Hey All, First, thanks for having me. I've been lurking around for a few months and was hoping y'all will help guide me to my next upgrade. Currently, I have the following: PC w/ Tidal -> USB to Modi 3 -> Vali 2 (Upgraded Tube) -> HD650 My music tastes are quite broad, so im looking for...

Hi all, Currently looking to change up what I’m listening to. I currently have Denon d9200, HD660s and Fiio FD5s but I’m thinking of selling the denons and get something else. I usually listen to classical music (the full gamut from Mahler symphonies to bach violin chaconnes) and want to find...

Hello everyone, welcome to my first post! I have been lurking here for a while and finally built up the courage to make an account. Disclaimer: Apologies in case of angering anyone with a newbie question that has been asked similarly a thousand times, im fairly new to HiFi (and didnt find a...

Hello all. I want to buy a new portable dac/amp. I have an iPod touch version 6 for my car. I have an old apple click wheel that works hooked up to an amp, cant rember the name. The click wheel is so old its blocked. So, i still use it but cant add music to it. I cant believe it still runs...

Title is a good summary, but for more detail: I have three devices my bluetooth headphones (sony wh-xb700) are paired to; laptop, tablet, and iphone. when I turn them on, they automatically connect to the last device I connected them to. for example, they connect to my tablet. if i want to use...

Hi there I was just wondering what the "proper" audio settings for windows would be. lets take my bifrost 2 as an example. On the spec sheets it can go up to 24/192 for usb, Is that what i should set windows audio settings to? This is kinda a bad example given its a multibit dac and I could also...

Hey all, Looking to upgrade my CIEMs. I have a pair of UE5 Pros and a pair of 64 Audio A2e's and I'm looking to step up to something better. Budget roughly on the order of $1500 for now. Mostly what I'm looking for are some companies that I can actually try a universal demo from. I have heard...

Greetings! Just started to put music listening seriously.:o2smile: Here are the setups, I’m really proud on my consumer choices, looking back. Headphone : X2hr(sold) Sony 7506(now) Amp/Dac : Fiio Ka3 Listening on PC w/Foobar2000 through wasapi output Right now, I seek to equalise my headphone...

TLDR; I know that the Astro gaming headset isn't a reference headset like the Sennheiser Hd800s, but I want to get the Sennheiser to the next level! Hey all, like the TLDR says. I love high def video but I am a casual user when it comes to high definition audio. I find learning about this...

Long time lurker, first time poster(?) I spend a lot of time on the PC and I'm a big gamer. I listen to a wide range of music from Drum N Bass and Mindless Self Indulgence to Nils Frahm and Gordon Lightfoot. I'm using the Massdrop / Fostex TH-X00s with the JDS Labs Element II -- Along with...

Hello all. I am new to this forum. I have a question regarding headphones in the title. I want some headphones 80% for gaming (FPS games where I need good imaging and soundstage and open back headphones) and 20% for music (classical, ellectric, instrumental and so on). In my country (offers are...

Hi Im new on the forum and i currently looking for a high end Discman, i found two options but i dont know what to do. Perhaps some could advice me. -On one hand i have a sony D555 with original DC adaptor and leather case but it doesnt work, the player spin the disk but does not read TOC (i...

Hello guys, I want to buy the Fostex th610 or an Denon d7200. I like the rumble in my lows but also a great sounding mids I would really appreciate if somebody can tell me the differences between these two in terms of lows and mids. I also got the DT-1990 pros and expect them to excel them in...

I like the AKG K712 Pro, and it's still pretty good for music, but it doesn't give me the eargasm that I would really like. I don't mind if it's closed or open, just something that will work well with the music that I listen to, if it matters I have the sound blaster x g6 for a sound card. I...

Hi all! I am looking for a nice dac to buy for my computer setup. I would prefer a pure dac and not a combo with a headphone amp. I don't mind if it's discontinued or not as long as it's not incredibly rare or hard to find. Thanks in advance for the help and a happy 2021!

I currently use a pair of Sennheiser HD58X headphones and I'm looking to upgrade. In particular I'm looking for something a little airier with a slightly more open soundstage since, although I generally like the 58X sound, they are very intimate and I think they can sound, at times, quite...

Hey all, I'm relatively new here and to the audiophile scene, and I've searched around the forums a bit, but haven't quite found the answer I'm looking for. I wanted to slowly upgrade my system, but I'm not sure how to do so. I'm starting with an E-MU Teak and basic Schiit Stack. I mostly...

Hi everyone! I am currently in search of a wireless pair of IEMs as I already have a pair of over-ears but would like something more portable and less clunky. Most popular ones I've seen seem to have a somewhat V-shaped sound signature or at least have an issue with bass overshadowing the mids...

Hello all. So, I've only recently gotten into the budget iem/headphone hobby. I actually haven't owned a pair of over-ear headphones in ages. Its long overdue. So originally i was considering trying the SHP9500. But then i started reading about the Fidelio X2HR and was considering spending the...

I have been a dedicated audiophile for many years and had a a listening room with a fairly high end high efficiency single driver and low power SET and Laufer Teknik Memory player. I recently relocated due to a job change and now live in an apartment I am used to very resolute sound and an...

Hi, thanks for letting me join, been lurking for buying tips but am stuck on a desktop DAC I use CDs and Tidal vi Apple devices with DragonFly or the Streambox S2 or Allo Boss I’m looking for suitable Desktop DAC to pair with the Valhalla and the Streambox or Allo Boss ideally would like to...

I have never really paid much attention to my portable audio game, but I've been traveling more and more and want something better. I've just been using my QC35II and Airpods which are fine because they do their job when on the go. At home, my setups a bit better and I alternate between a few...

Hi everyone! Been following headfi for some time. I've decided to indulge myself and get a good pair of earphones, been lurking around, reading reviews and impressions all over and became confused with all this info, which sometimes is conflicting even. I do not have an extensive previous...