Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

I think I have found the problem....my 1/4 inch adapter was bad...I 
changed it and the problem went away...picture that!...Jade

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "liberatusvirus 
<liberatusvirus@y...>" <liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
> Jade,
> 
> I think Vern's right. Headphones that don't do bass very well 
> usually don't show it by distorting; they typically just don't go 
> very deep. A static sound could be overload somewhere, but it 
could 
> also be a loose wire or a blown speaker. Whatever is wrong, if you 
> decide to get something else, you have a wealth of options at far 
> less than $200 or $300. Take a look at some of the Sennheisers, or 
> other makes at http://headroom.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=1. 
> I'm a bit of a fussy audiophile when it comes to audio components, 
> but when listening to e-drums and CDs/MP3s through a modest mixer, 
> you don't have to break the bank. Under those conditions, 
headphones 
> capable of musical nuances only detectable through an expensive 
> audio system, or even a very good studio board, are overkill, 
unless 
> you intend them to do double duty some place that can take full 
> advantage of them. 
> 
> Ed
> 
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "jadiebooshkie 
> <jadiebooshkie@y...>" <jadiebooshkie@y...> wrote:
> > Alright, I have one complaint on my Yamaha headphones, when I 
> play, 
> > I am getting ocassional static sound...almost like they are on 
> > overload.  I am running these thru a mixer.  I am beginning to 
> > wonder if these phones are the best investment for my DTX.
> > I am wondering...what do you experienced guys recommend?  I 
would 
> > LOVE to get the Sennheiser HD-25, but, dio I really need to 
spend 
> a 
> > few hundred on these?  Can somebody help with any suggestions.  
Do 
> I 
> > need REAL studio quality phones like the HD-25? or can I get by 
> with 
> > Sony MDR7506 or the Sennheiser HD-270.  Right now I am using 
> Yamaha 
> > RH-5MAs, but they distort on the real low bass drum settings.  
Any 
> > help will be appreciated.
> > Jade