So I've decided to take the plunge into the open back planar world but have concerns about sound leakage due to where I work in an office and I don't want to disturb office mates. As a reference to how loud I listen to my headphones I'll choose one that probably everyone has, the Koss KPH30i. I...

I know these 2 headphones are completely different technologies and therefore will provide differing sound profiles, but I've narrowed my next purchase down to either the Hifiman Sundara or the AKG K702. I will only be using a DAP (iBasso DX160 or Fiio M11) to drive these. Needing input from...

Hoping I can get some help with the sampling rate being reported when using the Fiio M11. I could have sworn from the beginning the Fiio M11 showed a higher sampling rate or "Device Capability" in Amazon Music HD, but now no matter the source sampling rate, the app is reporting the "Device...

I've been a Spotify subscriber for years, recently signed up for Amazon Music HD for my Hi-Def streaming needs. I've heard there are better options out there for quality, but I have found some other streaming services limited in the artists and songs I like. Is there a service that can look at...

I know certain audio components benefit from Burn-In, i.e. headphones and tube amps, but what about DAP's? Does letting them play for extended periods of time help at all? My new Fiio M11 is sounding kinda dry and if it doesn't improve any it'll be going back unfortunately.

I recently acquired a Fiio M11 and was able to A/B compare alongside an iBasso DX160 using my main genre of music. I have heard many great things about the M11 and was excited to receive it, but it sounds dry and analytical compared to the DX160. I have reasons for keeping the M11 over the DX160...