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    Small headphones earpad upgrade ideas (Jabra Evolve)

    So I have a pair of Jabra evolve 65 headphones I purchased for work now that I work remote from home. I purchased them used and I would like to see if I can find some replacement earpads that are larger than the Oreo sized earpads that I currently on them. My head is small and I am a little...
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    Audeze EL8 Closed and Titanium.. differences?

    i am looking to get a pair of Audeze EL8 Closed and was wondering what the difference, if any there is between the wood grained and titanium version. I understand the later models after serial #3000 plus are the best to purchase, but when they introduced the titanium version, were there any...
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    Help Comparing size: Noble X & JH Audio Rosie

    I am considering getting the JH Audio Rosie, what I am trying to determine is if the fit will be a good one for me. I have had the Massdrop Noble X in the past and it fit good, can anyone tell me just how the size compares? I am a little concerned that the JH Audio Rosie might be a little too...
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    ZMF Vibro earpad options

    Wanted to know if the ZMF Vibro earpads can be replaced with just about anything that fits a Fostex headphone like a Massdrop TX0 or TR X00? I am looking for a budget pair asi recently make a trade for some Vibros and the person I traded with did not mention that it came from a smoking home so I...
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    ZMF Ori vs. LCD2-C for Vocals

    So I have had the ZMF Omni for a couple of years and I am considering moving on to the Audeze LCD2-C as I have seen so many reviews talk very highly of them. I am NOT a basshead so it does not need to slam, I like to listen to Acoustic music, there are times with the Omni that piano for example...
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    Trying to EQ my MacBook

    So my current setup is my MacBook, connected via USB to my Musicstreamer I--->Hifiman amp to headphones, the problem I am having is the ability to EQ while listening to Spotify or eventually, I will be putting FLAC files in my computer, I know on my iPad I can access the Medicare EQ in Spotify...
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    Help with DAP suggestions

    Looking for some advice. I am in search of a DAP, most of my files are Flac, or 320 MP3. This is my criteria. 1. Decent sized screen with better than average resolution 2. Decent UI, not too complicated 3. A good solid feel, and it does not have to be small. 4. Sonically, I would like something...
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    SMSL tiny DAC/Amp for IOS.... thoughts

    So I have a pair of Sine headphones and do not have the cipher cable. People have been using the Dragonfly Red, but I noticed this on Massdrop, cannot find any impressions/ reviews of any kind. Anybody have any thoughts on this? Could this be an option...
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    Spotify users.... need help with an issue

    So I am having trouble with a slight distortion sound in some of the tracks I'm listening to, however only when attached to a DAC. I am hearing this on my actin Spark C5, I heard it on my sines Cipher cable as well as my music streamer Ii+, So for example using Cayin C5, I hear the crackle...
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    Trying to determine my Sound Signature preference

    So I am not in a place where I can audition a lot of headphones of any kind, except for the cheap Best Buy offerings. I have finally settled( I think) on the headphones that I like and now I am trying to look into perhaps an IEM, with so many more potions for IEM's it's a bit overwhelming. So I...
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    Upgrade from Dunu Titan

    So I originally purchased my Dunu Titan because I have never been able to get a proper fit on any of the IEM's I have had in the past. I was gifted some comply tips and use them on the Dunu Titans and they are so comfortable, I am thinking these may allow me to have a better fit on IEM's so I am...
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    Hifiman HE-5LE vs. HE560

    I have looked around and could not find an actual comparrison of the two. I currently have the HE-LE along with the "matched" Hifiman ef-5. I am considering consolidating a few of my headphones to upgrade. How much of an upgrade would it be going from the LE to the 560? And what differences...
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    Closed back portable, under $300 Very detailed.

    So I am looking for a portable headphone that is closed. Need something so I won't bother the wife while listening in our room. This is what I have tried so far. Philips L1,and 2. Oppo PM-3, kinda regret getting rid of them, but money was tight. Beyerdynamic DT1350, a little bright at times and...
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    Exact Audio Copy...... is it old?

    I just downloaded EAC and am having a few problems with it,   The Metadata portion only allows me to drop down "Built in Freedb Engine" which i understand does not allow me to download any album art and when I gave up trying to fix that, I tohught i would at least rip a CD to see if I can...
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    What to expect with a Great DAP??

    So I am considering stepping up my source, I think I am as far as I can go with my headphones, currently have ZMF Omni, Stax SR207, hifiman HE-5LE, Grado PS500e. However, I am only listening to them through my MacBook--musicstreamer II+-- hifiman ef5, playing Spotify on the highest streaming...
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    IEM's Simular to Dunu Titan

    So I have always had problems with a good seal with iem's and I have been limited to only using earbuds, (Very sad) however I came across the Dunu Titan which really works well for me and I am happy with them. My question is I wanted to know if there are any other similar styled iem's out there...
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    How do I check for an unbalanced headphone?

    I have a pair of ZMF Omni's that seem like I am getting a higher volume out of the right channel as compared to the left. How can I check that they are balanced properly? Thanks, James
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    Highly detailed, awesome mids Iem recommendations

    I am looking for a pair of IEM's that have great clarity and somewhat forward mids. I enjoy acoustic and love my sr325 for mids. I am a pretty hard fit in regards to IEM's, so preferably something with plent of tip options and easy to fit. I have a budget of about $100, and don't mind paying...
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    MacBook & Spotify EQ help

    I am currently listening through Spotify with my DAC attached to my Hfiman ef5 via USB, only when I go to setting on Spotify to hopefully adjust the EQ, I am not given that option, I assume this is because I have a DAC hooked up, do I need to download an EQ app to be able to adjust EQ with a DAC...
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    Help ID my Sennheiser HD414

    If I understand there were a number of variants to these headphones, I was trying to determine which pair or version, I ran across. They are very clean, no scratches on it at all really. No pads so I don't know what color they came with. Any help is appreciated.
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    Listening to Vinyl with headphones..... Phono preamp help

    So I recently inherited a small collection of vinyl, and I have a Technics SU-V4 amp from the 70's or so. It sounds fine through speakers, (dont have the best speakers) but then I hook it up to my Stax SR-207 and it sounded very very bland and flat, nothing special at all, I was expecting much...
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    Headroom desktop balanced amp.

    I am interested in getting one of these along with a balanced HD650 perhaps, can anyone tell me what the value or cost I would expect to pay used for this pair? I also am not to familiar with the advantages of it being balanced. This is the amp
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    Sub $150 "Warm Portable amp suggestions

    I posted recently looking for a portable amp for my Grado SR325 and was referred to the Fiio E7, I posted a wanted Ad as I have founf that these do come up at times, but they are not easily found. Can anyone suggest a good portable amp that has a warm sound signature, I am trying to tame my...
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    Such thing as an RCA switchboard?

    I was wondering if there is such thing as a USB switchboard type of unit. I used to have one for HDMI back in the day when I only had 1 HDMI for my TV. Basically I am hoping to find something that could plug into my DAC and allow me to switch to different Amps easily without having to unplug...
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    Grado SR325 Portable amp recommendation

    Currently have the Magnum V3 modded Grado 325, I had it recalled for potable use by Peterek(looks great) and I understand that the Little Dot 1+ gets a lot of praise as a good match with its warmth. How can I bring that same kind of warmth in a portable form. I plan on using it listening in my...
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