They are nice for some situations, but I just can’t imagine that the cheap little microphones and N/C circuits in the headphone could do what they attempt without adversely affecting the SQ... Plus I hate how after I told someone about my HD650s and the price, they always ask if it is noise...

I highly doubt that a decoder would change anything, unless it is trying to do some DSP for some reason..... I think this whole argument is like saying that compressing an image with ZIP looks better than compressing it with RAR after it is decompressed again, or that changing the file name from...

Quote: Originally Posted by tomb Yep - it's sort of like asking if a panel LED affects sound quality. Certainly, it's one of the most convenient things going. Most tube hybrids or OTL tube amps can do real damage to a pair of headphones if they're plugged in on power-up/power-down...

Has anyone done any SQ comparisons with and without a muting delay? How does this affect the ability of the power supply to maintain power during quick transients? (Sorry, but I really can't find any information on the effects of these circuits....)

Some nice Silver Needle (white tea) a friend got in China

I just got the HD650, and my left driver creaks occasionally. It has been driving me mad! Anyway, I will have to try this. THANKS

I just found the thread. Did anything happen from this? I am going to school in Terre Haute at the moment and would definitly be willing to drive a few hours for a meet of any size. I can't bring much (0404 usb, HD595, HD650, and maby gilmore lite.... yea, not too interesting), but would kill...

All you need is a nice conical burr grinder and a French Press. I have tried many, many coffee gagets, but I always go back to the (bodum) French Press