Are K702 and K712 earpads compatible with Q701 ?

I want to buy a 3.5mm to RCA cable, Do RCA cables matter ? I am looking at these two cables: https://a.co/d/a1t1FqQ https://a.co/d/izJ1CYX Which one should I go with ? Are there other cables in the same price range that I can purchase ? (I need a 3.5mm to RCA cable that is shorter than 0.5...

Is the soundstage size and imaging the same for AD900x & AD700X ? How do they compare to K702 in terms of soundstage size and imaging ?

Standalone DACs with no volume knobs usually have a fixed output when you set their volumes to max in Windows. Which is usually around 2Vrms ? For example, To use Atom DAC+ and SMSL SU-1 DACs you have to set their volumes to max in Windows and then they both output around ~2Vrms ? (By DAC/AMPs...

I have a Creative X7 which allows you to do opamp rolling, I am looking to buy more DAC/Amps for opamp rolling, I am considering the following units: - Douk Audio U3 Mini - FX-Audio DAC-X6 MKII - Objective2 Are these units good for opamp rolling ? Can you recommend a good Amp or DAC/Amp for...

Here are the bassy headphones that I already own: M-Audio Q40 Panasonic RP-HTF600-S Hifiman HE-400 Fostex T50RPMK3 Creative Aurvana Live 2 Creative Aurvana Live SE Sennheiser PX 100-II Pioneer Steez 808 My other headphones: Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee Sony MA900 Grado SR225i KOSS Prodj200 KOSS...

Does transformer coupled sound as tuby as an OTL or a hybrid? I am looking at these two amps: MP 301: https://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=54 MONOLITH 29511: https://qa2.monoprice.com/product?p_id=29511 Which one do you recommend ? Any...

I am looking to buy an ANC headphone, my Budget is $100 CDN...I want a very good noise cancellation, I don't want to hear outside noises(cars passing by, dogs barking etc)...

I have two DACs and I want to connect them to my Schiit Magni Heresy using this adapter. I use one DAC at a time. Will everything be alright in this setup ? Will the signal degrade or weaken ? anything wrong with this setup ?

I have a Recon3D USB and I want to use it as a DAC.. The unit does not have a line out, it only has a headphone out... How do I use it as a DAC ? What volume should I set the unit to ?

I am looking to buy an analog equalizer, Right now I am looking at the following three models; Bellari EQ570. Schiit LOKI MINI+. JDS Labs Subjective 3. I am assuming that these give me a better bass boost than some portable amp with a bass boost switch ? Which one should I go for ? If you...

I already own Q40 and HTF600 .. These are basshead cans but I want more bass. What is a good basshead headphone with a reasonable price ? I want something in the same league as JVC SZ2000/1000.. Many Thanks

I want to assemble the JDSlabs O2. The guide says the following: Here is the Max power outputs of O2 at the following impedances: Max Output (33 Ohms) 613 mW Max Output (150 Ohms) 355 mW Max Output (600 Ohms) 88 mW (1) Do I get the max power output at the impedances...

I am looking to buy a DIY solid state headphone amplifier kit, here are my requirements: (0) It should be solid state. (1) The kit should come with a case/enclosure. (2) MAX budget is $120 CDN. (3) Everything should be included in the kit, I don't want to buy different components separately...

I am looking for headphones that are in the same league as the following in terms of price and sound: KOSS KSC75/35 already own them. Sony MDR-ZX110 JVC HAS160 already own it. anything else in this category ?

SOME PS2 games support Dolby Pro Logic II. You should enable them in-game. Here is what I think happens: PS2 upmixes stereo to 5.1 --> signal is outputted through optical out --> Device with a DPLII decoder --> 5.1 speaker system or virtual surround sound processor for headphones Am I getting...

Which one has the wider/bigger soundstage ? Are there any other alternatives ? I already have a Sony MA900...I am looking for a headphone with a larger soundstage...my budget is $270CDN

I am completely new to the IEM scene...I am looking to buy two IEMS under $70CDN .... I want one with a big soundstage and good placement for gaming and a basshead one... Please make your recommendations!!!

I recently purchased an Aune T1se. This has an ouput impedance of 10 ohms. Does it match well with the following headphones:? Sennheiser HD58x 150 ohms AKG K701 63 ohms Sony MA900 12 ohms Hifiman HE-400 35 ohms Fostex T50RPMK3 50 ohms Grado SR225i 32 ohms M-Audio Q40 64 ohms KOSS Prodj200 38...

I am looking at this DAC/AMP... Unfortunately, It has a high output impedance of 10 ohms (People on Head-fi say this, I couldn't find this anywhere else on the net) Does the high output impedance ruin the sound for the following headphones that I own ?: Sony MA900 Hifiman HE-400 Fostex...

I am planning to buy a K701/K702 and replace the stock pads with memory foam …. Will I get a sound signature similar to K712 ?

For the following headphones, should I get an OTL or transformer coupled tube amps:? Sennheiser HD58X, Sony MA900, Hifiman HE-400, Fostex T50RPMK3, Grado SR225i and AD900x Whats the difference between OTL and transformer coupled ?

My(incomplete) understanding of the analog stage: When the DAC chip converts the digital signal to an analog signal and outputs the analog signal through its pins, This analog signal is a bit weak, So there is a need for an analog stage, which(usually) amplifies the signal to line level and...

Do cheap tube pre-amps work ? any other options ? Aune T1 is a tube DAC ?

I can get a SMSL SAPII for 50 USD, it has the following power ratings: 150mw at 250Ohm, 300mW at 120Ohm, 1000mw at 32Ohm. Is there anything out there that beats this amp for under 50 USD ?