Source will mainly be a xiaomi redmi note 2, as well as some pc use maybe I remember reading a post not far back about certain chinese iems pairing well with a different, but somewhat similar, chinese phone   foam tips would be good given my eustachian tube problems but does the VJJB K2s...

One of my biggest issues with iem's is either having bloated/amped up bass or simply lacking and feeling very thin.. anyone know examples in between these ranges?

I'm looking at getting some cheap iems, thinking around $20 but don't mind going over a bit if it's a considerable jump up in SQ Was looking at the shozy zero for example, but isolation is important to me as I will be using them in louder environments, so it can't be overly open I don't care...

I'm looking at getting some cheap iems, thinking around $20 but don't mind going over a bit if it's a considerable jump up in SQ Isolation is important to me as I will be using them in loud environments, so it can't be overly open I don't care for any freq range in particular. I dislike it...

  Do you know the compliance? 4g cart in a 12g arm?   I would rather not get a red ed. I have listened to a few needle drops on youtube for comparison and I'm not sure what I should be looking at. I like detail but it is not a high priority of mine. I have looked at some popular ortofons...

Anyone got any suggestions on a good entry stylus/cartridge? I don't want to put an emphasis on any one group, but I really don't want slow/sloppy and muddied lows. I'm not too fussy about the mids so long as it doesn't sound unnatural. I like detailed highs, I dislike the laidback sennheiser...

I have heard the HE-400s are easier to drive but are quite V shaped   If I go by this I see the vali isn't significantly more powerful than the o2. If they can both drive the HE-4 to = SPL, then both amps are putting the exact same voltage, power, and current through the headphones. The only...

Can the O2 drive a HE-4 (not HE-400) well? I have read it will struggle, but it doesn't add up to me..   I'm also considering the DT880, which I feel the O2 will be great with.. I have more research to do

I'm tossing up between the HD600 and the HE-400 at this stage.   It's hard, because I can't say I'm mainly worried about lows or highs or mids, but I know how to appreciate the lows/highs more than mids.   I'm not a basshead, but I need good bass. Not overpowering bass, I like decent...

Appreciate your input man, has given me a bit to think about. I have some T50RPs that I badly modded and one of the speaker wires disconnected, I haven't been bothered reconnecting it. HE-500 is more than I want to spend.   My main headphones are sennheiser 448? There was tape over three...

I was thinking about the HD600/650. The impression I've got from other peoples impressions' is that the HD600 is fairly even (if lacking in bass), and a reference headphone most people seem to go to, whereas the 650 is a tad warmer?   I've heard good things about the DT880 (600ohm) but I've...

I thought there was a headphone rec sticky? oh well   Alright guys, so I'm in the market for some headphones. I'm not quite sure what I'm looking for in a headphone: I don't care for the soundstage all that much. I like natural highs; I don't want them boring nor pronounced. I don't it...

Well, looking at the project and rega models (the orbit does not ship worldwide..) compared to older gear.   I haven't heard anything, but I would think newer gear would be better than older gear. Even if I just go by wiring and electronics, if nothing else..   Can I do better than an entry...

Best bang for my buck: new or old? (TT that is)

Appreciate the reply mate, very clear.   With that in mind, can I use an RCA to 3.5 from a TT directly into the O2, or do I need to go TT>phono preamp>RCA to 3.5 into O2>headphones? I'm assuming a pre-amp is needed.   Thanks again :)