I’m referring to products that don’t have a solid tube of plastic that sits on your collarbone. Rather, on Ali, there is a bunch of what are basically battery-attached earphone cables, and they resemble the Beats Flex or some of Jaybird’s older models before they went fully TWS. There are TRN...

Title. I'd like to use this for meetings, and attach them to the Celest IEM mic. Budget: say, $200 max.

I'd like something that I can semi-permanently keep in my bag at all times, unless I need to charge it. The R3 II looks like it's a decent size, and the spec sheet generally looks pleasing. That said, any potential red flags? Or are there better choices at $180?

Is there someone else I'm missing?

I’ve read here that MMCX can supposedly withstand up to 500 attachments and detachments. But I don’t think I’ve read anything about how most MMCX buds can spin around while connected and how that affects the lifespan.

This is what it looks like: The connecting point irritated my ears quite a bit when I owned them briefly. I don’t know if it’s because of the materials or something else. I know that the best way to check is to trial for myself. I’m asking simply because I can’t go to an audio shop right...

I'd like to get a new DAC/amp combo to replace my current Qudelix 5K at my workstation, simply for one reason: I want a visible indication of volume levels. This can come in the form of a display, or a physical volume knob with indicators. The other conditions are as follows: - I want the DAC...

Title. For example, when it comes to microphones, low impedance is considered to be less than 600 ohms, and high is above 10,000 ohms. What are the ranges for headphones?

I’ve noticed that these two brands offer a plethora of parts for repairs, and I’m aware this does not extend to every pair they sell. In your experience, who has the more streamlined parts shopping experience?

Something that connects to USB C and is cheap and punches above its weight grade, though hopefully not flimsy?

They look quite similar externally, so I was wondering that question.

I want to get something like this because of the top volume knob - so that I can quickly change volumes during online meetings. People's mic qualities and settings are all over the place. The thing is, I have a work-issued Windows laptop with certain features disabled. I tried plugging in my...

Or in other words, among headphone users, there’s the meme that says that Beyerdynamic DT headphones are treble cannons. What would be the IEM equivalent of that?

I’m eyeing a new dedicated amp or DAC/amp combo to go with a variety of headphones. The reason why I have the two Schiit models in the subject is because they have the following factors I want: Topside volume knob. I want to use this for teleconferencing, and I want easy access to volume...

I am going to be running a combination of a headphone meet-up and beginner's info seminar for some peers of mine in my profession. Frankly, I'm not exactly well-versed in portable audio either, especially compared to people here, but I am likely to be the most well-versed among the crowd in this...

By their nature, headphones and earphones are in constant contact with a person’s body. That means oils are always layered on the pads and tips. I know that certain variables are within the listener’s control. Things like hygiene - does the listener shower regularly or otherwise keep clean...

I know that my own (digital) collection is not very big at around 300GB compared to posts I’ve seen here, but I have noticed that I don’t really let it grow - simply because changing tastes mean that I don’t listen to some of my now-former favorites. That said, I’m curious about others.

When I visited my favorite store, I had a brief chat with the storekeeper while waiting for him to process a purchase. I asked him about storing headphones given that most demo display models are kept vertically with a long hook, and he said that the best - or least compromising - way to store...

The tracks don’t have to be Billboard hits. They can also be obscure B-sides or album fillers.

I started an identically titled thread in the IEM sub-forum. - Hyland Audio Jupiter One: daily driver for general non-critical entertainment and music - Sennheiser HD598SE: paired with an ABLET boom mic; primary headset for professional and personal voice chatting - Focal Elegia: for when more...

I’ll start. - Apple AirPods Pro and Powerbeats Pro: These are my commuting and workout pairs. I also wear these when I do chores around home. I keep one pair charged, so I swap back and forth whenever the battery on one runs out. - Etymotic EVO: my go-to for maximum isolation (whether it’s...

Like the title says, I’d like to try experimenting with some open or semi-open earbuds, with a maximum budget of USD300. As far as my wants are concerned: - Sound signature: anything that spans my signature. I don’t mind the bassiness of the Beats Solo 3, and I’m also okay with the Ety’s...

I’m not affiliated with any shop or brand. I’m only someone who has more than a passing interest in portable audio equipment, and I want to share this interest with a focus on how other types of headphones and IEMs can make life easier for interpreters (and I am one as well). To give an...

I initially wrote “wired headphones” but remembered that there actually are some headphones that do require power in order to be used even with a 3.5mm jack. Anyway, sorry if this comes across as a dumb question, but it has to be asked. I am a conference interpreter by profession, and as a...

I’ve noticed a growing number of headphones that are removing passive amplification. They fall under two groups: A. complete removal of the 3.5mm jack. This then divides into two sub-groups: Bluetooth-only, or Bluetooth with wired USB. Such models include: - Sennheiser HD250BT/350BT (BT only)...