In a big dilemma- I have mucho expensive headphones, but now that I'm moving overseas I need a safe way to transport them (and there are a lot...).  Right now I'm shipping off the cheaper ones, but there are a couple of headphones in my collection I just don't feel safe shipping (mainly all my...

I'm a noob, here to learn. I've always wondered how aftermarket cables solved the last mile problem, namely the internal wiring of a headphone, and soldering etc. Let's take for an example the HD800: From what I hear the internal wiring is just some 24 awg copper.... So how much difference...

Let's get the ball rolling: More to come.The photos are crap. This drink is tasty. Broke open a NOS pair of HP1000s. Drinking helped. Review coming? Update: Initial Impressions Well hopefully most people who are in this batch have received their Picos by now… time for some...

So far I've looked at the iBasso DX100, The iRiver AK100, and the Altmann Tera. Anyone have experience with 2 or more of these units want to chime in? I'm set on buying one. I have a RX MK3-b amp and a Larocco Diablo I intend to use with them, unless the internal amp is actually better (I...

Kind of new to this market. I need an external dac (to be used with a macbook) that has a small footprint. I've done some preliminary research and saw a couple of units, such as the HT streamer that fit the bill. It needs to be usb powered. I do not need a portable amp as I already have one (a...

My current audio rig looks disgusting. I mean, my girlfriend tidied it up a bit for me but I don't think it is something fit for the eyes to gaze upon. So I'm in the market for a good rack. I prefer decently sized racks, preferably with some depth as I have some huge things to lay on them. I'm...

I have recently read a lot of reviews and posts. This is something I refused to do until I myself heard enough of the items discussed to form my own opinion. So far I've seen so many terms tossed out-   "Expansive soundstage. Depth. Clarity. Warm and lush. Cold and analytical. Exciting...

http://www.bornrich.com/dolce-gabbana-grado-labs-team-mahogany-wood-headphones.html I know This hobby hit mainstream awhile ago, with most of the larger headphone companies creating marketing ploys to stay competitive and boost sales, however seeing this still gives me a wierd feeling. The...

Will the quality of the transformer/voltage converter used affect sound quality? I have a 240v version of the Stax SRM-323S and I need to do some critical listening with it after my O2's arrive to test for any problems. I have a 50 Watt reverse voltage converter from Brookstone (110/120v in...

I'm currently in the market for the old "king" of dynamics and the leatherheads. Can anyone tell me the current market value of these two headphones? Not sure how much they have changed since I have just recently re-entered this hobby. Thanks :)

Can anyone find this? I want to know what DAC sony uses in the walkman x series. Actually if someone can make them out from this The Sony Touchscreen Walkman X-Series Dissected | Sony Insider that would be great. Thanks. Also could someone do a review of the 4 most popular DAP's...

Hello, I took a break from head-fi and the high end audio world awhile back- my wallet needed a break, but now I'm back My budget cap is at 500 dollars. - I listen mostly to jazz, rock, classical, and abit of pop. I am especially interested in clarity, soundstage, and the IEM's ability to...

It disappears after 5 minutes. For me.

Anyone know where to buy a case for this player?? The soft-cloth that it comes with just won't cut it.

Ready to buy one of these, but I have a couple of questions... How do the sound signatures differ? which one is better suited for classical/piano/rock? Does the custom fit of the Livewires have improved seal over Universal IEMs?

Is it worth 625$? Does it blow the HD30GD9 out of the water? Or am I just blowing money buying this? For 625$ does it get any better? Is this the top DAP for headline out SQ?

AAAAH. After browsing head-fi for awhile I thought I should cut into my wallet once again ^_^ The budget is 800$ and it's purpose is to build a portable rig from scratch... any recommendations? And those who already have a rig, anyone out there with great DAP+ headphone synergy...

Any recommendations? I KNOW they will beat DAPs in terms of SQ. But which hi-MD player has the best sound quality? Headphone-out and a Line-out recommendation plz

The difference in a KSC75 w/ in-line volume control (btw what IS the inline control?) and one without? Which one has better sound quality? (Im guessing w/o?)

They can be gotten for about the same price on amazon now (around 40$), so here are 2 big questions. 1) What is the difference between the 2? 2) Which sounds better overall?

Some recommendations? (I have Shure E2cs, marshmallows, and a Koss KSC75) The music I listen to will (mostly) test the headphone's mids-highs, though I love piano pieces, and that sometimes require a deeper bass extension. I very much appreciate detail and accuracy. Also I have...

The sound quality on this thing.... I'm sure the "legendary" Karma sound everyone is referring to is the line-out, not the headphone jack right...? Because my 4G Ipod sounds better then the Headphone jack on the karma

Can you guys recommend a couple? I don't care about the price = just the quality of sound- The only two I have heard of is the Turbodock V8 (TURBO>>>>where do I get this @T_T@!??!) and the ALO Cryo Mini- but I preferably just want the DOCK- so I can plug my headphone directly in until I...

I would love some recommendations, as I am (was) using a Creative EP-630, but now I would like to upgrade. Btw ~ By 100$ I don't mean the tag price of the headphone, but the lowered price....I have found 3 nice headphones in this range, the V-moda's, Ety's ER6i, and the Shure E2c's I...

New to the community-.. But with a very important question In my search for a hard-drive/flash storage player that has the best sound quality out-of-the-box, I have found 3 standards: The IPod Photo, Video, and the Zune. All 3 use CODECs from Wolfson Microelectronics. video: WM8758...