but his music has the ability to move you. Some casual listeners could (and do) call a lot of his stuff "junk" or too...

Moved to Music forum

I'm always looking at expanding my music collection in different directions. Some of the big clear production sound and melodic tunes of both Dream Theatre and Opeth have taken my attention. I'm not into the death metal throat growls, I am more looking for the meloncholy, acoustic type sound...

Build The Pro900s are exactly the same as all the other Ultrasone Pro, Proline and HFI headphones from a build perspective. The Pros have the advantage of the quick switch pads and screw in cables (both excellent design features), but apart from that are constructed from the same plastic and...

First impressions after 5 hours head-time. Built like a tank. The Look Most people would describe the look of the DT150 as fitting into one of the two below categories. 1. Cheap plastic and vinyl headphone that you would find in a school or other public place, with half a dozen of...

I have been impressed with my favourite headphone the ATH AD900 for some time now, and as I have a great semi portable ESW9 that I am extremely happy with, it would seem I was done for a while. However, like many Headfiers I keep asking myself is there something better, without investing stupid...