I have a set of speakers that have been cutting in and our randomly. I've figured out there's a break somewhere right above the 3.5mm connector (cable is ATTACHED to the speakers). Kind of like this:   http://www.laptopandcomputersolutions.com/sites/default/files/980-000309-PB-R-unit.jpg  ...

I was thinking about doing a big shootout between some of the most popular and most recommended headphones on Head-Fi.   Currently I have:   Sennheiser HD 598 Audio Technica ATH-M50 Denon D2000 V-Moda M80 Monster Beats Studio   Probably going to try and get the following:  ...

This thread is created to talk about all things related to DUNU products.   They seem to be putting out great looking headphones with above average sound that usually includes an insane amount of accessories.   DUNU's website: http://www.dunu-topsound.com/   Joker's thread with...

Spider PowerForce Review   Intro The PowerForce is Spider’s entry into the full sized headphone world. Their target demographic seems to be the general consumers, a segment where headphones usually emphasize form over function. In a market where the bar has been set so low, does the...

  I read a few posts and reviews here and there on the Riptidz and decided to give them a try. Glad I did because they are quickly becoming my favorite at this price range!   I won't say they are better or worse than the current budget gems like the SHE3580 or the MEP-933 BUT they for sure...

I'm looking into an audio interface for recording purposes. My question is, would they work just as well as an audiophile DAC?   I'm looking at the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 which would replace my Fiio E7. Anyone know if the DAC inside is better? What about vs the Fiio E10 or E17?   TIA

Audio Technica ATH-M50 vs Monster Beats Pro     Introduction   We all know the Beats Pros costs more than twice the M50s and we KNOW they absolutely do not offer twice the quality (if better at all), but from a pure performance standpoint, which is better? How much truth is there to...

I'm on my second pair of Brainwavz Beta's after replacing the first for driver imbalance but I think the new one is showing the same problem.   The first one was incredibly obvious with the mic side being significantly louder than the other but this time it seems to be slightly softer. In...

Monster Beats Pro by Dr Dre     Introduction     The Beats headphones are definitely one of the most polarizing products ever made. It gets a lot of love but just as much hate. Head-Fi is a prime example of this. On one hand, people will point out that everyone they know plus...

For those that have recent purchases from MEElec, did your headphone come with a slim mic + 45 degree 3.5mm jack or bulky mic + 90 degree jack?   It seems all of MEElecs product images on their website show the bulky mic + right angle jack but most of the actual product reviews show...

Note     This is going to be a running impression of all the IEMs I’ve listened to. Everything will be written from a budget conscious consumer’s perspective rather than an audiophile because a) I don’t have expensive gear b) I’m not experienced enough to write detailed write ups…yet c) I...

I've had to cut up some IEMs for warranty purposes. For the sake of science, I was wondering if it was possible to splice the really thin cables back together?   http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/4142/q2101845.jpg   I have two ends of those that I need to put together, looks like 4...

I got a pair of 598s to replace my 558s but I want to A/B them before I get rid of one.   According to headfonia:     1. The HD558 is darker sounding in comparison to the HD598. 2. The HD598 has tighter bass. 3. The HD598 has better upper midrange presence, making it more engaging...

I'm currently comparing a pair of Klipsch X10 to the TripleFi 10s but I'm not exactly sure how to describe what I'm hearing.   Every note I hear coming from the X10s seem sharper/crisper/thinner/??? while the TF10s sound more full/less detailed/???   For those that have heard them both...

I'm trying to "learn" and understand music but I have no music experience so a lot of terms doesn't make sense to me.   What exactly is "treble"? From what I understand, bass is the lows and the thumps and booms, mids are, mostly, the vocals, and trebles are "highs". I know cymbals would...

Does anyone here have experience going through warranty with an Audio-Technica product purchased and fulfilled by Amazon directly?    They are not listed as an authorized reseller on AT's site and their customer support is closed for the day. Does anyone know?   Thanks in advance!

So let's assume you're all in my shoes right now. You own a pair of Sennheiser HD 558s and listen to music straight off your laptops integrated soundcard. You think they currently sound great but have nothing to compare them to besides low quality skullcandys. You are partial to all genre of...

I recently bought a pair of Sennheiser HD 558s which marks my entry into the audiophile world. I'm not sure if I can justify keeping the pair of $200 TripleFi 10s I just got.   For those that listed to them both (or 555/595/598s), how do they compare?  

How does one get to the point where they can listen to a pair of headphones and go "oh, these are warm/cold/hot/spicy/muddy/clean/etc"?   Does it come with exposure to many pair of headphones or do most reviewers possess a musical background?    I just started getting into the whole...

TV -> 3.5mm extension cable -> Fiio E5/E6 -> 3.5mm splitter -> Two pair of headphones   Nothing too crazy, probably a pair of 50 ohm Sennheisers + 16 Ohm IEMS.   (Splitter: http://www.bsrsoft.com/help/photos/3.5mm%20splitter.jpg)   Will it work? Need something cheap for split screen...

Can't think of a better first post than to say I just sold my pair of Beats Studios and have a pair of Sennheiser 558s incoming :)   With that being said, I am a newb to Hi Fi audio (in fact, I don't think the 558s even qualify, do they?) and have a few questions:     1. Will I see a...