I would appreciate some experience from knowledgeable folks here. I understand it's all personal as we all come in different heads and sizes (no pun intended) and have our own preferences on how we prefer our headphones to feel like when they rest on the heads or ears. To cut a long story...

I have searched the archives and there isn't much discussion on this. I am not seeking for a debate on this. I would just like to know what format do you guys usually use when listening to music on your portable gear. Basically I have compared both FLAC and MP3-320 on both my low-end headphone...

The JVC HA-S500 is rather light but I find the clamping force to be slightly high. Otherwise this headphone would pass as a comfortable headphone to me. I was just wondering if anyone here has compared the JVC HA-S680 to the HA-S500. I have read about the HA-S680 being more comfortable than...

I would appreciate some recommendations on a good pair of earphones that will be used with a smartphone with good audio output (LG V20 with Quad DAC and Sabre chip). I was looking at the Sennheiser CX-300ii but read comments about their fragility and the thing breaking apart just after 1 year...

Has anybody done this comparison, ideally on a loudspeaker-based system rather than headphones. Which is supposed to be a "better" sounding DAC although I am aware it is all subjective?   The QBD76 is a higher model and it sits further up in the hierarchy from the Hugo TT. As far as I know...

It has been quite a while since I used a headphone. I don't really like listening to music using headphones as I do not like the feel of the thing on my head. I have owned the Beyerdynamic T1 before and although sound is good, I can't get used to the feel and the weight of an additional device...

From my limited experience I find headphones that grip hard are uncomfortable. Although they may sound good, certain folks may not be able to listen to them for long. Perhaps it is not so much on the clamping force but the whole thing sticking to the head like a parasite, or the pressure that...

I know most people will advise to send them back. However, I was just thinking if anyone else might have a different idea.   I am having a slight issue with my new pair of headphones, a slight ratting sound on the left earcup when listening to music at moderate to high volume levels. It...

I just got my first pair of headphones and headamp(both brand new) last Saturday. They currently have about 30 minutes of play-time as I haven't got much time to listen during the weekdays. Having lived with a loudspeaker-based system for more than a decade now, I find that I can't listen to the...

I was looking at the specs of the Cambridge Audio DACMagic 100 and DACMagic Plus. I prefer the tiny little shoebox of the DACMagic 100 but noticed that it comes with a single Wolfson WM8742 DAC chip whereas the bigger brother comes with dual Wolfson WM8742 DAC chips. On top of that, the DACMagic...

I was looking at the specs of the Cambridge Audio DACMagic 100 and DACMagic Plus. I prefer the tiny little shoebox of the DACMagic 100 but noticed that it comes with a single Wolfson WM8742 DAC chip whereas the bigger brother comes with dual Wolfson WM8742 DAC chips. On top of that, the DACMagic...

Have been doing a bit of survey on suitable DACs with USB below $500 for a headphone setup. Have looked into some budget DACs which include HRT Streamer II+, Schiit, Rega DAC, Cambridge Audio DAC Plus, Musical Fidelity V-DACII, Arcam rPAC and couple more but narrowed down to the models below...

Have been doing a bit of survey on suitable DACs with USB below $500 for a headphone setup. Have looked into some budget DACs which include HRT Streamer II+, Schiit, Rega DAC, Cambridge Audio DAC Plus, Musical Fidelity V-DACII, Arcam rPAC and couple more but narrowed down to the models below...

Both DACs are in a similar price range. Generally which one is capable of a higher level quality playback?   Any information or advice appreciated.

If given a choice, which would you choose for a headphone setup?   Are there any other USB DACs in the $1000 price range and below worth looking at?   Thanks.

I have refrained from asking whether the HD800 or T1 is better with select genres of music as some people can get rather sensitive or touchy.   Music selection : Lee Ritenour, Fourplay, Pat Metheny, Earl Klugh, Peter White, Acoustic Alchemy, Bob James, Larry Carlton   For those who have...

I will be auditioning some headphones soon and have come up with a list after going through countless of threads on the archives here. Nevertheless, I would appreciate if folks who have experience with Harbeth speakers could advise on headphone models that will sound more open, forward...

Is there anyone using the NFB-5 DAC/Headphone amp with the T1 or LCD2?

Anybody use this soundcard for headphone listening? It has a Burr Brown DAC, built-in headphone amp, analogue outputs and Nichicon gold capacitors.   Anybody tried connecting 600 ohms headphones directly to the headphone socket or do we need a headphone amp in between for best results?  ...

For Beyerdynamic T1 headphones, which would you choose if given a choice:-   1) Beyerdynamic A1 2) Naim Headline + NAPSC(dedicated power supply unit)   The A1 is a natural partner for the T1 but I am leaning to the Headline as I have an unused NAPSC lying around for more than a year...

For Beyerdynamic T1 headphones, which would you choose if given a choice:-   1) Beyerdynamic A1 2) Naim Headline + NAPSC(dedicated power supply unit)   The A1 is a natural partner for the T1 but I am leaning to the Headline as I have an unused NAPSC lying around for more than a year...

A comment taken from another forum below:-   I wasn't too keen on the T1 with the NAHA. Not very responsive and less open than the HD800. It had a lumpy mids and top end was somewhat rolled off. Surprising that thing didn't get much better even with their amplifier.   For open cans...

I was wondering if there is a good USB sound card to be used for headphones with 600 ohm impedance costing up to $1500.   Some research on the web got me to this SoundBlaster X-Fi HD USB Audiophile sound card.   The description is as follows :-   Superior headphone experience...

Do folks use these cotton ear covers to protect the velour circumaural ear pads on full-sized cans?     These are from Beyerdynamic.

I would like to know if anybody here uses the T1 with the Naim Headline. I want to know how the T1 sounds like with the Headline, whether the combination is a decent one.    Thanks.