I've tried two XDuoo XD-05 Balanced DAC/amps in the past couple of weeks, and both of them failed and went into PROTECT mode requiring an RMA. So I need a portable DAC/Amp that isn't so prone to failure. My use case is not that demanding to be killing hardware. DCA Aeon 2 Noire and occasional...

I'm starting Audiophile Acolytes, a discord server aimed at making a non-toxic audiophile community. I'd love if some people here joined! https://discord.gg/ft4acFv9da

Looking for a usb-c male to usb-a female OTG cable, very short, that has 90° connectors on both, or has a flat cable. Basically looking to avoid the bulging, kink prone cable sticking out the bottom of my stack that puts pressure on the connectors. It has to be usb-a female for the iFi Hip DAC...

Looking to go pretty cheap for a portable cable to connect my Aeon 2 Noire's to an iFi Hip DAC. 1-1.5m or so long. Cheapest I can find so far would be Hart Audio for $71. It's not a bad value I'm sure, but I'd love to go cheaper if possible. Anyone have suggestions?

There's no general thread for Aeons/Aeon 2's that I could find, so I figured these should get their own thread. Please let me know if I somehow missed the thread Starting off with a picture, I'll post my impressions soon.

My new Shure SE425 sound awful. I just got them yesterday and have probably put in 8+ hours already. I just can't stand how they sound. The bass is extremely lacking compared to the SE215's I had. The mid range is not just forward but also sounds extremely unnatural. The treble is not...

I'm looking for a DAC for my new speaker system. I have the DIY Soundgroup Fusion 12 Tempest speakers and a Yamaha R-S500 for power, but I'd like a DAC to complete my system as I no longer need my Pioneer Elite SC-85 Receiver. My budget is <$400 dollars preferably, and I'd be glad to buy used...

I'm currently running a Sovtek 12AX7 tube for the preamp tube on my ASL tube amp. I want to replace it. I have heard good things about Telefunken smooth plate and GE tubes but would love to hear some suggestions. I am running the amp with HD650's. I would also like suggestions on where to buy...

I've got a new table and a collection of old, dirty vinyl. I need cleaning stuff for it all as well as cardboard sleeves (possibly inner sleeves too?). I was wondering how you guys cleaned your vinyl for the best sound so that I could buy everything I needed to do the same. Thanks! :)

I'm running out of options trying to find a good headphone in this bracket. I need over-ears, and something truly portable (32ohm or less, close back, short cable). The ATH-M50x is far to V-shaped, so is the V-moda M-100. If they're available on Best Buy's site, that would be preferred as I can...

I have been trying to find a portable to replace my Klipsch Image Ones for a long time. I have tried: Onkyo ES-HF300. These were extremely lacking in bass and uncomfortable. Focal Spirit One: these were relatively comfortable but lacked bass and were far too bright. B&W P7: Decently...

I'm a Best Buy employee, and I am looking to replace my M-Audio BX8-D2. They're good but not my tastes. I want more bass, relaxed treble and a warmer mid range. The Sony SSCS5 are quite a good deal with my discount, but I'm not sure they'll fulfill my tastes, especially the bass response. I...

It's a research paper about audio/headphone basics. Please feel free to critique it or suggest any places I should share/publish it. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6fcmVOkOToZcHRUUjBjeW12MUU/edit?usp=sharing EDIT: Had it on private, it's shared now.

Just a general discussion thread with the goal of getting to 100k posts. Rules: No double posting. This includes multiple quotes. Any posting twice in a row with no other posts being made in between (or a 24 hour gap) is against the rules. LEARN TO EDIT AND USE MULTIQUOTE. Don't...

Hey guys, I recently tried out the Onkyo ES-HF300 headphones. To my understanding beforehand, they should be slightly boosted in the mid-bass, a minor boost in the low-mids, neutral in the high-mids and neutral in treble. When I tried them, they seemed neutral in the low-end, very recessed in...

I have a Schiit Modi and it's bright tone is a bit annoying. I'm looking for another DAC that I could get used for the sell price of a used Modi. I'm looking at the HifimeDIY range, especially the U2 Sabre Async and the Sabre SPDIF (a bit expensive but nice). I'm guessing I could find an ODAC...

Bought a pair of these and they sound horrible atm. Tinny, lacking in mids, especially low mids. All bass is mid-bass, echo effect is bad. I'm curious as to whether they're in need of burn in, or just defective. Anyone know how these should sound relative to either the HFM HE-300 or the Klipsch...

I have a Schiit Modi and it's bright tone is a bit annoying. I'm looking for another DAC that I could get used for the sell price of a used Modi. I'm looking at the HifimeDIY range, especially the U2 Sabre Async and the Sabre SPDIF (a bit expensive but nice). I'm guessing I could find an ODAC...

I love my Klipsch Image Ones, but I'm looking for an upgrade. I realized Klipsch has a new over-ear option, the Status. They look nice IMO, but does anyone know how they sound?

I am currently suffering from an ear infection, and the partial hearing loss that I am experiencing has got me thinking about protecting my hearing so I can keep loving music and headphones at their best. I work at UPS and it is a relatively noisy environment. Industrial fans, lots of conveyors...

I have small ears, and I can wear some on-ear headphones as over-ears. I have the Klipsch Image Ones, and they fit just right. The inner dimensions of the pads are 3cm across and 5cm tall with a depth of about 1.5cm (uncompressed, but worn a lot). I'd love to get a spreadsheet of these...

I want a device that lets me output from my DAC into it, and then split it into a sub and speaker out, both with crossover. I also need it to control the volume of both. EQ would be nice too. Line level out would be a plus too. $50 or cheaper, I prefer Amazon Prime, or Amazon in general. Any...

I got my girlfriend a pair of Klipsch Image One headphones. We found out later that after a bit, it would cause pain due to a piercing in her cartilage. Pic below. I was wondering if there were any aftermarket pads to remedy this, or a similar (and similarly cheap, $30-50 lightly used) headphone...

My music library is a mix of 320Kbps MP3, 16 bit 44.1KHz FLAC, 16 bit 48KHz WAV, and 24 bit 96KHz FLAC. I want to know what settings in windows and foobar I should use for the best sound from all file types. Thanks!

Post your gaming/mixing/editing/recording/listening/home theatre/art/any other battlestation? I'd like to see what you guys have Here's my gaming/music battlestation Keyboard:KB Talking Pro Mousepad: Razer Goliathus Extended Speed edition (Rev. 2) Speakers: Audioengine A5+ Monitor: X-Star 27"...