Has anyone had a chance to try the Nox Specialists yet? I imagine the sound isn't great, but for the price I could see them being quite useful. I'm sure the mids and highs are adequate, but considering the size of the drivers, lacking bass.... I already have AD700's, but I hate having to use a...

Subscribing. I really love my E5, and the E7 is looking great as well. I'm really happy that a company like FiiO exists, I remember years ago when I was building a cmoy musing over how it's an unfulfilled market.

I absolutely adore my AT AD700's, even without an amp. They're pretty amazing. I must say, though, an added boost of bass (be it with a cheap amp like the FiiO or even the EQ on your audio device) really brings them to their full potential. Stock they're generally very balanced but can feel a...

Quote: Originally Posted by dwong I just ordered a set of Swans M10s a few days ago, they'll probably come in sometime next week. I'll let ya know if I run into that same problem. Just out of curiosity how much burn in time did you give them? I've heard the bass can sound a bit floppy...

Can anyone shed light on this? Or is it just normal behavior for this set?

Quote: Originally Posted by tpc41 i remember someone complaining about rattling in the subwoofer once before, and it turned out the provided rca to mini cable had slipped into the port on the subwoofer and was rattling around in side of the sub. Eventually they realized that was the...

Here's the story: I ordered my first set of Swans M10's from theaudioinsider. Received them. Right out the box I noticed something weird, the sub was buzzing and rattling, flapping even, almost like sub was blown. Volume on the sub was only at 25%, bass knob at 50%, and the source was a...

It's starting to look like the HT Omega Striker is my best bet, but otherwise I might stick with the outdated Santa Cruz (if possible..?) No one else has any opinions..? Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by Apocalypsee I guess you can try ASUS Xonar DX. A review here and some impression of the user at NewEgg Yeah... I was looking at that. Don't really hear much about it's ability for music, though. Is there any reason NOT to use a Turtle Beach Santa...

I'm building a new computer and I'm starting to realize that my beloved (and awesome) Santa Cruz Turtle Beach card is simply... Dated. Drivers are an issue now, and it's likely going to be a time to move on soon all things considered. So since I'm building a new PC, it seemed right to ask...

Don't forget to give the Rubber Johnny video a spin when you're bored with everything else.

It's definitely stagnant. Just like videogames. Anime and videogames are relying both on similar angles to get by -- Meaning, doing what is already known to work and sell. The innovation in both medias is dead, so at this point it just feels like treading through familiar waters. Over and over...

I'm sure it can sharpen your hearing... Temporarily. Until you crash. That's the problem with caffeine, afterall. After you crash you'll be extra cloudy. In my case I'd be sick and throwing up. I can't handle caffeine at all, not even a cup of coffee! 'Guess that's what happens when you grow...

Diggnation.

Sure it's not just the recordings? I can't imagine it being those headphones.... Likewise, I can't imagine many recordings NOT having a windscreen and compressor to defeat sibilance nowadays, either... Even at-home garage recordings! If it's happening with both of your phones I'd blame...

I love X Japan. I've basically imported their entire discography. The reunion... I'm not sure about that part. IV is a good song, not AMAZING, though... And honestly? For me, the whole draw to X Japan was hide. His personality, his guitar work, his song contributions, and even solo song...

Quote: Originally Posted by fatcat28037 I'll give another vote for Amazon. I probably buy 90% of my CD's from Amazon associate sellers, almost all of them used. The shipping is kept reasonable and is fixed for all sellers. More than once I've skippid over a CD I wanted on EBay because...

Quote: Originally Posted by markl Kick-ass album. Too bad they couldn't expand on it and make a career out of it due to drug problems. Yeah. I've heard stories about Kim, even after the hard drugs, was still such a pothead that she smoked up during breakfast, in the middle of...

I don't see why KSC75's wouldn't work. Maybe it's just because I hate in-ears, but those clips stay clipped really well, even during lots of motion... At least in my experience. Safety concerns aside, that is. Of course, you could always just argue that you only bike in empty areas, or you...

I've strictly been listening to full albums for the past 9 or 10 years or so, now I refuse to listen to an artist unless I enjoy the WHOLE album. It raises your standards quite a bit, but it's worth it since you don't sit around listening to a bunch of throw-away singles, and actually get to...

Amazon has been good to me. Froogle (google shopping) isn't bad for finding dealers either, just gotta make sure to read the seller reviews before actually committing to any products. Yahoo! Shops seems to pretty good too.

Quote: Originally Posted by ElChupahueso Yes, the Beck OST's are awesome. It's funny because there's some versions on the beck cd that i prefer, and others on the keith cd that i think are better. *shrugs* dammit, now i gotta put it on...*starts blasting Spice of Life by Typhoon 24...

BORIS! Their albums just surround in on you, amazing sound and experience.

+1 on the Proline 2500.

Denon D2000's, perhaps? That type of music requires the bass, afterall. He'd have to go use and break his budget a bit, though.