How are they for the "not so polished" metal stuff? You know, those recordings that sound like they were made in the drummers'mom basement (because well, they probably were). I'm looking for a set of cans that can be enjoyed with high quality recordings, but is still forgiving enough for the new...

Received my Melomania Touch yesterday evening. Initial pairing was a breeze, updating the firmware wasn't, left earpiece was no problem, but the right earpiece took about 17 attempts before it succeeded. Seal is good with the small eartips, but I wouldn't mind a size smaller than that. I'm still...

Well, after researching the alternatives a bit, I keep coming back to the Melomania Touch. So I ordered a set, should be here by the end of the week... Now the wait begins...

My preferred sound sig is neutral with a tad of elevated lows and a little sparkle up top, not so much v-shaped, more like an almost flat chevron shape (if that makes any sense) but for TWS I'm not that picky. My issues with the TWS600 itself is mostly their complete inability to make a call...

Does anyone here have narrow ear canals and uses the Melomania Touch? I'm looking for an upgrade from my TWS600 (for all the TWS600 reasons) and Galaxy Buds (which do everything I want TWS for good enough, except for staying in my ear). Due to my narrow ear canals I often have fit issues. The...

Check the power supply. I had the same problem. I used a generic 5V 2.5A power supply and my Fiio M6 battery was still drained (although it was slightly less than with USB power only). When I swapped the generic power supply with the iPower from my Zen Can, there was no more power drain. I...

Yeah, that's what got me to where I am now with the KPH30I

Are there any pad options that are just a little thicker and easier to get on than the Yaxi pads? I want to keep the KPH30i small and portable, so the Grado-style pads aren't really an option for me. I currently have a set of AliExpress PortaPro pads on it now (which are slightly thinner than...

If we're only counting headphones, out of what I currently own: Fostex T50RP Mk3 with Dekoni sheepskin pads. Not because it's the best sounding, but because it's the most comfortable and has emotional value as my wife and kid gave it to me on my 40th birthday :)

Based on what I own, not what I listened to. Don't have a lot to spend on this hobby, so not nearly as impressive as others here... 1. Astell & Kern AK70 + Headstage Arrow 4G amp 2. Fiio M11 3. Fiio M6 4. Fiio X3 5. Nationite S:Flo2 6. Sansa Clip+ (Rockboxed) 7. Sansa Fuze (Rockboxed) 8. iPood...

I ordered a pair from Amazon.nl yesterday, should be here any minute now :)

The only reason to use external 5V on the DAC is to reduce power consumption from your source device. Like when you don't want to drain the battery of your phone or a DAP too much. If your source device is running off a wall outlet, you need not bother with external power for the DAC.

Not entirely sure, but iirc there was something out of the ordinary with it. I think it was indeed 6V DC, but negative on tip and positive on sleeve.

Well, I couldn't stand not knowing. So I grabbed a pair of IEMs that I was willing to sacrifice, hooked up a balanced cable and plugged it in the back of the Zen Can (which is hooked up to a Zen DAC as well). Conclusion: The rear 4.4mm output of the Zen Can *IS* volume controlled (so pretty...

Has anyone used the Zen Can both as a headphone amp and a pre-amp for active speakers? If so, can anyone tell me if the rear 4.4mm output of the Zen Can is always active? Or is it switched off when a set of headphones is plugged in? I'd like to know, because I found out that in a few weeks...

Well, I'd have to investigate, it's been 7 years since I worked on this project... Unfortunately I don't really have time for it...

Holy thread revivals Batman! But thank you for your effort :) I had pretty much given up on the ATH-80, because there were some deeper issues than expected. I still have it in a drawer somewhere in the attic. I should really give restoring it to its former glory another go...

Or even just the same one... With a slightly faster processor and less crappy GUI... And maybe reduce the power of the line out a tiny bit. I still have mine, maybe I should see if it still works.

Recently found my Fiio RC-BT in a case stuffed in the back of my nightstand. As since I last used them, I've upgraded a few possible source devices. And with weather warming up & working from home due to the whole covid thing, a set of decent sounding wireless inears for calls & music would be a...

This is what Astell & Kern use for their 2.5mm balanced connectors:

Pro-Ject Essential II record player + Ortofon OM-5 Element for €169.95 + Shipping on the Dutch iBood. Often available for other countries iBood offers services in as well, but haven't checked...

Maybe you can have someone 3D print replacements for you? Or maybe you can find them on sites like Shapeways etc. Also, iirc there's a few people on ebay who strip headphones and sell the parts.

Looks interesting, but unfortunately no dealers in my country and the Earin site itself has them marked as sold out. So still a viable option, just not a short term solution. Does anyone have pictures of multiple TWS IEMs? Especially with the Galaxy buds and <something else> so I can do some...

As I'm a chronic insomniac, I'm looking for a set of wireless IEMs that I can use to help me get to sleep. I have tried a few things, but wired doesn't work (I woke up with a cable pretty tight around my neck a few times). I already have the Fiio BT cable to use with several of my IEMs, but...