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Once these get out in the wild, I'd like to know how this compares to the Buffalo. Looks like by the time a Buffalo were packaged up the cost would be roughly the same.

OMG. It's Richard and Dave. I would've bet serious dollars to never see them here.

Yeah, the specs are good. Seems like a lot of competition at the 1k price point.

I agree, Tyll. I was surprised to see yet another company show up with an obvious lack of audio knowledge. OK, maybe I wasn't surprised. But reading the marketing hype for "thumping base" and the worn out " crystal clear mids and highs" thing... It just speaks volumes about who they are and what they might be caring about (iPod carying kids.) As for Monster, instead of jumping on instant litigation, it might be more fun for them to set the record straight and use these challenger products in a public and friendly shoot-out. What's to lose?

Kenmore canister vacuum. Will the excitement never end? Our old upright had trouble standing, lock mechanism snapped off. New unit has three hepa filters. I'm a little bummed that decent vacuums cost $500 these days.

Oh sonofa. *sigh* One day. Have fun guys and gals!

"These on-ear premium headphones are tuned to deliver natural, thumping base with crystal clear mids and highs. What you hear is just what the artist intended. Fanny Wang's On Ear Headphones elebrate the beauty of music on the outside as well as the inside. The iconic Wang design features a duo-fold design with sturdy aluminum hinges, a removable cord, and an integrated Duo Jack which allows you to easily share your music." You could be wearing an iconic Wang. A pair, no less.

Good. I need a few other items from the 'zon anyway. Like one of those handy gooseneck webcams with nightvison so I can see (in the wall) if I'll be able to pull my own hdmi cabling. Yay.

I say politically correct because I can either support Tyll and purchase at Headroom, or support Head Case and use the Amazon link. My head doth explode.

Finally, to be politically correct, where did anyone get theirs? I see them for sale at Headroom, Amazon, Audiocubes is rather high at $369.

With all the military usage, what if an actual explosion was close by? I suppose Private Smith's head would explode as well.

First quarter complete. Grade: A. Difficult and time consuming. Just six months left. ouch...

One of these days I'll have to jump on a plane and meet all the east coasters in person!

Ah. Uncomfy how? Too snug? Too sweaty?

That's some wheelchair.

Thank you, friends. The original date, hmm. I think when I first registered I just slid the year drop down as far back as I could. Actually, it was '63. Inching closer to fifty now. Yikes.

Well, I've got a rear-view mirror for things like that. Still, the bastards hide behind my head somehow.

I did "run a simple comparison." It was about a year ago. I don't own any of the three I mentioned, though, and thought a discussion here would be in order. Additionally, there are two dealers in the area who have any idea what good headphones are, and they only have Senns or Grado. I'm merely shopping for opinions here.

That I didn't know. I'm now wondering why I didn't like their signature... Oh. Ha! I was just quoting the list of possible parts lists that are "can't miss build #2, #1" etc. Sorry for the obscure reference. Like you, I have a pile of boards that I need to work on and try out. Some day... That sounds a lot like the Bottlehead Foreplay I built a few yeras back. Pairing that with my Classe CAV-150 with it's own 29dB gain meant touchy countrols until I could back off the gain a bit. Thanks for the reminder, though. Knowing that the ESW9 is maybe more sensitive helps me pair it with something better. Excellent information. I had forgotten about trying to isolate those around me. Guy next to me often cranks up his Bose Quiet Comfort. They're not so quiet in my own cube. Yeah, this gives me more focus. I want better sound than a pair of freebees, headband design so I can take them off when my supervisor stops by, sound isolation so others don't have to hear what I am listening to that day, and something that responds well to different amps and dacs. I have added isolation to my list! I guess the RS2i is off the list, then? It seems like they won't supply much isolation. Thanks guys. This is great information! Brian

Interesting. Well, the last time I heard HF-2s, I thought they sounded a bit flat, but its been a while. Beefy, that Buffalo/Crack/650 rig sounds like it would be damn good. Did you ever try the ESW9 with that setup? If I could find even a few extra tubes I'd bring the (forgot to mention) MHSS to work, even though it is not nearly as nice as the Crack.

New headphones: do want. Problems: I'm still studying Java at UW. It comsumes about 95% of my free time so regular headphone listening just doesn't happen unless I get spare time at work, which is also rare. I'll be done in June, though. I'm thinking of three possibilities: ATH-ESW9 Good: Good form factor for work, seem to respond reasonably well to amps. Bad: Would I use them outside of work? RS2i Good: Enjoyed these when hearing the RS2 a year or so back. Would be a nice 32ohm phone for use with the Ventus or future suitable amps. Might be nice to have for a work rig, albeit maybe a little overkill. Bad: Maybe a little pricy for leaving at work. LS-2 Good: Well, geez! Love these. They are on the "will buy eventually" list. Bad: Probably wouldn't get these until Summer, after completing school. They would not stay at work. JH13: I don't have much time to get these right. Plus if these were used at work, they'd be in and out of my ears too much. Upcoming builds: Bijou Buffalo dac Some Millett Max build that I understand I can't miss. Also in the house: HD600 Shure SE310 (selling soon) CK2III Ventus DVP-S9000ES Theta Casanova (with a nice DAC) Sure, the way I'm leaning is obvious. I"m just curious what my 'case friends would do. Thanks!

Wow x 2!

Merry Christmas, all, from green and non-snowy Seattle. I'm happy to have my friends here at Head Case!