Well I finally received my DP-X1 a few weeks back. Slowly I am getting equipped to listen to it. I have some SE535 burning in. I have had the craziest luck with it though. Even my old Sennheisers sound extremely good in single ended listening. The Shures are starting to sound better with a Linum...

Surely someone has the same listening taste as I do?? The Jazz and classical music is where the details mostly are needed. 

Bump for help.

I am having trouble finding the right sound and a way to explain what I am looking for. I have the DP-X1 and have ordered Shure SE535 and I think they may work. My problem I need help with is finding something that can take the balanced output and sound good in the highs. I want to hear the...

Thanks masterpfa. I have someone working on cable for oppo PM-3 cable. I will look into Shure. Any idea if Hifiman, or Audio Technica, Sennheiser have a good set? I love the Sennheisers I have but that may be the DAP and its only single ended. I can not imagine the difference balanced. I just...

Just a quick question about balanced in ear. What is needed and what brands would sound good under $400? Do I need a special set for the DP-X1? I like my Sennheiser CX 485 single ended. I am waiting on a balanced cable for OPPO PM-3 to be made. I would like a pair of reasonably priced in ears...

Thank you Whitigir. I will be getting that PM3 and cable in place. I have plenty of headphones for myself but I have never used the balanced. I have been trudging along with an old iPod and changing headphones amp but its a desktop thinking it just did not sound great. So I am off to check into...

Well I guess no one had a good answer. I decided on the Onkyo DP-X1.

Just a question if someone could help. I just ordered the DP-X1. But are the balanced headphones something special? What are some models to look at? I will go back through this but did not find this thread until after buying the DAP.

Any ideas on if one has better features or sounds better works easier?

I have a problem with not really knowing what I need exactly. I would like Tidal eventually, HiDef, MQA maybe.   Is Wifi needed? Is Bluetooth on most DAPs? I would like a digital out.   Smaller is better but lots of storage is nice also.   If the listed DAPs don't do something or another...

Ok I guess I missed that sorry scratch those then. No audeze no he-500.

Just curious for info to get a new set of cans. I have denon D5000 with Meier stepdance which Sounds perfect. I have a schiit LYR sounds very good more smooth heavier bass. I would like a set of cans that have the very best mids and highs for the money $200-$600 but not lack bass. I will be...

I need help I will be using for now denon d5000 headphones. Later i am going to something else akg hifiman audeze sennheiser beyerdynamics this is unsure. I just need to know which cables to get the most from this setup. Do I need single ended balanced or what cable? Will I need a headphone...

My first experience with them was very pleasant. I have not been able to get the pieces $$$ but all of my e-mails have been answered with quickness and politeness. I will say it seemed personal and helpful and theres a lot of good in that. I really think the spam blocker situation on all...