I've had my Minimax built for more than a year, and it's been working great for the most part. A few recent problems that I'd like to look into though.   1. One of my tube lights does not come on very often; sometimes it comes on only after the amp has been on for a while. Very...

I'm trying to decide whether to purchase the DT880/600 or HD650...and I want to just buy both and compare them--return the one I don't want. Only problem is I'd like to have a good amp (all I have is a mini^3 now) to A/B them so I get an accurate comparison. What's a good amp to build for either...

I'm looking to upgrade from my AD700s to something a bit more high-end. I've had these 'phones for almost a year so I'm itching to get new ones. I'm asking for them for my birthday (Sept 11) and my budget is around $200-300 (flexible though). I listen to most genres of music (except...

I'm looking to get some new IEMs for portable use... I listen to a lot of genres--mainly rock, rap, dubstep/techno/etc. I already have a mini^3 for an amp so amplification isn't really a problem. Budget is around $80 (flexible), but cheaper is fine too, I just want a good bang for the buck...

I accidentally installed my battery contacts the wrong way...and I tried to desolder them. In the process I ripped out one of the pads (maybe two) of the six pads on the PCB for the contacts. Is there any way to fix this or will I have to buy another whole set of parts? :(

I just finished my Cmoy (from tangent)...where should I go from here? I was thinking of maybe either a Pimetav2 or a mini^3 (or possibly a bantam/grub DAC? I want to build one of those eventually). What would be the next step? I don't want to jump to anything too expensive in case I mess...

(See post #20) I just tested my Cmoy amp by using alligator clips and I got sound! But the bass is really lacking and the sound is a little tinny, is that normal (because I'm using clips?) or did I do something wrong? Will this clear up when I wire up the panel components or should I...

My Yuin PK2 only works out of one channel and I'm almost positive the plug's broken (when I move the cable around near the plug sometimes I get a short noise). Are there any suggestions for a low-profile 3.5mm plug? I don't need a right-angle one, just not a huge one. And how would I tell...

I'm about to order my soldering equipment and might as well order my Cmoy parts too On Tangent's part list, he recommends getting a resistor to have a gain of 11..which I know is really high. Instead of 11, what gain do you think I should get? (It'll be hooked up to IEMs/AD700 possibly...so...

I'm looking to upgrade my IEMs... (currently have Marshmallows ) I listen to primarily rock then techno/trance/dubstep...I listen to nearly every genre but mainly those mentioned (So I guess I'll like an IEM that's decent at most kinds of music). I've heard the RE0s mentioned tons of...

I'm planning to build a Millet Minimax or Max eventually, but I have no experience in soldering (or equipment). So I'm planning to buy that and try to build a cmoy amp then move on to the Millet. (excuse any stupid questions ) I'm planning to get a Hakko 936. What size chisel tip should...

Basically, I want an amp to drive any future headphones I get. Currently, I have AD700s and listen to most genres of music, mainly rock and techno/dubstep/etc. My budget is flexible--something bang for the buck, $150-$200? I'm not really sure... Here's my thread on headphone upgrade options...

Hey, I have AD700s hooked up to an X-fi xtremegamer sound card. I want to upgrade... I've heard the AD700 doesn't benefit that much from an amp. So, I think a headphone upgrade would be nice (unless you think a need a DAC or amp b/c of the soundcard). My budget is fairly flexible--around...

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my computer audio... I have AD700s for headphones and a X-fi Xtremegamer sound card. What would be the benefits of having an amp/DAC versus a sound card? If I am going to upgrade my sound card, it would be the Asus Xonar Esssence STX. I was also looking at...

List of Recommendations so far... I would like to upgrade my computer audio system... I have ATH-AD700 headphones and an X-Fi Extremegamer sound card. What would the next step for an upgrade? Soundcard, amp, DAC, or better headphones? (I'm not worried about speakers now.) My budget is a...

I am looking for a headset or headphones and the Zalman clip-on mic; I want to try and keep the price below $100. I mainly play FPS games, although I am leaning towards the combo because I occasionally listen to music. What would you guys recommend?

Title says it all. Any recommendations? I'd really like an all-around headphone. EDIT: I'm willing to stretch my budget. See below for more info.

I'm deciding between these two headphones. I game, and really listen to all types of music (except country ). Is it really worth the extra money to get the DR150s? Or will I be better off getting the ATH-AD700? EDIT: What about the HD555?

Hi, I'm new here, been trying to think about what headphones I should get. I have already decided to purchase shortly the Yuin PK2 for earphones. Yet, I am still undecided about headphones, I am mainly considering the HD555s, DR150s, and maybe the AT ATH-700s. Sound leakage isn't really...