I will be in Chicago for the next week and I am looking for somewhere downtown that has headphones you can try in store. I won't have a car, so I wouldn't want to travel much outside of the magnificent mile area. Thanks

Anyone else having issues with this forum on Tapatalk? About a week ago, Head-fi stopped working on all of my mobile devices with Tapatalk.

I don't listen to music on my laptop very often because the quality is so bad.  To add to that, it started having snaps and crackles during playback of any audio source.  I assumed this was the sound card, but I have hooked up two different usb DACs and I still get the same issue.  This has...

I have an 80gb ipod 5.5gen that I dropped onto a hardwood floor from about three feet last year.  Now I get the sad face of death on the screen.  I would assume it is a hard drive issue, but I can't be sure.  How hard is it to replace the hard drive?  Is it worth it to try and save this ipod?

I ordered a Fiio E7 last week from Amazon and within two days the volume down button has stopped working.  I am returning this amp to Amazon, but now I am questioning whether to buy another E7 or something else.  I really like the E7, but I am now concerned with quality issues.  Has anyone else...

I know this topic comes up about every fourth thread, but I am going to post this anyway.   I am looking for some advice on purchasing a DAC.  I have been debating with myself on several options and every time I think I have made a decision I end up changing my mind.  I primarily listen to...

I am trying to substantially improve my audio experience. I have used an 80gb Ipod 5th Gen with SkullCandy Ink'd phones for the past year or so. I have some new Etymotic ER-4p on the way this week. My question is: What else can I do to help this combo? Specifically: Portable Amp...

I live in Utah. As far as I can tell there are no decent stores in Utah. I will be in the Chicago area on Monday and I am looking for a store that sells decent headphones and may have an assortment to choose from. I will be staying in Itasca, so I would like something close to there. I have...

I fly on cross country flights at least four times per month. I primarily listen to my ipod and/or laptop during these flights. I am tired of listening to substandard earphones. I have tried some low end Sony noise canceling units in the past and several low end IEM. Right now I am considering...