What do you guys think about this topic? We know that the general consensus is that planar magnetic headphones are considered superior to dynamic headphones, but what about when you have a CLOSED-back planar magnetic vs. OPEN-back dynamic headphones?! Planars are generally open-back, but now...

Are there any portable DAC devices out there that DO NOT have amps included them as well? If so, please post them here. This is for people who have amps already and don't want to have them integrated directly with their DACs, and also for people who own certain headphones by Blue like the...

After having owned the Grado RS2e (with upgraded "G Cushion" Over-Ear pads............when I mention the RS2e, just know that I am referring to them WITH these pads on, not the smaller On-Ear stock pads they are boxed with), I thought I had come to the conclusion that the incredible "neutral but...

Hi all, What's the best way to extract AUDIO ONLY from a DVD?? I've done it before with a blu-ray audio disc, but I'm having a tough time with DVD. I've tried MakeMKV, AudioMuxer, and DVDFab. But the first two merge the audio file into ONE huge file and I don't see a way to split it, and...

Quick review of the iFi xDSD (see pictures below): General info: Just bought the xDSD last week and finally had a chance to audition it last night. The device has a fantastic high-end feel and metallic look to it, and is both very portable and easy to use! The boxing and presentation is really...

Got a chance to try out the Sadie headphones by Blue over the past week. The Sadie is a genuine audiophile headphone by Blue, a company known primarily for their top-of-the-line microphones, which recently got into producing headphones as well. A couple years ago I also had a chance to try out...

Has anyone who already owns the 2011 Hi-Res 24/96 (or 24/192) FM album listened to the new 2018 Hi-Res remaster of this album? I'd like to know what you think if you have. Is it better? Same? Worse?? I noticed on Dr. Loudness' site that the dynamic range is less on the new 2018 one vs. the...

Welcome to the Sabaj portable amp/DAC discussion thread! Please feel free to post your thoughts here. I do not (currently) own any of their products, but felt the need for a thread like this to be established. So let's hear it!

I was just wondering if anyone here knew whether or not there was a 2.5mm Trrs balanced male to 3.5mm stereo male cable in existence that actually fits the Bowers & Wilkins P7?? If so, please provide a link and/or name for it. I just bought the P7s but because of the unique "angled" approach of...

Looks like there is some clarification and Sony did something RIGHT here with regards to the brand new Sony Xperia XZ2: Additionally, Sony says both the XZ2 and XZ2 will ship with a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter. Moreover, unlike Google did with the Pixel 2, Sony has built the XZ2 and XZ2 Compact’s...

Just purchased the B&W P7 for the second time in 4 years to compare it to my Sennheiser HD1 Over-Ear headphones. After reading several reviews, I noticed a trend that many were saying the P7 sounded better than the Momentum 2.0 or HD1 (which IS the M 2.0, but renamed and with a widened...

**UPDATE: I HAVE SWITCHED OVER TO THE BOWERS & WILKINS P7. See here for more details.** After reading various pro and customer reviews about how great these sound, I went ahead and bought myself the Sennheiser HD1 Over-Ear headphones (HPs) in the ivory color. The HD1 is the upgraded version of...

It's 2017, and Hi-Res albums are getting more and more popular all the time. I've compared them to my mp3s and CDs, and I can say that like 90-95% of the time I can tell a difference (esp vs. mp3). Over the last few years I've accumulated a pretty extensive collection of Hi-Res albums, which has...

What are people's opinions on which type of cable is the best for headphones? Some say that detachable cables mean easier replace-ability, while others say that fixed cables result in less points of attachment and therefore less chance of breakage or parts going bad. But I'd like to hear more...

Does anyone here know if this album's Redbook layer has the same master as the SACD layer??

Meze is an audio company based in Romania which basically came out of nowhere and has taken the headphone world by storm! AKG is a true legend in the headphone industry as well, producing some of the greatest (and still greatest) headphones ever, like the AKG K550 (which sounds like 99% the same...

Does anyone have a 10-band custom EQ for the 99s?!! This should be based on RF charts or else EXPERT listening skills. If so, please share! Thanks!

Hi Head-Fi, Since the new update, my hyperlinks are NOT changing to the blue font, but staying black. Please resolve this issue when you can. Thanks!!

Hi Head-Fi, This new update is AWESOME! But one thing.............where is the option stated above? Please restore that back as soon as you can as I use it all the time. Thanks!!!!!!!

Does anyone here who has the HTC 10 AND headphones (not IEMs) AND Poweramp know if when DVC is enabled (under Audio settings) if you ever hear distortion occur? If so, please reply.    Thanks. 

So do you guys think HTC will give us the "Ocean" style phone we've been waiting for, or no?    Which phone are you anticipating? The HTC Ocean Smart (midranger?), HTC Ocean Note (phablet?), or the HTC Ocean Master (main flagship??)?? I myself am mostly looking forward to the Ocean Master...

Welcome to my new MISC thread.    We can talk audio (and closely related topics) here!    Here is another look at akg fanboy's AWESOME custom EQ for the AKG K551 for those who didn't see it in the Senn HD 598 Cs vs. B&O 2nd Gen H6 thread I had going previously. This custom EQ is FANTASTIC!!   

I'd like to ask the people of Head-Fi if there is any truth to this, or no? Please make sure to elaborate on your answers with details and specifics.    Thank You!

I'd just like to know.................. if I was to purchase a Hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) like this one, I KNOW it won't play on my CD ROM, but can I at least SEE the files on the CD so that I can move them to my PC and then rip them using dbPoweramp from DSD to like FLAC format? Please let me...

**NEWEST UPDATE (8/27/2019): Per the urging of a trusted audiophile friend, I decided to give the Cs another try, this time making sure NOT to use EQ and comparing it to my beloved (and custom EQ'd) Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro. After some back & forth over about a week's time, I came to the...