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    FIIO BTR (which one)+My Phone (Samsung A50) vs New DAP with Bluetooth AptX-HD and LDAC?

    Hi, So I'm wondering which Model of the FIIO BTR Series would be the best purchase? I'm looking at the BTR5 for the DAC, USB DAC and Bluetooth 5.0 AptX-HD and LDAC with Bluetooth Headphones or Wired Headphones... I Just got a rather good Pair of Lightweight Headphones that have a good...
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    (Montreal/Quebec/Canada) Need Someone Reputable To Repair My 2 Pairs of Headphones

    Hi All, I really don't know where to put this, but I need to Find Someone who is Reputable to Repair my 2 Pairs of Headphones and that is either in Montreal or the South-Shore of Montreal (Brossard, Greenfield Park, La Prairie, etc...) because I'd rather meet the person who's gonna take repair...
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    100$ iPod 5.5g Upgrade or Buying a new Player Which is the better idea?

    Hi everyone! I just recently dusted off my 30GB iPod 5.5g and for around a 100$CAD I could get it back to better than new...With a 3000mAh Battery, a Tarkan iFlash Solo and a 128gb SD Card, as well as a Front and Back Plate to "Refurbish" it and make everything fit... Do you all think this...
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    DAC for PC and/or *if possible* Portable DAC/Amp

    Hi All! I got my brand New Mac Mini stolen a while ago and was forced to pick up a "cheap" used PC (a Dell Inspiron 7720 17R SE with an SSD) since I couldn't afford a new or used Mac. Problem is that sound quality has taken a hit. So, even though I'm poor I'd like to get a DAC for my PC. If it...
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    Montreal Head-Fi Meet 2017

    Hi guys! Let's just say that in 2015 (I think) I hosted a rather unpopular Head-Fi meet since it was at the last minute that the place was decided. In the end, on @Mike_TNT and @PretentiousFood ended showing up, but we still had a blast. @PretentiousFood brought us 2 high-end, handmade by...
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    RHA T20i, Final Audio Heaven IV, Mee Pinnacle P1, Sennheiser IE60-80 or Shure SE315

    Hi all! I'm again, on the market for some new in-ear monitors. My cat has had his fun with my Shure SE215 so it's time for an upgrade! I'm mostly torn between the RHA T20i and the Final Audio Design Heaven IV, but since I love over the ears like my Shure's I decided to include a few others...
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    Recommend high-end IEMs

    Hi everyone, I've recently made the acquisition of a Schiit Vali and AKG K612 Pro. Needless to say that now my Shure SE215's sound dead and really dark, congested with no soundstage. Is there an IEM that would compare and be lively with deep precise vass without being too fatiguing? I don't...
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    Upgrade portable setup...X5 + CIEMs?

    Hey guys!   I'm on the market for a new portable setup. Probably just IEMs but I'm debating an amp/Hi-res player.   So I'm mostly looking for new IEMs to go with my LG G3 that does 24/96. I mostly listen to rock and EDM. I do listen to a lot of dub/reggae as well   I'm looking for the...
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    Fixing DT770 Pro 80ohms driver

    Hi everyone! I have some Beyers DT770 Pro 80ohms that has very very low volume on the left side. Is there anyway to fix this?
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    New headphones needed...need your help!

    Hi Everyone!   I'm back to shopping for headphones...after a couple of years enjoying my Beyerdynamics DT770 Pro 80ohms...one side finally gave out. R.I.P :( I do have quite a budget for a new pair...I could probably go as far as 280$, shipped to Canada. I don't want to buy used cans as the...
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    Out of the loop, need a new music player

    Hey guys!   I've been away for a while so I'm really out of the loop as for the recent and worthy players!   I'm basically looking for a new player since my iPhone died once again and I'm not looking forward to dropping 500$ for a new 64Gb model. I figured that by buying a separate music...
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    iPhone Capable IEMs with removable cable?

    Hi Guys!   Once again, I'm looking for some earphones. I lost my Shure SE215s almost a year ago and I've been using the big Beyerdynamics DT770 Pro 80ohms on my daily commute. They sound great, but they are far from being compact, and now that summer is here, they are too warm and I can't...
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    Lossless for regular CDs?

    Hi everyone,   I'm currently having a bit of a problem managing the space required for my music as well as my movies. I have many CDs ripped in ALAC. I'm actually wondering if you notice a big difference between the ALAC/FLAC and AAC? I got some new 24/96 albums that I know I want to...
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    Computer cans with tight bass under 200$?

    Hi all!   I just received the Sony MDR-NC60 and although I'm really impressed by the noise cancelation it really does not cut it in the sound departement...so I'm looking for something to exchange them with ;) I find them pretty comfortable...I listen to a lot of bass music and so I like...
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    Apartment setup ideas?

    Hi all!   I'll be moving into my first apartment and I want a quality audio system but I don't want to get the neighbours mad/jealous. For the receiver I've got my eyes on Pioneer VSX-1021-K, Denon AVR-1912/2312c... Airplay is almost a must as I'll be streaming through the PS3 or receiver...
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    Does it exist?

    I'm looking for a portable headphone amp for my iPhone 3Gs... However I'm a big fan of the microphone and iPod Controls and use them a fair bit...I noticed while shopping for an amp that they usually do not permit the use of a microphone or the iPod Controls... Is there such an amp that doesn't...
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    IEM "for" iPhone with Mic and user replaceable cable?

    Hi I'm looking for a pretty good pair of IEM with a mic and a replaceable cable since the cold weather always makes the cables on my phones crack or break. I'm not sure if this type of headphones exist but it'd be amazing for me however just a very tough/rugged/bulletproof IEMs will do...
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    Winter Resistant IEM? Or <100$

    Hi, I live in Canada and it gets really cold at times, to the point where my IEM's cables break...I've had 2 pairs of Shure e2c, 2 JBL Reference 220 and now again my Apple IEM just broke... So I'm looking for a new pair of IEM to replace them. I haven't been around in while so I'll need an...
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    iPhone 3g compatible earphones with microphone?

    Hi! I'm basically looking for an upgrade to the terrible Apple earbuds with microphone that comes with it... The only thing is I have come to LOVE the microphone and it's useful button (pause, next song, previous song, answering calls, hanging up...) So I am looking for a good set of...
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    Best amp,speakers and cables no price limits

    Alright I just got a real good job and I'm hunting the piece of equipment that wont make me want some more. I'm a speaker guy but was holding on to headphones not having the budget for speakers :P Now I do so I thought I'll go all out. I love bass. Quality comes before power. I listen to...
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    Durable 200$ headphones or IEM's

    Hi everyone! It's been a while I haven't been on this site, but now I'm back on the market for good headphones that will be durable, comfortable, and not annoying to others (closed or IEM). I've used Shure E2c's for around 2 years (2 pairs, broken cables). I loved the way they hang around the...
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    Ipod Update to 5.5G?

    Well I was wondering since I have the 5g version if I update to 5.5 will I have ALL the new features? Thanks Fred
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    Portable Amp and Line out Cable

    When I finished school,I was going home and I was on the bus,I had brought my dads old Pioneer phones and I used a hard .5 to mini adaptor and I just hit the cord and the Ipod opened up.It almost broke the screen.Anyway everything works except I only hear the music through the left driver.I...
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    Sony's not for me...

    Well I went to "Sony's house" and bought the MDR-XD200 and I defenitly don't like it.I think it sounds too airy,not punchy enough. So I'm looking for some new cans.I bought those for school and I take the Subway and Bus so I need something closed.I would prefer a full sized phone,I want it to...
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    Effective Low cost Amp,Speaker and cables

    Hi everyone, As the title mentions it, I'm looking for a speaker system that I will connect to my PC (Audigy2 ZS) and TV that will have good bass and nice power.So I need an Amp,Speakers and cables.All this at the lowest price possible(still with good quality though). Thanks, JackTheRipper.
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