I will build a new cable for the HD650 and I'd like to try a Mogami cable. I am thinking about the W2534 (Quad) and the W2549 (Dual). With the W2549 I would use two cables, one for each channel. The cable will be terminated with a 4 pin XLR connector and used with balanced and SE gear.   I am...

I found a pair of new (sealed) earpads for my 650 at a local store. Thing is they are over a year old, could have 2 or even 3 years since manufactured. So to all who've ordered these: do this type of "velour" pads have a shelf life, that is after a time do they start to "age", does the material...

Hi, I own an EMU 0404USB and often use it in ASIO mode. I'm thinking of getting a new CPU+rig and I'm not sure how best to use multiple cores for ASIO playback. More specifically I wonder if selecting just one of the cores (by setting the affinity) to handle the player software would make...

Does anybody know a good resource of date codes for tubes ? I am particularly interested in RCA (but other known brands are welcome). Yes I know about this article but I'd like a better and more complete resource. I posted this here too since the main thread doesn't seem to be active.

I am looking for other OTL tube amps similar in sound signature to Woo2. They must have warm, smooth, full and rich sound without compromising transparency or the 'natural' sound necessary for symphonic and vocal music. They must have excelent synergy with 650 Senns. The budget has to be under...

I am looking for a pair of phones to listen to voice and accoustical instruments. They should be forward, light, 'sparkling' - but without being lean, harsh or too bright. Great with women's voices (and most of men's voices) as well as accoustic instruments like the violin and generally...

Since I haven't ordered either of them yet I'll post again, and hopefully someone that has listened to both, on high-impedance phones (esp. the 650) will be able to shed some light. I'm interested in an in-depth (as possible) comparison between the two, with emphasis on the subjective side of...

Hi, I'm interested in extensively moding my 0404 USB, and for that I need its circuit schematics, as detailed as I can get them. So if anyone has these schematics, be they from a detailed datasheet or scanned service manual or the like, I would appreciate them posting it or PM with a link...

I am at doubt as to what pc sound card to buy for up to 250 Euros. I am considering these two - the EMU 0404 USB and the M-Audio Audiophile Firewire (or USB), both of which are highly regarded. I will use my card mostly for playback, both the digital out and analog line-out for home hi-fi...

Given that the hd595 is 'the same headphone as hd555, only better' - can it (the 595) be equalized to sound just like the 555 ? That is, softer and more laid back highs, calmer mids and perhaps a little more bass ? I'd appreciate opinions based on real life experiences. And don't worry, I'm...

I'd like to know the prices for HD580, 600 and 650 in Germany - in stores, not online. Also, not prices at small obscure stores which may be lower but hard to get to or unreliable. Rather, good deals which are easily available in any major city and come from reputable stores. Thanks.

Hello everyone, since my other post wasn't fully ontopic, I've decided to post a new thread with a more general approach. I am interested in how does this pair of cans' sound modify after a full burn-in, particularly regarding the highs. I have listened to them in a shop and I generaly like...