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    Wireless earbuds for commuting - need experts help

    Hi there, I'm confused by all the different threads and offers. I'm looking for wireless earbuds for commuting (by bike, foot, train) that I can quickly use to listen to music or audiobooks if I've got a bit of time. They should have decent music quality, I like KEF. I found a guy comparing...
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    ANC: How to decide between Bose QC-35ii and Sony WH-1000XM2?

    Hi there, I want headphones with ANC for the office and noticed that the Bose QC-35ii and Sony WH-1000XM2 are what people call "best" currently. The reviews are very conflicting though, sometimes Sony wins in ANC, sometimes Bose - Sony seems to have the more detailed sound though, but is less...
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    "Office" on-ears for KEF lover

    Hi there, I have a pair of KEF M200 which I love, but they are too fiddly to use in the office when I'm often taking on/off my headphones while talking. Therefore I'm looking for a pair of comfortable on-ear headphones that are good to use in an office environment. I do like how the KEF...
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    Active Speakers for Chromecast Audio recommendations?

    Hi there,   For my multiroom setup (single speaker kitchen/bathroom/basement/garate) - I decided to go for the Active Speakers + Chromecast Audio route. I think it gives me the highest amount of flexibility (Sonos etc are too restricted for my taste).   Now trying to find good quality...
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    Wireless options for kitchen/bathroom?

    Hi there,   I'm looking for WIFI speakers (single, no stereo) for my kitchen, bathroom and garage. I want to stream music/radio/tv to those speakers and prefer the software/apps not to be too restricted. Sound quality should be good, but I want to stay on the lower side of the budget at first...
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    Class-T Amps/Chips question

    Hi,   I am a bit confused by the different Class-T Chips available, and I found this on a website:   Variants of Tripath amplifiers are typically 15w (TA2024), 20w (TA2020), 25w (TA2021), 30w (TA2050), 50w (TDA7492) and 100w (TDA7498)   Is this right? I found some TA2025 with 2x50w. Are...
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    Lepai vs Lepy?

    Hi there, I'm confused by Lepai vs Lepy.   On the one side people are reporting it is the same, on the other there seems to be differences in electronics...
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    Nice Desktop stands (KEF x300a)?

    Hi there,   I've got a pair of fanstatic KEF x300a and am looking for Desktop stands. To be on my ear level they need to be around 22-25cm in height. Does anyone know good looking, not too bulky ones?   I also wondered: What's the difference in quality between such stands where the...
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    Testing Criteria Explained

    Hi there,   I want to go into more detail testing my headphones. And I often came across the usual terms like soundstage, separation, clarity, transparency, imaging, bass response, etc   I'm a newb, and I'm looking for a site explaining all this criteria, how to pay attention to them and...
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    KEF M200 for Metal/Rock/some Classic on Laptop and Android?

    Hi,   I initially was looking for portable (bluetooth) over/on ear headphones. But after reading a bit I decided that it is probably better to go for good IEMs. I came across the KEF M200 which seem to be really good, my price limit is around 300 USD.   I listen to:   metal/metalcore...
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    Looking for a convenient, portable Bluetooth Headset < 450 USD

    Hi there,   I usually carry my old Sennheiser (cable) in-ear headphones with me. However, I don't use them very often in the office (computer scientist) or while travelling because I'm often too lazy to fiddle them out, sort out the cable mess, etc.   That's why I want to buy new and...
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