HI, I produce electronic music. Unfortunately, after 3 years of heavy use (travel), my M-100 broke... :frowning2: They have gone from 200 euros in December 2022 to 250 euros in 2023...! I really liked them but now I'm game for an upgrade. Full-size. Closed. Strong bass. Budget: $400/400...

I like a tight bass and a deep sub-bass, while not shadowing the middle and high frequencies. These would be used to listen to electronic music mostly (psytrance, trance, house...). Ideally from a not too exotic brand, as I'm living in Europe and they might be hard to get here. My budget is...

According to a lot of reviews, the Fostex TH900 Mk2 might be what I'm after. But they are way beyond $1000... So, I plan to shortlist a few headphones before I audition them in the shop. I'm looking for tight and physical bass and deep sub-bass —that doesn't shadow most of the spectrum...

They have to be: - Closed - I am looking for the best tight, deep sub bass and also smoothest treble —non-sibilant— for electronic music. - No need for an external amp.

Ok, it's not my bet, but it is serious: http://tom-morrow-land.com/tests/ampchall/index.htm

Interesting read: https://cymbacavum.com/2015/01/30/the-biz-what-companies-make-balanced-armature-speakers/ TLDR: most of the market share involves just two companies: Knowles and Sonion. https://www.knowles.com/products/premium-sound http://www.sonion.com/wp/products/pro-audio/ You can find...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echoic_memory 4. seconds. It's all you have to discern a 'high-end' component from another one. Try listen analytically to 2 components of your favourite gear. Stop to switch cables and you have lost it. Stop to switch headphones and you have lost it. Stop to...

iBasso DX120 - $299 FiiO X5 III - $349.99 Cayin N5 II - $299 Shanglin M3s - $279 HiBy R3 - $229 Please answer to these questions: 1 - what DAPs have you been able to compare against each other? 2 - what headphones/IEMs have you used to do the comparison? 3 - explain...

https://campfireaudio.com/shop/atlas/ The $1300 Atlas have been called the "audiophile IEM for bassheads". Please comment if you already own the Atlas *and* an open can headphone: which headphones similar to the Atlas in sound signature would you recommend? Budget: around $1000.

I'm considering the purchase of the Campfire Audio Atlas IEM. I found this reading the manual: These are the specs of the Atlas: Specifications 5Hz–20 kHz Frequency Response 105 dB SPL/mW Sensitivity 19 Ohms @ 1kHz Impedance Less than 1% Total Harmonic Distortion I have got a NAD C370...

N00b question here. Let's say I have got an IEM with a balanced 2.5 mm cable that I usually connect to the 2.5 mm balanced headphones output in an DAP. So far so good. Is there any adapter that I could use in the 2.5 mm balanced cable so that I could plug it into other 3.5 mm headphones output...

These 3, while different in their own particular way, have a similar sound signature, so I think we could benefit from this little survey. If you have heard at least 2 of them, please explain why you prefer one over the others in the comments. Shure SE846 - $999 -...

If you have been able to listen (even owned?) to both IEMs, please leave your impressions about these two beasts.

PLEASE, DO NOT BELIEVE OP This is the Sound Science forum: just test this for yourself with your own gear and come back to us with your data. Related threads: What's Wrong with the Hi-Fi Scene?: A 700$ NAD Integrated Amp Is Indiscernible from a +20.000$ Mark Levinson Preamp & Dual...

http://support.creative.com/Products/ProductDetails.aspx?prodID=15855&prodName=Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio vs. Test report - general data DAC FiiO X1: https://reference-audio-analyzer.pro/en/report/dac/fiio-x1.php Integrated Amplifier: NAD C370 Speakers: B&W 602 S3 At the moment...

...ok, 320Kbps MP3 might not pass an ABX test with certain 'killer' samples but...now that I got your attention... :dt880smile: The funny thing is that these myths are SO prevalent among casual listeners (as I was once too, aeons ago...) I think something should be done about this and what a...

"In conclusion, the results of this project support the idea that so many audiophiles assert: tube based analog amplification technology is superior to transistor based digital sound reproduction. Even though analog technology is older, easier to break, and more expensive it excels where...

I am considering the purchase of a DAP that can function as a DAC/AMP as well. In other words, I would like to use this as a portable source to drive my Etymotics ER4XR iems *AND* as a DAC/AMP source to connect to my NAD C370 amplifier (connected to my B&W 602 S3 speakers). So far I have found...

USB Data & Power Noise Filter The Problem: All computing devices—laptops, smartphones, Network Attached Storage devices (NAS drives), media servers, etc.—inherently generate a significant amount of noise and parasitic resonances. Additionally, computers contribute a considerable amount of RFI...

I'm considering these 2 DACs. My amp is a 120Wx2 NAD C370 and my speakers are B&W 602 S3. By Asus Essence I mean either the Essence ST, the STX or the most recent STX II. Have you been able to compare them against each other? In that case, what's your opinion? Are there any other DACs that I...

+ vs. Speakers: Revel Performa F30 An ABX test was arranged between these two equipments and 14 people couldn't tell them apart from each other. Yes. The results are in spanish but Google Translate works reasonably well with this: http://matrixhifi.com/contenedor_mlnad.htm It's...

testing: vs. "We debated whether to recognize a codec for its achievements, rather than a specific product hosting it, but decided that Realtek deserved credit for its work. The ALC889 is found on premium motherboards, as are the newer ALC898 and ALC1150. It's somewhat lacking in...