ms1-i can be easily modded into some real beast

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/119314...your-grado-mods

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/323271...ing-56k-warning

@rifasha
how's your HD 668B doing ? I am looking for a headphone with tight budget, since the reviews I came across on 668B are outstanding with such cost.
With the performance of it certified, I am just wondering the robustness of it ~

I am new on this part, so not very clear with the terms - what's custom cable ? and mostly I use headphone with desktop, anymore parts do I need
other than an amp ?

This post has been edited by Agent5: Dec 5 2011, 12:17 AM

DAC AMP combo such as Fiio E10 will be a good start. I will not be able to answer you whether if it is a good match or not because I don't own Fiio E10.

Custom cable do you notice the cable used on the HD668B in the Pictures? The one with the words replacement cable. That is not the original cable that came with the unit but an upgraded cable. Custom cable means custom made cable for the headphone use.

hi Agent5. it's been almost a year now since i've been using this HD668B, and im still in love wit it. i tot in the 1st place it will be out of my favour but i was wrong. still satisfies me~

custom cable - new set of cable, custom or DIY to replace the original cable. if you can browse thru the audiophile section there were many forumers providing the service. these cables can be adjusted according to your budget and needs. the forumers can advice you to on the suitability~

for my usage, the combo that i use is PC -> USB -> DAC -> custom cable -> HD668B.

*if there is a year end bonuses for me, i want to buy a better DAC for my HD668B

Hi, rifasha.

I just bought HD668B and also own a PCM2704 based DAC, but my DAC left at other places which only after this weekend I can try it.
I also get a custom cable, but from another person though. (ssyycc) Haven't really tried them though.

Did you burn-in for moment before your first impression ? My first 'out-of-box' impresion wasn't good, but after like 5 hours of playing, its alot better. Alot claims that it become better with more playing, so i'm looking forward to it.

Did you get any better DAC ? I'm also thinking of getting better one, but have no idea which is good and cost-wise not expensive. (good performance-to-cost ratio, just like superlux headphone ! )

Have you replace the short cable or do some modding ?

Hello guitar89,

Im happy u bought the HD668B as well since its very good! i have been using it for some time now and its getting better the more u use it. My out of the box impression exceed my expectation since i use this headphone with the custom cable and DAC. (much2 better than my previous Philips headphone)

Right now im trying my friend's HD669. A forumer also and bought from Trio as well. He asked me to try it. Well, using the stock cable it got some noise but after i put the custom cable, it produce superb clarity and the noise were gone. But still need some burning tho, should give some time for its potential to explode~now he is looking for portable amp as well.

I haven't replace the short cable yet but i might replace it in the future. Will definitely post it here once i did~

ENJOY ur HD668B~!

These mods....made me pickup my SR60i on my desk and just listen to them.

finally i got my headphone amp to complete the package~! so happy now