Thanks for the reply. I will post there also.

Thanks for both replies. The main question I have is that if my headphones have a built-in microphone. Will that microphone work?

I have a pair fo Fiio FH5 IEM's and they are awesome. I ordered a new wire from Null Audio with an inline microphone so I can take calls while traveling for work. Now I"m looking for a portable DAC/amp to use preferably Bluetooth 5.0. I tried the FiiO BTR3 which was great for portability but...

This is an interesting idea. I hadn't thought about a separate player. How does the integration with the phone work? Do streaming services work through the phone to the device or does the device connect to wifi? I have a feeling I'm going to be spending the night watching reviews on M9.

After listening to these for a few hours and switching between the foam/bass tips and using Tidal I official withdraw my statement. Even with the Pixel it's a vast improvement. What can I say, I was young and dumb. I can only hope you don't see me as a lesser mortal.

This does help. Do you have a recommendation for a DAP for the fh5? I travel for work and need something easily portable. I was thinking about the Musiland MU1 USB or Hidizs Sonata HD DAC. I have a Fiio EK10 hooked up to my mac to power Beyerdynamic DT 880 Premium Edition 250. I've been...

I recently purchased a pair of fh5's. At first, I really didn't like them. The fit wasn't great and the sound was weak. Once I used the bass earbuds and figured out how to get the angle correct on the over the ear piece they sound pretty good. The more I listen to them the more I enjoyed the...

Thank you for taking the time to read and help me with my journey. I know all of you are busy and I will make it a priority to respond to every comment. Budget - $500 Source/Amp - What are you plugging the headphones into? Google Pixel 3 Apple Macbook Pro How the gear will be used...