Under Ubuntu 9.10 I have 2 music players appearing to use replaygain properly and providing gapless playback for flac files: mpd with gmpc and Rhythmbox (needs a plugin for replaygain). Both took a lot more effort to get working than the "equivalent" windows apps (such as foobar2000), but now...

MP3 Gain works well to normalise MP3s for DAP playback. Replaygain in Foobar2000 works well for normalising flac from a PC. Is there any way of normalising flac on a DAP? I have a Vibez and I'm thinking about getting an S9, now that the larger ones are available. If I can't find a way to...

My preferred setup at the moment is to use foobar2000 to play flac files via an RSA Predator through HD650s. As seems to be common around here, I would like to experience something "different" (i.e. there is nothing wrong with what I already have) and I am interested in your opinions! The...

I have a new pair of HD650s and (possibly because I have a big head!) find the clamping force a bit too much. Any suggestions on how I can make them more comfortable? Or is it just a case of wearing them until they relax a bit? I'm loathe to bend them far enough to alter the metal band as I'm...

Hi, I've just canceled my order for a pair of Denon D2000s because there doesn't seem to be any supply in the UK and I'm fed up of waiting . I'm looking for an alternative pair of closed 'phones and the DT-770 looks a good bet, except there appear to be a multitude of models out there: DT770...

Which of these (Shure SE310 or UE Super.fi 5 Pro) have people found to have the best fit (good sound insulation and stay in place) and comfort (they will only get used if the are comfortable). Both IEMs have generally good reviews, so I am fairly confident that either would sound OK or better.

Hello. I normally use a pair of Sennheiser 595s (with a Xenos 0HA-REP) or PX100 (unamped) with a Samsung YP-Z5 (Vibez on order). The music is all 256 vbr (LAME 3.97) and mostly varied rock (ELP to My Chemical Romance) plus classical. In addition I'm looking for some headphones which I can...

I use a Samsung YP-Z5 to directly drive a pair of Sennheiser PX100s, a pair of Beyerdynamic DT-231s and some Sony MDR-EX71SLs. The music is all ripped as VBR MP3 using EAC / LAME. Most of my listening is to rock, with some classical, blues and jazz. I greatly prefer the sound and comfort of...