I know we all adore this hobby, and it is very easy to get carried away. Just remember, even at normal listening volumes, headphones can damage your hearing.   My currently perforated eardrum that cannot hear bass right now can attest to that. I'm 25, and don't listen loud.   I was studying...

Here's an interesting question for SS: Could an out of phase pair of CIEMs cause discomfort or even pain?     Backstory: I received my UERMs in a couple weeks ago. Being my first pair of customs, I only knew what to expect from reading others' opinions. Plugged in my cable and went ahead...

Well, it took me long enough to write this. After seeing Project86 finish his, I figured I should stop being lazy :P     The Heir Audio Tzar 90 has been a journey for me, and even listening to it right now perplexes me. Don’t worry though, this isn’t a bad thing. I find the Tzar 90 to be a...

Hey all, my ramble begins here.   If you look in my profile, I have a decent desktop rig (HD600<Bottlehead Crack [Speedball]< Audioengine D1), and I really enjoy the sound. I absolutely love my Crack, and probably like it more since it was my first major build and whatnot. I also enjoy tube...

Strange question here. I'm currently using the AudioGD NFB 12's for my Beyer DT990's (600ohm model). With Christmas rolling around and my (already limited funds), I won't be able to build a Bottlehead Crack soon. Would it be worth it to simply sell my NFB-12, build a Crack, and run it through to...

Hey all, the title pretty much describes the question. I currently have a Clip+, and will be getting a Fiio E11 soon. Should I save the money for some other upgrade (new cups for grados, recable, possible new headphones), or would be upgrade be worth it soundwise?