Tried them. Don't personally appreciate iems, especially those. 535s are designed for stage monitoring use so that artists can hear their own vocals. I understand now why their mids are "over-emphasized" for so many people.

Yeah, they are discontinued. OR are they? I mean the HD6xxs are just redesigned HD650s. They sound the same. Yes, they are the same. Probably different build quality, but same drivers and all. I'm loving them rn, but still; doesn't beat my K712.

I think FiiO is making some kind of true wireless system with MMCX jacks. I hope they improve the uTWS a bit and then I'll get them for my 535s when Ithe virus thing dies down. I'd say there is more potential products coming so it's probably better to wait. I also hate how FiiO names their...

Balanced basically works by running channels on separate grounds and flipping polarity of signals. By doing this, the hope is to further eliminate noise, especially due to external electromagnetic interference. The technical reason behind this is the superposition of waves: as the two signals...

Personally, ATH M40X for over-ear or Shure SE215s for iems are both great choices. If you want more bass, M50X or V-Moda XS. V-Modas retail in the EU for around 180, while M50x will set you back about 120 Euros. I remember the SE215s being about 150 pounds in the UK, but I'm not sure if they...

Measurement wise, it seems the El stack has an upper hand over the Objective and ODAC. I personally use the Atom and El DAC. I would not recommend the Subjective 3. It is extra spending you can use on many other great things, while its role can be filled with a good digital parametric eq.

To me, HD6xxs sound pretty "warm and fuzzy." They seem somewhat "submerging" due to a narrower soundstage than what I was used to.

K712s have great soundstage and are good for music too. They are also really comfortable, despite of concerns about plastic construction. I have been using them for 3 years and they are still pretty sturdy. However, if you want pinpoint accuracy and desire to aim with only ears, I don't think...

Ever considered FiiO Q1? It's not expensive and sounds all right.

Try Shanling UP4. It sounds OK and has LDAC support. Also the battery life is solid, at around 15 hrs.

Asl long as your setup can provide sufficient speed to stream your high-quality files at the desired rate, I don't see how transmission methods would influence digital files. Unless you are literally putting your router on top of your DAC and have it actually interfere with it somehow.

I'd say you avoid planars. They look nice on paper but are actually pretty power-hungry. Audezes are also way too heavy. I'd recommend something like AKG K7xx, brighter and more revealing, wide soundstage; while HD600s might be more forgiving and more intimate. Also, these AKGs are super comfy -...

SE215 sounds really good and provides a strong seal against noise.

Shure IEMs are a great choice IMO. Light, high quality, sturdy (somewhat). FiiO, Mojo, there are a bunch of good amps out there.

I will be selling some audio stuff once I can post on corresponding forums. Message me if you want it now. Prices TBD, shipping negotiable depending on mood after the first mid-term. Trade welcome, but prefer US$. For now, here's a teaser: Monolith M560, no mods, I'll leave in something from...

I registered to sell some stuff I owned because I'm broke and in college. MOstly mid-fi stuff. Oh, and BTW, anybody heard from my apprentice, Sheev?