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  1. B

    Master and Dynamic MH40/headphone care and storage

    Hey all, just got the master and dynamic MH40, my first ever nice pair of headphones. I love them! They came with a sort of felt bag for storage. I put the headphones in the bag and was placing them on a shelf when I slipped and they flew out of my hand And landed on the shelf. They only when...
  2. N

    Tandberg Solvsuper 10 - Attached Modern Devices

    I recently acquired A very nice condition and well working Tandberg Solvsuper 10. It is a late model with power button and AFC. produces 6-8 watts per channel, with 30 watts peak. I'm running it to RadioShack Minimus 7 pair and a Theater Solutions Sub8S with very good results in a small space...
    • Niner9
    • Thread
    • ground loop headphones noise solvsuper speaker to line level tandberg
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  3. J

    Headphone jack Marantz 2252

    One of my children was listening to my 2252 with headphones, and when he pulled out the headphones, he said something popped out with the headphone jack. Now we can't find whatever piece popped out, and headphones won't hold firmly in the headphone port, or play back with sound. I'm assuming it...
  4. R

    Volume drop on one side of headphones

    Hello, Is there a most-likely cause for headphones losing significant volume on one side? Suddenly I'm only getting about 30-40% volume on the left side. My diagnostic capabilities are limited to taking a multimeter to the plug, and I'm getting the same resistance reading from both channels...
  5. R

    Need Help!

    Can anyone identify / value these headphones? I have a pair of DRUMMOND SD 4000X and I cannot find any information on then whatsoever.
  6. mattstech

    Sansui SS-2 Help

    Hello my friends of AK! So due to being "temporarily laid off" as to current world events, I have decided to work on some projects of mine. This includes a pair of Sansui SS-2 headphones from the early 1970s, that i managed to score at a thrift store a while back. The problem: -Often times...
  7. G

    Is it OK to use a broken audio adapter with exposed metal?

    Hi: I recently purchased a 3.5mm stereo jack to 1/4" stereo plug adapter online (cheap quality). Unfortunately, it arrived damaged to the point that the protective plastic had all broken off. Long story short, I was able to get my money back and was also allowed to keep the damaged item. I am...
    • Gruber93
    • Thread
    • adapter audio audio adapter audio equipment headphone adapter headphone jack headphones music studio
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Headphones
  8. D

    My Krell preamp has no headphone jack. Advice needed.

    Hello everyone, this is my first post on Audio Karma. Sorry, I've seen posts/ problems like this, but I still can't find a solution. I just got a used Krell Showcase preamp. It does not have a headphone jack. I want to use headphones with this Krell preamp. The Krell preamp has L-R Tape...
  9. JeffNTaxes

    Need help - headphone amp + phones decision/setup

    I'm running the system in my sig down there, Superphon Dual Basic > Superphon amp w/Systemdek TT mainly. I want to use the tape outs of the pre to a headphone amp so I can defeat the speaks and listen while the wife watches Dr. Pimple Popper in peace. I believe the hookup scenario is sound...
  10. Rafael Vaz

    Sennheiser 660s amp and dac advice

    Hi there, So i ordered Sennheiser 660s with Apogee Groove Amp/Dac bundle to use on my PC. I also just got a turntable, the Rega Planar P1+ which has a integrated phono pre-amp. So my problem here is that I just realized that I won't be able to use the Apogee Groove with the Rega P1+ since the...
    • Rafael Vaz
    • Thread
    • amp apogee groove dac headphones rega planar p1 schiit magni schiit modi sennheiser 660s turntable
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: General Audio Discussion
  11. Menuhin

    suggestions for headphones to match Mytek Brooklyn Dac+ Audeze LCDX ??

    Greetings, I own Mytek Brooklyn Dac+ . It is connected to a Innous Zen Mark 3 for streaming music. I would like to purchase new headphones but I don't fully understand how to match headphones to a Dac from technical point of view. The Mytek Brooklyn Dac+ has the following specs for the...
    • Menuhin
    • Thread
    • audeze headphones mytec
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DACs
  12. Siominboris

    Recommendations from those who are knowledgeable about headphone!!!

    Hello all! I am looking for a new pair of headphones. The primary use of these headphones is going to be for work. I sit in front of a computer all day and listening to good quality audio is essential. My budget is about 3-400. I was thinking of wireless and the Sony M3’s for connivence since...
  13. davstev

    Electrostatic Phones: membrane issues?

    Hi Folks, Not too long ago, I bought a near-mint, still boxed pair of early 70s, Koss ESP-9 electrostatic headphones. Obviously old, but in good cosmetic shape & seems barely used. After several weeks I found the time to hook them up. I wired the E-9 energizer to the back of my Kenwood 700M...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • electrostatic headphones esp-9 headphones koss
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Headphones
  14. Zack Sainz

    Scott 299B & Headphones

    Hey all, Still new to this world, so thank you in advance for any insight. I have a Scott 299B with some later production KLH 6s. It’s incredible. I would love to be able to use headphones, mostly for night use. I saw this article...
    • Zack Sainz
    • Thread
    • amp headphones pioneer safety scott tube
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  15. W

    Should I upgrade my Sennheiser's??

    So I recently got a pair of Senn HD4.40 Bt's since I was in the market for a pair of BT headphones, and not only am I a big fan of the classic Sennheiser Sound and build quality, but they were also right in my price range!! When they finally arrived, I was blown out of the water. See, I'm new...
    • Wolfman038
    • Thread
    • bluetooth headphones sennheiser sound quality
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Headphones
  16. Keymaster

    Has anyone upgraded the drivers in their Pioneer SE-205, 305 or 405's?

    I picked up some Pioneer SE-305's a few years back at a flea market for around $5. At the time, it was just because my dad had some 505's when I was a kid and I thought they were super cool and from what I remembered, they sounded pretty good too. From what I have read, the 505's have a...
  17. G

    Stax Earspeaker(headphones) Help Please

    Hello Everyone, I’m in need of some help testing these. I’m wondering if anyone local to me in the San Francisco Bay Area has an energiser/Amp that I can plug into for a quick test?? 1-To see if mine are functional 2-To help me make a decision to keep them(or not) and search for my own...
    • golighter68
    • Thread
    • earspeakers electrostatic headphones headphones stax
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Headphones
  18. Mitch88

    KOSS HHV-LC refurb questions

    I opened myHV1's to use some Deoxit F5 on the fader and discovered issues. A) - The thin piece of brown foam around the fader turns to dust if touched. B) - The driver magnets in the nylon housing seems to be plastic "welded" in place. C) - There is some sort of white debris on the opposite...
    • Mitch88
    • Thread
    • headphones koss rebuild refurb refurbish repair
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Headphones
  19. A

    How to avoid headphone damage from pulsed signals?

    I study auditory perception for work, so when I design sound files to be played during experiments, the first channel typically contains audio, while the second channel contains a sync pulse, which is basically a series of square pulses occurring at desired times during the audio. My issue is...
  20. musichal

    Head To Head: HE-400i vs HD-58X

    First, let me 'fess up. These are the two best headphones I've heard in many years, like decades. I listened to some Stax Lambda Pros a good bit back in the 80s. Those were the best I heard then, and that was a long time ago. Aural memory being what it is, I certainly cannot compare those...
    • musichal
    • Thread
    • he-400i headphones hifiman musichal review
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Headphones
  21. musichal

    Massdrop Generally, Sennheiser HD58X Jubilee Specifically

    Have you been happy with Massdrop headphones, and their service? Has anyone heard the 58X? A current drop at $150, in stock and shipping. Closes in two days if I read correctly.
    • musichal
    • Thread
    • hd58 jubilee hd58x headphones massdrop musichal sennheiser
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Headphones
  22. A

    Noisy Headphone Jack on Marantz 1030?

    Guys, I recently picked up an integrated Marantz and it sounds great--save for the fact that plugging in a pair of headphones results in some fairly noticeable static and perhaps even some faint humming that won't change despite any volume adjustment. To be clear, there's some faint static...
  23. A

    Noisy Headphone Jack on Marantz 1030?

    Guys, I recently picked up an integrated Marantz and it sounds great--save for the fact that plugging in a pair of headphones results in some fairly noticeable static and perhaps even some faint humming that won't change despite any volume adjustment. To be clear, there's some faint static...
  24. lt.slothr0p

    help/ideas

    hi gang, the lovable bloodhound in my avatar photo is slowly but surely destroying my life. long story short, lately the poor girl hasn't had quite as much exercise as she needs with the frigid winter we're having here in the upper midwest and i guess boredom got the best of her today while i...
  25. J

    Tube vs. SS General Purpose Headphone Amp

    I'm back after my really long hiatus, as I've got a pair of the Massdrop HD 6XXs on the way, and I need a headphone amp to drive them. My musical taste leans heavily towards rock (alternative, post-hardcore, classic) and hip-hop, but I do listen to the occasional acoustic session as well. I...
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