I have been comparing my iBasso DX50 to my iPod Classic (7G) for the past couple of weeks...and, while the LO of the DX50 far surpasses that of the Classic, the DX50 keels over at the mere sight of the Classic when it comes to driving my 4.Ai. Using my HD800/O2/ODAC setup (the O2 is temporary; I...

Last week, I set aside money for a CIEM ($1300 ought to be enough for a UERM) and purchased a Hifi M8, which should arrive by the end of the week after next. The M8 will be great as a desktop/transportable rig, but for true on the go use, I will need something to help the IPC's pitiful little...

I thought it would be nice to have a list of American CIEM manufacturers for those who might want to shop around and compare deals, or for those who may prefer buying from a "local" company for no import fees, hassle free returns, and more manageable customer service (time delays in...

The new ALO Audio Continental V3 is out!   http://www.aloaudio.com/the-continental-v3  

I couldn't help but notice how awfully derailed the "Non-Audiophile Reactions to High-End Headphones" has become, so consider posting your impressions of non-audiophile cans here rather than there. :)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you head-fiers out there. I'm suffering from an acute case of upgraditis-for a closed, semi-portable (I'll explain that later) setup. Right now my top choice is the AKG K550, as they are purported to be (pretty much) a closed, improved K702 (I loved...

I had been planning to buy a HRT Music Streamer II + and build a Bottlehead Crack, but ALO is selling the Pan Am at a discount today and I am very conflicted. If any if you have seen my previous threads, I was looking for a transportable amp for my HD650s, and...well...I just wasn't able to...

Hello all, I am looking in to getting a completely "transparent" setup (yes, in addition to a "musical setup) and seem to have settled on the ODAC and O2 for my source and amp respectively. My budget is roughly $400 USD for a very...well...transparent headphone. Does such a headphone truly...

Head-fi,   I have done my research and have settled upon the Bottlehead Crack for the HD650. But once I started thinking about it, I realized I would only upgrade the HD650s to something else, something better, most likely an LCD-2 or LCD-3. And with this new mindset, I set out to find an...

Hello-I've decided on a pair of 1964 Ears V3s and have heard that they greatly benefit from having an amp (of course). Now, the question is exactly how much I ought to spend. I have allotted a $300 budget for an amp, but feel as if it may not be necessary to spend all of it. So far I've seen the...

Hello all,   I have an Arcam rPAC and it's quite great on the go, but am thinking of getting something else for home. Check my sig for my gear. I mostly listen to rock (classical and modern, i.e. Radiohead), classical, jazz, and big band. I haven't heard much of higher end DACs so was...

Hello all-   I am going to be purchasing a pair of HD650s soon and am in need of a new amp for my laptop setup. Currently I am using an Arcam rPAC with my K702s-and they sound pretty darn good in conjunction with each other. However, the rPAC (I have heard some say it is not enough; I will...

I'm planning on buying an LCD-2 and a CLAS, but have not yet decided on an amp. I have narrowed it down to these two, can afford either one, but dont know which one to get. Any advice would be appreciated.

Can the Solo power a pair of LCD-2s?

The Head-Fi community, in general, is extremely vocal in their complaints against Beats by Dre. However, most of the rest of the world has not yet seen the light, and I need your help in making a guide on how to educate the rest of the world. There are plenty of good arguments out there, but...

I recently received a pair of foam tips from Comply, the TX400s. They have great isolation, but the foam seems to absorb and muffle all higher midrange and treble. I really would like to know if there are any flanged tips available for my C5s, and/or any alternatives. Thanks for reading. ;)

Hi all. I am interested in buying a pair of custom iems, but I have a few questions about them. First of all, what exactly would I tell an audiologist if I want a mold of my ears for IEMs? Also, do you guys think 14 is too young for custom IEMs? I am concerned that if I buy a pair now, they will...

Hi everyone. I am thinking of possibly buying a Pioneer VSX receiver, but was wondering how the headphone output sounds. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! FatmanSize48 P.S. I'm not fat...

Hi. I am about to pull the trigger on a pair of ES10 headphones, but just wanted to know what you guys (and MAYBE girls) thought the main difference between amping these phones and not amping them. I have a portable amp (Fiio E11, which I use w/ my K702s) but would like to play them straight out...

Hello everyone, I recently purchased a pair of AKG K702s and am very content with them, having already burned them in. For mobile use I use my iPod Classic 160g with a Fiio E11 amp listening to ALAC and Mp4s. For home use, I use a Pro-ject Debut III w/ a Sumiko Pearl cartridge, a Pro-ject...

I would like to buy a light, portable case for my AKG K702s that I can easily stuff into a bag/briefcase. My budget is around $100. Thanks, Kenneth

I purchased a pair of AKG K702s about a week ago for $260 on Amazon. I am loving them so far, but would like to be able to use them away from home. Any recommendations for a portable amp for them would be great. Also, do you guys recommend any nice carrying cases for them? Budget is $300, will...

Hello everyone. I have had a pair of Beats Pros for a few years now am and ready to retire them. I would like to have a portable pair of headphones that sound good with an iPod, and are good at playing rock, classical, and jazz. By portable I mean that I will not use an amp on the go, and would...