I guess my posting is limited as a total noob on here, so I'll start here (btw, what's the policy on that, one must post X amount, mod approved, then they can start threads?)   Sorry, bit confused, and yeah, I'm sure it's explained somewhere but was hoping someone could give me the quick and...

Hi guys,   Currently this is my audio setup: -Macbook Pro Retina 13" (2013) -Micromega MyDac (Never used, since there is no headphone jack) -Audio Technica ATH-M50x   I listen to Spotify Premium.   So I feel like I want an upgrade. Should I buy a new pair of cans and a headphone amp...

I have a Fiio X5 with Beyer DT770 (80 ohm). Two Questions:   (1) FOR PORTABLE: Is adding an E12 amp total overkill for 80 ohm cans? Or how noticeable will the benefits be?   (2) FOR DESKTOP: If I'm currently using the X5 as an external DAC for my desktop, how would the O2/ODAC combo from...

Hey guys! I'm eventually going to buy a Bottlehead Crack for these phones, but I also want something portable that will hold me over until I have the funds. I will likely end up with either a Modi or E17k DAC, so amp only. I'm just looking for a good sounding, under $200 amp that will drive...

I have a last generation if e7 portable amplifier that i use with my hd650. With the e7, the headphones easily play very loud without seeming to tax the amp, but i wonder from more experienced audiophiles if a better amp will make a discernible difference. I listen to 320kbps mostly with some...

I've had just a couple days comparing these two but I think I've heard enough to make my decision. Source is FiiO X3 LO (wma lossless files) and headphones are Senn HD600.   I have had the Cayin for a few weeks and the whole reason I even considered the E12 is that for most recordings the C5...

Am looking for rec's of portable amps with max outs of around 800mW @32  and bass boost   sub $200.   These are part of basshead kits so under 200 is a must. Any suggests would be appreciated

I know this is embarrassing to ask and though my graduation major is in computer science and asymmetric algorithms, I should not be forgetting basic physics, but here it is:   How can we get the power required to drive the phones to a standard "loud" level, like 105 Db, given the sensitivity...

Hi, I currently using a SHR840 right now. I like the cans a lot, but I want to spend more for another headphone. My max budget is like 500 to 650 dollar. As the title said; I like to get the best out of my Fiio x1 player, and E12 amp.    I hope you can really help me out with this.   (it's a...

Which DACs and portable headphone amps provide the strongest signal and clearest and cleanest sound for the Etymotic ER-4S? Would be nice for it to be compatible with iOS, Android, Windows8, and latest OS. :)

Hi all,   I recently purchased Klipsch X10's. They were okay, but not very analytical and a bit bass heavy, so I am returning them. With that being said, I am looking for IEM's and have a few requiements:   1. $200 and under 2. Very analytical. I loved listening to music and finding new...

I have been doing a lot of research for the past week, and I realised how much minimal knowledge I have. So I figured maybe some knowledgeful people could assist me in my research for my first pair of cans! ^^   -Have around 300-400$ budget. -Need low leakage -Need decent clamp  -I...

hi im new to head-fi   im looking for headphones that sound great bass,mids, and higs i listen to sony xb500 i love the bass but high and mids feel overlapped i want headphones that have the bass of the xb500 but with better mids and highs that go real good togeather. i listen to...

First of all, I have the JVC HA-S500s and I've been burning them in overnight:     They sound fantastic. A lot of the music I listen to sounds great with these headphones.   However, I also listen to a lot of electronic, rap, glitch, acid jazz and drumstep, and this is where I find...

Hi Head-Fi,   Looking to purchase a new IEM soon. Currently looking at either the Westone 3 or the Aurisonics ASG 1.2. Which pair of earphones do you prefer? I'm looking for a fun pair of earphones that will be a nice alternative to the HD 600's that I use at home. I will be driving them...

I own a pair of beats studios and after 2 years of feeling bad for making a big mistake I finally have the oportunity to buy a new pair of cans. I am a BASSHEAD I can never get enough of bass but I also like to listen to soundrack, some pop, alternative, electronic and ambient type meditation...

When I was playing around with my Somic MH463, I noticed that in the pics posted by Boris there were vents around the driver on the side facing the ear: (above and below the driver)   If such vents were not present, the driver should make an airtight seal with the ear (to the extent...

Hello to everybody,    I am Italian and since 10 yrs I am quite enthusiatic about hifi. I also did some DIY (two speker pairs and a two power amps). I got a child since few months and I started thinking that in the future I would need some headphones for music listening without bothering to...

Hey guys i just joined head fi and was wondering what a suitable upgrade would be for my xb500's.   I love the bass in them but the treble is really lacking, and i was thinking the ultrasone hfi 580's would be a good enough upgrade as people say they have really 'full' bass and the treble...

I was wondering what would be a good upgrade to my Sony mdr-xb 500. Now im looking for a pair of canns that are gonna be more suited to electronic music, also they need to be comfortable, i spend most of my day with them on. Another big point for me is they need to be good for mobile use, which...

Hi Guys :)   Could you please advice me IEM for my Ipod Classic?   I just bought Ipod 160GB because of its huge capacity and hopefully at least good sound   I have DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm and i just love them. But they are not portable and i would like to hear my collection outside too     I...

Coming from Grado SR225 (from 2007) to the Audio Technica M50x. I received M50x yesterday, plugged it into my portable e12 amp and was not really blown away. The thing I like about M50x and the reason I ordered them was to get better bass feel from a headphone and these deliver. Besides Bass...

I don't hear well (an understatement), I use a Fiio E12 (upgraded from E11) to drive my iPod with a line out dock.  I use almost all of the E12's power. To the point the IEM's get warm in my ears.  I have only found 2 IEM's that are able to stand up to the usage I put them through.  I have tried...

I read a lot, and i need to ask this, because no solution to my question seems to be already answered...   I want to fiind the headphones that have the best soundstage ever... they have to be over the ear, and to be closed back... i cannot listen to open back headphones....   my source will...

Hi guys, It is no secret that I absolutely love my HE-560 and RE-400 [essentially a slightly n-shaped HE-560 lite for a steal price!]. Now that I have my IEM and home full-size covered for some time, I'd love to find a portable headphone, which sounds similar to either of them. My definition...