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Need closed back around $250
Strong bass, full lower-mids, recessed upper-mids and treble. As little resonance as possible- dakanao
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Need help on what size Ferrite chokers to buy for this USB cable
So I asked Monoprice themselves what the diameter is for the cable I bought, and this is the response I got: Here are the diameter sizes in inches and millimeter for 24AWG 0.0201(in) 0.511(mm) for 28AWG 0.0126(in) 0.321 (mm) This is the cable...- dakanao
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Is there anyway to bypass DirectSound for web browsers (Edge, Chrome etc.) on Windows 10?
So I have the Chord Mojo for 2 weeks now, and there's a clear sound improvement if I use foobar2000 with the supplied Chord ASIO drivers to bypass DirectSound. So I was wondering if there was a way to bypass DirectSound for Microsoft Edge (or any other browser) and send the mixing directly to...- dakanao
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Most rounded sounding USB DAC/amp around $200 (used)
So I'm looking for a same form factor amp/DAC as my current Geek Out 450, but I would like the highs to be more softer/rounded than what I currently have on my Geek Out 450. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.- dakanao
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Looking for midrange forward DAC/Amp around $200
So I'm looking for a smooth sounding DAC/Amp combo, with a midrange forward signature (with USB connection). Buying used is no problem at all.- dakanao
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Need vocal forward sounding headphone around $330.
So I'm looking for a vocal forward headphone, with decent neutral bass response and smooth treble (either open or closed) at the $330 price point (I wouldn't mind buying used).- dakanao
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Need natural, vocal forward sounding headphone around $300
So I'm looking to buy a headphone (either closed or open) that has a natural timbre, decent bass punch and most importantly, forward vocals.- dakanao
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How can I get more volume out of my Hifimediy Sabre USB DAC ES9023?
So I have both the HRT microstreamer and the Hifimediy Sabre DAC, and I like the sound of the sabre dac more, because it is smoother and the mids are more forward than the Microstreamer. But the problem is, is that the volume is VERY low of that dac. Does anybody know how I can get the...- dakanao
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Looking for neutral headphone around $200 with big and deep earcups.
So I'm looking for a neutral headphone with extended, sparkly treble with as little harshness as possible with big and deep earcups. It doesn't matter if it's open or closed. I own the Philips Fidelio L2, and soundwise they're literally perfect for me, but I just can't get a proper seal with...- dakanao
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How do I connect this DAC to this headphone amp/DAC combo with the least quality loss?
But I want to bypass the dac of the X5 amp/DAC combo and use the DAC of the Hifimediy Sabre and use just the amp of the X5. So I want to connect this DAC (and use the DAC of this device) To this amp. But the problem is that this amp also has a DAC section that is worse than the...- dakanao
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My 3.5 mm audio input from my laptop broke, and I'm wondering
If there's a usb stereo audio adapter I can buy for cheap that doesn't change the laptops original audio quality? If there is one, please name it or them, because I really need it (otherwise I can't use my ear and headphones)- dakanao
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Ipad system equalizer?
Hi guys, is there any system equalizer program that I can download from the appstore on the ipad? An equalizer that works with safari and youtube and the regular music playlist, so an equalizer that eq's everything on the ipad. Your help would be greatly appreciated.- dakanao
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Upgrade from Creative Aurvana Live?
So my CALs broke yesterday, and now I'm looking for an upgrade. What I want is a bit less and tighter bass than the CALS, a bit more forward midrange and more clarity all around. Soundstage/imaging/instrument separation has to be atleast on par with the CAL, but preferbly better (but I...- dakanao
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Need graphic equalizer that I can use with my Windows 8.1 Toshiba laptop?
Hey guys, so I'm looking for an equalizer that EQ's the sound of my whole laptop, not only with files (like windows media player/foobar etc.) I tried my best to search for one, but I couldn't find any that works. Do you guys know any good equalizers that work? Your help would be greatly...- dakanao
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Soundmagic HP150/HP151 Impressions Thread
Post your impressions about the Soundmagic HP150 in this topic!- dakanao
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How does the Philips Fidelio L2 compare to the Philips Fidelio X1?
In terms of comfort and sound signature?- dakanao
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Looking for headphone with forward midrange, hard hitting bass for €50,-
So I want a forward midrange and hard hitting bass, while still remaing as much clarity as possible. I have small ears, and it needs to be over-ear with atleast decent comfort for 2 hours.- dakanao
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Is there a headphone out there with the same sound signature as the Sony MDR-1R, only more refined?
And with more and deeper bass and subbass?- dakanao
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Looking for a headphone like the Sony MDR 1R, only with those problems adressed.
So today I got a chance to listen to the Sony MDR-1R. I really liked it's sound signature,those forward mids really got me engaging in my music. But they have quite a few problems before I can consider buying them. The problems I had with them were: lack of detail, lack of air in the sound, too...- dakanao
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Problem with playbacking FLAC files in Windows Media Player?
So I just downloaded WMP Tag Plus with the Media Foundation FLAC Codec pack, and while the FLAC files do play fine in WMP, I can't playback most FLAC files in Windows Media Player, only on 4 songs. So how can I playback ALL the FLAC files?- dakanao
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Best headphones for my taste, maximum €500
So I want over the ear, really comfortable headphones. I have an average sized head, but small ears. Doesn't matter if they're open or closed. What I do want though, is deep, hard hitting, extended bass, forward, rich and lush mids, and smooth, but extended treble. I also want GREAT imaging, and...- dakanao
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Why is the AKG K540 headphone so unknown on this site?
And all the other AKG's are, like the new K545? I mean, they're $100, but seriously can compete with the Shure SRH-840! So it's weird that a headphone with such a great value is quite unknown over here...- dakanao
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HiFiman HE-400 vs Shure SRH-1540
Can someone give a comparison between those 2 cans?- dakanao
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Looking for a headphone for 400 euro's max.
What I'm looking for is: Comfort, hard hitting, deep, very well controlled and textured bass, a nice, realistic lush midrange were vocals sound very airy and forward, with great clarity. And I want relaxing, but realistic treble. Open or closed; it doesn't matter. Also, tell me what...- dakanao
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