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    Equalizer APO & bit-perfect playback

    I'd like to run Equalizer APO with my LCD2Cs, because the right EQ can make them sound like heaven. How do you guys choose between the two? Is bit-perfect playback worth not being able to to EQ your headphones? If I make sure no other audio streams are sent to my DAC, am I still somehow...
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    Anyone into crossfeed?

    Do you guys make it work with streaming services somehow? I just trialed Roon which has a built-in crossfeed (and many other issues that unfortunately make the platform a no-go for me) and it reminded me how great it can sound. APO is kinda janky, are there any other solutions to use it with...
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    Something between HD650 / X2HR?

    There's a lot of things that I like about the HD650s and the X2HRs, but then there's this one thing in each case that drives me mad. I could live with the smaller soundstage and less bass of the HD650 if it wasn't for its terrible headband (I'd like to keep my headphones stock). The X2HR are...
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    Is Fidelio X2 the way to go?

    I currently own the HD650s and SHP9500s. I actually prefer the airy, wide soundstage of the 9500s, and they're one of the most comfortable headphones I've tried. I appreciate the clarity of the HD650s, but cannot stand their headband padding and cannot wear them comfortably for more than 10...
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    Sennheiser HD650 headband uncomfortable, does it get better?

    I finally bit the bullet and got me a nice new pair of HD650s. I've had quite a few headphones, the most recent ones being the X2s, which I really love, and I've always heard stories about how comfortable the HD650s are. Well, I put them on my head and the first thing i notice is the clamping...
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    Deezer now streaming lossless

    Just a heads up for anyone out there interested in streaming lossless music. Deezer is now beta testing lossless streaming for Premium+ subscribers through their new desktop app. They're also now running a promo, where you can get 3 months of Premium+ for $1, so it's definitely worth taking a...
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    WiMP HiFi - FLAC streaming

    Not sure if this is public knowledge or not, but I just found out WiMP streams lossless music. The service is currently only available in some European countries, namely Denmark, Germany, Norway, Poland and Sweden. The HiFi offer is double the price of their Premium (320kbps) subscription.  ...
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    Deezer vs Spotify - bitrate / sound quality

    Both services claim "up to 320kbps" bitrate, yet some people say they hear a difference in sound quality between the two and insist Deezer sounds better than Spotify. Is anyone able to confirm this? Has anyone done any extensive A/B comparisons? If so, can you point me to the songs where you...
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    Soft, thin material covering the earpads and how to keep it in good shape.

    I recently bought a new pair of headphones (PRO550) that have this soft, paper thin material covering the earpads and the headband cushion. My friend's HD280's earpads got ripped after about a year of everyday use, and since they use the same material, I'm a little concerned about its durability...
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    Essence ST - hiss @ 44.1kHz and 44.1kHz vs. higher sample rates for music

    I've always sticked to 24 bit-depth (since -- from what I've read -- it shouldn't really have any effect on the sound) and 44.1kHz sample rate to match the sample rate of the music I listen to (16/44.1kHz FLACs). My question is, would increasing the sample rate to 48, 96 or 192kHz impact the...
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    Upgrading modded X-Fi Xtreme Music to Essence ST/STX - worth it?

    Hi, I'm wondering if upgrading to Essence ST or STX, from my modded (AD8599 / BlackGate cap) X-Fi Xtreme Music that I'm using with HFI580s (quite happy with them, for now) would provide me with a noticeable SQ improvement. I guess what I'm looking for the most is improved soundstage, less...
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    DR150 upgrade recommendations under $300

    My docs suffered some near-fatal injuries in the process of moving all my stuff to a new apartment, which means I'm going to have to look for a new pair of headphones, preferably something a little bit better, under $300. The headphones I currently own are connected to my X-Fi sound card, I...
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    Goldring DR150 - buzzing noise?

    Hello, I've started noticing some really annoying distortions/buzzing sounds in my left headphone acompanying bass in songs etc. today. I've had these headphones for a few months now and everything was fine up until now. I use them primarily for gaming, some CD-s. Last night I left the...
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    Philips SBC HP890 -> ? (gaming etc.)

    Hello, my first post here. I dropped my HP890 headphones and it seems that this time they're beyond repair... I'm not much of an audiophile, though I do enjoy good sound quality. I'm looking for something cheap, below $100. I play games (mainly FPS-es), watch movies, listen to music etc., so...
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