In theory that $11 one looks good, but it's not recommended for digital cable. And I've got a 1080p LCD television. The cable box (only for television, Internet connection is through DSL) was plugged into the same power bar as the audio system and the TV. The setup in question is visible in...

Anything cheaper than $60? That seems way too high a price.

So this is somewhat a speaker question, but the headphones are also part of the setup, so there's my relevancy connection. I was getting some noticeable buzz from my new speakers that after much investigation I nailed down to this: I've got the TV and the CD player hooked into the same preamp...

I misread that as "Why not in the city," and spent a good 15 minutes being utterly confused as to why Google Maps was telling me that the place was not where it should be. No idea how to get there from within the city, though.

Great, making me figure out how to get to Berkeley from downtown SF. Now yer gon git me all confused. I'm too new here for that stuff.

I'm completely new to the area, but I'd be way down for a meet. Especially if it's within San Francisco. Fingers crossed for Van Ness, because that would be probably within walking distance. Beer good.

The $10 fee sounds fine. UBC basically laughed at me. I, too, have little to bring, but much interest in seeing other people's stuff. Should be fun.

I've only tried the V700s, but I'd write a pretty favorable review of them for the price. It's not a pair I use at home for listening anymore (got some HD650s for that), but they're certainly fine for electronic/club music. More importantly - to me - is that they seem pretty indestructible. I...

Hmm, apparently quick reply failed. If I double post, I apologize. I can't make any promises, but I'll see what I can do. My girlfriend, who used to work for Housing & Conferences, told me that they will heavily fine anyone who hosts a meet type of event without their approval and fees paid...

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Let me know how much space you need at UBC, how many people, etc. I actually work on campus, and I might be able to swing something. At the least, I might be able to get some control over the Buchanan buildings (which is where I work).

Heh. Thanks, Fitz. I may have found a pair of 240 Sextetts today that a co-worker has but doesn't use. If she can find them, she's willing to sell them to me. No rush on it, but kinda psyched that worked out so fast.

Fitz has already convinced me tonight I want a pair of AKG 240 Sextetts. Damn you Fitz! What's the difference between the AKG 240 Sextetts and AKG 240 S? I actually just bought Koss UR-40s on eBay tonight for my girlfriend to replace her dying ones. She's hacking her old ones to pieces...

Personally, I prefer B&H Photo. They're in the same price range, same shipping area, and I've had nothing but good luck with them. Gotten a pair of MDR-V900s and HD650s from them. I'd figure J&R is pretty reputable, though. At least they are on the physical retail market. They have a huge...

$84 on Amazon. Now I just need to arrange a trip down to the States to pick 'em up. I think I might order them in a few months, then. Just to have. Thanks a lot. This community is the most welcoming one I've ever seen. It's fantastic.

Germania scored it. I looked at the 490s and was thinking "damn that's close." I guess I didn't know what I had back then. I really didn't appreciate those headphones sticking them into a cheap Sony CD player and an SB Audigy. Happy to report I've learned in my later life, though. Still need to...

The 570 and 590 both have similar shape and design to the ones I'm thinking of, however those two are both black whereas my old ones were silver. The 570/590s are also much higher-tech looking, making me think mine were a barebones model. The 570/590s also have foam cups a la the 650s (which I...

Been lurking around here the last couple weeks, figured this post would be a good coming out party for me. Many years ago, back when I was in high school, my parents got me what they considered a "good" pair of headphones. They were Sennheisers, approximate value $150 retail, and shortly...