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    The Closed-Back Headphone Thread (Plus Comparisons & Reviews)

    Looking for something warm and bassy for rock/metal to compliment/oppose my Sundaras, trying to keep it around $500. Shortlist is Focal Elegia Fostex TH-610 Denon AH-D5200 Denon AH-D7200 Meze 99 Classic Any other suggestions welcome too, thanks!
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    New desktop setup recommendations

    Just thought I'd update that i got both the PA3 and the SMSL AD-18 today and they seem to go just as loud as each other so looks like the 80w x2 claim of the topping is accurate. Question is would the SMSL SA-98E go louder? Think I'll return the PA3 and get it to find out as with my speakers I...
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    New desktop setup recommendations

    No worries thanks for the suggestion though. I ended up buying the D30 and A30 due to reading a few good reviews. Regarding Amps I was still thinking the SMSL SA-98E or would the Topping PA3 be a better choice? Thanks!
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    New desktop setup recommendations

    Thanks, sorry I should have mentioned that I need both USB and Optical in on the DAC otherwise i'd probably just go the SMSL 793ii Also about $300USD is my budget for all 3, DAC, Headphone amp and Stereo amp so pretty tight budget!! Thinking swapping the Topping A30 for the SMSL sAp VI would...
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    New desktop setup recommendations

    Hi all, currently I'm using Audioengine 5's with my PC but have some spare Sony SS-CS3 floor standers that aren't worth selling so thinking of using those instead. My current headphones are the Audio Technica AD700X but planning on getting some HD650's eventually. I was thinking of getting the...
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    Help looking for desktop headphone amp

    Hi All!   Bit overwhelmed so looking for some advice.   I have come into luck with a good deal on a DAC, a Musical Fidelity X-DAC V3 but need help getting to work with both Headphones and active speakers as it only has one output.   I am thinking I will need a headphone amp with a line...
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    JVC HA-FX850 iem. Woody

    So i'm currently in japan right now and found the FX750 for $140. Would this be a good buy for rock music? To replace falling apart x10i's? Also have Dunu dn-1000's on the way, how would they compare? Thanks!
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    Dunu DN-1000 - Dunu's hybrid IEM - Impressions thread

    Oh, haha thanks! Wasn't there when I read the thread earlier in the day. Bit worried about the isolation with the larger shell...
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    Dunu DN-1000 - Dunu's hybrid IEM - Impressions thread

    Anyone able to compare these to either UE900's or X10i's?   Looking for a replacement for my breaking x10i's, I bought the UE900's but I'm not a fan so looking for something else. Found them too boring/flat to listen to, need something a bit more lively, bit more bass. Hated the over-ear hooks...
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    Buying portable or in-ear headphones? Seeking guidance? DON'T START A NEW THREAD. Ask for advice HERE!

    Quote: The usual places yeah, the stress reliefs on the left are split almost all the way to the metal tube.   If they sound similar to the X10's i'd be happy, though the smoothness of these are great. If it wasn't such a widely known issue i'd just buy another pair.   Nah, volume...
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    Buying portable or in-ear headphones? Seeking guidance? DON'T START A NEW THREAD. Ask for advice HERE!

    Quote: No worries :)   Just looking to replace my breaking X10i's and hoping to upgrade while i'm at it. Something that sounds similar bass-wise for rock music and hopefully mic and phone controls to run off a SGS3 unamped. Was considering the XBA-30ip's, have found a few other options...
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    Buying portable or in-ear headphones? Seeking guidance? DON'T START A NEW THREAD. Ask for advice HERE!

    Quote:   Anyone able to suggest an upgrade to breaking Klipsch X10's around $200? even a bit more $ if necessary?
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    Buying portable or in-ear headphones? Seeking guidance? DON'T START A NEW THREAD. Ask for advice HERE!

    Quote:   Thanks for the advice but i've had the older version of these, the Super-fi 5 before, and while the sounded really good, the fit was no good for my ears.   I'd like something at least as bassy as the X10's, basically after a great universal IEM around $200 that is...
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    Buying portable or in-ear headphones? Seeking guidance? DON'T START A NEW THREAD. Ask for advice HERE!

    Hi guys,   I've had the Klipsch X10i's for going on 2 years and they're starting to fall apart at the wire covers, just wondering what some suitable replacements would be. After something similar sounding and in a similar price-range, just with hopefully better build quality.   I'm...
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    Replacements for X10i's?

    Cheers, will look into them   Forgot to mention they will be sourced by a Galaxy S3 and hoping not to use an amp so thinking the XBA-40's might be out then?
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    Replacements for X10i's?

    Hi guys,   I've had the Klipsch X10i's for going on 2 years and they're starting to fall apart at the wire covers, just wondering what some suitable replacements would be. After something similar sounding and in a similar price-range, just with hopefully better build quality.   I'm...
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    RE0 or UE700 to replace UE SuperFi 5?

    Anyone? Can get them both for about the same price if that changes anything.
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    RE0 or UE700 to replace UE SuperFi 5?

    Hi guys Currently have a pair of UE SuperFi 5's and while I quite like the sound they make I find them quite uncomfortable and very hard to get a good fit. I have to push them in quite hard to get a good seal and they seem to fall out all the time while walking, constantly have to push them...
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