Anyone got recommendations for good IEMs that fit the Shure Olives? I don't mind different types of sound signatures like dark or bright, but I just need some that are good quality that fit these sleeves because I like these sleeves the best (but I lost my Shure SE530). I am open to new IEMs...

I do not like the default search options of sorting by "Relevancy". I hate that I have to keep going into "Advanced Search" to adjust how I want my results to sort. Otherwise, I often get trash threads I have to go through. For example, I may want the most updated threads for impressions or...

If anyone wanted a really awesome receiver for the price and doesn't need HDMI, get this one: http://forums.audioholics.com/forums...735#post569735 If I had the money, I would buy this right now, even though I don't need it. It's that good of a deal.

Anyone ever try or know anyone who has tried modding a Heed? I was particularly thinking about adding balanced outputs... EDIT: NVM, found it on Google lol...

Best DAC with two SPDIF in, 3.1 or more RCA out, and Headphone Out? Not a receiver though, please (unless headphone out is preamp or just line out...). I'm looking for something around $500 give or take $200. Anyone got any tips?

I am new to DIY, but I am very excited at the prospect of DIY. I have a couple questions: 1) What exactly is cloning? Is that the creation of an existing finished product such as DIYing an actual 'replica' of the DT880 or something? 2) How did you guys all start? What skills or tools do...

Should I be doing this? Soundcard>>>Heed>>>K701 Or is it ok to do this? Soundcard>>>Zero HP Out>>>Heed>>>K701 I shouldn't go through the Zero HP out because then it will be double amped, right? Should I go through the RCA to mini, plug that into the Heed, and plug the K701 into the...

I am debating between the two of these cards because I have heard such good things about them and they are only about $20 apart, give or take $10. I have both PCI and PCIE slots open, therefore, that is not an issue. Both have the virtual surround sound technology which is one of the key things...

Where is the best/cheapest place to grab the famous most comfortable Beyer Velour Pads? K601 Headband (to replace the K701 Headband)? The also famous Shure Black Olive Foam Sleeves? I can find the Olives but I was wondering where, specifically, people recommend buying them. I can find the...

I have a Zero with HDAM Earth and LT1364. And boy does it get HOT!!! I was wondering if I need to worry about this when I upgrade to the AKG701/702 and what I could do to keep it cool. There were mentions of heatsinks and/or fans but I have never heard of or used heatsinks and fans that small...

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So I was wondering what types of tips and mods are recommended for the ER6i and iM716? I wanted to get one of these for my sister (and I am pretty sure these are the best for her out of all of them). She has average size ear canals, as far as I can tell. And I also saw there were mods for the...

1) If the player is used (old), then might Sonicstage still be used or do they completely update that without having Sonicstage installed at all? 2) I can get this player for $40. Worth it? Anything else better than that at such a price point, even if it's used? 3) It's possible the current...

Ok. So I'm going to kind of rant here. I am really annoyed that there is a severe lack of a good music store (read: enormous and wide selection) that sells FLAC quality. I am really itching for great quality but popular music of all sorts. Coldplay, U2, Beethoven, Bach, Bizet, Keane, and even...

I am pretty much a newborn in the world of audiophiles. So I was wondering if any of the veterans knew of any mods to make the HARX900 more comfortable. The cushions FEEL alright, but the overall headband pressure is a bit distracting. I only don't notice if I am intensely playing a game of...

Is it possible to bypass the amp, but use the DAC of a device that has both? AKA I want to use the amp on my Cmoy instead of the amp of... a Claro Halo, but I want the DAC on the Claro Halo to be used. So is there a way to avoid the double amping? Or would it be better to just get a different...

Ok, so I am hunting for cheap (looking for ~$150 or less), but quality DAC and/or AMP for headphones and speakers that will hook up to my computer. Preferably, I would like a Home theater potential in the source. Therefore, I have been looking for an HT receiver. Currently, I have been...

PIONEER XV-HTD520 DVD/CD Receiver: Good or no good? I can get them for $125. I need a DAC and Amp and this looks pretty solid for $125. Notes: Using Behringer MS40 HARX 900 CMOY OP2227 Onboard audio

Is there some way or someone to mod the Fiio Amps so that they run via power adapter instead of via battery? Also, the same with the reported hissing?

My friend has an issue with his laptop. His audio ports (headphone and/or speaker and mic ports) are broken. The only way he could connect his headphones to his laptop would be via USB. However, USB DACs are expensive. Is there an inexpensive ($~25 or less) solution that he might even want to...

I'm new to audio and these forums. I had purchased the HARX 900 and I was wondering if the Cmoy with an OP A2227 chip will do alright for powering the headphones while running through the Behringer MS40. I do not have any DAC besides the Berhinger MS40 and my onboard audio. Would it be more...