Hello there. I have a pair of UM2 monitors that are absolutely fantastic. I can’t tell you how much I love listening to my music through these monitors. About 3 months ago, I had some custom made earmolds made for my monitors. They have improved the sound considerably and the comfort is...

I have just received delivery of a pair of Westone UM-2 IEMs. All I can say is that these are simply awesome . The best IEMs that I have heard and I came to this conclusion after the first minute I had them on. Anyway, I have noticed that there is a significant difference in the sound...

I have just purchased a Creative Zen Vision:M and now want a pair of high quality IEMs to go with it. I am currently listening to my Zen with a pair of FutureSonics FS-1 IEMs and whilst the bass is great, the mids and highs are disappointing. I have narrowed my choice to three. The Ety ER-4P...

Hi Guys. I have a set of KSC-35s and KSC-75s that I use with my MP3 player. I bought the KSC-35s but found that they can be uncomfortable over long periods of time and pinch my ears. To get around this, I bought a set of KSC-75s and find these much more comfortable but not as good sounding as...

What are the best earbuds on the market in your opinion? I do not want canalphones. I want a set of earbuds that I can use with my MP3 player. I currently use a set of Koss KSC-75 clip-ons and these sound great for their intended purpose but I also want some earbuds. I want earbuds that have...

Hi Guys, I am after a set of clip on phones for my MP3 player. I don't want buds or canalphones. What are the best clip on phones out there in your opinion? I want something with great bass response, excellent clarity and also the best comfort. I also want something that looks good. A...

This is mainly for my fellow Aussies. Where in Australia can I buy Grado RS-1s at a very competitive price? Whilst there are numerous outlets on the Internet in the US, the shipping costs can be prohibitive...

Just how much of an improvement is the HD-650 over the HD-600/Cardas headphones? I have the HD-600/Cardas combo and am considering upgrading to the HD-650. Is the upgrade worth the extra $?

Just how good are MP3 players today compared to Portable CDPs? The MP3 player I am considering is an iPOD. I already have a Sony PCDP. It is the second from the top of the range model from 5 years ago. What are the pros and cons of MP3 players compared to PCDPs? Is there much difference...

I'm not sure if this thread belongs in this category but I'll post it anyway I have an interesting dilemma that I was hoping you guys can resolve. As we are all aware, in order to maintain signal integrity and purity, it is important that the connections between our components are of the...

Hi Guys. I have been patiently waiting for the ASL MG OTL 32 to arrive. In the meantime, has anybody taken delivery of either the OTL 32 or the MG Head MkII? If so, what's the verdict? Is the MkII an improvement on the MG Head OTL? Joe, when is the OTL 32 shipping to Australia? I have...

Hi Guys. I would like to know what the advantage (if any) is of a digital volume control vs a high quality potentiometer eg. ALPS Blue. I am getting a headphone amp built for me and have an option of either a digital volume control or a potentiometer. The cost difference is negligible...

I have an interesting problem I was hoping someone could help me with. I have been demoing an amp with my HD-600s for the last week or so. It is a locally made passive preamp, MOSFET poweramp unit by a High-End amp manufacturer based in Australia. In my demoing, I noticed a very faint (but...

The much exalted Cardas cable for the HD-600s has arrived today. Looks pretty good - even in the "smurf" blue. I kind of like it. Anyway, the REAL test is when I try this out on my system tonight. I just hope that this was money well spent. This is a lot of money for a piece of wire with a...

I am considering the ASL MG OTL/32 amp but I need to know if it will fit into my rack and provide appropriate ventilation as well. For those of you who have physical access to this unit, can you please tell me what the dimensions are (Length, Width and Height). Thanks in advance.

A general query. What is the philosophy behind tuberolling? Surely the designers of tube amps have designed them with specific tubes in mind to ensure optimal performance. Why then go and mess with this initial design? It seems that certain tubes bring out the best in particular...

Hi Guys. Just a general query. Is the quality of a burnt CD reliant on the CD Burner? Does it matter what type of burner is used? After all, all that is involved is data transfer (1's and 0's) is it not? Will an expensive CD burner give better quality recordings of originals? I look...

Joe, What is the difference between the ASL LH-01 and the new OTL32? Is the OTL32 designed to replace the LH-01??? Is there much of a difference in sound between these two amps? Please advise as I am keen on purchasing an OTL32 but can also get hold of an LH-01... Good luck with...

Has anyone had a chance to listen to the ASL LH-01? There doesn't seem to be much information on this in comparison to its sister product the MG Head OTL. It certainly looks interesting on spec. If anyone has listened to this product, I would be very interested to know their thoughts. I am...

Hi Joe. Can you tell me when the MG Head OTL32 will be available for purchase? What will be the price of this unit? Will it be available in a 240V version (I am based in Australia). Is this unit designed for the HD-600 or is it aimed more at the low impedence headphones? Finally...

Anybody had much experience with Ergo Headphones? If so, what's the verdict? They have a model called the Ergo AMT that seems pretty interesting. Has anyone heard this at all? Would be very interested in opinions.

I am looking for a tube amp for my HD-600s. I currently use the Corda HA-1. I don't want to spend too much as this is more of an experiment at this stage. I have set a budget of $550 US. What in your opinion is the best tube amp for the HD-600 up to this price point?

Where can I find a decent stand to place my HD-600s on? There doesn't seem to be anything available out there for headphones and I don't really like leaving my headphones on the floor or the coffee table. Anyone know of any good products or retailers for such an item???

Hello there. I am considering purchasing an MG Head DT to go with my HD600s. I would like to know if anyone has compared the DT version of the MG Head to the older version. If so, how do they compare??? I am currently using a Corda HA-1 with my HD600s. I am considering the MG Head as I would...

I would like to know what headphone extension cable is best suited for to the Corda HA-1. I am using HD-600s with the Corda and due to the layout of my room now require an extension cable. I tried the Grado and was not happy at all - a washed out, almost out of phase sound. What is the best...