[kool bubba ice]

There are headphone amps.
Expensive doesn't always mean better.
Headphones aren't 2nd class to speakers.
Headphones sound different from one another.
Balanced headphones.
Headphones are more popular then I thought.
The high cost of grade A headphones.
Recabling & modding headphones.
The head Fi community is very generous & honest. (The majority)
Never thought I'd become a headphone freak.
I know what a DAC is.

 

[mwallace573]

With the exception of the Balanced Headphone bit, that pretty much sums up my first year here as well. Maybe next year. Great group of people here to say the least.

The heck with "Curse", thanks a lot head-fi!

 

[Giudecca]

My first month has led me to believe that headphones are more dangerous that gambling as far as addiction's go. I stopped playing MMORPG's to find a new hobbie (addiction) and this has proven to be worse...maybe I should take up quilting and watching HGTV

 

[krmathis]

Wow! You have certainly learned a lot during these 12 months.

 

[rlanger]

Pretty much sums it up for me as I approach my 1 year anniversary too.

Hope I learn as much (and maybe not spend as much) in the second year!

 

[mwallace573]

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Originally Posted by Giudecca /img/forum/go_quote.gif I stopped playing MMORPG's to find a new hobbie (addiction) and this has proven to be worse...maybe I should take up quilting and watching HGTV

Good for you! I've seen MMORPGs ruin a lot more lives personally than headphones ever could. With headphones, the worse you can lose are you money and hearing. I've seen MMOs take away entire lives and a few friendships.

Back on topic, I've learned something new today.

Tubes are awesome!

 

[Purgatos]

I've learned an awful lot about different composers, recordings, conductors, orchestras, music labels, etc.

Oh also some stuff about headphones I guess.

 

[boomana]

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Originally Posted by Giudecca /img/forum/go_quote.gif My first month has led me to believe that headphones are more dangerous that gambling as far as addiction's go. I stopped playing MMORPG's to find a new hobbie (addiction) and this has proven to be worse...maybe I should take up quilting and watching HGTV

Ah...but quilting can be done while listening to headphones!

I've been on head-fi for a bit longer than a year and had a small headphone collection already growing (but only one amp!). Since joining, however, I've learned about system synergy and how much improvement a really good home source makes. I've learned that I have a sound preference, and my tastes haven't changed much, though I appreciate different qualities more. I know what my HD650s should sound like with a great amp as opposed to a decent amp. I now believe in burn in (very limited belief). I have heard the improvements that some cables make and am a skeptical believer. I used to think it was important to have two or three headphones for different uses. Now, I think everyone should have two or three headphones within those different use catagories (serious home, bedroom rig, portable)...it's a mood thing. I also believe in back-up headphones for discontinued models if you can get them, and mood amps and back-up amps as well...egad...I'm actually admitting this. Taking some of my headphones is in my hurricane evacuation plan. Buy used! Imods rule! Pay attention to who is posting (their experience and points of reference) when looking for advice. There will always be something new down the line. Be happy with what you have until you can afford something more! I've learned patience while still waiting for my Diablo and immediate gratification when buying CDs I learned about on the music forum...AND...most importantly, I've learned that Florida head-fiers are the kindest, most generous, unrepentant gear-sluts I've ever met (who also love live music and a good party anytime). I'm broke, but very happy.

 

[DJShadow]

I only just learnt what a DAC does and what people meant by 'transport'

 

[epaludo]

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Originally Posted by mwallace573 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Back on topic, I've learned something new today. Tubes are awesome!

Agreed.
Nothing like a TUBE amp to relax ...