I still think the ultimate test of the SR-L700's efficiency would be to see how much it quality it loses on a dirt-cheap amp like the SRM252S or the SRM212, so if anyone can try it, I think a lotta folks would be grateful. Those are pretty well near as low as you can go for amp quality. If the...

I concur with Luvmusik on the double-blind test, and also have a request of my own: Everyone here's talking about the SR-L700 off of a moderately priced to fairly expensive electrostatic amp. It's a Lambda, though, so shouldn't there be a test of how it works on something cheap like an SRM252S...

  I've been wondering the same thing for a while now. Now you can get HE-500s and HE-400is NEW at the same price point. I'd like to know the specifics of how they compare. Is there anything the HE-500s are better at than the HE-400is, or is it a straight-up all-around upgrade?

For those toothless elders with subscriptions to this thread who are still waiting to cross the River Styx and are thus able to revisit this thread, the new G303 Daedalus Apex uses the same PWM3366 sensor the G502 Proteus Core does, but in a mouse which, without the cable, is about 87 grams. It...

I'm well aware this thread is ancient history, but every now and again someone probably reads it when reading up on the HD800s, so for the benefit of "posterity," I'll chime in with my own unprofessional impressions and opinions. I use K702s, which are slightly modified, rebranded K701s, and...

  Alright. What does that site normally cover? Exactly this sorta thing?

Bumpin'. Seriously, guys, we need a thread about this. If there's one already, at least tell me where to find it.

I second Wakeride's reply because I went from AD700s to K702s thanks to MadLustEnvy's guide. The K702s have a somewhat narrower soundstage but much greater detail retrieval. My trial by fire for all headphones I use for gaming has been "The Passing" in Left 4 Dead 2. If there's something wrong...

Greetings. I'm an American who resides in the People's Republic of China, at least for the time being, and am considering acquiring a HiFiMan HE-560 as it's significantly cheaper out here than it is elsewhere. I've also elected to try out a tube amp. Now I'm not interested in picking up...

  I sampled an AK240 and own an X5. The difference? I'd give the AK240 a 10-30% clarity advantage on upper-tier headphones like the display T90 I auditioned them on. (It was different tracks, so I'd have to factor in that maybe the ones on the 240 were well-recorded and on a better format...

I see. So they're using a Rockchip SoC because anything better would be too costly. Smart. But apparently it also has the negative side effect of artificially limiting their options somewhat. There's probably a hardware/firmware issue that's hardwired into the SoC or the additional hardware...

  Regardless, it needed saying, because, frankly, this chat needed a gut check. Also, to Hellfire: We can hardly tell you what sort of sound quality the X7 has relative to the N6 because the X7 isn't out yet.

  I never mentioned the Hugo. I haven't heard it for myself. I HAVE, however, heard the AK240 and my impression was that if the X5 was improved some, it'd be about on par with it or at least very close. Because let's face it: It's already a VERY good-sounding DAP.

  I'm actually convinced he's trolling (At least I HOPE he is, since the alternative is far less flattering than that already VERY unflattering explanation.), but if you can dismantle his arguments entirely, the only folks laughing will be the readers, so...by all means, fire away. Besides...

  And this is why basically everyone here has jumped on you at one point or another, Pio. You are outright DISMISSING the concerns of anyone who doesn't share your view on the matter. You're asking for perfection on a tight budget, which is kind of a tall order. Some folks just want to listen...

  I meant what I said in my starting post here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/713735/x7-the-flagship-dap-from-fiio-updated-on-15-12-2014/2880#post_11406633 FiiO is successful because they ask their customers what they want in great detail and take suggestions from them. But now we're yanking them...

  Don't forget that the pole can double as a short nightstick, so that you can give the muggers the 3000 dollars they wanted...RIGHT IN THE FACE! The 4000-dollar V2 model released six months later should also come with a blood scrubber. Can also pull double-duty as a sweat-cleaner after a workout.

Hey, I'm sure at least SOME audiophiles are bodybuilders. Think about THEM, and THEIR niche needs!   Also makes a good self-defense weapon, which is a good thing since your chances of being mugged in a dark alley skyrocket when people know your gadget costs 700+.

If I may? I think people here are confusing each other AND the FiiO reps. The audiophile purists here want something that has good sound quality, reasonable battery life, a no-B.S. control scheme that's easy to use, and lots of storage capacity. The wifi support also has its uses so I can get...

Some people would disagree with you. They prefer such mice as the KPM or the newly-released Ninox Aurora to the Zowie FK1 and say they have still less smoothing. Granted, it's kinda subjective at this point since all of the mice are pretty raw with regards to input and any one of them would be a...

  I haven't been able to find info on the Naos 7000's sensor performance. The Naos 3200 has prediction, I think. I know the Naos 7000 doesn't, but I can't speak for smoothing, drivers, or high-latency mouse buttons. It's not a bad mouse, but I would approach it with caution. I should note...

I was pleasantly surprised to see the specs on this DAC/amp combo since they appeared to be pretty respectable given the price, and it's filled to the gills with nice features. But I'm curious to know if it actually has the sonic qualities best-suited to competitive gaming. As I understand it...

  While I have no comment about most of this, I feel inclined to point out that Razer Surround sounded like **** to me compared to... Well, basically any other commonly-used gaming-oriented virtualization software. Just a really strong left-center-right image. I'm not the only person to notice...

Only if you play RTS. The positive acceleration precludes many serious shooter players from using it. The accel also isn't really beneficial to RTS play, either, it's just not nearly as big of an issue. The weight's also annoying. People who play shooters usually prefer something light with an...