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    Fiio KA3 vs MoonRiver Moondrop 2?

    I'm looking for a portable DAC/AMP that's dongle sized. Seems like the KA3 and Moondrop 2 are of the best, any other suggestions? Between these two what's the better DAC/Amp?
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    CIEM recommendations? Looking for something similar to a shure se846

    I'm in the market for a CIEM, I'm looking for something similar to the sound signature of the shure se846, possibly better. I'm considering to get custom ear tips for the se846 but it seems to be an old headphone to be buying right now. The UE 18+ at $1050 seems to be a good pickup, any other...
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    Portable Over ear Headphones Recommendations circa 2021

    I've gotten out of the portable over ear headphone market for 4-5 years now, last time I was invested in it was when the v-moda m100s were hot. I'm open to wireless headphones like the sony wh-1000xm4 but I need a wired backup and something decent. I need a pair of headphones that fold flat...
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    Topping DX7 pro vs D90/A90 stack?

    I’m interested in changing my Sony UDA-1 that I’ve had for nearly 5 years now. I’m wondering if there’s much of a difference between the topping DX7 pro vs the A90/D90 stack? Does it merit the 700 price increase or not
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    Open back headphones with minimal heat build up recommendations?

    I’ve had a pair of hifiman he-400i for about 4 years now and while they’ve served me well the biggest problem I’ve had with the is the heat buildup that occurs after not all that much time. The detail is great, low end is meh but very wide soundstage. I was looking at a pair of seinheiser hd...
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    Looking for Music Recommends:

    So I'm looking for music recommends and I'm gonna compile a reasonable sized list of songs that I like and see if anyone can see a similarity between the songs I like.  I have a very hard time finding music that I really like, but here's the list.   Chicane-Offshore Chicane-sunstroke(disco...
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    Sweatproof IEM's for working out

    I'm looking for a pair of sweatproof IEM's for working out.  Up until recently I had a pair of v-moda m-100's that I used for working out, but they were just stolen so now I'm looking for something to replace them.  As for the sound signature that I like, well I appreciate good bass, though I do...
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    LCD-2 vs LCD-x not sure which to buy!

    So I finally got a chance to listen to the audeze lineup and see myself being able to purchase the audeze LCD-2, but I am a little short of getting the audeze LCD-x at the current moment.  Now I listened to both headphones and really do like the sound signature but I am trying to justify why I...
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    What are the best IEM's under 1000$?

    I'm interested in getting a pair of very high end IEM, and I am wondering what are the best ones you can get under 1000$.  Not sure how high to go, but put a pretty big budget.  I'm pretty much only aware of some shure IEM's and the seinheiser ie800.  Any suggestions?
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    Aune X1s vs Schiit stack V2 uber vs Odac and O2 amp?

    In the market looking for a new DAC/amp set up and have found three possible options being the Schiit Stack V2 uber, Aune X1s, and Objective 2 +Odac?  Which one would be the best from these three set ups?  Or is there anything else in this price range that could be better. 
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    Hifiman He400i vs Other Planar Headphones

    I'm looking to upgrade to a pair of planars and am considering the Hifiman he-400i.  Now that the price as dropped is there anything else in this price point that can compare to it?   Any advice for any other potential open back planars around this price point?
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    Sony UDA-1 vs the Schitt Stack (Modi 2 uber and Magni 2 uber)

    So I currently have a sony UDA-1 which is pretty good except for one thing that it has some hissing that I can hear when I put in my headphones, and in some songs I can hear the hissing in the background.  Before I bought it I had a fiio D5 dac with the Fiio E09k which I still do have.  The only...
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    Going to upgrade my audio gear, need help deciding what goes!

    So currently my collection lies of ath m50 with a broke cable, beyer COP that I didn't love the sound quality of, beyer Dt990 pro which I like the detail but the headphones were just too bright for me, V-moda m100 which has a bit too much bass for me and lacks the detail that I want but is...
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    Looking for a DAP, not sure how expensive to go

    So I am in the market to get a brand new DAP as I am not happy with the power output from my s6, and absolutely hate using an external amplifier with my phone.  I have looked at options from low end DAPs like the fiio x1 and x3 with some other options moving to cayin n5 and fiio x5.  Now I am...
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    Best DAP under 500$?

    I'm currently in the market for a good DAP, something that provides a much better listening experience than my Samsung galaxy s6.  So I have been looking around and found some options like the fiio x3, x5, and the coming x7.  I also see that the sony zx1 is priced pretty well.  Currently my...
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    M-100 drivers burning out? with pics

    I decide to replace the earcups on my M100's and when I saw the drivers bare there is this white stuff over the drivers and looks like it is kinda burned.  Not sure why this happened but maybe you guys can tell me whats up.  Pics are attached below            
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    Where to get replacement metal frame for Beyerdynamic COP and how to fix broken Audio Technica M50 3.5 mm audio jack

    I am wondering what is the cheapest way of getting a replacement metal frame for my COP headphones.  I looked on beyers website and was unable to find what I am looking for.  I also have a pair of M50's that have a broken 3.5 mm jack and I want to know how to repair them.  This is the metal band...
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    DT 990 pro help

    I recently got a pair of DT990 pros and I have gotten about 25 listening hours into it but I have one problem with it.  The songs that I find of a youtube sound terrible with these headphones.  I suspect that since these are relatively neutral cans and are high impedance and that is why they...
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    Broken Audio Technica M50's cable- HELP

    I have a pair of ATH m50's that has a broken 3.5 mm jack.  The jack itself got stuck in someone's phone that they jammed into too hard.  I have a picture of the broken audio jack.  I am wondering if there is a cost efficient way of repairing them that won't cost more than the actual price of the...
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    Broken Audio Technica M50's cable- HELP

    I have a pair of ATH m50's that has a broken 3.5 mm jack.  The jack itself got stuck in someone's phone that they jammed into too hard.  I have a picture of the broken audio jack.  I am wondering if there is a cost efficient way of repairing them that won't cost more than the actual price of the...
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    V-Moda's are becoming a fad and overtaking Beats in popularity at my high school!

    I have started to notice a very new trend at my school and that is that beats are starting to die and v-modas are becoming a fad. Even at my gym, I have seen many people drop beats and go to v-moda. It is hard to believe that the popularity of beats is during down at my high school and area...
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    Wanna Get New Headphones Been eyeing the V-moda m100, HFI Ultrasone 780, and Ath m50x

    I want to upgrade my beyer COP, but want something with more detail in the sound and that can fold up.  My options are V-moda m100, HFI Ultrasone 780, and Ath m50x, and I am unsure of which to choose.  I have tried to ath m50 and found that the sound was much more detailed from those headphones...
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    High Quality In-ears that is good for watching shows, and listening to EDM?

    I am looking into buying a pair of high quality in ears, to compliment by beyerdynamics COP, and want something that does good with EDM, and is good for watching shows.     Any Suggestions?  Thanks in advance
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    Headphone AMP n00b Looking for Help-First Time Headphone Amp Purchaser

    I am looking to purchase a desktop amplifier for my headphones.  Curently I have a fiio e11 portable headphone amplifier, but when I am at home, I want an upgrade in terms of audio amplification.  The headphone that I am currently using is the Beyerdynamic COP, but looking to get headphones that...
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    Gaming Headphones under 80$

    I am looking to get some recommendations for gaming headphones that are under 80$.  The hardware that I will be using is an asus g750jx so it has a built in amplifier if that helps in any way.  
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