Hello, I am looking for earbuds for listening to music - mainly pop, hiphop and musical theatre. My criteria are: * budget 50-75 euro *without heavy or extra bass * wired * with mic I have had kz zst x and kz zsx. I love the energetic and vivid sound. Sadly they broke. I have salenotes...

I'm thinking of buying Meze Empyrean II and am wondering if they would work or be compatible with the headphones? If not, could someone list some amps and dacs that work well or better with Meze Empyrean II for both budget and high-end. Thank you for your help.

I keep hearing great things about the elysian Diva, but they only mention female vocals, and I don't really have a lot of female artists in my playlists. A majority, like 98%, is male. What are some other recommendations, that don't break the bank.

Hi, I just recently got a UM Mest OG and I’m liking it a lot so far. I enjoy the bass but i also feel like it could slam a bit more. I’m wondering if the MK2 has better bass then the original? On the other hand since bass slam is mainly what I’m looking for if I should just go after an IER Z1R...

So I've been doing a lot of casual research over the last couple years on headphones/amps and they function as a whole. Still learning more and always willing to get more answers from this talented and I feel may be *slightly* over-qualified audio community 🙃. Nah, in all seriousness you guys...

So, I've recently tested plenty of IEMs and I was really impressed with the Audio64 Tia Trio. I enjoy its laid-back sound and everything else about it. However, I've noticed that the mids feel recessed and a bit less full, which is my only complaint. I'm looking for recommendations on how to...

Hi, I wanted to upgrade my pair of Arias and I've set the budget to about $300. Obviously I'd prefer something near $200. I listen to mostly Hip-hop but I dabble into everything else too. My preferred sound signature is warm/not lifeless. I was hoping to find something that sounded more spacious...

Hi, I wanted to find out just how much better a D90se is vs the E50. I just got into hifi a few months ago with a e50 and l50 stack. Since there is a sale going on for the D90se I want to find out if it worth the upgrade. If I upgrade to the D90se I’ll probably also end up getting the a90d later...

Hey! I've been struggling to choose my first good headphones. After reading articles and reviews, I got some candidates but can't choose. Would you help me pls? I'm considering between: -Sennheiser 560s -Shure SRH-840A (or 440A) -Audio-technica 50 (wired, probably) -Meze 99 Neo (not classic...

Hello everyone, I usually do my own research and draw my own conclusions and make my own decisions when it comes to headphones. But for a while now, i'm at a loss and my issue is this: i am searching for a complimentary pair of headphones, something that goes well against my current daily...

Hello, fellow headphone lovers! I am reaching out regarding my search for new headphones. While I am getting ready to visit Munich 2023 Hi-Fi expo, I would like to make sure I do not miss any brand/model you think might fit my needs. Let me open by going over headphones I previously owned...

Hey! Been thinking if I should go for the M1570 or the LCD-2C or just save for a LCD-X. Maybe you've other headphones to recommends too. I prefer to use planar cause i'm using EQ. :D

Hi there, I am recently into more "serious" listening, therefore I apologize in advance for my uneducated questions and seemingly stupid decisions. The main question I have is whether the HD820 can be powered adequately by the ZEN DAC v1. I am not very happy with the sound and I cannot help but...

I'm new to the hobby of tubes but got a taste for it with a little Douk Audio T8 Tube Balanced EQ. I really want to try tube rolling and am therefore looking for suitable tubes. Now it is the case that tubes have many different names and although the numbers are relatively similar, they are not...

Hey, I wonder if everyone might be able to help me articulate what type of sound I’m trying to describe. I love the physical effect of a bass drum ‘hitting’ my ear. That slamming of a beat that is physical and ‘punchy’ but without sounding muddy. I also like to hear each instrument and...

I've gone through a few pairs of these, likely knockoff, AKG IEMs that I got off Amazon and the last pair is finally starting to give away with the left side's audio being completely gone. After a bit of searching I quickly came to the conclusion that I have no idea what I'm looking at and...

Hello everyone! I have been enjoying my beloved HD600 for a while now, and they are almost perfect to me, but i itch for more technicalities, a planar HD600 if that can be achieved. I have sort of tried some of the cans mentioned, i had owned the OG HD800, i loved the technicalities, the...

I have a budget of around 200 dollars and I need an IEM that is capable of good noise cancellation and is wireless. I have no idea what to buy.

Hi yall, I am looking for advices on which TWS should I choose. I have been browsing different websites and threads in head-fi, now I have 3 top picks but they do not have demo units to try at where I live so I hope people who know more about headphones(all of you) or have tried/bought them to...

Presently i am using blon bl o3 with shanling ua2 portable dac….can anyone suggest me some iems to upgrade from blons budget around 100-150$

Hello all, I am looking to get into speakers, but have no idea where to start, I am in need of a complete setup (I.E Audio interface, cables, stands) and am wondering what the best setup I could get for $1.5k is. Near field monitors are my main target right now due to my room acoustics...

Hello UM MEST MK2 owners! I'm most likely going to be acquiring a set of Unique Melody MEST MK2s in the near future, but the seller has mentioned that he/she doesn't have any tips to go with them (why, I'm not sure, but it wasn't a deal-breaker for me personally). As I've never had experience...

Hello everyone, so after using my Westone 2 for, I think 12 years, it is time for something new. The cable is not user replaceable and starts to fall apart. I‘ve AirPods Pro and Sennheiser TW2 but they are more for day to day travel. For working in the office and listening to music so I can...

Hi I am a new member here. I am planning to finally upgrade from Fiio fh3 to a bit better gear. I am aware of the sound characteristics and technicalities of both Moondrop kato and 7hz timeless. I need one with better soundstage and imaging. So please let me know which is better. Thanks.

I currently have a pair of Se846's and se215's. I dont want to use them outside of my windows PC. I use them for music and gaming and zoom calls. I want to amplify their sound/use them properly and am looking for a DAC+amp that just simply works for PC without issues. I have a magni 3 amp...