Well, my Fidelio finally is completely broken now after 4 years use, and what it means? Right, hell of choosing new headphone which be great all-rounder for I hope also next 3-4 years. So, my budget I think $500. 4 years ago I picked X2 for what they said 'neutral but still fun' type sound, I...

I use 0404 USB as DAC + O2 Amp + Fidelio X2. In that setup 0404 USB seems the weakest component. So, would be a vast improvement if I'll buy new DAC for the range $200-250? I was read that the most matter for the setup it's headphones and amp. So, how much DAC affect to the sound quality and...

For now I have 0404 USB with built-in headphone amp (which 22 ohm output impedance) and Philips Fidelio X2 (30 ohm). Although, Fidelio X2 is low-ohm headphone, these claimed by community as easy for drive headphones. But because of low damping factor, I think for buying dedicated amp like O2 or...

Hi all, i'm looking for good, universal and comfortable for medium head headphones for under 230$. Preferred neutral sound. I could buy Sennheiser HD 598 for 113$. but I was read very mixed reviews about them. Maybe there is something better for under 200-230$? Genres: Acoustic, orchestral...

Hi all, i'm gonna buy new headphons to replace my broken HD215, and mostly choose between these two models. Budget: 200$. I was googling a lot for a three days (and read threads on this forum too), but i'm not sure. Someone tells that AD-900X is not universally (i mean genres), but also someone...