A “back of the envelope” method to consider if the aim is to measure a headphones neutrality. E.g., not over emphasizing any aspect of the frequencies response, not adding a signifiant amount of distortion. The methods to measure & reproduce (synthesize) this less cognitively biased method...

Hi, Shopping for some IEM's specifically for off road mountain biking that have low external air resistance (e.g.,less protruding.i.e, sticking out) & decent isolation so as to dampen down wind noise. I listen to EDM so I'd like an IEM that is well regarded for it's bass response. Budget £200...

https://www.oxfordsparks.ox.ac.uk/content/what-do-nerves-sound "For 100’s of years, scientists have been trying to figure out how exactly our nervous system relays messages. Part of the secret may lie in a sound wave! On this episode of the Big Questions podcast we are asking: What do nerves...

Hi, As the title suggests I'm looking for a DAP that plays well with the Qobuz streaming service. Especially the Offline Library feature of Qobuz. A link to a ] "Digital audio players and Qobuz" article which lists some DAP's that do include the potential to use the Qobuz streaming service...

What are the users general consensus (actual user reviews) for a Android based DAP that has a good rep for being comparably stable whilst using some of the main streaming services like spotify, Qobuz etc. Is there such a DAP or do they all tend to be buggy (e.g. Judging by many user reviews)...

Hi, I'm looking for a full size open (or semi open) headphone (prefer neutral to slight V signature ) that's known to have a quite impactful bass, for an open headphone . It's known (laws of physics) that good quality closed headphones do have better results at producing the more immediate...

Hi, I'm searching for a open backed headphone with a, close as practical, sound signature to the closed back Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7. Preferably with less isolation than the sennheiser HD600's ( they muffle/filter external high frequencies a little too much for my preference) which are...

Hi, I'm wanting to buy a headphone that best meet the following criteria; Planar magnetic. Open back ( Having zero isolation the "ideal" for my preference). Light weight ( e.g. All other factors being equal I'll choose the lightest). product longevity ( e.g. Replaceable parts). Of course...

Hi, I'm thinking of modding/making my own low profile open headphones that have 45-50mm drivers (Ideally think sennheiser px100 though with 45-mm dynamic Tesla neodymium drivers) So essentially the aim is to make a 45 or 50mm driver headphone that has a low profile design similar to the...

Just putting it out there. Ear phones have become very popular. Music quality or aesthetics?.

Hi, Since the fundamental reason for this post is due to the general scientific consensus of what we humans are doing to our environment ( don't switch off yet as a good product is coming) , I thought it reasonable to post the thread in the sound science section. World Scientists’ Warning to...

Hi, My Fiio X1 (1st gen) has become faulty (blank white screen and out of warranty) thus I'm looking for a new DAP. Essentially I'm looking for a DAP that costs approx £250 or less (approx 330 dollars) that has the best electronic audio (DAC, AMP etc) components for that price range. Also with...

Please use this thread if you are a big fan of small/micro audio technology. For me, this is the balance, or some may say compromise, between having the highest audio quality with the most portable and comfortable form factor.       At present my chosen ultra portable audio tech is a sandisk...

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hello,   I think a ultra portable forum would be popular.I presume that many people visit head-fi looking for music tech that fits specific users .

Hey ,   As the thread title says I'm looking for some full size headphones that  allow as close as possible to natural hearing of external sound-i.e- zero isolation.   I wear headphones a lot, including when I'm out and about . At the moment I use sennheiser px100-II .When you place these...

Ok so I really like the sound signature,the over all specification & simple construction of the superlux 668B's ( £35 pounds ) . Their sound reproduction is relatively uncolored, thus their a non fatiguing listening experience .They are semi open so I don't feel too disconnected from the ...

Hi ,   I'm looking for  some open headphones that have larger drivers than sennheiser px 100-II,though still relatively compact .Ideally they'd have a build quality and be  portable ,  similar to HD 25-1 II's but open backed .Though 'full size' cans are fine, the more compact the better .  ...