[inline79]

  Any deal on a Bluetooth headphone/earphone?

 

  Amazon Warehouse Deals has the Sennheiser MM 450-X Wireless Bluetooth Headphones one used pair in "Good" condition for $194 and several used pairs rated "Very Good" for $201.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B007K3SB6K/

 
NEW UE9000 $199.99CAD at NCIX  (current exchange rate puts it at about $187US):
http://products.ncix.com/detail/logitech-ue-9000-bluetooth-around-the-ear-headphone-w-rechargeable-battery-pack-32ohms-14db-f9-92148-1051.htm
 
MM450X was $199CAD at NCIX's Black Friday.  The MM450X has better NC and is much smaller, but is a pain to get a good fit on-ear.  Also the UE9000 forces you to use NC w/ BT, but since its NC is weak anyways it might not matter to you.
 
NCIX also had the Parrot Zik for $249.99CAD, but that was yesterday's "Extreme Deal".  Zik is huge, and NC is painful!
 
EDIT: NCIX US site has the MM450X for $199.99:
http://us.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=91894&vpn=504513&manufacture=Sennheiser%20Electronics&promoid=1274

 

[doctorjazz]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1J711M8903&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL010214&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL010214-_-EMC-010214-Index-_-HeadphonesAccessories-_-9SIA1J711M8903-L024D


Denon iem, marked down $109 to $39.99, don't know these, but generally well built, good sounding iems

 

[Easylistening]

Beyerdynamic DT-990-Pro-250 Professional Acoustically Open Headphones

$146.35 to $147.85 at Amazon, price flops between third party seller and Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-DT-990-Pro-250-Professional-Acoustically-Applications/dp/B0011UB9CQ/

 

[KG Jag]

Used T 1 for $770 (like new) and $754 (very good) Prime from Amazon Warehousedeals:
 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0031RD3YY

 

[doctorjazz]

Martin Logan Mikros 70, $90 @ Best Buy. I like the Mikros 90, anyone have any experience with these?

 

[BassInMyFace]

I just found the best deal that I have come across in quite some time.  The best part is that it is FREE...
 
For those of you that use Foobar (or even if you don't), download the newest stable version if you do not have it yet: v 1.3.  The key part here is to download the WASAPI component.  WASAPI is the "deal" here.  For those of you that don't know about it, it basically allows your computer to run "bit perfect" and block out interference (a concept that I still do not complete understand).  Anyways, after downloading and installing both, make sure to go select your DAC source in Foobar with the WASAPI (event) option.
 
I didn't think that this change would improve sound quality much, but there is definitely a noticeable gain to be made with my setup.  From my understanding, the amount of actual improvement will depend on your source/hardware (mine is a laptop from 2009, so there was considerable gain to be had).  I'm very impressed with what I gained from such a simple, free "deal" that can be downloaded for free!

 

[bhazard]

  I just found the best deal that I have come across in quite some time.  The best part is that it is FREE...
 
For those of you that use Foobar (or even if you don't), download the newest stable version if you do not have it yet: v 1.3.  The key part here is to download the WASAPI component.  WASAPI is the "deal" here.  For those of you that don't know about it, it basically allows your computer to run "bit perfect" and block out interference (a concept that I still do not complete understand).  Anyways, after downloading and installing both, make sure to go select your DAC source in Foobar with the WASAPI (event) option.
 
I didn't think that this change would improve sound quality much, but there is definitely a noticeable gain to be made with my setup.  From my understanding, the amount of actual improvement will depend on your source/hardware (mine is a laptop from 2009, so there was considerable gain to be had).  I'm very impressed with what I gained from such a simple, free "deal" that can be downloaded for free!

Kernel Streaming and a good ASIO driver (normally supplied by the DAC company) will also do the same thing.
 
It doesn't block interference. It bypasses the Windows kernel which has a tendency to muck up sound.

 

[spurxiii]

I just found the best deal that I have come across in quite some time.  The best part is that it is FREE...

For those of you that use Foobar (or even if you don't), download the newest stable version if you do not have it yet: v 1.3.  The key part here is to download the WASAPI component.  WASAPI is the "deal" here.  For those of you that don't know about it, it basically allows your computer to run "bit perfect" and block out interference (a concept that I still do not complete understand).  Anyways, after downloading and installing both, make sure to go select your DAC source in Foobar with the WASAPI (event) option.

I didn't think that this change would improve sound quality much, but there is definitely a noticeable gain to be made with my setup.  From my understanding, the amount of actual improvement will depend on your source/hardware (mine is a laptop from 2009, so there was considerable gain to be had).  I'm very impressed with what I gained from such a simple, free "deal" that can be downloaded for free!

Thanks for this. I'm noticing a slight improvement in clarity. Worthwhile free upgrade.

 

[M-13]

  I just found the best deal that I have come across in quite some time.  The best part is that it is FREE...
 
For those of you that use Foobar (or even if you don't), download the newest stable version if you do not have it yet: v 1.3.  The key part here is to download the WASAPI component.  WASAPI is the "deal" here.  For those of you that don't know about it, it basically allows your computer to run "bit perfect" and block out interference (a concept that I still do not complete understand).  Anyways, after downloading and installing both, make sure to go select your DAC source in Foobar with the WASAPI (event) option.
 
I didn't think that this change would improve sound quality much, but there is definitely a noticeable gain to be made with my setup.  From my understanding, the amount of actual improvement will depend on your source/hardware (mine is a laptop from 2009, so there was considerable gain to be had).  I'm very impressed with what I gained from such a simple, free "deal" that can be downloaded for free!

You already didn't know about this? Come on man that's like week 1 on Head-Fi. Jeez!
 
Don't forget this as well since you obviously missed Head-Fi orientation (slacker!):
 
http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?94044-Windows-PC-and-Foobar-set-up-for-Audio-with-WASAPI-DAC
 
http://diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/digital/pc-software/foobar-2000-for-dummies/
 
Yeah that'll put the iciing on top. LOL

have fun.

 

[devhen]

I prefer ASIO, specifically the ASIO4ALL driver, and I agree, its a noticeable improvement with my HRT MS2+.
 
http://asio4all.com/

 

[BassInMyFace]

  Kernel Streaming and a good ASIO driver (normally supplied by the DAC company) will also do the same thing.
 
It doesn't block interference. It bypasses the Windows kernel which has a tendency to muck up sound.

 
 

 
You already didn't know about this? Come on man that's like week 1 on Head-Fi. Jeez!
 
Don't forget this as well since you obviously missed Head-Fi orientation (slacker!):
 
http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread.php?94044-Windows-PC-and-Foobar-set-up-for-Audio-with-WASAPI-DAC
 
http://diyaudioheaven.wordpress.com/digital/pc-software/foobar-2000-for-dummies/
 
Yeah that'll put the iciing on top. LOL

have fun.

 
Thank you guys!  I appreciate it a lot, and I apparently missed week one of orientation...
 
I have one quick question.  I noticed that if I am listening to music through Foobar with WASAPI, if I was to simultaneously play a video clip through my browser on YouTube, the video clip audio would play out loud through my speakers.  Is that normal with WASAPI?

 

[devhen]

 
Thank you guys!  I appreciate it a lot, and I apparently missed week one of orientation...
 
I have one quick question.  I noticed that if I am listening to music through Foobar with WASAPI, if I was to simultaneously play a video clip through my browser on YouTube, the video clip audio would play out loud through my speakers.  Is that normal with WASAPI?

 
WASAPI takes exclusive control over the DAC / sound card that its using (otherwise it wouldn't be receiving a bit-perfect stream if random noises were being added to it) so Windows will automatically attempt to send the sound to the next available sound device which apparently is your speakers. You can control where Windows sends your system sounds while you're using WASAPI or ASIO by using the "Sound" control panel. Right click on which device you want Windows/browser/etc sounds sent to and select "Use as default device".

 

[PXSS]

Lets please keep this thread on track, you can take the wasapi convo to PMs or a new thread. Thanks =)

 

[deltasun]

The Fidelio X1 has come down to $250 on Amazon, if anyone's interested.

 

[kkcheong]

The Fidelio X1 has come down to $250 on Amazon, if anyone's interested.

This is deal thread. Deal is more than 50% discount