Okay, so I'm new to portable audio but I have a few simple questions.   Is it worth getting a dedicated Cowon media player over the Galaxy S II? Is the sound quality that much better?   I don't mind having to get a Cowon if it's a better media experience (FLAC is really nice), but my...

Hey I'm thinking of getting a pair of HD650's as I'm really not all that happy with my ATH-AD700's, but I was wondering whether or not I need to invest in an amp to get the most out of them when using them on my computer.   My current setup is just my ATH-AD700's connected directly into my...

So my HD555's have started to rattle incredibly even at low volumes in the right ear, and my warranty is expired. Therefore, I'm now in the market for some new phones. Few facts: -I love the comfort of the HD555's, especially since I have a small head. -Open/closed headphones makes no...

So I just picked up an auzentech prelude today. This is my first foray into quality sound, as I have always used onboard sound prior to getting this. For the life of me though, despite searching the forums here for the past 2 hours, I can't find a solid configuration for the prelude + foobar for...