So, I've never really done much DIY in terms of putting together a PCB, but the value of DIY components seem very hard to pass up, and I love assembling things and doing manual stuff with my hands. So my first priority is a headphone amp, which I was thinking of putting off until I found out...

So, after owning my HD555's for a while, I'm getting kinda tired of it's lack of bass and very neutral sound. I would use my phones for just about everything, but I can always keep my HD555's for gaming/movies/TV, while getting new phones for music. Although, then again, gaming and movies just...

So I got myself some HD555's a while back, as they were recommended for entry level cans. They are pretty neutral and lack in bass, but they are very detailed and soundstage is pretty good. These are cans that I would think are better suited for movies and games than music.   So, my question...

I bought this card expecting not to get issues like this, but every time I go from silence to a sound (starting a song, making a sound in the GUI, etc.) It gives off a pop. It happens with both the Headphone output and RCA output. I don't think this was happening earlier either. Why must such a...

Alright, so I'm looking towards entry level DACs and amps for my computer setup so I won't be doing my HD555's injustice by plugging it into onboard sound. The GrubDAC and MiniMAX both sound like a great place to start, $50 for the DAC and $220 for the amp. Thing is, I've never done any SMD...

So after a bit of lurking, I've come to the understanding that audiophile level setups involve studio type monitor/bookshelf speakers, a high-end soundcard or possibly, an external DAC. Now before this, I really only knew about Logitech and to a lesser extent, Creative speakers. I've currently...

Alright, so I've had a HD555 for a little while and I'd like to use it for what it was meant for, movies and games. I feel I'm doing the cans injustice by plugging it straight into the onboard sound, so I'm thinking of assembling a Bantam DAC and a decent low cost amp. Would anyone recommend...

I'm going to get some new IEMs to go with a new Cowon IAudio7, I don't really know what IEMs should be paired with it. Also, I've been looking at the Head-Direct IEMs, and the low-end UE IEMs. Should I bother with low-end UEs (MetroFi)? I'm really leaning towards one because I don't have to...

I really want to build a USB DAC (or maybe a USB+SPDIF DAC so I can also use it with my PS3), and some Amps, but it appears buying boards and such overseas is a lot of trouble, and group buys don't come up often. Also, say besides the board and case, can I get everything else from say, Dick...

My history of DAPs pretty much consists of an iPod Mini (battery died) and a Samsung U2 as a stop-gap solution that I used for quite a bit now that I think about it. I've lurked around the forums and got the general impression that Clips, D2s, Sonys, i7s, are the good players but which one...

I've had my HD555 for a bit now and I feel that it's a bit dull for music listening and that I'll just leave it hooked up to my TV for movies and games. What headphones would you recommend for music listening (that are also available through headphones.com.au)?

I need a new DAP (my samsung 1gb stick player just doesn't cut it anymore) and since I've seen many setups that are iPods with a LOD to an amp, I'm assuming there is some advantage with the dreaded iPod. But on other topics I've heard that Sony players have good SQ. What has better SQ, an...