Detailed + Forgiving + nonfatiguing?    Is this a real combination?   I liked the silky smooth mids and forgiveness of my Re262, but the detail of my HF5.   Unamped or with a JDS Labs c421, what are my options under $200?   Thanks

Hi there!   This is my first impressions thread ever, so bear with me.   I bought the ELE EL-D01 Usb Dac through Ebay seller kuyaya520.   The actual unit is $15.29, and shipping is free.   http://www.ebay.com/itm/290908894610?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649  ...

Hi there,   Listening to every earphone I've ever listened to, the vocalist always sounds slightly left of center on 90% of tracks I listen to.   This isn't a problem with my hearing as when I switch orientation (left earpiece in my right ear) it sounds slightly right of center.   Is...

A while back I bought Grado RS2is. Love em. Love everything about them, crystal clear and airy.   Anyways,   My HF5s sound muddy now. I don't know if I just got used to my Grados or there is something wrong with them.   I got new filters, got new ear tips but it sounds muddy.  ...

I need a new pair, my HF3's have seen a lot of use and I want something better.   I'd like something with really good guitar crunch, and a little more bass impact would be nice too.   My budget is $200, but I could stretch it to $250 if needed.   thanks.

I own the Etymotic HF5 and I have grown to love them. I really like how they are not muddy, and clear and concise.   I want another IEM and I wont get a chance to try anything so I am wondering what is the next step up for me.   I enjoy bass and I wish the etys had a little more as...

I have always wondered about the different challenges about making and designing audio equipment, and one question that has come to mind recently is what is harder to perfect or make very well, a recording microphone or a speaker (whether it be a headphone or full speakers)?   I know a...

Just wondering what is the best for FLAC and lossless recordings.     Thanks.

Hello, I had a thread earlier about just amps under $200, but now I am upping my budget to get an AMP/DAC combo for under $300 that will power the AKG Q701 and the ATH M-50s (I assume an amp with enough power for the Q701 can be quite capable of driving the M-50s).   I have read a lot of...

Hello all!   I am in the market for a new desktop amp to power a pair of Q701s.   Budget is around $200, but willing to stretch that a tiny bit.   Preferably something I can order online.   Thanks

Hello all!   Thank you for taking interest in my post, it is greatly appreciated.   I am not extremely experienced in hi end audio equipment, especially headphones. My basement consists of a Bowers and Wilkins home theatres which includes some Rotel stuff, and upstairs for a stereo is an...

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