Hi all, So Ive been playing around with the G6. It sounds a lot better hooked into my 2020 Dell XPS 15 thru USB then it does hooked directly into my TV using an Optical out. Is there any way to use, for example, the eARC HDMI return channel to go to the G6? For example an HDMI to USB converter?

So I have had the AKG712 Pros for 3 years now. I have the Smyth A16 on order and wondering what would be a good upgrade. This is for movies only. Would the HD800, HD800s or STAX (not sure which models are best for movies) or other suggestions? For amp, I have the Musical Fidelity XCAN v2 (no...

Looking for the best headphone for movies.  Budget is $1000 to $4000. (I know, wide range) Will be using at Smyth A16 processor when released.   Ive heard a lot of good things about the 800S but bass has not been mentioned. I also tend to have trouble hearing vocal on movies, Im not sure how...

Ah.... such an easy sentence to write.  Such a hard question to answer.  My end game is I want a WOW system here.   So.. I purchased the Smyth A16...  So why not replace my headphones at the same time?!  I currently have the AKG K712 and using a Musical Fidelity tube amp and a $150 cheap Dolby...

Looking for help here!!! Need to replace 3 year old Creative Sound Recon3D .. 100% surround movie watching use.. My Recon3D which I have been using for watching movies just tanked and I need to replace it. It was ok, but not great. I typically am feed it streaming movies from DirectTV or my...

So Im looking for a portable amp around $150 or less. I need to have a feature where when I either 1) unplug the source (3.5 mm analog plug) or 2) when it senses no music is playing for x minutes.... the amp shuts down so I dont drain the battery.  I am notorious in leaving equipment on and...

All, I am looking for a headphone amp that has the following: Longest battery life Has an auto turn off feature (when music is not playing, it will shut itself off to conserve battery) Could have a DAC as well.   What I am planning on doing is to use my Samsung Note 4 running Poweramp...

So I ordered the Dragonfly v1.2..gets here on Monday.  I was planning on using Razer surround software to emulate 7.1. But I am being told this is not possible since you have to enable Dragonfly as the playback device.   Does anyone have a solution for this?  Are there any good surround...

Wanted to throw this question out...   So which headphones and amps do you use to listen to movies?   Any setup that really blows your mind? Like you feel you are really there or find yourself looking over your shoulder to see if the sound is in your house or in the movie?   Movies and...

Question: I just got the Schiit Asgard 2.  It literally just arrived and I have used it for 3 hours.   Is there a break in period?   I'm concerned also because it is getting hot..burning hot!  You literally cannot leave your hand on it.  I'm at 3 o'clock on the dial.  Also, just sitting...

I may be missing something simple here, but I am having a lot of problems locating 5.1 tests/test videos.  I have 3 sets of headphones coming today and I have looked for 2 days.  These have to be downloadable to a laptop.  Trying to use a good surround video to evaluate all 3 equally.   Did...

Hello all, Looking for some advice on multiple levels here. Looking for headphones around $500 or less and need some suggestions..   Also asking this basic question.. How should I be evaluating headphone for this use? Imaging? Soundstage? Bass? Looking for a fun, dynamic home theater...

Has anyone compared these 2?  If so, What differences did you find?   My primary use is for Movies.  But some of the movies I rent have some heavy musical sound tracks

So I'm looking for an over the ear closed or open headphone (prefer closed).   What I am doing is watching a lot of movies while using my elliptical machine.  I don't work up a huge amount of sweat but do sweat some.  Maybe a headphone that has pleather pads or some other water resistant...

Are any manufacturers releasing products this year as a stand alone surround sound headphone processors for 5.1, 7.1, 9.1, 11.1 ?   One thought is creating an image where you stand in the middle while objects move around you in 360 degrees.. you hear sounds in front, back, sides above you and...

Is anyone using an external surround processor or just a DAC?     I may use this with my laptop as well, but more thinking of a permanent solution for my home theater system..   So  if you want the best sound watching movie from their headphones?! I have a pair of Grado RS1, which are really...

OK, I get it.  Most people on this forum probably use their high end headphones for listening critically to music .. and enjoying it immensely!   But what do people do if they want the best sound watching movie from their headphones?!   I have a pair of Grado RS1, which are really good on...

 I am 90% watching movies over Direct TV. All 5.1 DD from a Genie receiver that has analog (RCA) stereo out and also has Optical out. It does have an HDMI that is going to the TV.   Question: Would it be better for me to use the stereo out of the Genie to feed my Musical Fidelity X-Can v2...

So I was thinking...  since my wife hates my new HT system in the morning and at night because I "play it too loud?!", maybe I should look at options.   Ok, so the in wall 1500 watt subs are mounted on the opposite side of the wall from her bedroom... so maybe I get it! :)   So my preamp blew...

Hello all! I have a unique situation here.... Because I have suddenly become budget constrained, I am looking for some advice. Was wondering if anyone is using these cans for Home Theater?  If so, which DAC are you using and/or separate amp? I am going to use a Coax output from Direct TV to go...

Looking for a recommendation....  Trying to stay under $500.  Does not need to be portable. I am hooking up the digital Coax output of a DirectTV Genie system to watch movies at night and in the morning while my wife sleeps.   Thoughts?

So I am trying to combine 2 of my favorite things to do.. watch movies and workout on my elliptical machine.  Its an hour a day that I want to not think about work.   Right now, I have a pair of Grado RS1's hooked up to Musical Fidelity X-Can v2 amp which is connected RCA stereo to a headphone...

So I just got done investing $10k into a home theater system.  Dual subwoofers, great 7.1 system using BG Radia in wall speakers.  Sounds great.. well sounds great unless you are in the next room trying to sleep.  So for those mornings and late nights I want to listen to music or watch movies...