Hi everyone. I am looking for my first set of desktop speakers. So, I searched the web for over 100 hours looking for desktop speakers and decided to go for the Swans OS-10. However, while offering a very clear sound, they are too boring for my taste and I will have to return them. Also they...

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...

Welcome to the Drinking Fountain! The Watercooler is a very well known thread for IEM discussion started by @Rockwell75, but there is nothing similar for full-size headphone enthusiasts. Therefor, on this day, the 4th of January, 2024, the Drinking Fountain has been created for just such a...

Hi there! Been reading Head-Fi and following classifieds for a while, but never made an account (well, I had an old one under another email that I never used). I thought I'd test the waters and see if anyone had good advice for me! Thank you SO MUCH in advance if you read this and offer...

My Shanling UP2 broke and I'm looking for a replacement. [EDIT]: I've decided on the BTR7! What UP2 had that I wanna keep: Tight bass (I wouldn't want louder bass than the UP2 though) Dedicated volume (twist)knob Safe for sleeping (durable enough to withstand laying on it in bed, button was...

Hi all, I just bought the HD660S2 new for 400€ since Sennheiser had a discount going on. They are running on a SoundblasterX G6. Is this even a good idea? All I know is, that it can power headphones up to 600 Ω so I thought this should be sufficient. I am coming from a Fidelio X2 and mostly...

Hello good people. So I’ve had these for well over two years but I feel even entry level “gaming headphones” give better sense of direction in competitive shooters. Is this something that can be tweaked by playing around with EQ settings and/or getting a dedicated audio interface? I’ve tried...

I currently have a ZMF VC and a few different amps. I have a woo wa7 gen 2 with tube psu, Burson Conductor 3XR, and a chord mojo 2. Im open to selling the Burson to get another beefier tube amp depending which planar I get. I know I want something with a ton of detail. Preferably something that...

Greetings Diving into the world of audio sure is complex, just learnt that Windows Media Player is not that good for ripping CDs to flac. There are quite a few software for ripping and these two seems more appealing to get the best accuracy out of my CDs, EAC and dBpoweramp. So which one is...

Hi I'm new around here so please bear with me. I've been getting into the Hi-Fi scene for a while and currently own a pair of Hifiman Sundara's and their Drop-HE4XX too. But onto the questions. I've recently bought my first set of IEM's after having an accident that meant I couldn't wear my...

A somewhat unrelated question towards people who have experience in selling used audio gear and are based in the EU - Which shipping method do you use? - I visited my local DHL store and was told that for a relatively small package of less than 1kg I would have to pay around 60 euros, whereas...

Which headphones have you had for a really long time and still remain in a good condition? Also feel free to post any tips on how you managed to keep them so!

UPDATE: edited thread, upped my budget. So recently I've slowly been getting into the game. I picked up the Oppo PM-3 just a few months ago because it seemed very intriguing. A cult-classic closed-back planar. I really needed closed back headphones currently as I'm sharing a loft space with my...

Hello! I don't know much about aftermarket cables for headphones (or IEMs for that matter, but let's focus on headphones for now), I've just heard some brand names such as Periapt and Oidio. What brand do you guys think make the best aftermarket cables? Note: I'm not interested in the...

Hi, everyone! My username is Cacodemomania, but you can call me Caco, CDM, Big C, or Cacodemomania. Anything really, except C Man. That was a mistake. One of you is going to call me C Man now. I feel stupendously ignorant. My goal: to get most distance out of as few a steps as possible. I have...

Hello there! I'm looking to upgrade my 58x, my budget is about 800 USD,and I'm open to buying used equipment. I originally upgraded from Senns HD 559, as I was blown away by the foward mids of the brand, however, I'm ready for the "next level". I would like for an open back headphone with more...

Good morning all :) I Need some advice on some new Headphones. My current pair is a V-Moda Crossfade 2 Wireless i bought them because i was a huge fan of the Lp2 and wantet to continue with V-Moda. Now i want to get out and try something different im Looking into open Back headphones for...

Hi all, I'm fairly new in the Audiophile hobby (absorbing information stage) and need some help. So story time. I bought my first pair of IEM's, the Ikko OH10's, used them in my crappy headphone stand DAC and on my phone, and they were really fun IEMs to listen to, great clarity, great bass...

I am a home hi-fi nut who loves good sound and has a pretty good home hi-fi system, however portable audio isn't my area of expertise so I need some answers! Traditionally for portable music I have used a Fiio X3 mk2 with cabled Dunu IEM's and it's served me well. I recently acquired some...

Hey guys. I'm a budding audiophile and this is my first post since my introduction so hi all. I need some advice so I'll keep it short. I recently purchased the fx audio dac x6 and the aiyima dac a2. I already owned the fiio a3 headphone amp and fiio m7 dap. i also have the fosi tube-p2 amp and...

Hi. This is my first real post. I'm hoping for a little advice. The first headphones I really fell for, because of the clarity and bass were a pair of £300 Bose, many years ago. I'd never heard headphones actually produce bass. They were always tinny things. But the build quality was shocking...

Hello everyone im fairly new to this hobby. I purchased my beyers about a year ago and powered them with a Soundblasterx g6 for music. I sold the g6 2 days ago. Now im wanting to buy an asgard 3 and modi 3 plus for my headphones. Can anyone here give me some feedback on this pairing. Also if...

Would using this old, recapped amp be a risk to those fairly easy to drive headphones? Im not a loud listener by any margin but Im afraid I might burn them.

Hi All, Hope everyone is well in these crazy times. I have just ordered the DT 1990 Pro's as an upgrade to my HD598's. I am also looking to to upgrade my Dac/AMP situation thus have come here for expert advice (like i received when i got the HD598's). Currently i have an Asus Essence STX +...

My Bl03 has a driver flex and I think it's because of the vent being blocked by my ear. Some say it's the death of an IEM. :( If it is indeed so, I have low hopes for it being replaced so I'm looking ahead now for possible fixes. One of it is to reshell the drivers into a more agreeable...