The Sony mdr-v6 is really only good for studio use and mixing. Any 'music' headphones will make music sound much better. That said, the akg k545s don't sound v shaped to me at all. It actually sounds a bit lacking in the bass department.

Thanks for that. Just ordered a pair of white hm5s for my white 545s

Awaiting pics and impressions anxiously :grimacing:

yeah, I did read all the reviews (pros and cons) and still went ahead and got the zik 2.0 mocha color. I also got an extra battery and hard case (link below) because it only comes with a flimsy pouch. I have to say these, after going on a trip with them, they are now my favorite headphones...

The Sony mdr10rnc-ip are pretty good. The black version on Amazon is around $250 but the white version is only around $70 ATM! Not sure how long they'll last. Alternatively you can find the parrot zik 2.0 for around $165 if you dig deep. (Albeit the colors might me orange or yellow). The anc is...

First real teardown confirms DAC in 3.5mm lightning adapter http://www.macrumors.com/2016/09/20/lightning-earpods-teardown-confirms-dac/

First real teardown confirms DAC in 3.5mm adapter http://www.macrumors.com/2016/09/20/lightning-earpods-teardown-confirms-dac/

Hahaha well said

It's been more than a year. Did you find anything?

"This may indicate that in the adapter no separate D / A converter is seated, but the audio signal is already transmitted in analog form via the Lightning jack. Since the Lightning chips with their remote site in iPhone / iPad can each negotiate in the cable, which is transmitted, that would be...

Because people that do this for a living are actually saying so http://www.chipworks.com/about-chipworks/overview/blog/apple-iphone-7-teardown...

All speculation until someone actually finds a DAC in there

Probably to make a DAC-less cheap lightning to 3.5mm adapter so people wouldn't freak out.

Of course it's all educated speculation at this point but the fact is that there IS already a DAC on the new iPhone. The same DAC that was on the iPhone 6s so it makes sense to use that to push analog thru lightning. Especially since there are 3 audio amplifiers on iPhone 7.

I think we'll see that more now that apple will open it up to 3rd party accessory makers. The interesting thing that makes me believe the lightning adapter as just a pass thru is the inclusion of the same audio chip in the iphone 7. 

Well, it looks like the new iPhone 7 (and 7 plus) has the same audio chip as the iphone 6 (which is reassuring for me). Along with THREE amplifiers. Two for each of the stereo on board speakers and one for the lightning output. It seems that the lightning to 3.5mm adapter is just a 'pass thru'...

Well, it looks like the new iPhone 7 (and 7 plus) has the same audio chip as the iphone 6 (which is reassuring for me). Along with THREE amplifiers. Two for each of the stereo on board speakers and one for the lightning output. It seems that the lightning to 3.5mm adapter is just a 'pass thru'...

He did mention they were 'prototypes'. Lol

Well, according to monoprice they're 500 grams! http://www.monoprice.com/mobile/product/specification/16050?maincategoryid=120&categoryid=12009&subcategoryid=1082302

Interesting read regarding the decisions that went into removing the headphone jack https://www.buzzfeed.com/johnpaczkowski/inside-iphone-7-why-apple-killed-the-headphone-jack?utm_term=.pryMe6G7P#.cmWEYLQZ2

If this change results in having better sound quality, I am all for it. We shall see. Notes: The adapter (lightning to 3.5mm) will be included in the box. You can also buy it separately for $9.00 from Apple.

Thanks!

What app are you using for equalization?

Two completely different headphones in every category. The X2's are open, bassy and definitely NOT portable. These are closed, neutral-ish and portable. Can't even compare.

Virtually any headphone maker has a closed-back design. There are so many of them. You have to start by the process of elimination. Figure out what 'sound signature' you prefer and cross out all the ones that don't belong to that category until you end up with a handful to choose from. Based on...