Why do you suggest that product? It doesn’t mention IPX (or various other specifications), has no reviews, says its wireless but uses a 3.5mm, etc.

Hello! I like to powerwalk around town and listen to music, but I can't exactly take my planar magnetics, amp, and dac with me. My company gave me some AirPods 2 that I've been using, but I'm not a huge fan. I'm looking for some better earbuds for metal, trance, and occasional orchestra. Some...

I just got my Bimby (so Bimby -> HiFiMan EF-5 -> HiFiMan HE-500).  At 3 hours I gave in and had a listen.  So far so good, will do some testing and report back on how the stack feels to me after more uptime.   The CMedia drivers did fail to install on Windows 10 (just kept telling me to plug...

Fair enough, I don't know of any local place that I can test out the two so I will have to research that.  I guess I meant more from a technical point of view would I need a higher end amp to leverage what the DAC outputs, I'm guessing it's completely irrelevant though (still learning)?

Can someone explain, in simple enough terms, for what reason would someone choose a multibit DAC vs a delta-sigma DAC?  Is it quite simply if you have the budget, get the multibit, or is it more complicated and based on what I'm connecting it to?   For example, I've been wanting to upgrade my...

KG Jag, thank you. Obviously I don't expect to find an equivalent, just looking for something "in the spirit" of the HE-500. When reviewing the Focal Spirit line, it seemed the Classic is more aligned to the sound I'm looking for than the Pro. I'll continue researching and likely pick between a...

Hello everyone!  At home, I have HE-500s through an EF5 amp, through an Audioengine D1 DAC.  I absolutely love the warm sound, soundstage, etc., it's PERFECT (for me).  However... I can't use them in an office setting because to everyone else I might as well be wearing speakers on my head...

After doing more research I'm even more at a loss as what to get... The V-MODA Vibrato, Klipsch Image X7i, KEF M200, RHA MA750i, XBA-3iP, and Onkyo IE-CTI300 have all been added to my radar. Any help based on my musical preferences? Leaning towards the EPH-100, KEF M200, and the Onkyos but I...

Hello all,   I'm looking for an IEM for my workplace and am looking for some opinions.  Given that I can't bring my HE-500s to work (oh how they have spoiled me...) I am considering the VSonic GR07 (BE or regular), JVC HA-FXT90, or Yamaha EPH-100s.  I typically listen to metal (bands like...

They did not modify the contents of the original package, it was brand new (still in fedex box from when they received it from China), so no.   Quote:  

The cable is not ideal but also does not pose a problem for me.   Quote:  

Just arrived 2 days ago, purchased from Amazon.com from seller Kraft Street Audio LLC.  I only bought on Amazon because the EF-5 was going for $399, and the cans, amp, and dac were all fulfilled by Amazon and therefore shipped together.  Otherwise I would have bought the cans from head direct.

I have the thinner pads, 1 spare, and the Canare cable I believe.   Quote:    

Just realized my new pair is the old version :(   Thats what I get from not buying from head direct I imagine.

Everything but my cables arrived yesterday, cables today!  Pictures (phone) of my unboxing: http://imgur.com/a/T0RD7   What I bought: HE-500 EF-5 (was on sale for $400 on Amazon) Audioengine D1 Emotiva RCA cables   Upon putting these on for the first time, 3 things immediately...

Thank you, will be ordering them with the EF-5, Audioengine D1, and 1.5' DiMarzio RCA Interconnects in a day or two, once I've decided on the correct approach to telling my wife I am buying new headphones.  She's the type that doesn't understand why anyone would pay more than $20.

I'm considering getting an HE-500 but I'm new to the high end scene.  I was thinking about amping with the EF-5, source being my laptop, but I'm lost on finding a worthwhile DAC.  I've seen the HDP (DAC and Amp), or I could do something like the HRT Music Streamer II with the EF-5, or something...

Ok so I'm definitely enjoying my HD 598s (using at work with the HeadStreamer DAC/Amp, I will do what I can to review the HeadStreamer after burn in on the cans and after I take the time to compare with and without), but now I'm really wanting to upgrade my home equipment.   I was thinking...

Based on some more research I purchased the HD598 and the HRT HeadStreamer (I will upgrade to separate DAC/Amp next time I upgrade my headphones).  Thanks for the help everyone!  They _should_ arrive tomorrow, I will post my review.

Do you have a specific suggestion?  I'm new to this and trying to take everything in.  Though I may just get the HRT Streamer II with the FiiO E9 for future proofing sake.   EDIT: Also it looks like the HRT output is RCA but the FiiO E9 and FiiO E6 have the mini for line in, is this correct...

Well if I get the HD 598, the HRT Streamer, and the FiiO E9 that puts me right at $500, unless the Asgard is worth the jump.   Quote:  

If I bought the "HRT Music Streamer II High Resolution USB D/A Converter" ($150 from Amazon), the Schiit Asgard ($250), and the Sennheiser HD 598 ($250 from Amazon) I'm look at $650.  Would this be a good combination, worth the extra cost?   EDIT: Or should I start with the HD 598 and the...

  Can someone help me?  I keep getting torn between options.  Currently I'm thinking Grado 325is or Beyer DT880 600ohm (or the DT990?) with a NuForce Icon uDAC-2, or the iBasso D7?  Honestly when it comes to the amp/dac I'm just plain confused and there are too many unanswered questions in...

EDIT: Removed, changed my mind on wireless