So portable options have come a very long way in the past few years. My question is this: why would I choose a desktop (solid state) amp over a portable one? Things like the Monolith THX-AAA portable, Fiio Q5/s, etc offer a TON of features and seemingly enough power to drive even harder...

So i'd like to give planar a shot. In part because I feel like they'd be one of the only things that could be different enough from my TH-X00 and 6XX and balance them out. I've heard a couple planars in passing, but it's been long enough to where I can't recall much about them. A few things...

Apologies if this is redundant but one of the most helpful threads I've ever read was one that asked people to rank their top 5 favorite headphones. It was extremely illuminating and lead me to find some of my favorite headphones ever. I would love to have a more modern, IEM thread that takes...

Unfortunately the more I look into this, the more options I dig up. I'm looking to sell off all my cheaper and unused cans and pick up another nicer one that compliments my 6XX. Bass extension and impact is a priority however I do have a decent ear, so at risk of being recommended purely...

So i've come to the realization that my ear canals are apparently fvking tiny. Which is probably part of the reason why i've always hated IEMs. For some context, i ALWAYS have to use the smallest tips included with an IEM. The ones above that typically don't have any chance of fitting. I ordered...

So i bought into the hype and bought a pair of T2's....and honestly...they sound awful to my ears. Just completely fatiguing and bright and harsh - the exact opposite of what i apparently like in a headphone. I just hear....TREBLE. And that's even with the bass mod, which helped a bit on the low...

Okay so there is really not much out there on the Loxjie P20. There's a few out there that have given really high regards to this thing, and i feel like it deserves a good discussion. (TL;DR: just read the bold stuff) The main thing i want to know is regarding the balanced in/out. I DON'T want...

Okay so my dad wants help finding a pair of bluetooth headphones. Probably wouldn't spend more than $40-50 (i know it's not much to work with - could probably go up to $60-65 maybe), and it sounds like he wants actual ear buds and not IEMs, but go ahead and make IEM recommendations while i try...

So i recently got a HD6xx, which is probably the best sounding (and most demanding in terms of amplification) of anything that i've owned. My fiio E18 isn't cutting it. Getting them to a solid volume (especially on older/good stuff like Fleetwood mac) requires maxing out on high gain. I don't...

So i recently picked up a pair of HD6XX and never have had the opportunity to listen to them on a proper amp. I'm kind of flying blind and don't want to just blindly order amps online until i find one i'm happy with. I guess what i am wondering is if there is anyone that has good but still...

Right now i'm working with an old Sansa Fuze. I love this thing. Sounds solid, plays FLAC, has an SD slot for effectively 40 gigs of storage. This thing is like $30-50. My budget doesn't allow for a player much more than this at the moment (Especially when you can get old, used mp3 players and...

After going on a mad scientist repair spree through my old headphones, I now have a solid lineup of portable cans. My Adidas Sennheiser HD25-1 ii had a bent plug. My Denon AHD1001k I had tried to recable and never did it correctly, so those were out of commission. And my V-Moda M-80's I THOUGHT...

While I love my pair of m6 and have bought like three of them over the last few years, I need an upgrade. I love the durability and fit of the m6 so I would love to retain those characteristics while getting a boost in sq. Requirements: 1) fit is huge. I need these to stay in place when doing...

Ok my laptop sounds like crap. The headphone out has random crackles and pops, not even because it's loose or physically broken. Would this cheap ass usb device offer ANY benefit in my situation?   ...

Just wanted to point out a not very well known site that i think is great for buying headphones. They have very good prices, especially on the refurbished phones. Refurbs are essentially new, but much cheaper. I got my HD428's for $24 and love them.   No, I'm not affiliated with them, I just...

I recently got a pair of HD580s cheaply, and I want to make sure I'm getting the most out of them. The only amp I currently have is a Fiio E6. While it is loud enough to listen to through this, i don't know if i'm getting all I can get out of the 580s quality wise.   1) Would the Fiio E11 be...

Okay i recently got a pair of these and am very pleased (besides a bit harsh, but probly need more burn-in). I am interested in possibly painting and/or moding them in some way. I am completely new to modding and such. I looked for pictures of painted SR-60's, but couldn't find any, so if...

alright, i'm decently knowledgeable as far as headphones, but i'd like to delve in to speakers. I have a nice old Sony reciever in my room right now, but the speakers are sub-par. 2 old boombox speakers, and also a 5.1 logitech computer speaker system that is very "meh" sounding. They play...

alright. I already decided to join this forum and say goodbye to my wallet, so... I got a pair of Denon D1001k's, and i couldn't be happier. I love them. But, i can't help notice that they aren't amazing for straight ahead rock and metal. They are fine for softer music, electronic, NiN, prog...

I just got a Fiio and the little cable is pretty bad. I have no idea where to look for this, but I'd like a quality cable around the length of the FiiO one (~1ft). I don't want to spend more than $10.

I'm a huge NiN fan, and curious as to what fellow fan's favorite albums are.. Please tell why also.

Alright, i was planning on buying the Denon D1001k's, back when they were $72 + ship (on amazon). But i've been looking, and have seen that the DT880's are amazing, and amazon has them for only $188 w/ free ship. Should i just pull the trigger and get um? How great are they? Also, are they...

I found some used DT770s for about $80! But, i've heard they're not amazing sounding and they're too bassy. Please correct me!

Ok, so I know someone willing to sell a pair of near perfect K701s for $150. I was planning on getting some Px100s and Denon D1001ks.... Should I redirect my money towards these? I've heard they are truly top of the line. He also has a Fubar III amp, but i dont know how much he wants for it, and...

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