Why aren't you satisfied with your m50s? Just a case of upgraditis?   If you go the route of HD650 (and maybe HD600 as well) then you'll probably need to purchase a better amp to really do them justice. I didn't really enjoy the HD650s until I upgraded the cable as well, so you're probably...

I'm not sure if it's still needed in Windows 7, but there's a neat program that I used to use to quickly switch between soundcards for output. I believe it will also do the same for recording devices if you want. System Tray Audio Switcher

I usually end up buying online as well, although if you're looking for Sennheiser headphones, they have decent prices over at Minidisc Canada based out of Quebec. They're also an authorized Sennheiser dealer.

Just in case anyone's curious, it's the last day of the factory direct sale at Zu Audio. They had one 1.5m Mk2 cable on sale for $99 which someone already snatched up (was thinking about it, but I already have one). They still have a 2.5m Mk1 cable terminated with a TRS connector for $99...

I have the original X-fi Fatality. I checked really quickly and the headphone port on the front bay powers them fine volume-wise. I noticed that the sound signature was somewhat sibilant and slower than my usual setup though (S/PDIF from front panel to Grace M902).

I tried the medium tips first, and they were fine just for listening. I don't know why, but I couldn't wear them for longer than 15 minutes before I would start feeling discomfort in my right ear. I switched to the small double-flanged tips and they're perfect. I even use them while jogging...

Thanks for the replies everyone. You've pretty much cleared up any misconceptions I had

Hi head-fi gurus, I need some help wrapping my head around this concept. I did some searching to no avail, just more confusion First off, I understand that the signal itself consists of hot, cold and ground. Also, your typical connectors are XLR and TRS plugs. My questions are concerning...

I recently upgraded from the HD-555 to HD-650. I wasn't much of a believer of burn-in before, but my initial reaction was just how incredibly dark these headphones were. The bass definitely extended deeper and was more impactful than the 555s, but the mids definitely sounded veiled and muddy. It...

Hi all, longtime lurker and first-time poster here! I've recently hit another bout of upgraditis, but I'm unsure on what I should try. Right now, I connect my headphones to my PC via the Total Bithead's USB connection. I do like the 555s, but I just wish they had some more impact with the...