Comments on: HeadRoom Total BitHead Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/22/headroom-total-bithead-review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 27 May 2012 00:39:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: darby crash http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/22/headroom-total-bithead-review/comment-page-1/#comment-47689 darby crash Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:32:03 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=19108#comment-47689 ive owned a total bithead for many years... currently running it with akg 701s. for any audiophile out there looking for a bit of extra oomph for your buck out of an archived music collection coupled with a bithead, try out the combination of foobar2000 music player, this plugin http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_out_ks which bypasses any filtering done by windows, feeding the output directly to the bithead (http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_out_wasapi is a better option for win7/vista) ... for equalization that will satisfy even the most hardcore audio snob, there is a plugin called the convolver which allows you to apply a frequency response tailored to your specific headphone of choice. (i will not post that link as it is for experienced users ONLY ... i.e. if you listen to creed and kanye exclusively please do not attempt) ive owned a total bithead for many years… currently running it with akg 701s. for any audiophile out there looking for a bit of extra oomph for your buck out of an archived music collection coupled with a bithead, try out the combination of foobar2000 music player, this plugin http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_out_ks which bypasses any filtering done by windows, feeding the output directly to the bithead (http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_out_wasapi is a better option for win7/vista) … for equalization that will satisfy even the most hardcore audio snob, there is a plugin called the convolver which allows you to apply a frequency response tailored to your specific headphone of choice. (i will not post that link as it is for experienced users ONLY … i.e. if you listen to creed and kanye exclusively please do not attempt)

]]> By: Tim http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/22/headroom-total-bithead-review/comment-page-1/#comment-41551 Tim Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:42:39 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=19108#comment-41551 I have had a Total AirHead for 5 years and it does make a difference for portable devices. The audio drivers on ipods and other devices are just not powerful enough to provide the full range. Something to do with saving battery life. I have had a Total AirHead for 5 years and it does make a difference for portable devices. The audio drivers on ipods and other devices are just not powerful enough to provide the full range. Something to do with saving battery life.

]]> By: Lindsey http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/22/headroom-total-bithead-review/comment-page-1/#comment-41521 Lindsey Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:49:19 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=19108#comment-41521 I've been learning more about better quality audio recently and this sounds like something I should own. Love the dual listening option. Great review, very comprehensive. Thanks! I’ve been learning more about better quality audio recently and this sounds like something I should own. Love the dual listening option. Great review, very comprehensive. Thanks!

]]> By: Andrew Morrow http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/22/headroom-total-bithead-review/comment-page-1/#comment-41518 Andrew Morrow Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:49:37 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=19108#comment-41518 Whoops! I meant that I have considered the 600 ohm 880's, not the 770's. I'm not a big fan of closed cans. Whoops! I meant that I have considered the 600 ohm 880′s, not the 770′s. I’m not a big fan of closed cans.

]]> By: Andrew Morrow http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/22/headroom-total-bithead-review/comment-page-1/#comment-41517 Andrew Morrow Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:48:59 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=19108#comment-41517 Cyberg00se, Certainly you're going to get more bass with the 990's and while I've considered the 600 ohm 770's, I have stuck with the 350's because I haven't found a portable amp that I can afford that can drive the 600 ohm versions to volume levels that I like. I have a cMoy that can push pretty hard, but that's not ideal. I'm LOOKING at the micro line from Headroom, I just have to save up that $600 :) Cyberg00se,
Certainly you’re going to get more bass with the 990′s and while I’ve considered the 600 ohm 770′s, I have stuck with the 350′s because I haven’t found a portable amp that I can afford that can drive the 600 ohm versions to volume levels that I like. I have a cMoy that can push pretty hard, but that’s not ideal. I’m LOOKING at the micro line from Headroom, I just have to save up that $600 :)

]]> By: Andrew Morrow http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/22/headroom-total-bithead-review/comment-page-1/#comment-41516 Andrew Morrow Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:46:54 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=19108#comment-41516 Jon, There is indeed value but one real danger. Make sure you're running off batteries and are NOT using a car lighter -> usb power adapter to power it while you have it plugged into your stereo. This can cause damage all around. That said, Putting this in between your ipod and your stereo can have fantastic results! Jon,
There is indeed value but one real danger. Make sure you’re running off batteries and are NOT using a car lighter -> usb power adapter to power it while you have it plugged into your stereo. This can cause damage all around. That said, Putting this in between your ipod and your stereo can have fantastic results!

]]> By: Jon http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/22/headroom-total-bithead-review/comment-page-1/#comment-41510 Jon Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:32:13 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=19108#comment-41510 I wonder if anybody knows whether there would be any value in using this device in a car when running an iPod through the AUX input of a stereo system, even in the case where there is a high end audio system? I wonder if anybody knows whether there would be any value in using this device in a car when running an iPod through the AUX input of a stereo system, even in the case where there is a high end audio system?

]]> By: Cyberg00se http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/22/headroom-total-bithead-review/comment-page-1/#comment-41493 Cyberg00se Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:22:56 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=19108#comment-41493 I have a larger component headphone setup. And the TBH powers the same stuff. Ok, maybe not JUST as well, but pretty darn spiffily. If your headphones are sounding harsh directly out of your laptop, then get the TBH and never look back. And I think the TBH is going to be better than that Victor thing that was linked to. It's built by headphone enthusiasts for headphone enthusiasts, and they are really pioneers in the field. They're the ones who have, through the years, made better headphone audio popular. But dude, you know that you should be using an ipod dock adapter/line out mini cable to hook up any headphone amp to your ipod. The line out is going to be MUCH better than plugging into the headphone-out. Yeesh! DT880s, powered by a portable amp (hopefully with the high gain on), going directly to the ipod's headphone out. Harsh highs like that would give me a headache, but I prefer the 600ohm version of the dt990s. I have a larger component headphone setup. And the TBH powers the same stuff. Ok, maybe not JUST as well, but pretty darn spiffily. If your headphones are sounding harsh directly out of your laptop, then get the TBH and never look back.

And I think the TBH is going to be better than that Victor thing that was linked to. It’s built by headphone enthusiasts for headphone enthusiasts, and they are really pioneers in the field. They’re the ones who have, through the years, made better headphone audio popular.

But dude, you know that you should be using an ipod dock adapter/line out mini cable to hook up any headphone amp to your ipod. The line out is going to be MUCH better than plugging into the headphone-out. Yeesh! DT880s, powered by a portable amp (hopefully with the high gain on), going directly to the ipod’s headphone out. Harsh highs like that would give me a headache, but I prefer the 600ohm version of the dt990s.

]]> By: Pascal http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/22/headroom-total-bithead-review/comment-page-1/#comment-41432 Pascal Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:52:07 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=19108#comment-41432 I've always known there was better audio quality out there, but not being much of an audiophile or techy, I wasn't sure what I was looking at or what to look for, or if it would really be worth it for me. I also always assumed I would have to get some big stereo receiver or whatever that would sit in my living room. This answers a lot of questions and has got me looking and thinking in a different direction. Typical Gadgeteer review: thorough without losing me in the details. Thanks! I’ve always known there was better audio quality out there, but not being much of an audiophile or techy, I wasn’t sure what I was looking at or what to look for, or if it would really be worth it for me. I also always assumed I would have to get some big stereo receiver or whatever that would sit in my living room. This answers a lot of questions and has got me looking and thinking in a different direction. Typical Gadgeteer review: thorough without losing me in the details. Thanks!

]]> By: Fuchikoma-X http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/08/22/headroom-total-bithead-review/comment-page-1/#comment-41431 Fuchikoma-X Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:44:00 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=19108#comment-41431 http://www.techjapan.com/Article1276.html got my JVC/Victor adapter that does the same thing minus the application features and xtra output poret and no usb. power: +3VDC or AA DC current. $100 on amazon but you next best stop is : http://www.geekstuff4u.com/surround-sound-portable-headphone-amplifier.html if you're interested! http://www.techjapan.com/Article1276.html

got my JVC/Victor adapter that does the same thing minus the application features and xtra output poret and no usb. power: +3VDC or AA DC current. $100 on amazon but you next best stop is :

http://www.geekstuff4u.com/surround-sound-portable-headphone-amplifier.html

if you’re interested!

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