There's probably a thread for this somewhere in the forum, so if you know of one, I'd greatly appreciate it if you could link it. I'd like to buy from an authorized dealer so I can be sure the warranty would be fulfilled. So far, the cheapest prices I've seen from authorized dealers are $380...

I can't seem to find a comprehensive list of Shure and Westone authorized dealers/resellers, specifically online stores. Neither official website has one, which isn't exactly great because their warranties require the 'phones to be bought from only those dealers. I'd prefer to buy as cheap...

I've tried finding information on the Interwebs, but no luck so far. I'm hoping for an audio, A/V, or general electronics store in the Greater New Orleans area that demos high end IEMs and headphones, but I'm mostly interested in the IEMs. I could just buy blind (or deaf?), like with my Etymotic...

Two to start off with: Boy bands. Their intended audience likes them, and that's fine, but the sheer commercialism and prefab nature of these groups just irks me to no end. Actresses/models who start singing careers because that just seems to be the "in" thing to do. I'm sure some are good...

Kinda amazing when you think about it. All that great music, and they were so young. Unbelievable. Sure, the same applies to a lot of the greatest artists, but even then, that's quite a catalogue to generate during that particular decade of one's life. Compare that to what most people have done...

Not necessarily one that you listen to like a normal album, but also one you just enjoyed while watching the movie. I'll start off with Prince's Purple Rain. Maybe not quite fair, since it's regular album more than a soundtrack, but it's my thread, muhahaha.

I play guitar. Badly, because I don't practice, but I play.

At some point, you listen more to the sound quality (clarity, range, coloration, neutrality, etc.) rather than actually enjoying the music. I suppose the whole point of getting audiophile gear is to maximize enjoyment of the music, but I think the endless pursuit of perfect sound could get in...

There are some "artists" that just don't deserve to be rich for their artistic output. Now, I understand that musical merit is entirely subjective and that there is no objective quality that is inherent in any piece of music. I myself am a big fan of popular music that many on these forums would...

I know of headphile, woo audio, and TTVJ. Other than that, where can I get something to hang a pair or two of headphones? Doesn't necessarily have to be designed specifically for storing headphones. I've seen some people on this forum using metal banana hangers, but I didn't see that particular...

I've seen sites/reviews online that refer to the Equinox HD650 10' cable selling for $189, but I only ever see them for around $260 for 10'. Am I missing something here?

I'm trying to find a Hi-Fi shop in the Greater New Orleans where I can audition headphones. Are there any sites or other resources I can use to find out? Thanks.

Hey All, This is first post on Head-Fi, so bear with me. Just got a brand spanking new set of HD650's and, jeez, there's some very noticeable pressure on my head. Do they break in? Or will they always be this noticeable while I'm wearing them? I'd hate think I'll spend less time using...