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  1. kazuma1111

    Help regarding Sennheiser 598 open back

    I am thinking of buying sennheiser 599se or 660s I want to know whether or not I am going to like sennheiser 599se or 660s if I didn't like 598 open back Sennheiser headphones i love 202 280 pro rs 185 rs 170 average sound 598
  2. alicedc

    Help choosing budget in-ears/IEMs for cycling

    Hey everyone!(: I'm a complete newbie who's been searching around for new in-earphones or IEMs I mainly listen to music or podcasts when cycling so I'd like it to have some noise isolation from wind and also some water resistance from rain. I'm also gonna use it for my nintendo switch and...
  3. T

    Best headphones for EDM/gaming?

    Hi everyone, I've been looking to upgrade my headphone setup. I listen to EDM and play games, so I'm looking for headphones with an exciting and clear sound, with a decent/good soundstage. I recently purchased the DT990 600ohm headphones and the murder treble gives me a headache, so I'm going...
  4. X

    Looking for some advice

    I'm attempting to find a better way to wire my PC setup and you really appreciate some advice on the subject. I have a set of Koss ESP/95X which are connected to their energizer, which is then connected to an Aune T1se DAC/AMP via RCA/Component (Red and White) connector, then from the Aune T1se...
  5. J

    Would it be worth spending more on the Final audio design LAB II over the D8000?

    I'm currently trying to decide over the Final audio design LAB II in ear earphones or the D8000 full size headphones from Final audio design as well. The earphones look to cost about £900.00 pounds more coming in near to £4000.00. However, I've never spent a ton of money on in ear earphones...
  6. S

    Hi guys, i need some help on what to purchase

    Hi, this is my first thread, i wuld like to ask you guy about what headphones get. Here is a summary: Budget - Around 100 EUR Source - Laptop and PS4 (optional) Requirements for Isolation - It would be welcome Preferred Type of Headphone - Over-ear Past headphones- Sorry for the...
  7. Photo

    Diana V2 worth upgrading from the Arya's?

    I have the Hifiman Arya's and an order of the Verite Closed on the way, my question is, would the Diana V2 be worth upgrading to for a different Planar that isn't bright? The Arya's are great but I do hate how they can be bright, and it ends up that I turn down the volume on songs since my...
  8. B

    Newbie Advice

    Hi all, I'm looking to buy a new pair of closed back, wired headphones. I've been doing my research, but I keep seeing contradicting opinions and I'm kinda lost. I'm looking for and everyday pair that I can use for music and games. I'm looking to spend less than $300 USD and as I said above, I...
  9. ThaRealDino

    Suggestions for V-Shaped IEMs with great sound-stage and detail (< C$500)

    Hey. I have been looking for quality IEMs for a while and am struggling to find a good pair of quality IEMs with the following traits: - Good to Great soundstage - Detailed imagery - Solid build, any material is fine but I prefer alloy/metal, but if it's something that wont break after a month I...
  10. N

    Do I need a soundcard or amp for Sennheiser HD 598SR?

    Noob here. I just got this combo after seeing it recommended often online: Sennheiser HD 598SR V-moda boompro microphone (with 2.5mm adapter mod) However I now wonder if my motherboard will be able to drive it. Do i need to get a soundcard as well, and if yes internal/external? Or do i need...
  11. A

    Need fun upgrade that last for the next 5-10 years

    I allready tried to get advice from reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice/comments/gzsatu/need_buying_advice_for_enjoyable_headphone_for/ and browsed there and here a bit. I discribed what I own and what I am probably looking for in the reddit post but no response on so far. Anyway I...
  12. N

    Recommendations for first time audiophile headphone purchase.

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and looking for recommendations for cans and a DAC/amp. I've been interested for years but finally have some money to spare. Probably the nicest I've owned are the Bose QC25, but I'm ready to move on to something better. I was tempted by the HD 650s and saw the...
  13. themidsizelebowski

    Need help with STAX SR-009S Setup

    I am going to buy the STAX SR-009S earspeaker, but am a novice in the high-end audio world, and need some advice selecting a full setup (amp + preamp) that won’t limit the performance of the SR-009S. My reason for this purchase is that I used to have a STAX SR-L500mk2 with an SRM-252ii amp...
  14. E

    Advice on Sennheiser HD660S vs Focal Elear (Sale & same price bracket)

    Hi guys, I'm in a bit of a dillemma. I'm looking to buy another set of headphones. I currently use Fidelio X2's that have served me well for the last 4 years. A local store has the Focal Elears on sale for $599 Australian dollars and Sennheiser have the HD660s on sale for $559. At only $40...
  15. A

    Noise through headphones when pre-out is in use?

    Hey guys, I'm currently running a set of Beyerdynamic DT990 Pros through a FiiO E09K desktop amp. RCA input to the amp is from the rear 3.5mm jack of my computer. This setup normally works fine and has no background noise even when the amp is cranked up high. I recently introduced a set of JBL...
  16. A

    help me decide Akg k7xx, drop + dan clark aeon x, sennheiser hd 58x or hifiman ananda

    hi, can you guys give me your opinion of which one i should buy i am new to audiophile headphones and i am wanting to get one, i am looking for the most comfortable one as i have a very easily irritable head when wearing headphones. if you could just let me know your opinion on their comfort or...
  17. JuicyBeef

    Which IEMs is better? Moondrop A8, or UM Mentor V3?

    According to my case, I have Moondrop A8 and Shure se846, and purchased UM mentor v3 last year. For DAP, I had Fiio x7 mark ii now. I think the a8 and Shure se846 is better for me. I have no idea about the difference between Moondrop a8 and UM Mentor V3. Personally, I think the UM Mentor v3 is...
  18. M

    Schiit Stack

    Hi there I must say I am really new to this and I read the last week a lot about different recommendation and variation of AMPs and DACs, especially from Schiit. Over the past months was looking for a sweet deal for the dt1990 (first headphone at all) and I just got them several days ago. As...
  19. S

    Need other Earbuds that match/better than Logitech Ultimate Ears 200-350 series...

    Sorry for my english... As they(logitech) don't make earbuds anymore i need to find another one... I tried other brand but it sound like i am under water, choking here and there (when the voice overlap the music ) . Can't hear the gun shot... Just nothing good about it. This is what i...
  20. S

    2020 TWS Chinese Best 50-100 and best over 100

    ANy help on this? I do like seeing the frequency charts when possible I would like to maximize value, I don't care about brand name. Some Preference I prefer APTX Bluetooth 5.0 I love listening to techno and acid, 80% of the time and intend to get QCY T5 for calls, work, youtube etc I can...
  21. S

    Best DAP with Tidal // Google Play for CIEM use?

    I use CTM-500Elite CIEM’s and usually listen on my Pioneer XDP-100r which is great but there is a little noise floor that’s annoying at times, and I mostly use Tidal to stream especially in offline mode I want to upgrade new something new, I’ve looked at a lot of DAP’s out today’s and...
  22. S

    What should I choose between an mp3 player and the kz zsn pro and the kz s1 alone

    So my phone's jack broke. These are my options. If this helps you, I listen to metal.I listen while on the bus but while home too. If you have any alternative let me know.
  23. Ryuuji Voidstalker

    Hifiman HE4xx vs Sennheiser HD58x / HD6xx vs Fidelio X2hr (or other)? For my purpose, which one and why?

    THREAD CLOSED. What would be the best $ 200 open-back headphone for Epic songs / soundtracks (lots of orchestral) and powerful vocals, especially the females one? Will be my first open-back headphone. I was thinking on the HD6xx (HD650), but i saw a lot of reviewers saying that these...
  24. N

    1st time my own headphones(driver swap)

    so I have this pair of headphones I really liked, but I noticed the drivers are 32 Ohm and most headphones I've tried are 48 Ohm to 50 Ohm, per driver. I want to swap the current drivers in favor of some open Air 48 Ohm drivers. I'll remake the ear cups if I have to, thats not an issue, I'm some...
  25. Tail

    Sennheiser IE8/IE80/IE80s vs Sennheiser IE40 Pro

    I know it may sound weird due to price difference and Sennhsier's own naming of the products and all, but I am genuinely interested in comparison between these two. Recently I've found out about the world chi-fi and after hearing friend's 40$ earphone basically being on par with my 300$ Senn...
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