Ok I've been looking around the web for some earbuds in the $75 - $125 price range. I've looked at the Velodyne Vpulse, Hifiman RE-400, Philips Fidelio S1/S2 and the Shure SE215 (there are some versions of these, don't know if they are different designs/colors or completely different versions)...

I guess title says it all. I'm looking for some fun listening IEMs for less than $100. I have a pair of Fidelio X1s and I love these headphones so I'm looking for a sound signature that's close to them. I previously had a pair of Klipsch Image s4ii and I kind of liked the amount of bass on them...

    Actually the percentage numbers are less than 1% if using your data, which is the failure percentage estimated by Sony after launch. This is actually a very good number for a console launch and for any type of electronics. Now to the question, I got a PS4 because the like exclusive games...

  Yeah I've heard that before here. Ok I want to decide today about what to buy so I can get the stuff before the weekend. What about the Essence STX and a MA900? Best DAC of the pack and a headphone amp. Coupled with the MA900 I wouldn't have to worry about the card's output impedance because...

Envy, how would you compare the X1, Q701 and MA900 as all around headphones? I have to choose one of them and I'm down to these three. I'm going to use them mainly in my PC with a Xonar DX and a Fiio E11. The X1s are the most expensive so if there's not mush difference quality wise the I...

  I just read that you can use the E12 while charging. Some people say that there's some interference using it that way so I'm not sure. This even makes me think about going with the E17 also, since it could also have the same problem. Maybe I could get the DX + Magni, get the Q701 over the X1...

  Yeah lots of options!...guess that's better than having none. I would jump for the DX/E11 if I could use the amp while charging....bummer. The E17 would give me the option to use it continuously without worrying about battery life. I think I'm going to go with the E17/DG. When I think about...

So what do you think then? How does the DAC of the the E17 compare with the Xonar DX? And the amp of the E17 vs the E11? I like that with both of these options I get Dolby (when having the E17 + DG) and I could use both the E17 and E11 as portable amps

  So I would use the DG as the main sound card on my PC but bypassing its DAC to use the DAC+Amp on the E17 via an optical cable? I guess I would also have to connect the E17 to the PC to keep it powered right? I read somewhere that Dolby Headphones is only available through the headphone jack...

I'm starting to realize that this matter of choosing good audio components for my needs is not as easy as it sounds. I've been researching for around two weeks and it seems that every day that passes I add another option to my list. Let's start by saying that I'm starting from zero so I guess...

I did saw it. but no problem :D....my doubt is more in the fact that you cannot change the gain in the Z like you can in the ZxR. Actually I think I'm going to get the Fidelio X1s instead of the Sony, so even though the still have a low impedance (30 ohm), it's not the 12 ohm of the ma900s. It...

I actually got a case on my One. It still feels premium since the weight is very well distributed along the phone's unibody contruction, like the metal overpowers all the internal components. Not like the Galaxy S3/S4. But well, returning to headphones...still undecided!! How bassy are the X1s...

That's exactly what I was thinking. Even if the audio difference between the two may be very little and who knows if I would even prefer the MA900s, build quality is very important for me regarding electronics and gadgets. This is the reason I got the HTC One instead of the S4.

I really enjoyed all the reviews. This has to be one of the most detailed group of headphone reviews in every price range available. Congrats. Now I'm about to purchase a set of headphones and I'm torn between the MA900s and the Fidelio X1s. I really like the price/performance ratio of the MA900...

I'm thinking of getting the Sound Blaster Z but I have read some people saying that low impedance headphones are just too loud, even at very low volume settings in windows. I am about to get a Sony MA900, which has a very low impedance (12 ohm). Is this a good soundcard/headphone combo? Also, I...

I know. I just couldn't decide between all of them. Right now I'm almost decided on the MA900s. My only doubt is, as I already mentioned, whether to get a Sound Blaster Z which comes with a headphone amp or the Xonar DX.

I'm not talking about the output impedance of the headphone jacks but the amp impedance range. Amps usually have an impedance range for which they work best. For example, the SB Zxr says it can drive headphones with up to 600 ohm impedance. Their drivers come with a setting that allows you to...

Do yo have a Sound Blaster Z? I've read some people complaining about the lack of a gain/impedance control when using the headphone jack on this card. This would make a lower impedance headphones practicably unusable since some users say that a 6% volume in windows is extremely loud!. This only...

Ok now I'm deciding between the Fidelio X1 and the MA900. The DT880/990 from what I've read seem to have a very pronounced treble, which I don't like. The HD 598 is not completely out but most people here agree that the MA900 are just better in almost every way. Also, it does not seem to be very...

I'm having some trouble deciding on which headphones are better for me. I have looked at the HD 598, Sony MA900, DT 880 Premium, Fidelio X1. Currently I only own a Sennheiser HD 280 Pro so I'm looking for a good upgrade with the following: - Neutral sound. I a balanced headphone instead of a...

DT 880 Premium 250 ohm. The 600 ohm I guess would need a more expensive amp. This one is $310 right now. What about the Sony MDR-MA900?. It's $200 and I've read reviews saying is basically kills the whole HD 5xx series. Some concerns about build quality though.

Ok I have decided that I'm going to get a Sound Blaster Z for my PC and a Fiio E11 for a portable amp. I'm still undecided weather to get the HD 558 or the M50s. Or maybe both since they would serve different purposes, one being open and the other closed. But the I would be spending $280 on...

The Sound Blaster Z seems like a good choice. I had the Xonar DX in mind but the drivers seem to be very unstable. The HD 558 seems good but should I see a big improvement if I look in the $250 - $300 range? And what about the ATH-M50 to replace my HD 280 Pro?

I ended up with around $500 of Amazon gift card balance after last Christmas and my birthday and I thought this was a good time to upgrade my audio experience. I have the following right now: a three year old Sennheiser HD 280 Pro closed headphones, a year old Klipsch Image S4 in-ear buds, and...