Hello all, I would like to make my XDuuo X3 bluetooth enabled - so I am considering to get a bluetooth transmitter. I already got one from Aukey (BT-C3) - and that one gives me a ton of very loud hiss: so its not really good. Would you have a recommendation for a better one (my headphone is a...

Hello all,   I have recently bought PSB M4U - 1 cans. I love(d) the sound (clarity, soundstage etc.) - but the pressure on my head was unbearable (very very strong clamping force - on my larger than average head).   After 20 minutes or so, every time I tried I got a massive headache...  ...

Hello all,   I really enjoy my Sennheiser HD 201 (and I know they are not considered really good by many - I found them ok for home use). But they are a bit big in some cases. So I decided about two weeks ago, that I would like to upgrade to a smaller - closed, on ear headphone.   I did...

Hello all:  I have not used a portable audio device for a while. Now it is time to restart.   What would be your recommendation for a nice unit below $200?   I do not need video or pictures, just pure, good sound (ideally with absolutely no  hiss and no need to EQ).   Any suggestion...

Hello all, the general recommendation is to set the volume on your player to 50% - 85% of max and then use the amp to adjust to the volume you like. I understand, that using more than 85% of max on your player can clip / distort etc. so its not a good idea. But what if using less than 50%...

Hello all, it is well documented, that the Touch Gen 2 has a better SQ using its headphone out vs. the Gen 1. How big is this SQ difference if one is using a LOD? Thanks for any input

Hello all, I have a Sony S639 player and I plan to use it with a Headsix amp Would you have any suggestions what case I could use to put both if these gadgets in (and ideally to avoid scratching them on each other)? Any ideas?

My "highest end" IEM's are DENON AHC700's. I am considering to explore something new (hopefully better). How would the Monster Turbine or the Phonak compare to the Denon? ( I know the IE8 is probably - much - better, but it is currently out of my price range) Has anyone tried them both...

Hello all, I am really happy with my new S639. I loved the A828, but I sold it due to lots of hiss. The S639 sounds at least as good as the A828, and it has NO hiss!!! Now I am waiting for my Headsix amp to arrive, so that I can properly drive my Yuin G1 clip-ons... A quick question to...

Hello all, I was able to negotiate a fair price with my local Sony store for an NWZS-639 unit (in Mississauga, ON) Before I pick it up - can you please confirm that the NWZ-S has clearly (much) less hiss than the NWZ-A series? I had the 8GB NWZ-A and I sold it, as the hiss was killing...

Hello all, I find it the easiest to plug my new earphones in my receiver at home, using FM radio as a source - to burn them in for a couple of days. Is this a good / safe practice, considering that the sound quality of FM radio is quite a bit lower than the music I normally listen to (...

Could you please comment on whether there is hiss in the E5? I have tried a PA2V2 - but returned it is I found it very hissy. My new Xenos amp is great, if the gain switch is at low gain, there is no hiss at all. I am considering a second, small, low cost amp: the E5 would fit the bill...

Hello all, I just bought a Xenos 1HA-EPC - for $179 (including a spare Li battery). It also comes with a 5 yr warranty. Based on the various amp comparisons, this is a quite good amp, and for the price it is excellent (it is not the smallest amp, but that is ok for me) See here: Xenos...

Hello all, what would be a good source for a low cost, short 3.5mm stereo jack patch cable? I found many on ebay or Radio Shack, but they are all very long. I would need one - less than a foot long, and I would not like to pay an arm and leg for it... Thanks for any advice.

Hello all, I have terrible hiss in my PA2V2 amp ( I am very sensitive to hiss - that is why I ended up selling my Sony A818 as the hiss of it was killing me). On a positive note: at the same time, I really like the musicality of the PA2V2. Could you please tell me if having hiss is normal...

Hello all, I have sold my Zune 80 to get an Archos 5. The Archos has nice sound (volume limited), and now I would like to try it with an amp (to use with various earphones - including Denon AHC700, Mylarone X3i, Soundmagic PL30 and Yuin PK3). I have an PA2V2 in the mail, and I will get...

Hello all, I have sold my previous generation 8GB Sony player, as the hiss was killing me. (Using Denon phones) Could anyone pls. comment on how the hiss level in the new generation compares? Thank you for any input! Cheers from Canada: Miklos

Hello all, I have difficulties finding an upgrade to my ATH-500. I can spend about $150 to get a new closed can either via ebay or via a store in Canada or via one in the US which ships to Canada. I would like to use it on my Zune 80, for a range of music: classical, pop, rock, new age...

Hello all, I have a pair of ath-500 cans. I asked on this forum for advice on a similar/better full/mid size headphone for a reasonable price (cca. $100) The only recommendation I got was the Sony mdr-v6. Can you please compare the two cans for me? Is the Sony similar/better than the...

Hello all, I have a couple of different headphones ( IEM: Denon AHC700 and Mylarone x3i, over the ear: Koss KSC75, full size: Audio Technica ATH500) and would like to buy a new one. I really like the ATH500, but it is sometimes a bit big. So I was hoping to get your advice for a headphone...

Hello all, I have just spent (or am still spending) some time with the three above mentioned units, so I thought I share my experiences. I got first two A818 units ( I really wanted to get ONE, but had difficulties, as I am in Canada. After requesting one from several people I ended up...

Hello all, just got my CrossRoads MylarOne X3i from Jaben. They sound great, but I have difficulties getting a good fit. Most of the time only one side (sometimes the left sometimes the right) gives me a good fit, and no matter how long I try the other side does not. I have tried...

Hello all, I really enjoy my new A818 - Denon AHC-700 combo, but I would like to eliminate the hiss as it can be quite bothersome for example for classical music. I have bought at Radio Shack an inline volume control, and that works (99% of the hiss is gone) by reducing the volume on the...

Hello all, and sorry if this has been already posted: I did a search and did not find it... I do not see album art on my A818. The album art is there on my PC ( I used media monkey to get it), and it is visible under Windows ( Vista with WMP 11 ) I drag / dropped the files (actually -...

Hello all, I have sent Wilson the price for a Mylarone X3i via paypal (using their order form on their website). I have not received any acknowledgement or anything. What are your experiences: how quickly do they ship the headphones? Is there normally any communication to acknowledge...