Hi, I've seen many users considering Poweramp as a third-party player. Neutron player can be another option. Not sure about other third-party apps as users reported some players won't decode/output audio files properly, due to Android obscure upsampling it seems. Manufacturer-provided apps...

I mean playing lossless audio, either on a PC or portable digital player, anything. Some DACs are not forgiving with poor quality audio. Do your headphones and ears a favor.

Desktop stuff like those Schiit/Topping stacks? or something portable with DAC/amp combo? Headphones can improve overall, sometimes not that much, really depends. Suggest 16/44 quality, any lossless format. USB interface could play better than iPad, assuming it pairs well with headphones, just...

Yup. Just checked and noticed the same thing. Model with black earcups comes cheaper.

Those eBay crooks... It appears MK802 MSRP was indeed around 50$, reviews mentioning this price. 1More took it off their website for some reason. Guess it's been discontinued, now hard to find. That 150$ price tag is unrealistic whatever. Its value is all about the connectivity and "bass switch"...

Don't know about this one in your area. Obvious stock (and price) difference here. How come? Check it : MK802 here for 50 [FR] and here too at same price It has all OP asked for and even more. Note : I first mispelled it, its MK802

Thanks for your answer. Had a look. Fidelio is retailed new for 140€, twice SHP9500 price. Gotta kick some ass when 40% over my budget (sub-100). Got to be a used unit to match. HiFiMan HE4xx is more like a unicorn here. Discontinued? Not much EU retailers? Still diggin'. I own one of those...

Never had a closer look at 1More so far but their M802 looks great and sturdy. Meets all your needs I think. -3.5mm detachable cable. Can play wired or bluetooth (aptX). -Over-ear design (more like on-ear). -Less than 70$ It comes with a carry pouch and got adjustable bass through a physical...

True indeed. Gotta be a mistake in the illustration, see here : Review link In the sub-70$ range you probably have the most recommended ones. ATHs and AKG K240/Samson are popular at that price. What's the set you own and enjoy the most by the way?

I didn't mean to be rude, just wondering. Maybe you prefer one form factor over another. Everyones taste is different. This Spadger you mentioned honestly smells trash to me (why the heck is there AA batteries in this thing? Damn!) and others don't make me feel better. Look like random...

Hey, small world, just created a post to know more about that SHP9500 :) Do you mind answering there? What's the exact matter if you already have a couple sets? I don't get it. Want something portable with a mic you don't mind breaking? Budget IEMs.

Hello guys, question is quite simple, are those headphones still worth it as we're speaking? Let's say in the "under 100$" price range (Actually sold around 70$). Actually looking for a budget-friendly set for music listening. Why not that popular Philips set ? Reasonnably priced for...

Might be "overkill" and "you'll eventually never hear the difference" some would say (I see you trolls coming). Yeah, maybe... We're not talking about a huge difference but it's there, signal truly is... what it is. Not some downsampled ersatz. Reality is PCs are terrible for audio playback...

It's certainly a good solid set, didn't read otherwise anywhere. Open-backs are sometimes picked over closed-backs for gaming (Philips SHP9500) so everything should be fine. Definitely get an amplifier to drive it best and give your ears what they deserve. A DAC would be a nice extra too, as PC...

Consider the HD58x may not be the easiest pair to drive as it got 150ohms drivers. It'll need around 27mW/2V to reach 110db SPL (considered as loud). You can check required power for any set here : Power Calculator Probably needs an amp to sound the best it can. Not really meant to be portable...

Was my intuition that phono could fry. Thanks to confirm. So it means that you can't pre-amp any phono amp at all right ? And without phono it will sound terrible of course... Maybe you guys got another solution or piece of hardware to recommend? EDIT : T3 seems OK but lacks BT. Found the Fosi...

Glad to see you totally got my point. The Asgard3, I think, will never fail on you with ANY cans... Looks like it got plenty of power to drive the toughest bad boys. So you'd better not worry about that point. Anything you'll plug... LOUD and clear :) One detail worth to mention is planar tech...

Maybe you should consider getting different types of headphones. At least determine in first place what suits you the best. Open or closed backs tend to sound a certain way. A better/cleaner source can often improve the sound way better than expensive headphones, first. Sound is not always...

Hi head-fiers, need your help and knowledge with equipment. Not really sure how to do what i wanna do. Don't wanna mess with my system and fry it you know? So, here's the thing. I'd like a "warm fuller" sound for vinyl records playback, if that makes sense. Was thinking to add a vacuum tube...

I am on a budget too and happened to do a lot of research before I buy my own DAP. Here are the two options I'd recommend around 100$. With WiFi : Shanling M0 - Can it be more compact?! Tons of reviews if u wanna know more. With NO WiFi : FiiO M7 - Good form factor, bigger than Shanling M0...

What about this kind of earbuds without shell? Doesn't scream sound quality but may be sufficient for radio talks and even if it's total piece of garbage it's only worth a couple of bucks. Second best choice seems to be semi in-ear style like Airpods, got cheap alternatives like Xiaomi or...

Hi all, willing to share experience with other members and discuss. Actually I'm diggin' ChiFi and read a lot of stuff in here, really new to this. Still interesting to get thoughts and tips on some audio gear or accessories, there's a bunch of deals, so much it is confusing. If one minds...