I've been really happy with my audio setup for the past 4 or so years, but some of my equipment is starting to act up, and I'm looking for replacements. I haven't kept up with the audio world in quite some time, so I'd welcome some recommendations. Here's my current setup:   Macbook Pro ->...

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My KSC-35 headphones recently stopped working, so I sent them in to Koss for repair along with a check for $6. I know the policy states Koss has the right to replace any headphones with a similar model, but I wrote a note instructing the warranty department that if they could not or would not...

The 212's have a lot of muddy bass and they are horribly uncomfortable. I suggest the beyerdynamic DT770s.

I personally think the KSC-75 sounds fantastic, but I agree that a lot of people way over-exaggerate the sound quality. One thing about them that REALLY annoys me is in both pairs that I've owned, the right earclip starts to fall off really easily.

Grado's won't clamp down on your ears like the HD202s do. They are MUCH lighter. Some people find them uncomfortable because they rest on the ear, and the foam cushions aren't too plush. I find them to be comfortable enough, and can wear them for 2+ hours without any problems.

The left channel on my KSC 35 no longer puts out any sound. I suspect the cable is the problem but I'm not sure. Will Koss honor the warranty on them? I bought them used awhile back, so I don't have proof of purchase, and the earclips are borrowed from KSC 75s. Will I still be able to get them...

I was led to believe that they were rebadged EP630s, so I bought a pair. I wasn't impressed with them... bass was bloated, overall not very detailed, and the tips didn't fit me well. The mediums were too small, the larges were too big. Although I guess they're only $20, so not much harm in...

I'm thinking about buying a Super T-amp, but I had some questions on the set-up. I was hoping to use the line out on my iBasso D1 and connect it to the T-amp. Would I just do this using a mini to RCA cable? How do I know which channel is right and left?

Do you still have the KSC75s? Those have a lifetime warranty...

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Does your laptop have a line-out jack that is separate from the headphone jack? If so, an amp may be a good investment. If not, the Emu 0404 USB would work well, but all these components will significantly increase the amount you're going to spend. Unfortunately, most of the cans you listed...

Quote: Originally Posted by zeus_hunt So can Shure SE530 be less bassy compared to Etymotic ER6 ? Sure, some very basic things like amount of bass can be roughly measured using frequency response charts, but its impossible to determine anything about the specific character of an...

I personally find the usefulness of frequency response charts to be rather limited. Its hard to infer all that much about how a headphone sounds just by staring at some lines on a graph.

JVC Marshmallows maybe? Entry level canalphone, about $20.

The entire Grado SR line performs well without an amp.

From my experience, the 202s are horrible headphones. KSC-75 is cheaper and MUCH better.

In terms of bass quantity, the HD 280 has very anemic bass when compared to the 212, but it is much more extended and precise.

I agree on the source upgrade. A decent DAC will vastly improve sound quality over a Creative sound card.

I honestly can't tell the difference, so I just use PPHS, which is purported to be the most efficient.

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but... For the past couple months, I've been hanging my Alessandro MS-1s on hooks from my wall, and yesterday when I took them off the hooks, the driver fell right off the metal rod. Would it really be *that* difficult for Grado to make their...

MS-1 is often compared to the SR-80 or SR-125. I find Grado pads comfortable enough as they are, so IMO it's just a matter of preference.

Yikes. I'm sure the craftsmanship is incredible, but I honestly prefer the look of the standard metal housing. I don't think I could ever justify spending $2500 on headphones to myself.

Whenever I wore my quarter-modded KSC75s after a shower, moisture would always collect on the driver diaphragm, so it always made me nervous that I would damage them. I don't think this would be a problem if you don't cut a hole in the padding though.