[CapnCook]

I've been an audiophile since the first time I found out what good quality sound can be like.

My first foray into dedicating my disposable income to chasing the oos and aahs was my car system. Later in life and career, I ventured into home theater systems. After eventually internalizing the inverse relationship between proper room treatment and WAF, I realized the world of personal audio was the better path. I spent some time in the IEM world, and that is where I discovered more money does not necessarily mean more satisfaction, while also learning that some investments could pay significant dividends. Eventually, however, the IEMs started getting painful on the structure of the ear, and I found full size, over-ear headphones to offer the best of all worlds.

Now, I have a full-blown addiction to personal audio gear. I especially enjoy reading other peoples' reviews, so let me thank you all in advance.

Good to meet you!

[Mag]

Welcome aboard you've come to the right place!
  My addiction follows a similar path, though I am mellowing out. I don't need to blast my stereo at 95 db anymore.

I have moved toward increased headphone use in the last 2 years. Using either my Smart phone or PC using Amazon HD. With Amazon to my ears the sound quality is good enough that I don't even need a dac. When not using Amazon I use Leawo Media Player to play my digital files, with the updated version 3.00 something, I can get the volume from my headphones to exactly where I want it. Even my Yamaha ear buds sound better than expected being able to run them to desired volume.

Don't be afraid to post. You will see a lot of posts from me, but I'm just trying to keep the place active.

[Phil A]

Welcome!