Thanks all. It's not like I get ringing after listening. It definately seems my habits/sensativity changes dependning on location as well. Biggest problem as of late is riding on the train in the morning(5am). I turned the volume limit to like 10 percent on the ipod, and try and make it as low as possible, and well, its either off or still a little loud for background music for me to sleep too, but I do fall asleep. Just a problem of very sensative headphones. :) I definately adjust the the volume

[quote user="Cask05"] ... But I also noted that the differences were only pronounced when I put on music that---I'm guessing here--many people don't listen to: mainstream jazz, orchestra/chamber music, organ, etc. I play those genres often, and they clearly stress stereo setups in ways that other music does not. [/quote] That is true, but even within genre's of like Rock, you have bands like MUSE which are rock at heart, but they have orchestra peices, and also some piano/synth

Guess he should use apple loseless. Problem I see with the IPod is that it doesn't have the highest quality DAC in for when playing through your stereo or even high quality headphones. I do notice subtle differences between playing off my iPod, vs using ipod/external headphone amp combo, and off a dedicated DAC from the computer in my headphones. If you do go the FLAC route, then EAC(Exact Audio Copy) is a nice ripper.

I use a sub with my Heresy's. Helps fill in the lower octive very nicely...espcially feels needed when using it with the Sony 2-channel SS amp(even have the bass boost on). If I run the speakers off my Scott 299B, then I don't feel it needs it as so much, as the sound is much warmer/fuller.

I wouldn't jump to get the bookshelf's so quick or the new reciever. How loud are you actually listening to it? Your saying you only hear the crack/pop during loud segements of the shows? The amp is suppose to do 105watts, which should be more then ample for those satellites. How does it sound with music? Do you get the same noises? How are your feeding the audio from your blu-ray to your AV reciever? HMDI, RCA out, toslink, didgital coax? How is the grounding in your house/home theatre setup

If I only had space :-( Did you have these on Craiglist at one point?

Splice it back together? I don't think it will be covered under warranty, but you can try and call the Support number.

Article brings up an interesting point. "The Commission said that at 80 decibels, exposure should be limited to 40 hours a week. At 89 decibels, exposure should not exceed five hours a week." Now, compare the stock iPod headphones to my X10's and even Custom 1's at the same volume position is pretty great. This maybe a Prof Thump question.... So, my X10's are rated at 110db SPL/mW @ 50 ohms vs same the 108db SPL/mW @ 32 ohms of the C1's. Trying to lookup the spec's on

Not that is that old of a topic, but, had to bring this up after just seeing U2 and Muse @ Giant Stadium. The stage, and sound system is unbelievable. Tremedous amounts of bass. Found this link which gives some details of the system. http://clairglobal.com/u2/ Massive indeed.

Not from the VMA's...they had a strict policy if they saw a cellphone camera, you where to be escorted out. I did goto the MUSE/U2 Concert Wednesday night @ Giant Stadium in NJ. I have some pics from that. Just before MUSE went on. This was during U2 playing...the screen/the Claw(launch pad, or whatever people call it) is something to see. Muse Playing Knights of Cydonia. http://www.youtube.com/v/8lpsBbEUXkE Not my video, but someone else who was at the concert and post on the muse boards.