Quote: Originally Posted by Nebby Use a banana hanger :P Thats what i did. Got a wooden one from Wal-Mart for about $8.

Quote: Originally Posted by eduj I bought it from "orpheansound" and i chose the cheapest possible shipping method It came in 10 days and thats OK considering i'm in different continent Same here, got my p1 in exactly ten days.

Its about time, i avoided their players for years because of their terrible software and format.

Ultimate Ears 5 pro is another popular choice near your budget too

I have the Silverstone EB01 DAC from newegg.com for about $92 shipped. One of the cheapest DACs i've seen, but its built very solid and gives surprising clarity for a budget price. I highly recommend it.

I'd recommend the SR60s, a very good starter headphone, I found that its better to start out slow instead of going for the grand slam.

Have you considered the Shure E2 or Ultimate Ears 3?

You won't get the discount so it's a little more expensive, but if anybody is really itching for one lina8140 has a couple on ebay.

Search for the Headroom Micro Amp & DAC.

I'd say the Go-Vibe 6 or iBasso P1. Both are highly regarded around these parts, and a good deal at about $100.

firestone-audio.com

Try froogle, there's a few there, but i wouldn't trust all of the e-sellers they list.

Have: Vibes SA-3000 Want: HD595 SR80 UE5

Well i don't think it can be an online promo because i've searched coupons and sites online for a couple hours now, and only found em' for $170. But if somebody else can.... x4!!

I agree with jsaliga, for your price range i think you'll be very satisfied with all these choices. Shure, Etymotic, Westone, Ultimate Ears, they're all quality.

If you like your GV5 you could upgrade to the Go-Vibe 6, if not then there's the C&C Box+, iBasso P1, Xtra X1, PA2V2, Headroom Total Airhead, among many many others. I got a P1 and i'm very satisfied with it. Sorry i couldn't be much more of a help, but for a good in depth review check out...

After you connect a DAC your computer will detect it automatically, and no preferences should be needed to be changed in iTunes. Welcome to Head-fi and sorry about your wallet!

If you purchase a Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) or upgrade your sound card that should help alot.

Great reviews as always Skylab!

Quote: Originally Posted by Exit Pupil If I get an external DAC with USB connection, can I use this straight from my computer and itunes (or even the ipod)??? Yes. A DAC bypasses onboard audio and cleans the signal. That should work with no problems. Plug the DAC into the amp and...

There are plenty of legit sellers from Hong Kong, but this one could be a little shady

All i can say is, there's a ton of good starter options, open, closed, IEM's, then of course the amps and DACs, it never ends!! Been here less than a month and already spent over $400! Not much by standard, but a ton considering I only expected to dish out about $75 for a decent set of cans!

Quote: Originally Posted by mrarroyo If you are trying to isolate yourself from all the noise going on in a boat (or far that matter any loud place) using an amp and an HD650 is not the route I would take. Instead I would get an IEM that is good at isolating the outside noise, like an...

I have the 250 GB model too, so I can't speak for the others. I'd search around Maxtor too and see if they have one with good experiences.

I have a Western Digital My Book, and its worked perfectly for a while now. I've been using WD HDD's for about 8 years, and never had one fail. You can find them on newegg.com for a good price. Another good brand is Seagate.