Hi, just ordered W40 for my AK120II. I want to listen balanced, but the stock cable doesn't provide that. What is the most comfortable aftermarket balanced cable for W40?

Just got AK120II and they sound amazing!! I have never had a balanced rig before, and was wondering if Sennheiser IE80 would pair up nicely with the DAP. Does anyone have a first-hand experience with this set up?

Hello, I decided not to bother reading all the previous posts. Can anyone summarize what are the best tubes for this amp? Thank you :D  

Besides my usual head-fi gear, I also have some speaker setups for my casual listening in my room. The Swan M200 Mk-II is my main monitor-like speakers that I hook up with my Schiit Bifrost. The only thing that comes out is pure bliss. However, when I hook my Bifrost's line-out to the Aux...

I haven't read all the posts, so please do understand. I was wondering how BitPerfect compares to Audirvana Plus.

Thank you for the feedback! I decided to go for the Lyr and I love it!!! 6moons said some really good things about HD800 and Lyr, and I might get ortho somewhere down the road, so I thought I should invest in something long-term. I probably won't buy another amp in a loooooooong time...

I use my Lyr as coffee warmer (jk, the cup's empty)

Okay, since I can't really afford tube rolling (I'm broke lol), I'll go 'head and try the 6BZ7, and later, if I get some cash, the 23's. Thank you guys for contributing to this thread!

Hey guys, I'm a late comer to this thread, and I am too lazy to read all 176 pages' worth of texts lol (I gave up at 34). So far, what are the best recommended tubes for HD650? I listen to all genres btw (except heavy metal). Also, if possible, can you guys give me some links to where I can...

Hello, I'm a newbie audiophile with Senn HD650 and FiiO E7/9 combo. I am planning to get a Schiit, but I don't know which Schiit (lol) will be the best for me. Although I currently have only the HD650, I will soon upgrade it to HD700 or HD800. Also, which DAC will go along well with this...

Quote: Bobeau, I sincerely apologize if I have offended you.   What I meant to say was that I literally cannot comment on the SQ of E8 because I have not listened to it. Nothing more, nothing less. I have never said ANYTHING about it being overpriced. I just said it was out of my...

Thank you, Prospero, for answering my question.   And Bobeau, while I love the modern look (sorry, but I can't comment on the sound quality as I have not listened to the E8) and the reviews are good, they are way out of my price range (which, by the way, is about $500±100).   Now, I can...

I'm curious, but how does Smeggy's Thunderpants compare to Sennheiser HD650?  (Yeah, ones is open and one is closed)   I need closed cans that can match the SQ of the HD650 (the sound signature doesn't have to be exact; but I am looking for something that can replace HD650 when I am in the...

Oh, I see. Actually, that doesn't sound bad at all. And I do like the wooden finish :) I know this one's way out of my budget, but how does Beyer T5p sound?

Saintly These Beyers are fairly new and I can't find a detailed review. How to they sound?   Gwarmi lol what do you mean by "very different headphone"? (compared to HD650)  

Guys, while I truly appreciate your feedback, I feel like this post is becoming too hostile. I believe that "good sound" is a preference and can vary a ton from people to people. I knew this guy who claimed his headphone is superior (I'm not going to specify which headphone because it will...

I have had bad experiences (yes, experiences as in plural) with V-Moda in the past, and headphones that sit on my ears give me PAIN I wonder if there is any way I can listen to a pair before buying...

Oh wow! These Thunderpants look darn amazing! Although they are slightly over my budget, I guess I can starve myself a couple days and order a pair from Smeggy's website. Will they run fine with FiiO E7 alone tho? That's my only portable amp... Also, if FiiO E7 can't run TP properly (properly...

Thank you for such a quick reply+feedback. While I did consider IEM at one point, I don't like the idea of sticking something (except Q-tips) in my ears. I guess I'll have to continue my search...   Anybody else? (I know it's 2:30 in the morning in New York lol)

I currently have HD650 with E7/E9 combo, and I was simply blown away (FYI HD650 was my first "audiophile phone," so there could be some heavy bias). Also, is it true that there are supposedly "silent upgrades" done on "old" HD650 to remove the veil on "newer" HD650?

Will MarkL modded D5000 equal/better sounding than HD650? I'm wondering because I literally just found about the MarkL mod.

I currently have HD650 with FiiO E7/E9 combo, which I plug in directly to my MacBook and use E7's DAC function. Since I don't own any other brands except Sennheiser (at the moment), I can't really compare it to A700 or any other headphone brands. I honestly don't have golden ears can't hear...

Hello, I'm a college student who loves music. I have recently purchased Sennheiser HD650 with FiiO E7/E9 combo, and I think it's the best cans I have ever heard. Recently, I find myself using the school's library more often, but can't use the HD650 because they annoy others around me. I...