Episode 004 (04/30/2007): Click to Download (19 MB mp3)

«»HT in a Dorm: It can be done!
My 2.0 office setup = T-Amp driving JBL E30
Want a 2.1 system? Just add a Dayton Sub-80, or check out Logitech and Klipsch
Add 5.1 output to a computer with Sondigo Callisto, Creative LabsX-Fi or Audigy NX
Here's some Speaker Stands that extend to 60" for mounting surrounds:
On-Stage Stands SMS-6000 Monitor Stand Buy One Get One Free

Blue Glasses for using the THX Optimizer

«»Headphones: Not Just for Ipods

Sealed:
Pros: Good for planes, subways, home recording, keeping roomates happy.
Cons: Not as natural sounding as Open

Rugged, good isolation, tons of bass: Sennheiser 212
Same as 212, more natural bass: Sennheiser EH 250
Better sound, classier looking, but big: Sennheiser HD 280Pro

All 3 of these Senns have REPLACABLE CORDS!! That's a big plus

Open:
Pros: Good for bike riding, jogging, and generaly hear what's happening around you. More natural sound, less "in your head" than closed.
Cons: Bleeds sound, everyone can hear your tunes.

Amazing sound for the $$: Sennheiser PX 100/Sennheiser PMX 100
Even more amazing sound, but large and ugly: Grado SR60

Ear Bud and In Ear Monitors:
Apple Ipod Earbuds: stop using them.
Inexpensive open earbuds w/ volume control: Sennheiser MX 500
Inexpensive closed earbuds, not so hot: Sony MDR-EX81LP
Really good alternatives to the sony, not much $$: Sennheiser CX 300/Creative EP 630
Excellent Isolation, good sound: Shure E2c

Check out www.headphone.com for lots of info on individual models of headphones, as well as some quality headphone amps.

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