HFI-780 hands down. The Audio-Technicas don't do bass nearly as good. Besides -- the HFi's are designed specifically for movies/DVDs/videogames

Quote: Originally Posted by Kabeer I think they are 6.8microf OPIMP, its definatly OPIMP, but I dont own one so not 100% sure on the value. There was an expensive special edition which also ran two smaller teflon v-caps alongside the OPIMP's. Thanks Kabeer, any idea on cost?

Quote: Originally Posted by Phraxos Hey does anyone happen to know what's in the ALO portable Vcap? This one: http://aloaudio.com/store/catalog/images/vcap-new.jpg I'm not sure if they're OIMP or Teflon, it's been indicated to me both ways. Also, anyone know how much one of these...

Hey does anyone happen to know what's in the ALO portable Vcap? This one: http://aloaudio.com/store/catalog/images/vcap-new.jpg I'm not sure if they're OIMP or Teflon, it's been indicated to me both ways. Also, anyone know how much one of these go for (nowadays and when they were sold)...

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Does anyone know where I can find a replacement cable for the ATH-ANC7? The original one is not working anymore (and the problem is definitely in the cable - wires are showing where it connects to the plug). I don't want to have to get an expensive (but nice) recable... btw it is detachable...

Quote: Originally Posted by krmathis @Phraxos. I don't think there are much more to say about the SRM-300. Few, if any, Head-Fi'ers have heard or own one. Hence we are not able to give you much more detailed information about its performance. As already mentioned, it will drive the...

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Quote: Originally Posted by spritzer Never, ever use 100v equipment with 120v line voltage without a step down transformer. How much would that cost? (And is the opposite okay?) My budget is a tentative $400-500

I'm considering getting an electrostatic rig to supplement the Darths but have a few questions that need answering first: • Will a Stax bought in Japan (100V) have any problem working in the US (120V)? If so, will a simple transformer do the job? (ANSWERED) • Will the SRM-300 amp power the...

For some reason there seems to be a little disdain for the "Limited" models of the A900, but I'm personally baffled as to why - the innards of these cans are very different, and very much more hi-fi. Both the ATH-A900LTD and the A900Ti have their own unique drivers, developed specifically for...

Damn that was hard. What was #2 by the way? Every site I searched said ET was voiced by Pat Welsh with help from whats-her-name and Spielberg, not specifying who said the particular line.

Headphones + 0404 USB. It's a D.A.C. with an internal amp - a source and amp in one. When you upgrade, get a dedicated amp and then just use it as a source. Cheap (search on froogle.com, the cheapest are almost at 150) and very good for the money.

kamal007, nice!! I gotta get me some black leathers! Ah, zebras are definitely one of the sweetest looking darths.

Quote: Originally Posted by elnero Phraxos, sorry but I think many of the members would tend to disagree with you and rank Source as at least more important than amps and some would even rank it the most important, after all, crap in, crap out. For whatever reason the is a...

Quote: Originally Posted by ricthaman okay. Then I'll just drop the AKG's. So it's between Sennheiser and Ultrasone then.... I'll mention that if looks are a big issue for you, the Ultrasones aren't at all good-looking, especially when worn =( However, there are redesigns...

Quote: Originally Posted by ricthaman well, That sounds promising...... Maybe I would just go for that one... But the AKG,...... They look so funky/retro!!! Though the sound is the most important.... I'm gonna listen to the HD595 this week, But I'm leaning towards the...

Quote: Originally Posted by SR-71Panorama Spend 300 on HD650s. You can get an amp later. Not a bad idea - will probably save you money later on... but they'll sound = ( without an amp! (HD650s are notoriously hard to drive, 300 ohms.)

Since I have a crapload of homework I'm trying to avoid, here you go: The first and most important component is the headphone. It has the biggest impact on overall SQ and should almost always be your first buy when building a new rig. The exception to that is when you start to get into the...

Solid Open Choices: Sennheiser HD595, Goldring DR150, Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 Solid Closed Choices: Ultrasone HFI-700, Audio-Technica ATH-A900, Beyerdynamic DT-770 One of the above combined with a decent budget amp should be quite nice. If you don't mind going amp-less on TV and iPod...

I agree with the others here that judging from your tastes and amp, the HD595 would be a safe bet. It's also ridiculously good value for the money. However, I think you may enjoy the Ultrasones even more. I owned the open PL2500 for a while, and it had really impressive, tight, extended bass...

Audio-Technicas in general aren't particularly bass-heavy, though there seem to be exceptions (L3000). On top of that the AD700s are open, which are as a rule less bass-heavy than closed cans - I think to enjoy rap and some kinds of rock you'd be better off getting the DR150's (known for good...

All three that you are considering are solid options - however if you like rock, then I'd recommend picking up a secondhand Grado SR225 on the forums. They are considered the quintessential rock can around here, and go used for around $150. Also I should mention the ATH-AD700 isn't so suited...

Quote: Originally Posted by Towert7 It takes some people roughly 2 weeks to come to grips with the short comings of their phones. Though, if this is your best headphone to date, the short comings may be hard to spot at first. I know personally my opinions can change within the first...

Quote: Originally Posted by blizzard60 Thanks a lot for the input. I really would like a tube amp, but it just isn't going to happen at the moment... Mainly because I really know nothing about them, and I never purchase things until I understand them to a certain level. Also, my house...