Quote: Originally Posted by pat1006 I have 650s but I am in University city and no way to get to the meet plus I am a shy guy. =\ I feel like I am letting everyone down No worries pat, you can take SEPTA. There is a University City station Here I'm experienced with all things...

I'm in. I'll bring everything in my sig except for my speakers. Can anyone bring an iBasso D1?

I'm pretty sure they're the same, as I picked resistors with my DMM when I began. I'll double check when I get home, though.

Sorry I wasn't clear about that. I took the LED out and tested from virtual ground to V+ and V-. The tutorial says that they should be within 0.1V of each other, and they are not. I tried to clean up some of my soldering and that helped a little, but they're still off. Any other suggestions?

About a week ago I decided that it was time for me to dive into DIY. I have a very light background in electronics, so I have some experience soldering and what not. Many years ago I was into Ham Radio, and got my Extra license before that went the way of the dodo. I don't remember much from...

It's pretty kick butt. It's way more sub than is needed for the bx5as. It'll definitely shake the house. As far as SQ is concerned, I'm not so sure. I'm no audio expert, but it sounds a bit muddy to me. Honestly, I'd probably look at other options to pair with these speakers. I got mine used for...

I have a pair of the BX5As a they don't hiss at all for me. Here's my setup Onboard sound -> mini to XLR -> KRK RP10s (sub) -> balanced XLR -> BX5a I have the speakers plugged into a standard power strip.

I have the BX5As, which I got from guitar center for $200 (they priced matched some random online website...awesome) I have it paired with a KRK RP10S. Without the sub, they pretty much have no kick. This particular sub is way too much sub for these speakers, but I got a great deal on it so I...

I've never tried one, but I've heard good things.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tracker It has come to my attention that Headphones are unable to do a lot of Bass. This almost seems like a troll, but I'll bite. What headphones have you heard?

1. You're describing an upgraded source here. It's not a bad option if you got the cash to spend on it. The E-Mu 0404 USB is a popular choice for sound cards around here and will set you back $199 (unless you shop around some.) http://www.emu.com/products/product....&product=15185 2. In-line...

Quote: Originally Posted by Coltrane I would vote for doing what we can to accommodate NytRyder. He is a great guy with some pretty great equipment. Could we move it up or back a week? I'm free on both weekends (10/20-10/21 and 11/3-11/4.) How do those dates work for everyone...

Quote: Originally Posted by YamiTenshi Where are you finding the iriver for $150? I just bought a h120 on ebay for $150. It was a refurb, but in perfect condition. You'll have to keep your eyes open.

iriver h120/h140 ($150) + ibasso d1 ($225) + rockbox = Best portable audio around for $375

I have one of these that I use with my BX5As: http://www.krksys.com/index2.php?cat...ge=rokit_rp10s I do mini->dual XLR between my sound card and the amp, then XLRs to each of the monitors. The amp is a bit much for these speakers, but I don't mind being able to turn it up to 11 (:

Just to clarify here... You have a CD Player hooked via spdif into your sound card. If you rip files directly from the CD you get a different result from when you use the external CD Player through spdif and record it in some audio software?

I vote the DIY route (:

I haven't heard the AT's, but since no one else is responding, I'll chime in. I bought the HD555s as my first step into audiophilia. I was very happy with them. They were comfortable and sounded great. I'm not sure what I would call the tone on them, but you should be able to get your needs met...

The DAC would be in whatever has the spdif in.

Not that it helps at all, but my rockboxed iriver h120 played it without issue. Although it does appear to have a "sneeze" problem (:

I had the same issue with IEMs and the silicone tips. I switched to the smallest foamies on my Shure E2Cs and now they're pretty dang comfortable.

Quote: Originally Posted by GiR Turns out that after a few seconds being on i hear this click noise and it shutsdown. If it's a click from the actual unit (as opposed to being a click through the headphones) it's probably the drive that died. There are people who have had success...

I can bring everything in my signature, with the exception of my computer and speakers (: Also, I keep eying the iBasso D1, so there's a chance that I'll have that before Oct27th.

I recently picked up a pair for use on the train. The isolation is excellent (compared to my D2000...but that's said to have poor isolation.) The sound is decent, although it lacks any sort of bass slam. Comfort-wise, I use the smallest foam tips and they're comfortable enough for me to sleep...

I have both the D2000 and the HD555. It took me a little while to get used to the D2000 (because it's heavier), but now that I have the 555s don't "disappear" like the D2000s do. I think a lot of it has to do with the clamping force. The 555s grip, the D2000s don't.