There is no such thing as an overrated product; just an abundance of narrow minded, knowledge-lacking consumers.   A rating is simply how a person compares said product to another. Those people who bash a product that is "overrated" usually say: A)"It is bad for the price" (anyone heard...

First off, if you want to get the best sound from your audio gear, then you are an audiophile. And as for software, I don't use equalizers or edit any of my audio files. I like to play them straight from the original. Sounds best that way for me and for a lot of people. If for some reason you...

Don't.

Xonar Essence ST is a good sound card, I used to have one. The amp isn't that great, but the DAC is pretty good, a lot like the Fiio E17. Is there much difference between the DAC on the Essence? I'd say somewhat noticeable, but worth it to spend $450 on? That depends on how important that aspect...

From what I personally have heard, they sound very similar. But given the good quality sources, there is a slight difference sometimes with things such as sound stage, fullness, and imaging. Comparing the Bifrost to something much cheaper like a Fiio E17, the difference is there, but hardly...

It's a great DAC imo. I use computer optical out>bifrost>asgard>he-400s and I love this setup. But I am just one person, I am sure there are many other options out there, you just gotta do some research. Check out the DAC section on this website, look at reviews, and then find threads of that...

Check out the Schiit Bifrost

I find the m50s to be a great headphone for around $130. They sound awesome with the e11. Don't know about the "soft bass," they certainly have good "thump" bass amped. At least that's what I think. It's all subjective though

I don't show anyone my headphones unless they ask, which only asked once and this person is into audio.

What is your source? Computer, iPod, etc. And what is your budget?

I don't care what I am labeled as, I just enjoy my music and that is all that matters :)

536 songs, lossless. I don't even listen to half of them. But then again I don't get bored of things fast so I don't really have any desire to expand. I can listen to a song on repeat all day without getting bored of it.

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To me, a high end speaker setup is much more enjoyable when listening to music. I like the physical impact of the bass from a subwoofer.

Are you looking for the best sound you can get in your budget and the amount of experience you have with audio? If you are then you are an audiophile, don't think that you have to get high end equipment or have to have a lot of experience to be one. For improving your setup, the m50s do very...