Fungi

Some guy mentioned head-case on the Facebook group and I hit refresh without really thinking about it, and it was already gone.

Yeah, I actually like the PX100 a lot, but it just has that lower end that I can't describe. By bassy I meant it had its emphasis on bass, not bassy like the 26P. I'd love to go, but that's a looong way up from Santa Barbara and I have work to do. There is one guy in SB with a Singlepower, modded K340, and SR-225 among other stuff, so I might ask if I can take a good listen sometime. And for the 580/600, I think I'm definitely going to give them a shot. Like people said earlier, they can be sold again for not a great loss. Is the 580 with 600 grills as similar people say?

US, California. Right now I'm thinking about trying out some headphones to find one I like, and then changing the amp/source, because the Opera's clicking is driving me nuts, and it feels like I could do better for this price. Either that, or similar for less. I remember one or two listings for HD580s on HF before it went down, so I might hop on that if it comes back.

>n_maher Source is computer, amp/dac is Opera (upgraded from Headfive, but I don't think it warrants the price increase... better separation and midrange, but yeah). I was planning to sell it and get a DAC and amp that were cheaper total so I could spend more on headphones or something. I've been looking at the MHDT DACs and Gilmore Lite or ECSS, and I'm definitely looking for suggestions there as well. So my budget max is possibly about $500 (about $1500 for the whole thing), and I listen to rock > electronic >> jazz >> classical. >Elephas HD600 might be what I'm looking for... It's not as bassy and thick as the PX100, right? >ph0rk As you said, I'm not really fond of the idea of EQing.

Yeah, I figured the logical thing to do was to start with Headphones. My name has history! Don't hate on the fungus Are you kidding me? It's in my blood to kiss ass.

My current stock of headphones, in order of preference, is Darth Beyers V2/K501, K24P, PX100, KSC75, UR/40 The stock DBs were just the end-all for me for a while, but I'd been lying to myself; they were compared to HD280s and KSC75s. I figured I could use some "opposite" headphones so grabbed some used K501s, and was really impressed at everything they did besides bass. The stock DBs were definitely way too bass heavy and the highs just... not there. I tried the gel pads and they made them more tolerable (bass tamer, more highs/mids), but something's still weird about it. I'm in the process of trying to get some K701 pads from Frank@AKG, but he gave me the wrong part number and I got some not-K701 pads so still working on it. But I'm definitely considering selling the Beyers for some Grados or Senns if their sound is anything like the K24P or PX100 upgraded. I'm thinking something from: HD650, HD580, SR-225, MS-Pro, orDT880. Am I on the right track, or do I need a good thin skin piercing?

Awesome. Now the question is, where do I post a general headphone/amp/dac entire setup topic?

I'm a little hesitant to ask for advice since it feels like I might lower the standards of this place and all the regulars are way beyond the stage I'm at. I guess I'll just lurk some more and stuff.

I'm surprised at how different it is here compared to Head-Fi. A lot more honesty IMO, it kind of feels like there's some shady plugging going on around over there or something. I see a lot more "experienced" users, and quick looks through the "favorite headphones" thread tells it all. Is it okay for a noobster like me to come here too?