Really enjoy my RP-21s. They aren't completely neutral, but I've done many mixes with them and been very satisfied with the results. My only complaint with them is that they are not very potable. If you are planning on carrying headphones around with you, the RP-21s aren't very flexible...

I've owned the K81DJ's and I thought they were pretty decent. They have a relatively dark sound (recedes mids/highs), but the bass is pretty impressive if you're planning on listening to a lot of bass oriented music. Though there are other headphones in that price range that I think have a more...

Is it possible to replace the earpads on the ATH-M50s? I was thinking of buying a pair of Beyer Leather pads for them but I have no idea if they will fit the ATH-M50s, or it it’s even possible to replace the earpads at all (like the DT-770s for example.) I don't yet own these headphones, and...

Thanks a lot Acix, Since I already have RP-21's for studio mixing, I'm not looking for a completely neutral sound with this next purchase. Do you think the HFI-580's (or HFI-550) would provide a deeper & more lively sound than the ATH-M50's? Both of these phones seem to be impressing me...

Sorry to bump this, but I could really use some suggestions before making my purchasing decision. I'd really appreciate any suggestions or recommendations. Has anyone done a comparison between the RP-21s and the HFI-580s (or any HFI Ultrasones)?

I'm looking to buy a new pair of closed headphones for portable use around $100-$250. After some research, these two cans look like they would fit my needs really well. The big factor in my decision is the overall SQ, but comfort, build quality and portability are also big issues. I currently...

Quote: Originally Posted by HighLife Like i said, its not the best way, but it will work. Are you trying to just get the sound signature in the recording? If not, then you might be able to record straight from the player and bypass your DAC. I think you can do a RCA to mini into...

Quote: Originally Posted by HighLife i believe if your using a DAC then your CDP is a transport, therefore your NOT coverting the digital to analog until you get to the DAC. So really you not going from digital to analog back to digital...you going from digital (Transport) to analog...

Quote: Originally Posted by nor_spoon I do not understand why someone would want to first convert the digital signal to analog, then convert it back to digital? Seems meaningless to me, but I might be missing something. Software tools for music production take up computer...

Quote: Originally Posted by AudioPhewl DAC = Digital to Analogue Converter. The box will take a digital signal, and turn it into audible sound. You are wanting something more complex - you want a DAC, with a mixer box to adjust the sound, then an ADC(Analogue to Digital Converter) to...

Quote: Originally Posted by Nihility my friends got some rp-21's and ive used the zune 80 --> boa --> rp-22x combo and it tightens up the bass (22x's are really bassy) i would imagine it would do the same with rp-21's, and for the price you really cant beat it. next time i see him...

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I'm fairly new to headphone amps and was wondering what exactly a dac is capable of. The dac I'm considering is the "Ibasso D2 Boa" and I'm thinking that it may be possible to use this dac as a possible tool for audio production. I'd really appreciate if anyone could help me out with this...

I was thinking of buying an Ibasso amp to increase the bass quality/quantity of my Zune 80 with RP-21 headphones. Would this amp be a good choice for that or is this the wrong kind of amp for what I'm looking for?

Well...the Atrio M8s look like the ones I'll probably buy. They look comfortable, affordable & have great bass. There’s still one thing I'd really like to know though... If sound quality was the only factor, which would sound better overall? The RP-21s with a portable amp to increase the...

Wow, thanks for all the advice. I think I'm starting to lean towards the "Atrio M8s". How's the fit with the M8s? I think I'm going to settle into the $150 range.

Quote: Originally Posted by Aevum for good deep bass, theres the Crossroads XBi, the Atrio M5 and the SE530 from shure, it all depends on how much you want to spend and how much you love your bass, The XBi's look like they may be too large for my ears and the Atrio M5 and SE530...

I agree with the others in this thread. I wasn't impressed with the sound, and the fit was very uncomfortable for me. I'd recommend the AKG: K81-DJs instead. They cost only a little bit more, and you get a much better sound and fit. Plus the sound isolation is very nice.

Thanks to the reviews on this website, I'm currently enjoying my RP-21s for home listening and studio work. I really like the neutral sound of the RP-21s when mixing and producing, but I've found that increasing the bass is essential when listening to music. I recently got a "Zune 80" and have...

I've decided to purchase a portable amp to use with my "Zune 80". Though I love the overall sound of the Zune, there's just not enough bass for my liking while using my "RP-21" headphones. I'm considering the IBasso "P2" and "T2". They are both in my price range ($100-$150), and neither seems...

I've become most interested in these two earphones... • Ultimate Ears: Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones and • Denon:AH-C700 Which do you think has better bass?

I just discovered these two earbuds... • Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB Earphones • Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones Does anyone have any experience with these? They are a little bit over my budget, but I don't mind paying a little extra if the quality is worth it. Does anyone know how...

Quote: Originally Posted by soozieq They have plenty of bass, but the AH-C551 has quite a bit more bass impact. The C700 is the 'top' model, but because of the discount on Amazon.com is priced around the same as the C551 (the model beneath). If you really need a lot of bass, go for the...

I just purchased a "Zune 80" and was thinking about buying new earbuds for portable use & jogging. I don't know very much about earbuds, and I'm not sure what I should be looking at. Here's what I'm looking for... * Around $100 * Comfort is most important * Deep bass is essential Since...

Quote: Originally Posted by tstarn06 I also have a ZVM and a Zune80, and no, you can't put the video/photos into "stealth" mode, which kind of stinks. Maybe in a firmware upgrade, but not now. Thanks