I've been experimenting with EQ on a few IEMs, in particular the Dunu Zen Pro and the Etymotic ER2SE. For both, I have done my best to match (or at least get close to) the response of my other open back headphones by using sine sweeps. For the most part I've achieved very good results, as for...

When looking at measurements of headphones with different driver types, I see many similarities between headphones with the same driver type, as to be expected. For example, we see dynamic driver headphones such as the HD650, DT880, and AKG K701 have a similar tilt in THD starting from about 100...

I'm not sure where to post anything EQ related, as there are multiple EQ threads in many different places. Since what I am doing requires a computer and software, I thought I should post it here.   I want to share with everyone what I've been experimenting with, which is measuring headphones...

I know there's been a few threads with this question, but mine is more specific. I recently bought the Klipsch X20i, and while they are general extremely impressive, they lack the kind of airy sound or clarity many over ear heapdhones have. Specifically compared to my Sennheiser HD 650s, the...

After comparing my recent purchase of the HE-400i to all my other dynamic headphones, I noticed it had better bass extension than any of them. Unfortunately, the treble was heightened a little too much for my taste. I am a big fan of the HD-650/600, and I prefer a flatter more extended treble...

I have very limited experience with planar headphones, but I am comparing the Hifiman HE-400i and the Senn HD650 specifically. Not so much sound quality in the subjective sense, but the amount of capability each headphone has. For example, due to the smooth nature of the HD650, it doesn't have...

Hey, so I have a budget for some headphones in the $500 range. I currently use mostly the Senn HD650 at home and the Klipsch X10 on the go. I really like warm sound with neutral non-emphasized treble like the HD650. So, I have been eyeballing the Klipsch X20i for a while, and they are apparently...

I'm sure there's another thread somewhere about this same question, but I can't find exactly what I'm experiencing. I like using VSTs such as TB Isone to emulate what it sounds like to listen to speakers through headphones. I've also recorded some concerts I've attended using binaural...

I have recently become interested in IEMs due to their convenience and isolation. I currently have the Klipsch X10, which are very impressive sounding to me. I was curious about how the size of the IEM driver openings affects sound in general. With IEMs like the X10 and the Shure SE models, the...

I want to purchase some new iems that sound similar to the HD650s. I've read reviews that say the IE8s are too bassy, and that the IE80 fix this problem. However, I would prefer bass that is similar to the H650s, so would the IE8 be even more bassy than the HD650, or would the IE80 be less or...

Hey guys, so I had something weird happen the past week I never noticed before. When my phone is sending and receiving messages, my amp makes an electric noise through the headphones for a few seconds. I know it's definitely interference, I just don't understand why it happens. Has anyone had...

I am really big into the Christian artists and bands before the turn of the century and now. Independent artists such as Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, and Twila Paris who had their start in the 80s, and all at one point won the Dove award multiple times. They are some of my absolute...

Hey, I'm not the one selling these, just thought that I should let people know about this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/AKG-K240M-Circumaural-Stereo-Headphones-/171398468097?pt=US_DJ_Monitoring_Headphones&hash=item27e8251201 For $60, definitely a steal!

Hey guys, I purchased an Objective 2 + ODAC combo from JDS labs, the limited edition with the RCA input/output option, and I have a little problem with the sound via RCA input. Whenever I connect it to a CD player that doesn't have a volume option for RCA out, I get bad clipping with pretty much...

Hi, I am listening to my AKG K240 Monitors 600 ohms (NOT the Studios) from both my ODAC+O2 amp and my vintage Nakamichi receiver, and I must say I am impressed by the sound considering it's relatively old and cheaper than other headphones. I actually prefer the sound to the Beyer DT 880s as it...

So, I got my ODAC+O2 combo the other day, and I was able to test various headphones with it: DT 880, K240, HD 580, and K612. The Senn HD 580s sound best to me with the combo, since the odac+o2 adds a bit more treble detail than other sources I have used.    I want to stay within the price...

Yeah, you guys are probably rolling your eyes, but I kid you not, I'm having a blast with a Makie ProFX12 mixer my dad picked up for $300. It sounds just as good as my vintage Nakamichi CDP and amp, probably better. Tried the DT 880s and HD 580s on it. I'm also quite surprised at how neutral it...

Hey, so I know what you're thinking....is this guy out of his mind using a DAT player for a source?   I came across this DAT player and recorder, the Panasonic SV-3800. I started playing around with it, recording some stuff and playing music directly from a mixing board through the DAT...

Hey guys, So, even after reading this: http://www.head-fi.org/a/headphone-impedance , I'm still having a hard time understanding what headphone out level is supposed to mean. I have this old DAT player that has a maximum output level of 30 mW for each channel, and it says 32 ohms output. Here...

Hey guys, I'm currently saving some money for a good DAC and amp I can use with a couple headphones. I currently have a Beyer DT 880, Shure SRH 940, and I'm planning on getting the HD 650 soon. I'm kind of new to all this, so I don't have much experience with amps and DACs. In another forum I...

Hey guys, I was looking around my house and stumbled across this old amplifier from the 80s that came with a tape and cd player. My parents used to use it for there home audio system, but now they just care about the TV.... and now I've recently gotten into high quality audio and stuff, so I...

Hey guys, so I recently got the Shure SRH940s, and they just blew me away! I love everything about them; the only complaint I have is the somewhat unbalanced mid-treble, making male voices and certain instrument sound slightly unnatural. They are forward sounding, and may have a bit of sibilance...

Hi, I just joined the Head-Fi community since you guys obviously know a lot about headphones. I need some recommendations on getting the right headphones for my taste. I own the AKG K 240 Studios, which have served me for three years and while the sound is still going strong, daily listening has...