I want to get a pair of speakers for my PC and I've narrowed it down to these 2 sets of Swans. Is the performance of the M200MkII substantial enough to warrant the extra $100 over the D1080 IV?

So I'm looking to get a cheap sound card and the two I'm deciding on are the Xonar DG or DS. I am currently running audio through on-board to a PocketAmp2 V2 to slightly modded HD555s. Which sound card would be best for my situation?

I see there's a difference in their frequency responses from the graphs on HeadRoom but is there a discernible difference when listening to them?

Are there any? What do you guys of the idea, is it even possible? It would be pretty convenient for those who have USB DACs and want the convenience of moving the DAC around (to a quieter room for instance) and not being restricted to where your computer is located.

I need some recommendations for my friend who wants headphones with good bass. He listens to mostly trance/house/hardstyle. He'll probably need a portable amp to go with it since I believe his source will be an iPod Classic. Budget is probably somewhere between $350 - 400. Right now I'm...

I have a 1st gen iPhone right now and I was wondering how the new iPhone 3G or iTouch sound like? I'm scoping out for a new DAP for when I eventually get a new phone. I already have an LOD so I'd like to stick to an Apple product.

I'm looking to upgrade my headphones finally after a year with a pair of HD555s. I'm looking to spend at most $250USD but I'd like to stay closer to the $200 mark. I currently use an iPod Classic connect to a PocketAmp2V2 through a LOD and I don't plan to upgrade anytime soon because I'm an...

Where's the cheapest place online that I can get a pair of HD595?

*my first post, wallet cries* Hey guys, I'm a long time lurker and I've finally decided to take the dive. Right now I only have a pair of HD555s plugged into an iPhone and I'm wanting to do a big upgrade. My plan so far is to get a pair of HD650 + a DAC + an amp. Right now I'm looking at...