Hi, I'm currently looking for a pair of headphones to replace my broken Sony ZX700s. However, many of the more famously recommended headphones seem to be far more expensive here than in the USA.   Below are some comparisons of the headphones most recommended around here, all prices from Amazon...

Hi, I'm looking for something to replace my broken Sony ZX700 headphones. After a year or two of very light use, the sound in the right ear suddenly went completely. On taking them apart to try to repair them, I found that the internal wire is incredibly thin, like an IEM. No wonder it broke...

Link HERE     What a beautiful amp, this guy meticulously constructed an awesome freeform circuit, and cast it in clear resin, which he polished. Absolutely spectacular! This has inspired me to do something similar for my first DIY project - I'll have to research his methods!    

Link HERE     What a beautiful amp, this guy meticulously constructed an awesome freeform circuit, and cast it in clear resin, which he polished. Absolutely spectacular! This has inspired me to do something similar for my first DIY project - I'll have to research his methods!

  Hi, I'd like to put together a speaker system for my laptop (Thinkpad Edge E520 with Conexant 20671 audio). Ideally, I'd like to spend around £150, but I am able to slightly add to this if it would result in a significant quality jump. My budget includes amp, speakers and a DAC. I've...

Hi, I'd like to put together a speaker system for my laptop (Thinkpad Edge E520 with Conexant 20671 audio). Ideally, I'd like to spend around £150, but I am able to slightly add to this if it would result in a significant quality jump. My budget includes amp, speakers and a DAC. I've researched...

Hi, I'm looking for the best 2.0 speakers on the market on a small budget. This budget includes amplification, so it looks like I might have to use active speakers. I listen to genres that require excellent mids and highs- alt rock and electronic music, however I really enjoy a decent punchy...

Hey guys, I recently stumbled upon this recent genre of music. It combines big-band era swing with modern era electronic music. Here are a couple of examples:     Catgroove- Parov Stelar   Jolie Coquine- Caravan Palace     Any thoughts?  

Hey, I am in my first year of 6th form (British system, age 16-17) and am looking at the degrees I want to look at for when I go to university. I am really interested in a career in this sector, it's something I am passionate about and I think I may have a chance of having a decent job. I am...

Hi, I was wondering if the source (My laptop using foobar2000 with flac files) would matter at all if I use an external USB DAC such as the Fiio E7. I will be using it with my Sony ZX700 headphones. Using the basic headphone plug in my laptop (Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520) the audio is pretty...

Source - http://www.side-line.com/news_comments.php?id=46980_0_2_0_C What does this mean for lossless format music? Most of the music I listen to is alt rock etc, and not many of the labels supporting those bands sell their music online in a lossless format. I don't want to spend a ton of...

Firstly, I must thank Nate from Comply for sending me a free mixed size sample of the T-400 tips. It's great to see companies really involved with the Head-Fi community! I recieved them about a week ago and have been testing them out since then.   Equipment used for testing: Sansa Clip+...

Hey Head-Fi, I was wondering if it would be worth me dropping £15 on a 3-pack of T-400 buds. I've heard that they would help with comfort and seal, though do they have a big effect? At the moment I am using the medium size  stock biflange tips on my RE-ZERO IEMs, which are pretty good but after...

Hey, I was wondering how it would be best to upgrade my laptop's audio. I can hear a little static while my headphones are plugged into the headphone jack. I hear that there are USB devices called DACs that bypass all of that. Would a USB DAC mean that the sound is unaffected by anything else? I...

Hi, I am looking into buying a new portable source. I currently have the Sansa Clip+, though the jack is starting to wear out so I think it's time for an upgrade. Are there any decent offerings on the market for my price range, or should I just get another Clip+? I currently own RE-ZEROs...

Hey, I am planning on buying some Sony MDR ZX700s, and wondered: is there much of a difference between the sound quality of my laptop (lenovo thinkpad E520) and my sansa clip+. I am using Foobar with FLAC files (with the same FLAC files loaded onto my Clip+'s microSD). Is this difference...

  Hey, I am looking for headphones that should meet these requirements (in order of importance, 1 being most important): Sound quality - Of course I want high clarity, though I also would quite like good, punchy bass. Solid construction - This will be transported with me almost every day...

Hey, I am looking for headphones that should meet these requirements (in order of importance, 1 being most important): Sound quality - Of course I want high clarity, though I also would quite like good, punchy bass. Solid construction - This will be transported with me almost every day in a...

Hey, I was wondering if there was any noticeable difference in SQ between the volume control in F2K vs. the default Vista one. I am using a pretty mediocre PC setup with basic Altec Lansing speakers (model 221, they are pretty old and not great). Is there any audible difference on a better setup?

Hey guys, I was wondering why LODs are used for non-modded iPods. The iPod apparently still passes the audio through its DAC etc, simply ignoring the volume setting and outputting the max volume. This effectively means that the LOD does not actually bypass any chips. Either I've been...

Hey, I would like to test that my FLAC music collection obtained from various sources is actually all lossless FLAC files, converted directly from WAVs. Do you know of the best program to confirm that none of my files are 'fake lossless' - that is, converted from lossy mp3s etc.   Cheers!

Hey, I'm looking to upgrade from my sansa clip+ as the socket is no longer functioning properly (I have to hold the jack in a very specific place for any music to come through, there seems to be a bad connection!)   What I'm looking for:   FLAC playback - Most of my collection is stored...

Hi, I've just bought a second hand iBasso T4 portable amp for my Sansa clip+ and Sennheiser CX500s. Unfortunately, it does not come with a line out cable. Have you got any suggestions for a cheap cable (sub £5) for this? Thanks, Ben Adamson

Hi, is it worth getting an amp such as the PA2V2 for my Sansa clip+ and Sennheiser CX500 earphones? I'm on a very tight budget, but something in the price range of the PA2V2 and under would probably be good. I've heard some good reviews of the PA2V2, what do you think? Would it actually make...

Hi guys, I'm a budding audiophile on a tiny budget, and would like to try building my equipment myself before buying into any of the more expensive equipment. I currently have a Sansa Clip+ 4gb with 8gb memory card and a pair of Sennheiser CX500 earphones. I have basic soldering skills and...