Hello all- Looking for suggestions for headphone amps for my Massdrop HE4xx planars. I prefer a more rounded and laidback sound with a wide soundstage - more tube-like. And I would like to keep it within $300. Thanks all for your time.

Hi folks- Trying to choose between the 2 for my Massdrop HiFiman HE4xx planar. The parameters being: 1. Better soundstage and instrument separation. (Listen to a lot of acoustic stuff). Top end needs to be airy. 2. Less fatigue. 3. Tube-y sound. The CTH is right now $175, while the Vali 2 is...

I have a Meze classics 99, which is very efficient already. So, I don't need an amp with either my iPhone or mac. But, I just love the sound of tube based components in home theater. (The fluid no harsh sound) Which Headphone dacs can give me the same signature?

I have been using a Klipsch Image X10 IEM for many years without any issues.. Then, I wanted to try closed Over ear headphones and bought the B&O H6 and B&W P7. The plan is to keep the one I like and return the other. I've been A/B ing these 2 headphones for a week now. I've ended up with a lot...

Closed full headphones in the $250-$400 range. (Listen to live, acoustics, vocal rich music. No heavy metal) Tried so far: B&w p7 wireless: like the rich sound, but sound feels congested with not much separation and slightly narrower sound stage. B&O H6: love the comfort, great sound stage and...

I ordered both the H6 and P7 wireless to see which I like more and return the other. I have put around 10 to 15 hours on each. I don't have an amp. Listening out of my iPhone and MacBook Pro. This is where I am right now: B&W P7 (in wired mode. Haven't tried wireless yet) 1.Love the bass. It...

Folks- Thinking about getting the B&W P7 wireless. Mostly looking for a fun headphone good for multiple genres. Live concerts, acoustics, vocals rich music, and progressive rock. (Podcasts too :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:) I don't have an external DAC or amp. Not planning to buy too, if it is...

I currently have a Klipsch X10, and it has been fine overall. Now, I want something that is more accurate, with a better separation and sound stage, that i can alternate with X10. Considering the ER-4 series. But, not able to decide between ER4-S and ER4-PT. My source will be iPhone/mac.  ...

Folks- I currently have a Klipsch X10 and love it. It has a good bass, and fairly good overall. Now, I'm looking to get an IEM for critical listening. What I want: 1. Excellent sound stage. 2. Good separation. 3. Comfort.   What I listen to: 1. Movie Soundtracks. 2. Music with lots of...

Not sure if this has been asked before. But anyone did a A/B comparison between iPhone 6S Plus and Nexus 6P?  Thanks!

Hi all-   I see people here talking about IEMs sounding "analytical", "musical", "balanced" etc.. What does it really mean? Can an IEM be "musical" without being "analytical"...? Also, it would be good if someone can tell me what "imaging" means, and how it is related to the...

  This is going to be my first IEM. After reading this forum and many other sources, I've kind of decided that I'll buy either the Etymotic Research mc5 or hf5. But, I'm having a tough time choosing between these two: I want something that has very good detail across the entire range. The...

I got a lot of recommendations for RE0. But, I would also like to know experiences about Ety MC5 and UE500. I read generally good things about MC5.. But, nothing about UE500. Probably because they are new..   Any thoughts?

Folks- Looks like RE-0 can be bought only from head-direct.com? Any experience buying from head-direct.com?   And head-direct.com does not *seem* to be a well made website.. Is that any indication of the products that they make too? :-)   I also see Head-Direct RE0 and HiFiman RE-ZERO...

Hi all- I'm looking for nice in ear headphones less than $75 (US). These are my requirements: 1. Will be used 25% of the time while running. (So, nice fit is important). 2. Should *not* be boomy. I would like it clear and detailed across the lows/mids/highs.   I mostly listen to music...