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Wireless keyboard/mouse
Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a wireless keyboard and mouse set because my computer desk is getting too clumped with wires and I keep pulling the keyboard wire! I'm looking at these two: Amazon.com: Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Set: Electronics Amazon.com: Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop...- hear_the_sound
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Contemporary music with strings?
Hi, can you guys recommend me some contemporary singers who incorporate strings into their songs? Or some good songs with strings? Things like Owen Pallet's music, "Eleanor Rigby", "Bittersweet Symphony", "Nicest Thing", etc. Thanks! Edit: By strings I mean classical orchestral...- hear_the_sound
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How to get internet on two desktops at home?
Hi there, Currently I have internet on my desktop and I'm using a wireless router to get internet access to my laptop. I'm buying another desktop. How would I get internet on that, since it doesn't have a wireless receiver (or so I think it doesn't?) What gear do I need to buy or what...- hear_the_sound
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Sennheiser HD555 unamped or Denon D1000 unamped?
Hi guys, I've narrowed my buying choices down to these two. I will be using the headphones for at-home use to listen to music on my ipod. I don't plan to use an amp. Sound isolation doesn't matter to me - I know HD555 is open and D1000 is closed, and I know both are comfortable. Which has the...- hear_the_sound
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Losing parts on the Sleek SA6?
Hello, I am considering buying these based on all the good reviews here, but the cnet review really worries me. "The modular design of the Sleek Audio SA6 means there are a lot of little parts to lose." Will the headphones fall apart over time if I just leave them in my backpack (in the...- hear_the_sound
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Best IEMS for Radiohead
Radiohead is my favorite band, hands down. However, I find that Radiohead sounds horrid on the Super.fi pros even at a high bitrate. Fatiguing to my ears, and I don't feel in the music......yes it's very spacious but it's hollow and doesn't resonate with my emotionally or have any impact...- hear_the_sound
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SE530 with unamped ipod...worth it?
Or is the ipod not a good enough driver to let the se530 shine? will i experience a hissing sound? edit: i have the ipod 5g 30 gb. edit again: i am not looking to push the se530 to its fullest potential......i just want to be able to hear its quality.- hear_the_sound
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Good entry-level record player
I just posted this in dedicated source components but i think it belongs here . Hey guys, I just received a bunch of records from my grandpa but don't have a record player to play them on!!!! Looking to buy:: -Budget is $100 -Good sound, convenience, good looks -I prefer it to be...- hear_the_sound
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Looking to buy a good entry-level record player
Hey guys, I just received a bunch of records from my grandpa but don't have a record player to play them on!!!! Looking to buy:: -Budget is $100 -Good sound, convenience, good looks -I prefer it to be automatic so I don't damage the records by accident, and it would be cool if I could...- hear_the_sound
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Favorite Radiohead song?
Fake Plastic Trees for me So beautiful and heart-breaking- hear_the_sound
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I finally got my IEMs! (super.fi 5 pro)
I just bought the clear Super.fi 5 Pros from Costco for $169.99. Costco's great because it has the BEST return policy So i'd like to contribute some personal advice for anyone who is in the same position that I was in -the sound quality is great, bass driven songs just sound so cool and...- hear_the_sound
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Triple.fi 10 sizing concerns....
The smallest rubber tips on the Super.fi 5 Pro fit me perfectly. will the triple.fi 10 pro be too big to fit in my ear? thx- hear_the_sound
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Looking to buy a new digital camera
I figure I'm just going to do a bunch of research but you guys will be more helpful. I want to spend around $300 Photo quality is most important 2nd is appearances I've bought some highly rated cameras in the past that took bad pictures sooo please speak from first hand experience : )...- hear_the_sound
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What's the last song you had on repeat?
You know......those sounds you can listen to over and over- hear_the_sound
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How much does bitrate/size of music file affect battery life on a portable player?
Judging by the responses on the last thread (what do you guys rip your music in...or "to" :P ), i've decided that i should probably music that i really like to lossless i have enough space on my ipod; i'm just worried about how this increase in file size and bitrate will affect battery life on...- hear_the_sound
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Thought I had my mind made up!
After doing extensive research and asking for advice, I decided to buy the Super.fi 5 Pro headphone by Ultimate Ears. But now i've learned that there is a new model, super.fi 5 (without the pro) that is cheaper, smaller, looks better, and may even sound better!!! can anyone shed some light...- hear_the_sound
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Deciding between the Denon D1001 and Grado SR60
Would appreciate any suggestions especially from someone who has tried both. I will be using the headphone primarily for at home listening to my 5g ipod. my only concerns are sound quality and comfort- hear_the_sound
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UE Metro.fi 2 $49
on sale for $49 at costco. does anyone have any experience with them?- hear_the_sound
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SR60 vs. PX100 sound quality only
I usually use the PX-100 at home; they are light and comfortable and sound good. Is the sound of the SR60 so, so, much way better blows it out of the water than that of the Px-100 to justify its purchase???- hear_the_sound
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Fake headphones on amazon.com??
I bought a pair of Sennheiser CX-300 and they sound so terrible I'm starting to think they might be fake...I got them from directly amazon.com (not a third party seller) which is a major online vendor. What do you guys think though. Is it possible they are fake? Maybe someone who sells fakes...- hear_the_sound
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Store that allows returns on opened IEMs?
I want to listen to some IEMs for myself before I buy one. Are there any online stores that won't charge a 10-15% open box-free on returns? Or are there any stores in Los Angeles that demo IEMs? Thanks- hear_the_sound
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What do you guys rip your music in?
Hi, i think this belongs more in 'music science' than 'portable audio'...correct me if I am wrong. Does 128 AAC sound better than 192 MP3?? Does VBR sound better than standard bit rate? What format and bitrate do you rip your music in for the ipod or portable mp3 player? (I have no idea...- hear_the_sound
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Done lots of research...still have some burning questions. Help please
Hi everyone. This is my first post. I've been visiting this site a lot the past two days. I'm looking for IEMs for my 5th generation 30 gb ipod video. My top choices are the Shure E4C, Westone UM2, and Super.fi 5 Pro. I don't want to start a new thread on an old subject, but there are some key...- hear_the_sound
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Questions about IEM, please, have read all the threads, agonizing!!!
wrong place...sorry- hear_the_sound
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