I was wondering if Questyle is out of business. I have a CMA 400i DAC/AMP and it has a very audible hum coming out of the left channel of the balanced XLR output. I am not sure if it is also coming out of the 2.5mm or 6.35mm outputs, as I do not have one of these cables for my HD-650's and my...

I was curious if anybody on here has pulled the trigger on these Monoprice ANC headphones https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=16218 They have good reviews on the site, but I am not too trusting of site ratings, such as these. I would be interested to hear what any Head-Fi'rs think about...

Does anybody know of a high quality USB microphone adapter?  I am currently using an Antlion Audio Modmic 4.0 and I am forced to keep using my onboard Realtek HD Audio because, obviously, my Schiit Bifrost doesn't have a microphone input.  I saw that Antlion sells a $10 USB mic, but it has an...

I am hoping some people with hands-on experience can help recommend an MP3 player for swimming.  I just swim in a lap pool and need something to help with the boredom.  I bought a pair of Sony NWZ-W273 waterproof earbuds that wrap around the back of your head and have an integrated MP3 player...

I recently upgraded from using onboard sound on my PC to a Schiit Bifrost Uber USB that I purchased used from another user here.  I just wanted to say that I am shocked at how much of a difference it made going from using my PC as a DAC to switching to this Bifrost.  My motherboard is an ASUS...

Budget: Up to $300 USD - Willing to buy used   I am looking for a USB connected desktop DAC for my PC that offers better sound quality than my onboard sound and the ability to use an equalizer in Windows 10. I do not have room inside my case for an expansion card with my current motherboard...

I generally use headphones when I am at my computer because I live in a condominium complex and my neighbors pound on the ceiling if my cat farts too loud.  I do, however, have the need for some speakers every once in a while; usually when friends are over.  As the speakers will only be used...

I have had focus pads for my HE-400's since September of last year.  I use my HE-400's pretty much 7 days a week on my main computer at home.  I have noticed that the synthetic leather is starting to separate from the plastic rings that secure the pads to the headphones.  I am generally...

I have been thinking about getting some custom IEM's.  I would mainly be using them at work, connected to my Asus Zenbook Prime (UX31A-DB51), which has a Realtek ALC269 audio chipset.  Alternatively, I would be listening with my HTC One M8 phone or very rarely on my home PC, which has a...

I am currently using a Sound Blaster Recon 3D Fatal1ty Professional card outputting via the amplified headphone jack to a Schiit Adgard 2 amplifier.  I have a set of HiFiMAN HE-400 headphones with focus pads connected to the Asgard 2.  I would say I spend about 80% of my time on my PC playing...

I have a JDS O2 amp that I have been pairing with a Sound Blaster Recon 3D through the 600 ohm port on the card.  One of the NJM4556A op-amps blew out and cracked in half.  I posted about this in the amp forum...

I got out of the shower and smelled the oh so familiar smell of burning electronics in my apartment.  After some blood hounding, I traced the smell to my JDS O2 headphone amp.  When I picked it up, it was hot to the touch.  I opened it up and found this:       I ordered some new NJM4556AD...

I use my AKG Q701's when I am sitting on the couch, watching my TV.  The 3-pin Mini-XLR connector on the headphone side of the cable sticks so far out of the headphone, that it digs in my shoulder.  I want to make a DIY cable and I was wondering what aftermarket DIY 3-pin Mini-XLR connector has...

I'm really happy with my current setup, but I'm always focused on what I'm going to get next, instead of being satisfied with what I currently have.  That being said, if I like lots of bass and want to step it up a notch, what do you guys think should be my next purchase?  I don't really have...

I just picked up a set of AKG Q 701 cans for watching TV/Movies/Games on my home theater (my neighbor is a dick and cries to the HOA).  I have an Onkyo TX-NR515 7.2ch receiver that I plan on hooking the 701's up to.  I cannot find any specs on the headphone jack for the receiver.  Does anybody...

I have a pair of wireless headphones that I want to hook up to my TV, but my TV only outputs sound to a coaxial SPDIF connector.  The headphones that I am currently using have RCA and 3.5mm inputs only, so I am currently using a Startech Coax/Optical SPDIF to stereo converter.  It creates a lot...

I am looking for a pair of wireless headphones to hook up to my TV.  My TV's only audio output is a digital coax on the back.  I currently have a couple of wireless headphones, but I am not a big fan of either of them sound quality wise.  They only have RCA or 3.5mm hookups, so I have to use a...

I just moved into an apartment and the people below me pound on the ceiling if a church mouse snores inside my place.  I have a nice home theater and I can't use it without being hassled constantly.  I use a pair of BD DT 990 Pro 250 ohm's on my PC with a O2 amp and I was wondering if it would...

My friend's Turd-le Beach headset just gave up the ghost on him and he asked me if I could order a new gaming headset off Amazon Prime for him.  I'm happy to help, but I am not sure what to recommend.  He wants to spend $60, but is willing to go as high as $75.  The headphones must be available...

Wasting electricity aside, is it bad to leave the Schiit Vali turned on all the time?  Will this makes the tubes wear out significantly faster or do they only wear out when they are actually outputting music to the headphones?  It is hooked up to my computer and for purposes of convenience, I...

I have a pair of Sony MDR-XB700 headphones that I really like, but the cable is too darn short.  I am not comfortable enough to take apart the headphones and solder in new leads myself.  Is there anybody on the forum that does this kind of work that I could send my headphones to?

I just picked up a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 ohm headphones and I am really liking them.  I am generally used to (and prefer) a little more bass, but I knew what I was getting into going in with these.  They are currently hooked up to my Creative Sound Blaster Recon3D Fatal1ty...

After getting fed up with gaming headsets, I just purchased a pair of Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 ohm headphones to use on my gaming PC with a Creative Sound Blaster Recon3D Fatal1ty Professional sound card.  The specifications for the card says that it can support headphones with up to 600 ohms...

I am looking at purchasing a pair of wireless headphones that I can use when watching TV and I thought I would post on here before pulling the trigger.  I am going to be connecting the headphones to an Onkyo TX-NR515 receiver and they will be used for watching TV shows, movies, and video gaming...

I purchased a pair of Sony XB700 headphones that I use at work and I'm really happy with them, except for the cable length.  I didnt realize when purchasing them that the cables were going to be so frustratingly short.   I was wondering if anybody on here has tried replacing the cables on...