Hello guys, On numerous occasions I have stumbled upon people insisting on using WASAPI or ASIO for media playback on windows computer, claiming it was the only way to obtain "bit perfect" playback...my experience with FruityLoops is that it sounds the same whatver mean I use for output... Is...

I've read this statement elsewhere :"Overpriced amplification is just as bad as overpriced cables in this "hobby"" And I've been wondering, is there anything to measure in an amp besides THD and power? Most models seem to have a ridiculously low THD, so is there anything for high end amplification?

Gents, I've read countless times that reading music files via ASIO improves the sound quality as the music is sent "bit-perfect" to the DAC. That statement does not match my experience with rendering amateur music projects, is there any truth in it? Thanks.

Isn't the HA-DSP the ultimate portable DAC-AMP? As audibly transparent as the others, and with a DSP packs serious functionality like digital crossfeed? https://www.minidsp.com/products/dsp-headphone-amp/ha-dsp

Greetings all, I've been discussing speakers on a facebook group and I've been told that audophiles seek a linear reponse all the way down to 20Hz, and that since my RP-250F have a "db" (?) of only 35Hz I should consider adding a subwoofer to my setup. I looked up facts and the official specs...

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-earbuddy.859737/ "Basically, a smart device like your iPhone or tablet or a DAP (Digital Audio Player), uses a digital volume control and most of us typically use just 60% of the available volume. On most headphones or IEMs (in-ear monitors) any louder...

Greetings, I seek to widen my music knowledge and would be pleased to listen to the most mythical albums of every genre out there, do you guys and girls have suggestions? Thank you!

After the jack connector died we are now in shop for a new pair of IEM's...the requirements are: balanced armature (for isolation) detachable cable price : ~200€ or under for now I have found: weston W10 (over the ear fit is an unknown) Final audio heaven II (no detachable cable but cheap...

Hello science crowd, Is there any science and/or any mesurable data behind sibilance? Or is it just the brain/hear that can't follow what you are listening to? I have reportedly sibilant IEM's, xba-300's, but I've never been able to experience sibilance, If I can't hear the trebles precisely I...

Hello Guys,   I'm looking for a pair of ~100€ dynamic IEM's to add to my collection. what I am looking for is the total opposite of BA IEM's that I currently own (Sony XBA-300, 1More Triple Drivers) on wich I will listen to 90's HipHop (Wu Tang amongst other), old Soul recordings, Classic...

Greetings fellow balanced heads, I have a couple questions for you guys.   - Is there any cheap purely balanced armature IEM's on the market? I can't seem to find any under the 200€ bar as new? ChiFi will do! - Is Noble audio the holy grail of balanced armature IEM's? They seem to be very...

Hello all,   I just got my first serious DAC, a Fiio X5 III. I've been enjoying the few FLAC files I have, like "White Rabbit" of Georges Benson on my sony XBA-3 IEM's. Then I tested the same music on max quality Spotify, and while the FLAC version is more aired, spacious and detailed in the...

Hello all,   I currently used a awkward setup to setup to spotify premium   xperia Z5 >> sound blaster E1 in DAC mode >> sony XBA-3 (XBA-40 in repair)   or   xperia Z5 >> Fiio E11K AMP >> sony XBA-3 (XBA-40 in repair)   The extra cords are annoying and are taking a toll on my...

Hello all! First time poster here, and kind of a noob. I started with "good" IEM while visiting Yodobashi in japan where I could spend an afternoon trying all the IEM, the ones I liked best were the sony XBA-3 (4 was too expensive) so I bought them.   On my 2nd trip to japan I discovered the...