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  1. X

    Help with PS4 setup/gear advice

    Hey all, my Sony Gold headset is finally on its last leg, and i'm looking to upgrade. Bare in mind, I know absolutely 0 about the headphones+amp+mic ordeal, and i've read an unbelievable amount of posts and I am even more confused now, This is strictly for ps4 gaming(mostly shooting games, and...
  2. Jazz1

    Paying for A Subscription For Headphone Use?

    I put a feeler out about Nura headphones, and also tried to generate a discussion on what might be a trend, or a dead end for headphone lover's. As you may or may not know Nura is now offering a subscription service that allows for the use of there Nura headphone for 24 months. After emailing...
  3. Spoonerman

    Help picking headphones that isolate noise, and are good for music and gaming ($150-200)

    Hello Head-Fi community! This is my first post, and with that being said I'm a little scared to post here, but I've been in search of help on other forums and I haven't been able to get much help. To begin: I've owned a pair of HyperX Cloud I's for about 4 years now. They're not premium...
  4. Sony WH-1000XM3

    Sony WH-1000XM3

    "See what happens when it's just you and your music, with noise canceling that cuts more outside sound than ever before. And experience how smart headphones can be with advanced noise-canceling technology such as Adaptive Sound Control, and the convenience of smart features including Quick...
    • Asspirin
    • Head Gear item
    • bluethooth headphones ldac noise canceling noise cancelling wh-1000xm3
    • Comments: 1
    • Reviews: 4
    • Category: Noise-Canceling
  5. Paul Sheridan

    Will my Sugden Bijou Headmaster drive my headphones?

    I have a Sugden Bijou headmaster, will it drive my Final D8000 headphones 60 ohm impedance and set at 98db?
  6. ADAM AUDIO STUDIO PRO SP-5 HEADPHONES

    ADAM AUDIO STUDIO PRO SP-5 HEADPHONES

    ADAM AUDIO STUDIO PRO SP-5 HEADPHONES The ADAM SP-5’s transducers contain a 40 mm gold plated diaphragm allowing a wide frequency response from 8 Hz to 38 kHz, excellent transient response, and low distortion. Reproducing sound with pristine resolution across the entire bandwidth, the...
    • Dobrescu George
    • Head Gear item
    • adam audio detailed headphones high impedance mastering miximg over-the-ear passive noise isolation revealing ultrasone
    • Reviews: 1
    • Category: Over-Ear
  7. fedocable

    Neutral headphones to complement the HD650?

    Hey there. I've been an audio enthusiast for long years, but pretty new to the headphones world. I recently bought a Modi 3 - Valhalla 2 - HD650 combo to use while I'm working, and have been immediately sucked in and living inside of the headphones ever since. After much browsing in these forums...
  8. K

    Need help picking a DAC.

    Hey, I currently own a couple of mid-fi headphones r70x and DT1990 pro's and I am looking to upgrade my DAC. I currently own modi 2 but I've been hearing a constant humming ground noise and looking to just get better quality. I have a budget of around $1000 (though if I don't need to spend that...
  9. Dobrescu George

    OVC Vacuum Tube Headphones - Impressions Thread

    Okay, so this is the thread for OVC - Vacuum Tube Headphones! They are actually real!! Let's talk about them! Site: https://headphone.ovcaudio.com/ Price: 300 USD Specification • Frequency response :10 Hz -45 kHz • Headphone driver impedance ： 300Ω • S/N >90 dB • THD < 1% • One push...
  10. FiiO

    [FiiO FH7] Flagship 5-Driver (1DD + 4BAs) Hybrid In-Ear Monitors, Knowles DFK + SWFK Composite BA Drivers, 13.6mm Beryllium DD Driver

    The FH7 was released on FiiO 2019 Spring Launch Event on March 16th, 2019, featuring the following: A. Design: Continue to use open mold cavity + Artistic undulating lines + Precise processing technology + CNC machined B. Hardware Configuration: 13.6mm super-large beryllium diaphragm dynamic...
  11. S

    Clean audio?

    Ok so I have been trying to get my Audiotechnica headphones to work as expected with no result in the last few months. There is just always distortion and the sound isn't clear. I bought the Fiio A1 and still there is distortion. The sound is better but there is still distortion in some songs at...
  12. S

    Fiio AM on iPad

    Hey quick question. Is there a difference while listening with the Audiotechnica Ath M70x on iPad Air 2 with and without the Fiio A1? I mean I don't notice a big difference but I haven't listened carefully. What do you think? Would it make a difference or does the iPad output enough power and...
  13. Massdrop x HIFIMAN HE-35X

    Massdrop x HIFIMAN HE-35X

    Audiophile Performance at an Entry-Level Price We’re always listening to your feedback and updating our products to make them the best that they can be. Our newest open-back headphone, the Massdrop x HIFIMAN HE-35X delivers true audiophile performance at an entry-level price. It features the...
  14. D

    Headphone Recommendation (for kids)

    Sorry.. this is the incorrect forum for this if a mod would kind enough to move it to the help section. Hello, I mostly lurk around here and have posted in a few sections. My wife and I realized we need a set of headphones for our kids when they're using their iPads while traveling. We are...
  15. A

    Recommendations for Rock and metal headphones?

    TL;DR switchable bluetooth/wired over/on ear headphones for metalcore and rock as a bonus. are grado sr80's good for loud rooms like a food court? are audio technica m50x's and m40x's worth it? they have a bluetooth module i can buy but can i get something better? LONG VERSION Im new here. im...
  16. MoonAudio

    The Next Generation of Astell&Kern AK T5p

    Astell&Kern AK T5p 2nd Generation Headphones $1,100.00 SHOP NOW AK T5p 2nd Generation is the latest collaboration between Beyerdynamic – the renowned German manufacturer with almost 100 years of headphone-making heritage – and Astell&Kern, market leader in premium portable music players...
  17. S

    Fiio A1 no difference?

    Hi! I bought the Fiio A1 and I am not very impressed. I had a problem that my Audiotechnica Ath M70x did not sound very clean when listening in loud volumes so I thought an amp could help make sound quality beter(it does tht right?). So I bought the Fiio A1 but I can't tell the difference with...
  18. TronII

    Bass Distortion in Headphones

    I've been looking at graphs for THD for different headphones on Innerfidelity and have noticed a pattern that exists regardless of driver type: nearly all headphones have harmonic distortion in bass frequencies that reach audible percentages; why is this?
  19. AnnoyingNewGuy

    Starter Electostatic Headphones w/ AMP

    Just thought I'd start a thread. What would you guys consider the best starter electrostatic headphones with amp included? I've seen a lot where the headphones are >$1000, but I'd consider starter $1000 and under with amp. Maybe I'm crazy. What are the cheapest good Electrostatic w/ amp combos?
  20. ESS 422H Headphones

    ESS 422H Headphones

    "Then some BBC Amazon Prime Series. The ambience this headphones provide let you feel you're actually there, specially when slight sound details that are paramount to the plot emerge. You can pin point them with ease. These are so addictive, should come with a warning." – Benjamin R Unique...
    • Dobrescu George
    • Head Gear item
    • amt cool entry-level ess fun headphones wood
    • Comments: 1
    • Reviews: 2
    • Category: Headphones
  21. pr0ggy

    = MADE IN THE USA =

    Decided to attempt a reference thread where we compile a list of US-based audio companies and list them here as reference for anyone interested in supporting gear made in the USA. I'll monitor thread for replies containing new list entries and keep the second post updated. I did some digging...
  22. S

    Dragonfly Headphones

    Hello! So I was wondering if I need a more neutral sounding experience with no distortion and clear highs(treble and all that stuff) should I go for fiio Q1 or Dragonfly black? Also no hissing or any distortion I'm vocals(I need perfect vocals) and clear cymbals(I don't want them to sound...
  23. jcslone

    Focal Spirit One S...anyone figured out earpads yet?

    Finally got around to trying my favorite speaker brand in headphone form with the Spirit One S. I love the hell out of the sound but MOTHER OF GOD THAT CLAMPING FORCE! The TINY earpads too! And my ears are small to begin with! The earcups are solidly put together, and I haven't been able to...
  24. razzer001

    Brainwavz Alara Planar Headphones - Review Thread & Future Brainwavz Planar Development

    This post is somewhat overdue, but i wanted to wait till there were a few reviews out before i created our own dedicated thread for our Alara planar headphones. Note: This post is being made in Feb 24th 2019, depending on when you are reading this, some information in this post maybe outdated...
  25. S

    Advice: Looking for headphones under $150: Good for (heavy) metal and rock

    Good mid and high end, bass, general volume, Preferably bluetooth and cabled Most importantly: available/able to be shipped/sent to The Netherlands (maybe through means of Amazon, etc) Not many demands, very simplified I'd like to be advised on some rather unknown, never-heard-of brands that...
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