definitely not in the same price range unfortunately. I went ahead with a dx170 with a 25% discount. Not a 2.5mm BAL output but got an adapter for it, which is all right. I'd rather not used that but welp. The market has moved to 4.4mm BAL, it's annoying when I have been building my ecosystem...

my beloved dx120 battery died, time to get a new one. Thus, I am looking for a DAP up to 400-450€/$, with a 2.5mm balanced output. I was very satisfied with the dx120 sound, anything similar (or better) good. It will be paired with ibasso IT03s and a Meze 99 classic. I can only find Hiby to...

Thx I have the usb cable, but they should also come with a 3.5mm jack, both side male, to be able to use wired on sources that do not have the bluetooth for example. I am not in the US but i'll check panasonic then, thanks for the tip!

Just got a pair from a friend, the pads are destroyed so i am gonna get a new pair, but most importantly the AUX cable is missing and he doesn't remember what it was. Can anyone advice/recommend on a audio cable to be able to use it wired? I have looked on technics website but they don't seem...

I am reaching out 3 years later because i am in a similar situation but can't find anything on AE so far. Any clue on how to get them to appear? search terms? Filter screen just shows filters for screens :]

Any suggestion for a Sennheiser HD25-1 II with a 2.5mm connection? I have seen a few cables on aliexpress (lunashop or something) but I doubt the cable would fit in the headband cable gutter like the original cable do. It seems to thick. If anybody has feedback to share on this it would be great :)

Coming from the IT03s, I was surprised by how good the IT00 sounds. I got a pair just about 2 months ago, and this was impressive. Impressive enough that I thought my IT03 would be good for retirement. Actually it was not but that's how strong of an impression the IT00 did at first listen. The...

Since your post I have updated two things on my 99s: The stock cable > rhodium plated 2.5mm cable from Meze The stock earpads > random aliexpress earpads: one "velour" and the one provided through the link of @SrTexugo This will be a brief review. I feel it is important to share because the Meze...

Yes but no option to choose from, especially on the cables. Given that the cable cost 200$ i'd rather not have to import it from the US (and pay a hefty custom tax)

Thanks for sharing! I have seen the website as I have scouted several in the NL. I couldn't find the Noire version, only the red one. In any case mr.speaker reached out and said the Noire with a 2.5mm cable (and pads) should be available at some retailers in within a couple of weeks. So I am...

@SrTexugo can you share (in dm or here idk if it is allowed) a link to these pads or the seller? They look crazy in blue, but if they have them in black i'd definitely be down for it.

@mrspeakers I have been trying to find the Aeon 2 Noire + the 2,5mm cable + perforated cups in western continental EU. However there seems to be no options on the few online shops. Do you have any recommendation as to where to go or am I condemned to be buying from the US? Anyone else maybe...

Thanks a lot for your impression, it is very useful I have narrowed down my options to the Plenue D and the iBasso DX120. As for the Plenue D rather than PD2: I see little improvement that would explain the EUR100 mark-up. Yes there is an balanced output now, but the sound will remain mostly the...

Been looking for a new dap (currently Fiio x1 first gen, was 99$ back then :) ) I had a cowon D2 (the very first one, in white, loved it until the 3.5mm kind of died). Now this Cowon plenue D2 (and the plenue D as well) seems like an excellent choice for that price. I am also considering fiio...

Indeed, a very obvious step @Steve Guppy Sorry to hear about your experience with the cable. My cable lasted almost 3 years, and died (cf see the previous posts on page 219 of this thread). Before that I had an issue with the MMCX on one side, the plug "unglue" from the shell, and I couldn't...

Hi @PaganDL, @Amberlamps, Thanks both for your answers. I had no clue the Penon's cable were of such quality, it definitely sounds interesting. @Amberlamps, I only had a look at Penonaudio and there there was no IT03 direct replacement, only the CB12/s/13 which are anyway very good options...

Hey everyone, I have been having the IT03 since Fall 2016 now and they have been my everyday IEM since then. At some point the shell and the rest in the IEM itself went lose, and after looking for similar issues here and posting about it, Paul quickly reached out to offer some help. I ended up...

Usually Bose are overpriced for the sound they provide . The Audio Technica had lots of review and is generally seen as a great headphone for the price . I don't really know about the Denon and the Sennheiser

Quote: Originally Posted by acvtre Player and earphones used? I have soundmagic PL50 and cowon D2. Do you think I need an amp anyway? I understand your question since i'm also a D2 user and because you certainly bought it for its sound quality ( as for the soundmagic , didn't you...