Orange Amplifiers Crush PiX Series CR20L 20W 1x8 Guitar Combo Amp Black

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This amplifier sounds loud, and have a good distorsion, if you want practice, and i recommend to beginners. but i just have a problem, the problem is that i wanted it orange not black. but its ok anyways buy this!!

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Westone UM3x 3-Way Universal Fit In-Ear Monitors

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Yeah, I'm an audiophile, and if you're not crazy into audio a lot of this is probably going to sound weird. Still...

Earphones really are getting better very quickly, and if you look at all of audio, that fact is pretty remarkable.

In speakers, things have peaked a long time ago, no matter what those Bose ads tell you. The Quad ESL-57 speaker was first shown in the mid 50's, and it is STILL considered to be one of the very best speakers ever made. In traditional headphones things haven't moved very quickly either, and Stax SR-Lambda headphones from 1979 sound as good as pretty much any headsets you can find today. The Sennheiser HD800 is touted as the latest and greatest, but the Stax SR-007 Omega 2 from 11 years ago is still better, and so is the 15-year-old SR-Omega, and the 18-year-old Sennheiser HE90 "Orpheus."

Which means that if you have an audio technology that's genuinely getting better, it's an exception to the rule. And the UM3x is a clear improvement on what has been released only a year or so ago.

These earphones have a very clear, detailed sound that's also very fluid. The bass is detailed and well controlled. The midrange is slightly emphasized and very tonally accurate instruments sound very realistic and vocals sound almost live, if they're recorded well. The highs are slightly recessed (soft) but are also quite extended. Soundstage is smallish, though pretty large for an IEM, and imaging is razor sharp. The drivers are pretty fast, too, and keep up with complex music well. But the best feature of these IEMs is their ability to do texture strings sound gravelly, brass instruments are, well, brassy and metallic, woodwinds are seductive and ethereal, and vocals are very realistic. It's the first universal-fit IEM that can do texture properly in my experience. The Shure SE530, Westone 3, UE Triple.fi 10, Etymotic ER-4S, all fail at rendering texture realistically.

Compared to the Westone 3, the UM3x has noticeably more midrange emphasis. Its bass doesn't go quite as deep but it's also much better controlled. Its highs are not as pronounced as the W3 but are also far more refined and less harsh. It's more detailed than the W3 and doesn't have the W3's plasticky, too-glossy sonic texture.

Compared to the SE530, the UM3x doesn't have the midrange warmth its midrange favors realism over euphony. It also has noticeably more detail than the SE530 and better treble extension, as well as more refinement in the upper mids and highs. However I do prefer the SE530's bass it goes deeper than the UM3x and seems to have better tone.

But most importantly, the UM3x, compared to the SE530, W3, and pretty much most of the competition, is very easy to use, and very easy to get a good seal with.

Seal, and fit, is very important in canalphones. The headphones themselves are only a part of the equation, and if the fit isn't right, then all sorts of sonic abnormalities can result. A very good symptom of a poor fit is insufficient bass, or very sharp, metallic, sibilant highs. And generally speaking, the more accurate a canalphone is, the more sensitive it is to correct fit. The very best canalphones are all custom-molded and require a great degree of fitting accuracy if something is even slightly out of order, you will hear it.

The UM3x though is more forgiving it doesn't come with a wide array of eartips but it doesn't need them. The long Comply foam tips get a good seal pretty much right away, and the UM3x sounds good out of the box with no tweaking necessary. And if you have gone through the frustration of trying to get a canalphone to fit right, sound right, and be comfortable at the same time, you know how important that is.

Sum it all up, and the UM3x is the only, and first, high-end IEM that I will whole-heartedly recommend. No, it's not perfect, and the Stax SR-001 system is still better as a portable. Custom-molded canalphones like the JH Audio JH13 or Westone's own ES3x are better still. But the UM3x has finally crossed the border from problematic compromise with potential to a competent product that offers good sound quality for the money, and it is the FIRST earphone to actually do so. The W3 could sound really good but its fit is extremely problematic, and when the fit is wrong you had to deal with boomy bass and piercing highs. The SE530 is also very picky in terms of fit, and even at its best the UM3x is still better.

Oh, and never mind that this is sold as a stage monitor for musicians. It is this, too, but it sounds brilliant out of an iPod, and better still from an actual quality source. The only sign of stage-monitor-dom is the slight midrange emphasis and treble recession (which is probably intentional to make the sound less fatiguing in the long term), but plenty of full-size headphones have far more severe sonic abnormalities like most of Grado's lineup.

This is a balanced, good-sounding, comfortable, easy to use, easy to drive, and not too expensive canalphone. And no other canalphone has been able to boast all of that before, at least no canalphone that didn't require a visit to the doctor.

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I need to preface my comments by stating that I'm not an audiophile. I'm a guitar player in my church praise band. I don't talk the lingo of true audiophiles, don't get into that aspect of headphones, in-ears, earbuds, etc....

I needed to improve the sound coming out of our church's Aviom system, to be able to obtain better separation between our instruments....electric guitar, keyboard, piano, drums, acoustic guitar, which I wasn't getting with all my other in-ears.

I purchased the UM3X based upon reviews, but mainly from recommendations of colleagues.

What a revelation when I plugged the UM3x in straight out of the box and strummed my guitar. I heard the instrument like I never had before. Emphatic dittos for the other instruments, as well as the vocalists.

After having played several services, I can't believe how clearly I can hear everything. The separation is incredible. The nuances of each instrument are clearly defined. No muddiness, no sound compromise. Everything is there for me to hear.

While these phones haven't made me a better player, they have made me a better listener, which is what I bought them to do. Now that I can better hear what the other musicians are doing, I'm able to play more effectively.

I also need to mention that these in-ears sound GREAT with my iPod. I'm hearing things I never heard before. The sound is incredible.

I'm never going back to cheap in-ears. In the case of these phones, you really do get what you pay for. I'm fully, totally and exceedingly happy with Westone's UM3x.

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I've only used two IEMs to date the UM3X and the SE530s, and I have used a number of full sized cans around as well, and I have to say that the UM3Xs are nothing short of amazing for me.

First off, I far prefer the UM3X comply tips to the Shure tips The longer tips isolate almost all outside noise, and don't absorb the low frequencies either. The cable is lightweight and doesn't make noise when it rubs on your shirt, and doesn't tangle easily (my SE530 cable tangled all the time.)

On the topic of the cable, the strain relief where the cable goes into the IEM assembly is sturdy again unlike my SE530s which fell apart in less than a year, this is holding up very well. I have no worries about these IEMs standing up to wear and tear which for a IEM over $300 is huge (the SE530s were a wakeup call in terms of how bad the construction can be.)

Sonic quality on these I find (and I'll keep saying that I find each person will prefer their own sound signature.) to be nothing short of jaw dropping. Mids are pronounced, meaning voices sound like they're right in front of you. The sound like you're in the front row listening to the performance. But this doesn't sound fatiguing I found my SE530s to sound a little tiring to listen to in this regard.

Highs are slightly less pronounced; comparing to my SE530s the 530s sound more tingy the highs are more pronounced, but they also roll of as you go up in frequency. The UM3Xs are less pronounced, but more detailed as the frequency climbs. The sound of cymbals won't overwhelm you, but it won't underwhelm either.

Lows also sound great you can "feel" drums hit with force. This is perhaps the area where the SE530s and UM3Xs seem the most alike to me. They both do lows well. And depending on the tips you use, the sound may also be different. With the foam complys it doesn't sound dead, it sounds quite good. The rubber tips might sound better I haven't tried. The super low frequencies might be slightly less detailed that a pair of circumaural cans, but the UM3Xs sound great nonetheless. The lows don't sound too delayed either.

I will note that unlike the SE530s, which while they have three drivers, it's really only using a two way crossover. The UM3Xs also have three drivers, but do have a three way crossover to match, which may be why I find these to sound more detailed all around.

Instrument separation listening to Stokowski's Toccata & Fugue is great, and listening to rock sounds great as well I find these IEMs work for all music types, but likely sound best with classical, jazz and accoustic music.

Sound isolation using the longer complys is amazing I can't hear anything on a plane or in the office these work VERY well for cutting out ambient noise.

I would recommend getting the in-line attenuator for this as well, it can help raise the noise floor AND prevent you from blowing out your ear drums when you plug into a source that may be turned up too high.

All in all, I'd consider these without a doubt the best headphones I own, period. I wish I had two pairs one for home, one for work...they're costly, sure...but you're getting your money's worth. I may one day try getting moldings, unsure if I want to bother.

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I just received my Westone UM3x's this week and all I can say is, "Wow". I also own the Shure se530's and Ultimate Ear triple.fi 10's and I really enjoyed both but I couldn't help but note the flaws in both IEM's. It's no news to anyone who's been on this fourm, "se530's do great in the mids, but have recessed ends" or "triple.fi's have great hi's and decent mids and lows" etc. Simply put, Each of the two IEM's excelled in one particular area, but had often noted flaws in another area. With the UM3X's, there really is no weak point in it's presentation. This doesn't mean that it can't improve, but there really is no weak point in it's sound. I think the best way to understand this is through numbers, so here's my evaluation:

SE530:

High 7.5

Mid 9.5

Low 8.5

Triple.Fi

High 9.5

Mid 8

Low 8

UM3X

High 9

Mid 9

Low 9

I know that it's solid performance has to do with it's "flat" EQ, which some may initially get turned off by, because when some people think, "flat" EQ, they think boring. But let me tell you, I REALLY, REALLY enjoyed these, and could not help but get into in my music, bobbing my head, air drumming, etc, haha. To me, after hearing these, rather than saying "flat EQ", I would rather explain it as, "Synchronized/Balanced" EQ. All levels perform so well, that not one section of sound overpowers the other.

As far as soundstage, comparing these three IEMs, I say, with confidence, that the UM3x has this one locked down. Again this has to do with its' "flat" EQ. My best way of describing this is by pointing out the flaws I noticed in the two other monitors:

WIth the SE530, because the mids are so emphasized, it makes you feel as though the singer is performing right in front of you, with the rest of the band 4 rows back. Highs and lows both roll off (not dramatically), but definitely feel less present than the mids.

With the Triple.fi, it was nearly the opposite, in this configuration: the high hat/ride/crash/etc cymbal of the drummer right in front of you, the bass drum/toms and the bassist 2 rows behind that, and then the singer 4 rows back.

Don't get me wrong, though. Vocals on the 530 were great, it just felt like the rest lacked, and with the triple.fi, the highs were great, the bass slightly less great, but with the mids lacking a bit. With the UM3x, the soundstage was very equal, not one section overpowered the other, and had excellent instrument separation. I haven't heard soundstage and instrument separation done this well in an IEM yet. And even though I'm comparing the 530/triple.fi/umx3, I've heard a pretty good deal of other monitors including: W3, e5c, e4c, ie8, UE700, etc and like I said earlier, I can say, with confidence, that the UM3x easily takes this one. And again, with the UM3x, some might argue, "the highs/mids/lows could be better, but every headphone, whether IEMs or Full Sized, could be better. I can't say it enough, I really enjoyed the UM3x's sound signature. I really didn't feel like I was missing out on anything like I did with my 530's and triple.fi's. Shortly put, it's just pretty darn hard to legitimately complain about the UM3x.

As far as fit goes, and this will be different for different people as different people have different ear shapes, but again, to me, the UM3x takes this one by a landslide. The fit of the actual monitor, cable, weight, etc. are on a different level here for me. The fit is SO flush to my ear. I know if i managed to fall asleep with these in my ears, there's no way in hell that I would be bothered by them in my ears. The se530 fit pretty well also, but wasn't nearly as flush, and the weight of the cable always bothered me. No matter what, I knew they were in. With the UM3x, their presence in my ear would slowly vanish. And if you've ever seen the triple.fi 10, I don't even need to tell you how much those stick out of the ear. The fit wasn't an issue for me, but as far as being flush, you're not hiding anything with those. But I still think they did a good job on the comfort level on them.

With build quality, I think all of them were made pretty darn well. I don't have an obvious winner in this department, just appreciation for each IEM's build. You would expect that at their price points, that this shouldn't be too drastic of an issue. I know a lot of members mentioned SE530 cable problems, but I never had any issues with this. It may be due to my overly cautious behavior with my IEMs... Well, these are all $400-$500 dollar monitors! C'mon now!

I've also seen a lot of threads comparing the W3 to the UM3x. I think both sets are great! I just have more appreciation for the UM3x's soundstage and SOLID sound performance. I can appreciate that some listeners enjoy the W3 over the UM3x, but I'm a fairly critical listener, and even though I enjoyed the W3's, I just felt the lows were a bit too bloated at times and the high's were slightly too sparkly (definitely not something I could listen to for a long period of time). It just had a more "artificial" or "emphasized" sound to them, which I could appreciate, but it wasn't for me. I know the UM3x's have been regarded as "boring" but, I really can't relate to that description at all. I hate to say that these reviewers are making an elementary mistake, by not getting that proper seal, but I can't imagine, that with a proper seal, that the sound of these UM3x's won't engage you. I really can't come to agree with them on their description of "boring".

Lastly, I'd have to say that these are DEFINITELY my go to monitors. And trust me, I have no connection to Westone in any way. I would even look for reasons to be an Ultimate Ears fan boy, but I can't avoid Westone's direction with IEMs. You can't miss with these. If they're not great for a certain type of music, they're definitely at least a considerable choice, rather than being almost entirely unsuited, which some IEMs are. I hope this review/comparison helped a lot cuz I know I did a ton of research before buying my UM3's and could never really get a usable example of what writer's were talking about when it came to certain flaws or strengths. GO GET THEM NOW!

My audio journey: Sennheiser IE8, then Westone 3, then Westone 3 again, and finally, UM3x.

My setup: Cowon J3 playing all FLAC files UM3x

I didn't like the Sennheisers because they were so dark. The Westone 3s fixed that problem, but introduced some of their own.

When I first got the W3s, I was floored by their comfort, isolation, durability, design, and of course, sound quality. But my music collection began to slowly drift further towards the electronic side of the spectrum. Of course, with the Westone 3's midbass hump and recessed mids, it's what sounded best on my equipment. But after losing my first pair, I was so close to picking the UM3x, but went for the W3 again because I knew I liked the sound and thought that its "smile curve" sound signature would make it sound better at the low volume levels i listen, because of equal-loudness contours.

But the reviews of the UM3x tantalized me, and whispered into my dreams at night until I couldn't take it any longer. I bought them, and waited for a couple of days, jumping at every UPS truck that drove down my street until they finally arrived. I plugged them in, and loaded up some trance, something I prided the W3 on being able to reproduce particularly well, Markus Schulz' album "Do You Dream?". But wait...there were background vocals on that track? And that subtle string part, where did that come from?

Suddenly, I could hear everything. Everything was there, all the simultaneous musical parts, fleshed out in front of me for me, inviting me to pick out a part and follow it for a while. And that's what I did. I compared the two on the same song, "Moonlight" by Kamelot, and heard the piano like never before. And that's when I realized that the W3s really did have recessed mids. Before, I scoffed at such reviews. I thought the W3 was just tuned for excitement, and I could still hear all the vocal parts. But I was wrong. There is just so much more there with the UM3x, and it all sounds real. That neutrality of the audio lets you hear everything the same way it was mixed, with all the texture and nuances intact. The result is incredible.

The UM3x is everything the W3 is, but better and more finely tuned. I even think the fit is less intrusive and more comfortable. Oh, by the way, you're going to need some of these for optimal isolation and comfort. I even use them around the house, they're so comfortable. Shure PA910M Replacement Black Foam Sleeves (Medium) for Shure SE210, SE310, SE420, SE530 and SE530PTH Earphones

Get them and experience a new world of audio. It's amazing. From now on, I'm only buying neutral earphones. When I go custom, I'll probably pick Westone and grab the ES5's. I love this company, their products are incredible and have changed the way I listen to and appreciate music. The guy who talked about the progression of earphone audio wasn't kidding: these things are game-changers.

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Traveler Guitar Original Escape Acoustic-Electric Travel Guitar with Gig Bag

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This little guitar is great. I purchased it with the intention of maximizing my practice time. I am a professional fingerstyle guitarist and I wanted a little guitar that I could have strapped to me 24/7 to always be honing my skills. This is basically exactly what I wanted. I would have given the guitar 5 stars, but my only problem with it is changing the strings. I just changed the factory light strings to Elixir mediums and the whole process was a major pain! But, on a purely functional basis, the guitar gets 5 stars, even if it takes some adjustment because of the small body size..

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This guitar is simply amazing. I bought it purely for practice and I figured it'd sound really mediocre, since it's just a slab of wood with a piezo. When I got it I was blown away. It sounds as good as a real electric/acoustic hollowbody and it is now one of my main performance guitars. Because it's good enough to perform with I tend to use it a lot due to its portability. It's like the camera in your phone you tend to use it because it's there, as opposed to the pricier and perhaps better one that's sitting at home on your shelf that you didn't bring with. One caveat: the workmanship on the neck was not perfect, so I paid my tech $150 to "tune it up". But hey, even with that cost included, it's an incredible deal. Oh yes and since it's so small guess what it's the one guitar I use most for practicing, just as I had originally intended. And yes it does fit easily in the overhead bin of an airplane.

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Hosa CMP153 Y Cable 1/8 Inch TRS to Dual 1/4 Inch TS Cable - 3 Foot

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Nothing much to say...

It takes a stereo audio signal from a 3.5mm (1/8") and splits them into individual mono signals. One for the right channel (labeled appropriately as "Tip") and one for the left ("Ring").

The build quality as absolutely fantastic for the price. Forget about Monster Cable. These are solid, very well built and work incredibly well for a fraction of the price.

I currently have this connecting my computer to my M-Audio Studiophile AV40s and they're absolutely fantastic.

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I was having a hard time trying to figure out what kind of cables do I need to connect my laptop to my monitors. Laptop, as you know, generally has a 3.5mm TRS out. My monitors, on the other hand, have a 1/4" TRS input. After researching a bit on the internet, I found these cables. The cable length helps me place my monitors at a decent distance from each other (and I can have them at an elevation too!). These cables are serving the purpose pretty well. I am satisfied with this product.

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HOSA is making a real name for themselves in terms of quality low cost well made cable assemblies. This is every bit a professional quality patch cord. I bought it because I recently purchased a pair of amplified speakers from M-audio which feature professional 1/4" TRS inputs (differential) to cut hum and noise from the signal.

The HOSA input is the quietest of all 3 inputs on the speaker system by 6dB. It sounds great, works great, and didn't set me back a fortune.

I own several HOSA TRS/XLR adapters and have never had a problem with them. I would not expect one with this cable set given its construction quality and strain relief on all ends. Don't let the low cost fool ya there's a good cable set here. And to the commenter who complained it's mono it is 2 x mono on any mixing panel that is how stereo inputs are achieved one signal per channel. HOSA also makes 1/8 to 1/4 STEREO single plug cable sets, but you must look at the picture and read the description to ensure it is exactly the gender and size you want. I know the fustration of having the wrong cable adapter, hence I keep my build your own kit handy when what's in the cable box doesn't do it.

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I got this to go from my behringer 802 to my MacBook for recording. Exactly what I needed, Good price. Fast delivery. A++

What can you say about a cable.. It was exactly what I needed, when I needed it.. at the right price.

The length was a perfect fit for my use and quality is above acceptable.

I will order more as my needs grow, I highly recommend these cable for those that need them and don't have a lot of cash to burn.

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Behringer HPX4000 Closed-Type High-Definition DJ Headphones

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The sound quality is great on these headphones, but the design is really bad. It doesnt seal good because all the pressure is on the top of the cup and the speakers end up hurting your ears. Goodluck trying to wear these for more than 20 minutes without your ears hurting.

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I judged the merits of this headset by these factors: (1) sound, (2) comfortability, (3) appearance, (4) durability/quality, and (5) price/value.

(1) Sound: 3/5.

It's not that greatit's OK. It handles bass reasonably well (for the price, anyway) and didn't muffle much out. I still use them every now and then because they get the job done. I would NOT use these if I were listening to anything serious or if I was doing studio work, and you wouldn't want to be caught dead at a nightclub with these, but if you're doing a low-key party or you're practicing DJing (or even if you're jogging on a treadmill!) these headphones will do the job well.

(2) Comfortability: 0/5.

No, not 1 star or 2 stars0 stars. The headset unfortunately has a pretty poor design, where the tension is placed only in the middle of the headband, so the headset fits very awkwardly around your head. In fact, you have to make sure that the headband is sitting BEHIND your neck, just so the earpieces stay ON your ears. It's not very comfortable, and honestly, this reason alone should make you want to consider other headphone options.

(3) Appearance: 4/5.

Now, I own a pair of Beyerdynamics and THOSE look awesome, but these ones aren't too bad either in looks. They're dark black. Over time, though, they kinda fade into an awkward grey...

(4) Durability/quality: 2/5.

It's been a year and a half since I've had these headphones, and you can tell that they're deteriorating. The joints that attach the earpieces to the headphones aren't broken, but they've loosened up a bit. The actual speakers in the earpieces are starting to crackle a bit, and the paint's fading. I don't even use them very rigorously..

(5) Price/value: 5/5.

They're cheap. $30-35. You can't go wrong buying these if you're looking to spend under $50 on some headphones. They'll last you a little while but they won't give too muchthat is, of course, because you're not paying too much to begin with. If you're looking to get serious with music, whether you're listening to tracks of yourself practicing acoustic guitar or you're mashing up electronic music, you're probably better off dropping at least $90-100 on some good headphones.

Conclusion: if you're looking for cheap headphones that give you the very basic sounds from a song (i.e., lyrics, beat, etc.) then you might enjoy this headsetfor a short while. It's really not that great, and the construction is terriblebut for the price, it's a good value... for the short term, anyway. If you're looking for real quality headphones, look elsewhere.

FInal score: (3+0+4+2+5)/5 = 14/5 = 2.8, rounded up to 3 stars.

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These headphones are awesome. Clear, crisp highs. Clean lows without booming. Clean, flat response without adding or taking anything away from the music. The separation of the sound picture of music layers is clear. They can handle louder volume without distortion than most ears can handle. I even plugged them directly into the output of a guitar amp and they didn't stress @ low volume and when turned up just a bit gave a nice over-driven tube-amp sort of sound. I wouldn't recommend over-driving them because it may, or may not, stress out & damage the speakers, but they do work fine plugged directly into an amp's speaker-out for practice without using a cabinet. Yes, they are plastic, but if you handle them with the respect music equipment deserves then you should have no problem with breakage. The ear pieces are comfortable and swivel to a number of different positions adding a variety of ways to wear them for just about everyone's preference. I feel one would be hard-pressed to find a comparable set of headphones without spending at least another $100 $150 or even more, and then it still wouldn't be worth the extra dollars. Three cheers to Uli Behringer. He's done it again. Great quality with way low pricing

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I purchased these half off at a retail store for about $25. These head phones are a great deal even at the initial $50. As a music guru I use these a good hour a day.

The sound range is amazing, I've tested them from 30HZ to 16000KHZ, and, unlike other headphones they reproduce the sound perfectly.

The speakers in these headphone are of very high quality, you can pump allot bass out of these suckers without harming them. You could use them as regular speakers if your amp goes high enough.

These aren't noise canceling, but they do a good job of filtering out outside noise. You can hardly hear people talking right next to you when you are listening to music at low volume.

The design of these speakers is also good, however the adjusting mechanism is a little clunky, and they grip head rather tightly, though they are not uncomfortable.

Over all I am pleased with the design and sound quality of these headphones. They aren't Bose headphones, but also aren't $300. I would recommend purchasing them if you are looking for a set high quality DJ style headphones for under a $100.

I was excited to use these and they worked and sounded alright. After a month I notice that the black leather like material that surrounds your ears started to flake off. Very disappointing from a German product.

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Squier by Fender Stop Dreaming-Start Playing Set: Affinity P Bass w/ Rumble 15 Amp, Black

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• Set Includes: Affinity Precision Bass®, Gig Bag, Rumble 15 Bass Amplifier, Tuner, Strap, Cable, Stereo Headphones, Instructional DVD

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This is an awesome bass that sounds great and has everything you need to start playing as soon as you get it out of the box. The only disappointment I have is the tuner did not work. It looks like the wires to the battery were loose. That can be an easy fix if you know how to solder. I already had another tuner, so it was not a problem for me. I have read on several other reviews that the tuner did not work as well, so I think that Fender needs to take a look at these tuners and correct the issues, but other than that it is a great package. This is my first bass guitar and man is it cool! The Rumble 15 Bass Amplifier sounds great, the headphones are of good quality, the gig bag seems pretty good but I've only used it one time and the instructional DVD will have you learning the notes and playing some licks within 30 min. I suggest that you find some songs that you know on u-tube and play along with the notes. I also found a really good website , that you can search for nearly any song and choose your instrument and play along. Overall the package is a great buy for $299. I reviewed several bass guitars and it was between the Fender bass and an Ibanez and I went with the Fender package because it was a complete package and was convenient to order through Amazon...and arrived within 5 days. I had gifts cards to Amazon also. I have never played bass before, (a little on acoustic) but I can tell you that the bass is much easier to learn and play. So if your looking to get something that looks good and sounds good and does not cost too much, this one is great. Just be prepared for the tuner to not work.

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Excellent beginner Bass to learn with. The included amp is also an outstanding beginner amp that is easy to use. Overall perfect choice for anyone interested with learning to play the Bass Guitar.

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I'm really enjoying this kit! It does have *ALMOST* everything you'd need to get started playing bass. The only things I'd suggest are the following:

Some sort of guitar stand. The kit doesn't come with one, and it's nice to have. The stand I have is around $10. It also does a good job of reminding you to play. :-P

A "Y" cable that's got two RCA connectors on one end and a 3.5mm connector on the other. This lets you use the "CD" input on the amp to play along. This should cost no more than $2-3.

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A little background on meBrand new (adult) bass guitar player starting out without ever having played a guitar before (except for Guitar Hero & Rock Band). Was looking for a bass guitar to get myself started with, without breaking the bank. I didn't want to spend a $1,000+ dollars on a bass and all of the necessary gear in order to learn. What if I stunk or ended up just not liking it. I'd be stuck with a ton of semi-expensive gear to get rid of. A friend of mine who plays guitar mentioned picking up this pack.

For the price you really can't beat it. It has everything you need to learn. Aside from the bass guitar, you get a amplifier, cable, shoulder strap, gig bag, tuner, tools for changing your strings and headphones, as well as an instructional DVD. I will say that the headphones are sub-par. Luckily, I had a good pair of Sony headphones with a 1/4" connector that I can plug right into the amp. This way when I practice at night, I don't wake up the whole house. Also, the tuner is Ok. It works, but I feel that it takes a bit to pick up the sound coming from the strings. I decided to replace it with the Snark SN-2 clip on tuner which a lot of people are raving about. That is my choice, but again, the one that comes in this pack is servicable.

To buy these items separate you are looking at approx $360 and that doesn't include an instructional DVD

Squier Affinity Bass$179

Rumble 15 Amp$99

Tuner$8

Gig Bag-$25.00

Strap$15

Cable$12

Fender Headphones$20

Overall, if you are just starting out with learning how to play bass this pack is a great value. If you are already a pro, I'd say you'd probably find better. The only flaw I see with this pack is that it doesn't come with a stand for the bass. I picked up an OnStage XCG4 Tubular Stand separate for $12.

this is a nice bass and its very well made also the amp is very good for beginners nice package

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Pioneer DJ-Inspired SE-MJ71-S Steel Wheels Headphones (Silver)

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I have a headphone addiction. There are dozens of pairs on my shelves waiting for me to choose from. They range from high end Sennheiser HD-600s (my all around favorites) to Beyer Dynamic to AKG to the dozens of Fostex T-20s I have in my studio. But I'm always looking for the next pair that will satisfy my collecting needs.

These Pioneer Steel Wheels are the latest addition to my stash. They look great and are closed cup design so they block out a respectable amount of ambient sound (like a drumset or loud TV). The ear pieces are somewhat small and don't fit over the ear like larger designs but they were adequate and comfortable enough for shorter listening periods, although I can image they would feel like a vice grip after a few hours.

The build quality of the headphones is fine but the cable is about as cheap as any I've seen and it's much too short for anything but iPod listening. The wire is thin and the mini-plug feels like it will break if it's subjected to long term use or any sort of accidental mishandling. I also had an issue with the headband not being large enough for my head. I had to move it from the top of my head to the back but I'm really tall with a large noggin and doubt most people will have a problem.

But all that really matters is how these headphones sound. Well, they sound odd. The top and bottom end are really hyped and the midrange is scooped out creating a comb-filtered sound. You know that hollow sound you get when you cup your hands over your ears or listen to something through an empty cardboard tube from a roll of paper towels? Or imagine taking an equalizer and cutting 4kHz by 12dB and boosting the bass and treble all the way. I guess the philosophy of that design is to give you that humungo sound the kids dig but I find it annoying. The majority of music is in the midrange so these headphones actually reduce most of what you want to hear in leu of creating a hyped, thumping, sparkly sound. But remember you're sacrificing the vocal, snare drum, guitars, piano and most every other instrument to achieve that boombox sound. Not my thing.

So, except for the headband that's nearly too small, the cable that's thin, cheap and too short and the hyped sound that emphasizes the top and bottom end and lacks midrange these headphones are fine. But the $80 price tag seems high to me. I've bought other phones for that price and gotten much more out of them. In fact, these are just about the worst sounding $80 headphones I have. I suggest looking at Sennheiser or AKG for amazing sounding alternatives at the same price point.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Everyone could use a good set of headphones and I know some people who own multiple sets so that they can reach for just the right headphones when they need them. I own only a few sets, and I have found that the Pioneer Steel Wheels headset is an average set of headphones that will suffice for most basic uses.

What makes Pioneer Steel Wheels headphones so average in quality? Well, there are a few reasons to consider them middle of the road, but let's talk about the positive points first. These headphones are attractive in appearance and I like that they are so lightweight. The manufacturer lists the weight at around four ounces (about 120 grams), which isn't much at all and you can barely tell you're wearing them. They do a fine job blocking sounds from the outside, and they fit snugly but are comfortable and can be worn throughout the day.

Now, let's take a close look at the flaws with these headphones because there are a few. The greatest problem I have with these headphones is the short cord lengthit is only about four feet and this is not nearly enough for many common uses. The cord is very thin, too, and while this hasn't caused any direct problems, it just doesn't seem like it will last. It seems to flimsy and nondurable.

The other problem I noticed with Pioneer Steel Wheels is that the sound isn't as crisp and clear as with other headphones and earbuds I have used. The main problem I notice is the same one that others have noted: The sound comes through with excess bass. I can tell a noticeable difference when I wear these headphones vs. when I listen to the same music source with different headphones or with no headphones at all. These headphones impart a distinct basslike sound, much like you would hear if you turned up the bass control knob a few notches. However, I found the sound was perfectly fine if listening to, say, an audiobook or a news/talk program. Only with certain types of music do I notice the problem.

So, like I said, these headphones look nice and they are confortable to wear, but when you factor in the issues with certain sounds and the short, flimsy cord, I can only rate them average overall. Serious headphone fanatics will probably find them inadequate, but for the rest of us, they are good enough to give a small recommendation.

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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program First off, I received these via the Amazon Vine program, and, I have to say, these are some of the nicest on-ear headphones I have used to date.

The plastic structure looks outstanding, is very light and overall very comfortable. The fit of the ear pads is just right for me ... snug, yet cozy ... Even when I am wearing my glasses. Unfortunately the top has no padding, which would have been nice (just plastic resting on the top of my head). The 3.9 foot long cord (I would have liked a little longer) with its 3.5 mm mini-plug works great for mp3 players and other audio players.

With a frequency response of 5 Hz to 28,000 Hz and 40 mm drivers, you get an impressive range of both high and low musical notes ... Sweet sounds! I also like that, while I am playing music, these headphones really seem to reduce the outside noise (nice for the office with loud neighbors).

Overall ... These lightweight on-ear headphones are very cool looking, comfortable, and sound fantastic ... Very nice for the price and I would recommend.

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Great sound quality. In fact I have them on right now. They cancel some noise but not all. They could have a little more bass though. But for the money they are great.

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I chose the four star rating because of the headphone design and most of all it's sound quality. I was pleasantly surprised at the cans range and power. You can hear alot of the musical details, from many if not all of the instruments in a song. The singing or speaking voices are clear as well. Overall, I would recommend these headphones to anyone, especially to those who do not like the bulky over the ear cans. These cans fold up and can be stored away easily when traveling, etc. I would have given them a perfect score had they produced a more powerful range of sound 30,000hz. Get them anyway and you will not be disappointed!

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eBuy 3.5mm Right Angle 800 AUX Replacement Headphone Cable for Dr. Dre Headphones Monster Solo Beat

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It was a little disheartening that one end fits loosely than the other into the AUX jack and I sometimes I have to adjust it when the left speakers aren't putting any music out but in the end, you get what you spend and I'm satisfied with the product. I bought one for my wife and she has no problems, so it may just be my stock stereo.

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Kustom KG112FX 20W 1 x 12 Guitar Combo Amp with Digital Effects

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• OUTPUT POWER 20 Watts SPEAKER 2 x 10" INPUT Single Input CHANNELS Lead & Rhythm AUX INPUT Stereo 3.5mm HEADPHONE OUT Stereo 3.5mmTONE CONTROL Bass, Middle & Treble EFFECTS Reverb & Delay EFFECTS LOOP Send & Return
• 1/8-inch MP3/CD input for practicing along with tunes
• 5-year transferrable electronics warra
• Whether you crave the sweet, chiming tone of today's Country music or the intense low-end and scooped midrange of the heaviest Metal, KG amps can deliver it and a lot more.
• Designed in the USA

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This amp has solid construction and a good sound on both channels.. It is very light and looks good..I mostly use the clean channel

and use my effects pedals. All my pedals sound like they should.. ( two overdrives, distortion, reverb, fuzz. wah, rotovibe, compressor.) in case anyone is wondering. I also play clean half the time. This a bright amp and the tone contols also do the job.

This amp is pretty loud for 20 watts and I have gigged with it in small clubs miked and unmiked.. Our band is not loud, just loud enough.. Its a good amp, but not perfect.

To me the effects are very weak and I dont care for the sound at any setting. You cannot change channels with a footswitch..

I am happy with my choice. I needed an inexpensive backup amp and this fits the bill just fine..

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effects are useless,distortion very harsh,and if you wanna replace the speaker you cant cause the mounting holes are not standard. I happen to have a Jensen MOD 1270 and I cant install it cause mounting holes are not lining up. Clean channel however,takes overdrive distortion pedal really good and plenty loud for a 20 watts. I'll probably end up selling it sometime soon,I should've gotten a Fender frontman 25R instead. oh well....

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I really like the affordability of Kustom amps. I just wish I'd have gone for higher wattage. I pass my IPad Animoog through this amp, and the sound is impressive. Haven't lost a neighbor yet.

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This amp is for a 1st time beginner. The pictures on the web site give you the impression that it is a hot sounding amp. Well, its not, it squeaks, and squeals is assembled poorly with some glue smears on the outside of the amp when the seams come together.

Sound-it does have a sound. No very good, I blame the two biggest items-1 cheapest speaker for performing Digital Effects. they make the speaker sound even worse. 2.Seems the days of old Kustom with the tuck and roll exteriors are gone...they were the standard of good solid rock music. This little one needs a home....just not mine

In the early '70s I owned a Kustom amp stack (1 head, 1 tall 2-speaker cab) with turquoise sparkle tuck-and-roll vinyl covering. I loved that amp but regrettably eventually sold it. I've owned multiple amps since then (Carvin, Behringer, Peavey, Acoustic, Line 6, to name a few), but I am partial to Kustom. I saw this KG112FX for only $99 at Amazon. I bought it and am happy with it. It's not perfect, but the price is right so much so that when I saw it on Amazon again for only $79, I ordered another one for my high school classroom. Overall, both clean & distortion modes sound good to me. The built-in reverb & delay are fairly weak, but I don't care about that. I run my Line 6 Pocket Pod or ZOOM G3 through it & the sound is very good for an inexpensive amp due to the 12-inch speaker. No input/output jacks on the back, but the front has an aux-in & headphone jack. If you want a 12-inch speaker combo amp at a really low price, this is one of your very few choices.

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Line 6 Spider III 15-Watt Guitar Combo Amplifier

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• 4 Essential Amp Models, 6 Effects (2 simultaneous) including phaser, Chorus/Flanger, Tremolo, Sweep Echo, Tape Echo, and Reverb, 4 user programmable channels
• CD/MP3 jack, Headphone/Direct Out for practice or recording
• Custom 8" speaker
• 15 Watts

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A few days ago I borrowed a Spider II 15 from a friend, I was impressed with it , and since I had to borrow an amp you should get the idea that I needed a new small practice amp... while many adequate small amps (10-25 watts) exist they tend to be small sounding and shy on features, or the effects are substandard and don't sound like high quality stomp boxes at all .... The Spider II proved to be an exception to this notion, I knew within an hour that Line 6 would probably be the maker of whatever amp I ended up buying...This was my first hands on with a Line 6 product, by the way....

So I began to search for a baby spider of my own ... I found a great deal on a Spider III 15 at Guitar Center and rushed to town to snag me one of my own ... I bought the very last one at the store, they sell very quickly I was told by the salesman ... Lucky me !!

Cosmetically the spider III looks almost exactly like the II, the features are the same, but the III has been noticeably tweaked to the consumers benefit .. The effects sound a bit better and the mids are allot better, and they were already pretty darn great on the Spider II!

Its loud for a 15 watter ... sounds clean for a small amp even at rather high volume, very solidly built for any amp but extremely so for under 100 dollars, the effects sound right, like high quality stomp boxes rather than cheesy amp based effects .. like I found on my old Crate 15 watter, for instance, The custom made 8'' speaker handles the sound very well this is simply a best of its class unit in every aspect of its being!

One complaint about the Spider III 15 is regarding what some folk consider misleading claims on the packaging description about the artist presets. True the settings are hard to find at the Line6 website but with a little searching there are a few pdf documents demonstrating a bunch of artist settings for a number of songs.... and the nobs are great fun to fiddle around with anyway, very responsive as well!

All in all I could not recommend this product highly enough, and I recommend this amp to anybody needing a high quality small amp at a very reasonable price ... Its the best of its kind I have ever used, and I have used, borrowed or owned a bunch of small amps over the last 30 or so years..

My next big amp will likely be a Line 6 product as well .. They really seem to have a knack for rethinking design and technology and use these innovations across the entirety of their product lines, plus on the low end they have a good sense of which bells and whistles to leave out and which to include for the highest quality sound, highest level of functionality and biggest bang for your buck!!

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the spider III 15w in action

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I actually won this amp in a music contest and, given the very low price, I frankly didn't expect much. Was I ever wrong!

This is a great little amp. Compared to my 70's vintage Fender Sidekick Reverb, it's light as a feather still manages to give a great, clean sound. And the volume isn't anything I'd use for stage work, but it's still loud enough to drive my wife to distraction and I'm usually relegated to keeping it a respectable level. Which, by the way, still sounds great. And the special FX are fun that my aforementioned Fender couldn't have dreamed of.

The four presets and six FX are fun to play with and you can easily get your self wrapped up just playing scales and fiddling with knobs. The four factory presets are interesting and you can use them to program your own favorite settings (the manual says) but I really haven't played with that particular feature. And the presets, at least for me, aren't all that different. I can't tell that much difference between "Crunch" and "Metal" but maybe it's just my cheesy playing.

Another reviewer has mentioned the "song based" presets, but the 15w doesn't offer this option. As near as I can tell you have to be into the Line 6 Spider III 120 Guitar Combo Amplifier range before the cabinet is even big enough to hold the necessary panels and buttons and stuff.

Still, that's not what this product is designed for. It's a fun amp for practice or play, but not pro.

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i love this amp, sounds so good!!!

Clean channel: It's really good, i use it for any style i want, pre-drive can give you extra volume. I use my digitech RP12 on this channel most of the time.

Crunch Channel: wow, i didn't like this channel before... but now i know how to use it! you can play stuff like blues, o Brit rock, or even stuff like red hot chilli peppers style. Remember to use pre drive!

Metal channel: ok, i don't like this channel, ii doesn't have enough gain for metal, but it's ok to play solos.

Insane Channel: my favorite one! is perfect for heavy metal, prog metal, but not heavy enough for core metal and that stuff... If you use pre drive here it becomes more insane!!

The Effects:

Chorus / flanger: it's ok, i don't like flanger that much, i mainly use chorus, and sounds amazing!

Phaser: Ok, i love phaser, but this one sounds REALY GOOD, but it's really limited too! :S

Tremolo: i never use it, but it sounds ok to me. If you put maximun Tremolo, you will sound really similar to "audioslave like a stone".

Tap Echo / sweep echo: it's really limited, so i never use it!

Reverb: ok, this is GOOD, i like it, i use it mainly in the crunch channel...

I bought this amplifier 'cause i'm tired of using my regular rig to practice... with this amp, i just "plug and play" :D

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DJTECH IMIXRELOADMKII DJ Mixer

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• 2-deck controller
• Integrated 4-in/4-out soundcard
• 2 x professional touch sensitive jog-wheels to pitch bend, search, and scratch
• Headphones: cue, mix, and volume controls
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As a beginner I was looking for a cheap, easy to use, good quality DJ controller. After doing some research and reading reviews decided to get the "DJ Tech i Mix Reload MKII." Returned it after 2 weeks of delivery. It was definitely not what I was expecting. Controller is made in China and is poor quality plastic. Controller is about the size of a 15-inch laptop, which is pretty small. Also the controller is supposed to work well with Traktor but some of the led buttons would not turn on, and jog wheels do not respond well. Overall, this controller should cost half the price. Definitely not for advanced or pro DJing. If you're looking for a cheap, good quality DJ Controller, don't get this controller.

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Bass Rockers Slim Folding Xplode Headphones (Green)

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I was looking for some everyday headphones that look and sound decently.

These headphones are very very affordable yet they look pretty good and sound very good as well!

They fit perfectly(not too much pressure on your ears)and are very comfy for long listening periods...

The sound is very good indeed! Highs are pretty extended, clear and detailed.

Mids are clean, natural and realistic. Human voices are beautiful on these

Midbass and bass are both strong, tight and fast.

I could not believe my ears. They actually sound better than my $50 name brand headphones from my local retail chain store!

Do not pass these cans because they are inexpensive.

They are the real deal!!!

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SMSL Music Fortress FORT Computer USB Decoder Headphone AMP Amplifier 130mW MAC

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I was not sure about this headphone DAC as I was finding no reviews for it. But for the price it works well and sounds very good.

At first I was impressed with the sound but I wanted to do some more testing with a Leader LDM-171 distortion meter.

The noise plus distortion came in at 0.25% at 1khz.(at 500mv output) That seemed to be a reasonable figure for what it is. Should be below what

can be heard. A frequency sweep showed a very flat response down to the bottom octave. At 20hz it had drop of about 0.75 db.

A little weak in the lowest octave but hardly enough to notice. Overall good sound at a reasonable price and looks to be

well built. I am very happy with it and it sure beats the sound from my notebook headphone jack. It powers my Grado Labs

headphones with plenty of power. I had to give it 5 stars due to the sound, price and construction.

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