Varnish connoisseurs

[SuperPang]

It does.

[joeblade]

thanks for the review Pang, shame about the pono, I know this was the highdef player for the "everyman" priced accordingly but as a first foray into highdef music for some the unforgiving, transparent sound may put them off..

Let's hope their software and download store become the winning formula for the format.

[Pyongyang]

So they'd have been better off skimping on the packaging and giving it a better DAC, then?

Bit annoying it doesn't have a digital out.

You mean like this friendly young chap?



First time I hit play I spunked on myself.

[SuperPang]

Thinking of taking advantage of the exchange rate and buying myself some Stax Earspeakers for Chrimbo. They come in at almost half the UK dealer price if you know where to shop. The risk is no warranty and you need a stepdown for the energizer

[Pyongyang]

Had to look those up Mr. P.

[SuperPang]

A new level of ridiculousness aren't they

[CTN]

...and a great chance to get electrocuted with high voltage

These things are a bit scary.

[Pyongyang]

You're a step away from this...

[CTN]

[thegreathopper]

Everyone needs to own a pair of electrostatics at least once, I had the Quad esl 57's for a few years, they were wonderful speakers

[SuperPang]

...and a great chance to get electrocuted with high voltage

These things are a bit scary.

That's a bit of a myth, no? As long as I don't poke around inside the amp or wear them after a shower..,

[CTN]

That's a bit of a myth, no? As long as I don't poke around inside the amp or wear them after a shower..,

Electrostatic headphones require a voltage source generating 100 V to over 1 kV, and are on the user's head. They do not need to deliver significant electric current, which limits the electrical hazard to the wearer in case of fault.

Ok my fault - It's high voltage but low current so it's only a bit of a deathtrap.

[crunchywasp]

Risk and reward

Just make sure you wear your best pants when you're using them.

[cools]

My dads current custom deck and parts graveyard

[SuperPang]

Nice rack love.

[cools]

No more nails advert?

[emphatic]

Having it hung from the ceiling like that must have been bloody expensive. Looks classy, sir.

[cools]

You're holding it wrong.

[tetsujin]

Right, looking to get some overear headphones and was looking to spend around £50-60 but have ended up really wanting the AKG K550's as they are now £99 from £250 and have great reviews.

http://www.richersounds.com/product/all ... g-k550-blk

I need them mainly for watching films, playing games, and listineng to music through Spotify on my iPad/iPhone (all at home - will not be used in publis/on the move etc).

Will be connected up to my Yamaha AV reciever so need your thoughts on this?


Was looking at the Grado range but the open-ness puts me off as the whole point is to be quiter when others are in the room etc.

Can these be beat at that sort of price (really, thats my max on the budget) and are they worth the extra over somthing half the price?

Let me know what you think you little beauties.


PS. I currently us the iPhone headphones and some £15 Sony on ear headphones so my standards are low.

[Rossyra]

My thought are they are great and will blow your balls clean off with that setup, a huge garg's barg at £99.

A lot of people complain they are made for the bigger bonce, but they are fine on my cro-magnon's skull. The most comfortable set of cans I've used.