So I'm really making an effort to manage my listening levels and with some help from other forum members I now have a rudimentary SPL measurement setup for my IEMs, consisting of a Vibro Veritas coupler (calibrated with a multimeter and some Etymotic IEMs) and the SPL meter in REW.   I can now...

Hi all,   So I'm trying to take a bit more care of my hearing. I know it's not in great shape and I know that I can't fix the damage done over four decades, but I do want to stop making it worse!   I'm trying to measure the SPL of my various IEMs when connected to my DAPs and work out the...

Hi all,   I'd be grateful if someone could explain the science behind something for me?   I often see people saying that an amp or DAP can drive headphones to a sufficient volume without clipping, however these headphones aren't sounding as good as they should.   Is there something to...

Ok, so I regularly see comments and reviews that talk about observable colouration within DAPs, for example someone may comment that a DAP is slightly north of neutral in SQ. Now this makes sense to me as I imagine the amp section could be causing this colouration. What I don't quite understand...

Hi all,   Is it better to use a lower gain and higher volume, or a higher gain and lower volume?   I hear much talk about some headphones not sounding their best, even at high volumes unless they are sufficiently powered, however coming from a video background I am acutely aware that adding...

Hi folks,   can anyone suggest where I might be able to pick up a TRRS to TRS adapter (preferably UK but not essential)   I have my IEM cable terminated as balanced TRRS (Sony/Hifiman spec) for my Sony NW-ZX2, but I'm on the edge of purchasing a Lotoo Paw Gold which only has a single ended...

I found this on a Japanese site... (Google translation) "Information of great products have come into from Jaben headphones just before the festival! Is a world premiere. The Grove (The Glove) - GloveAudio A1 is a headphone amplifier drive compatible balance of built-in DAC to be mounted so as...

A good friend and up and coming British rapper called Kemp, is in the final selection stages to earn himself coveted place, performing at the Green Man festival in Wales. The act that gets the most likes on Facebook will get that place and a real opportunity to get a break in the industry.  ...