Hi all,   I'm thinking of upgrading my DAC.  I'm currently running Twonky through Oppo BDP-95.  I'm thinking I can do better than this as a source and I have the itch to upgrade.  Amp is Bryston BHA-1.  Headphones are LCD-2, HD800 and PS 1000.  I'm considering Perfectwave DAC II and would even...

Most hi-fi audio is stored in digital form. With advancements in lossless compression, bit-perfect ripping/streaming, HD audio formats, multi-terabyte storage, and PC-friendly DACs, has the PC earned a place among high-end audio gear? At what price point?   Continued at...

Currently I'm using Roccat Kave - amazing headset due to the multiple speakers - it's very immersive when watching movies or playing games, and I like how it encloses my ears so that I'm sort of isolated from the outside noises when listening to music (and doing the things above). However...

I was dead set on apex glacier until I noticed some users were getting a bit of hiss noise some louder then others and for someone who sometimes listens to songs at lower volumes or have moments when nothings playing it really bothers me to have hiss noise. So are there any portable amps that...

I think the above equation "sums" up my question.   Regarding budget, I'm assuming improvements on the HD600 will require entering Summit Fi territory. The LCD3/HD800 are the most expensive headphones I'd consider buying.   Depending on which headphone comes closest to the sound signature I...

First off: longtime lurker, first time poster, im glad to finally have an excuse to join :D   I am in need of some serious guiding from some knowledgeable people.   Right now i have a Beyerdynamic dt770 pro headphone, with a really bad no-name DAC. but later this year, i will be getting abit...

I have been looking for headphones for classical for quite some time.   I tried to find the answer in the CIEM world but CIEM just doesn't do justice.   The ultimate conclusion seems to be HD800 but I just hate it for some reason I can't say.   So my question is What are some of the best...

Hello eHello everyone, I ve entered the world of HIFI for more than two years although im still new to this forum. My current system consists of the C5XE from Ayre and the WA22 amplifier from Woo Audio (tubes were all upgraded). My most frequently used cans are the HD800 from Sennheiser. I'd say...

I would love the HD800 but to much money for me. I am looking for 30% Music 70% Movies/games   Reading good things about the Philips Fidelio X1?   Your thoughts? :) 

Greetings!   Prelude So I found myself mysteriously drawn into the headphone business a couple months ago, and got myself a first pair of "decent" fullsize headphone according to a head-fi-er's advice --- the fischer fa-003 --- it was praised for its unmatched neutrality and soundstage at its...

Hey guys! I've been reading the forum for about two weeks now, trying to decide which amp to get for a HD800. I've read all kind of recommendations for tube amps and SS amps. My budget is $600 (can't go any further), and I already have the Bifrost Uber DAC. At home, I bought two different very...

http://www.bottlehead.com/store.php/products/bottleheadphone-kit   DIY headphones?!?!   Ok it looks like a mod on the Monoprice headphones. I'm a big Bottlehead fan, but idk if this is worth getting since I'm used to higher end headphones like HD800. Also interestingly, the Monoprice 8323 is a...

Hi, I'm curious what other people think are the best headphones for watching movies and why?  Price is no object.  If your answer depends on your amp, please list the amp as well.

Hi guys,   So, without using an amp, I am pretty happy with my Sennheiser HD598. If there was anything I'd want extra is maybe more depth (bass? ) to the sound thought I'll take clarity and soundstage over bass any day.   Being a person who always wants to know what's better available out...

I'll cut to the chase here:  I'm wondering if it's practical to fret over soundstage if you never listen to much of classical, jazz or live recordings.     I would like for people who have cans with good soundstage to tell me if the music I listen to benefits from having a headphone with a...

Hello guys, write down your favorite headphone in any category, 1- Best allaround headphone. IMO (k550) 2- Best 'bass' headphone. IMO (Pro900) 3- Best headphone for noise-cancelling. 4- Best headphone for the budget.

I'm in need of a cheap balanced amp. In terms of a regular amp, I have a HDP and a Headroom Ultra Desktop Amp ($1600), so I'm fine there. But I wanted to give balanced headphones a try because I've heard so much hype about them.   Does a balanced amp <$400 even exist? Maybe used, idc? Or does...

I have thought hard before writing this review whether this is the right time for it as I am still waiting for an important piece of my set-up puzzle, the DNA Stratus. But heck, if my current less-than-perfect set-up can yield a performance that I have never experienced before, I have no doubt...

I'm interested to see what everyone is recommending for an amp Senn 800. SS only please. Currently have Eximus DP1

I am planning on getting an HD800 to watch movies with on my HDTV. Just wondering if getting a DAC would improve the sound quality or not? Do I want one?

I just tried the HD800 and I love them! They sound great, very true, very detailed, great sound stage.   I was comparing them to the HD700 and in almost every case, I prefer the HD800. I was listening to DSOTM and when the bells started ringing on Time, some of those bells were really shrill...

Hello all! My current set is   Output UA Apollo -> DAC V800 -> HPA V200 -> HD800   Now, I heard a lot of great remarks about the Phonitor, and how it is an amazing crossfeed / room space emulation.  I dig this and wanted to incorporate it into my setup to help prevent ear fatigue when...

Having come from a pair of Unique Melody modded TF10x6 (TripleFi 10 + 3 drivers per side) to a pair of HE-400's it's got me wondering...are there any full-sized cans that can match the audio quality of IEM's?    I'm relatively new to the high-end IEM game having only owned the UE 900's and the...

      It is not unusual for me to get carried away with audio upgrades. What starts out as a simple change to one thing often leads to two, three, or four additional changes before the dust settles on a particular upgrade. So it was with my decision to upgrade from my trusted Sennheiser HD600...

Even the most expensive and top of the line headphones such as the Sennheiser HD800 coupled with a powerful DAC and amp will never be able to compare to what it feels like to have a few subs, high ends speakers and tweeters, properly installed with its own amp in your car.   I've heard a few...