Posts by triggerc

the tech specs look good on the FX77, but I doubt the actual frequency response will be close to what it advertises, and the sensitivity rating is really low for IEMs, don't really know what's going on about that.

Quote: Originally Posted by phospholipid if you know where to pick up some K 272 HD's, let me know, I've been lookin for weeks. Oooh, they look pretty good, from a pure aesthetic standpoint. How do they sound?...

A budget will always help. And if you want to also listen to music with them, genre would also be helpful. In the $100 range the HD555 is often recommended, and in the $200 range the HD595 is a good step up.

Quote: Originally Posted by Pibbz I've only read so-so reviews about those particular Sennheisers. Although I've never actually heard them, the wide-open design suggests that they're more ideal for watching movies, and...

Also check out the AudioEngine A2/A5, availability might be a bit better in the UK compared to AV123's stuff. AudioEngine makes some of the finest PC speakers, and they have a 30 day money back guarantee in the US, not sure about the UK...

just a heads up, don't expect too much. The Aircushions are great budget canalphones, but there is just no way it'll ever reach the detail and soundstage of mid-fi headphones. To get the same level of detail, you'll likely have to at...

Get the Aircushions (FX66) and do the FX66 Mod. Ultimate Ears recently came out with a new set of low end buds, but I'm not sure about how good it is.

^^^^^^^ Quantity != Quality

T-amps are especially great for this purpose, especially considering the form factor.

I'd go with something along the lines of T-amp + bookshelf speakers + (a subwoofer if you really want one). Something like the Sonic Impact T-Amp along with a pair of XL-S Encore will give you very good sound quality and keep you well...