After seeing some terrible EQ recommendations for the Sony WF-1000XM5 online, I'd thought I'd use my account I haven't used in years here (see that join date lol) Been 'in the game' too long and I was annoyed at those people not using an EQ to y'know, equalise. Please use this instead Based...

Importantly, Anyone compared their Samsung S9 / S9+ with Adapt Sound configured and/or Dolby Atmos on vs. others? I feel you must judge the 'complete package' of sorts vs. just the DAC.

Well I have just upgraded my HTC U11 to Android 8.0 which has Bluetooth 5 supporting aptx HD and want to buy these so watch this space. :)

  I have -7.9 dB preamp in my Equalizer APO settings.

I don't post in here often anymore, but really, you have to have a basic understanding of psychoacoustics to use this software. That's the truth. Not to mention good test tracks for imaging.   I use a third party EQ with Isone because the third party EQ gives me more control. I will happily...

Quote:   called distortion.

Quote:   Thus why I said the track's (audible) dynamic range, not the format.

Quote:   Vinyl records tend to have better dynamic range, but that's due to the track's dynamic range NOT anything to do with the format. With everything being the same, digital is by far better than vinyl in terms of format.

Quote:   Surely this is   A) Dangerous  B) Illegal.

^   All are the same really, but as stated in the Hydrogenaudio wiki   http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Components_0.9/WASAPI_output_support_(foo_out_wasapi)     Requires Windows Vista or Windows 7 - not available on Windows XP or older. Works with more...

Quote:   not to mention WASAPI is better than KS. You really shouldn't be using XP these days. the sound kernel in Windows was revamped for the better with Server 2008 / Vista and up.

Quote:   Isone Pro doesn't screw up imaging at all:   Here's a fully binaural song (and a damn good one)     Turning it on and off results in no loss of imaging with my settings for my head. The only difference is soundstage width but that's fine as you do realise...

Guys, you must calibrate the HRTF settings or else to be downright honest, you aren't getting 'natural' imaging at all. Isone is designed to emulate nearfield speakers at 30 degrees, not really as a pure crossfeed.   Also to calibrate it, you really need a good test track with deep...

Quote: Yeah, the O2 amp. And the O2 DAC.

Quote:   Neg. In speakers only it is flatline. In in-ears, due to the lack of bass impact from smaller drivers, 'neutral' is really ~+4dB in the bass to 100 Hz decreasing to +0dB at 500Hz then flatline. In headphones, it is very similar to the averaged frequency response of the...

Quote:   Well the K701 does have better quality bass. Your Dad is right. 'better' isn't quantity of bass, but quality of bass.

Oh man, I've configured Isone so well for my HTRF and room settings that I've really starting to notice the DT880 flaw of shallow soundstage depth now more than ever  Still  though

The measurements whatever way, don't lie though tbh. the Schiit gear debacle was justified though and Schiit, whatever your take, you and I will agree that they made a right mess of things as well. Properly conducted measurements by an independent will not lie. If you are willing to put your...

Quote:   Basically. Revealing (like it should). I can't listen to the 'two blob effect' (lateralisation) of headphones anymore. Properly configured Isone is fantastic (all the haters of it tbh haven't configured it properly). Of course with the DT880 flaw of shallow soundstage doesn't...

Quote:   Can't confirm or deny ;)

Matt, you have configured the HRTF function in Isone properly as stated via the manual right?   It needs to be tweaked from default. It's designed too.

To be honest, if you actually follow the Isone guide regarding HRTF, it results in a much better more rounded sound than any tweaking with Sheppi. Tried all the combos, yes, increased depth but really doesn't sound natural at all. If you've configured the HRTF section of Isone right, you know...

Quote:   Yes, science goes a long way tbh.   Currently using my DT880 / 600s  with the "un-nameable on here" DAC and headphone amp and HRTF configured Toneboosters Isone. 

If you want the sound to 'move to the front', bring the nearfield speaker distance closer.   You must calibrate the HTRF section of Isone for best effect. Isone is designed to emulate nearfield speakers. You really must understand basic room acoustics to use it properly and know what each...

Quote: You might want to look up New Zealand's history in F1 ;)