[FiNoobie]

I have a COWON D2 with all FLAC files loaded on it. I use Grado Rs1 cans and a Headroom Micro Amp. Is there anything else I can do to get the optimum sound quality from this setup? When I listen to these files there's just "something" missing. I use an interconnect that I had laying around from some other gadget that I bought years ago - do you think it might be this? do these cables really have an affect on the SQ? If so, does anyone have any recommendations for this?

Thanks!

 

[TheMarchingMule]

There's nothing "missing," per se, but more like there's something "wrong." You're pairing up home headphones with a semi-home DAC through a portable source. Essentially, because of that setup, you're ultimately limiting yourself from hearing the true potential of the RS-1.

From my personal experience, and after two years of trying to do so, I realized that is best to keep portable and home setup(s) seperate.

 

[FiNoobie]

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Originally Posted by TheMarchingMule /img/forum/go_quote.gif There's nothing "missing," per se, but more like there's something "wrong." You're pairing up home headphones with a semi-home DAC through a portable source. Essentially, because of that setup, you're ultimately limiting yourself from hearing the true potential of the RS-1. From my personal experience, and after two years of trying to do so, I realized that is best to keep portable and home setup(s) seperate.

Thanks for the feedback TMM. Makes sense. I have a pair of Sure E2s that I used before the Grados but they weren't doing it in the bass department.

 

[robojack]

Check to make sure your D2 is set-up correctly. Volume should be at 49/50, and there should be NO Jeteffects on, and finally EQ should be at normal (0/0/0/0/0). I have my D2 set like this, and when coupled with my Predator amp, it sounds nearly identical to my USB DAC output from my PC (which is a very good thing).

 

[FiNoobie]

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Originally Posted by robojack /img/forum/go_quote.gif Check to make sure your D2 is set-up correctly. Volume should be at 49/50, and there should be NO Jeteffects on, and finally EQ should be at normal (0/0/0/0/0). I have my D2 set like this, and when coupled with my Predator amp, it sounds nearly identical to my USB DAC output from my PC (which is a very good thing).

Hey robo, thanks! I think that's my problem - my D2 vol is set to like 25-30. the rest is how you said, the EQ is flat. The only effect I have is MachBass set between 3-5, depending on the type of music, and BBE is at 2. Mybe I will raise the volume and take off the MachBAss and BBE for starters.

 

[Aimless1]

I also recomend 49/50 volume which is remarkably close to line out. Ditto on EQ and Jet Effects. I think you'll be happy with the result.

 

[FiNoobie]

So does everyone agree, no jeteffects incuding MachBass and BBE?

 

[FiNoobie]

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Originally Posted by Aimless1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I also recomend 49/50 volume which is remarkably close to line out. Ditto on EQ and Jet Effects. I think you'll be happy with the result.

Aimless, what do you mean remarkably close to line out?