help and recommendations

Hi guys, I'm very new into audio equipment and would like to get myself a new pair of headphone. I currently own a HD451 and Hyper X Cloud 2. (Both are gifts btw, so no complains here) and no amp. Before last month i had no idea music could sound so great on a pair of headphones. A friend of...

Hey All, I am currently at an impasse. I am kind of stuck wondering what the next step is in my audiophile hobby. Currently my headphones in use are: 64 Audio A8, Sennheiser HD650, Nighthawk Carbon, Sennheiser HD1 Over-ear. My desktop setup is Schiit Asgard 2, and Schiit Modi. My portable is...

Hi, I am using HD598 and considering upgrading to under 500$ headphones with Audiogd amp+dac, I only listen to epic orchestral music like two steps from hell. Does it worth it to upgrade from hd598( no amp/dac) to under 500$ headphones with 300$ audiogd amp dac? Thanks

Hello, Everyone! My previous Sades Stereo Bass Gaming Headset is almost damage and now not working properly. Now I want to purchase the new one. any suggestions?

Hey guys, just bought the amazon dot 2 during a sale on amazon but i've encountered some volume problems when i have multiple inputs into my dayton audio APA150 amplifier. My amp is able to have up to 2 inputs. The first is my computer and the second is the amazon dot. Whenever i connect the...

Hello everyone, I am relatively new to the higher audio world but have managed to get my hands on a few pair of good headphones and amp's Philips SHP9500 & Fidelio x2 Audio Technica m40x & AD 1000x Audeze LCD-X & iSine 20 Questyle cma600i & Schiit Modi 2 Uber & Magni 2 Uber I am looking to...

Hi. So I'm planning on getting some speakers. I am a noob in this field. So far I have been suggested two different options. One set I have been suggested is the Edifier 2000DB which are gonna cost around £200. I am told that if I buy these I don't need anything else I'm ready to just plug in...

Hi! I need help deciding between the ath-ls300is, Noble trident, or campfire Orion and I would really appreciate any insight or maybe other recommendations in the same price range. I listen to mostly indie, EDM, and classical. I am not huge on bass and prefer clarity, but if I can have the best...

I have a Xonar Dx and was wondering how the soundblaster Z compares, i enjoy the DX but the its really quiet and this really bugs me, so should i get an amp for the DX, or replace it with the Sounblaster Z? If you have any suggestions of a better sound card, or DAC/Amp, in the same price range...

Budget - $150-$200 (if there is something I should consider for more please mention them). Source - Questyle cma600i from PC Requirements for Isolation - Some to a lot Will you be using these Headphones in Public? - No Preferred Type of Headphone - Over ear, has to be good at isolation...

Hi, this is my first post so I'll apologize for any bad question formatting in advance. I am new to the audiophile community, so I guess I am totally new to tech. I decided to upgrade my current listening from casual appreciation of mp3 files on my iphone 5s to lossless files. Because of the...

Hi there, I'm looking for a good headphone setup with maybe an Amp and/or DAC (if necessary), and was hoping that maybe some of you could help me out, since I don't really know a lot when it comes to audio. I currently own a pair of Astro A40s, but want something more for my ears. I also don't...

Hello guys, I am loosing my mind trying to decide what AMP/DAC for my new LCD-X that I ordered and will be getting next week. I currently have a Schiit modi 2 U and magni 2 U stack but I know I want something better for these headphones but I just can't decide what to go with, the amps i was...

I'm experimenting with colored noise and was wondering if anyone knows about any programs, software or apps for the generation of colored noise

God lord, they were some good pairs. Bought them for like 15€ on amazon and they were miles better than my Samsung Earphones which were included in my Galaxy S7 I just bought recently. BUT: I need an upgrade. Why ? Because the sound signature of the VE Monks weren't good enough to keep them for...

My older brother has a pair of the Xiaomi piston 3 in ears that I've been borrowing quite a bit and I really enjoy the sound but when I looked into buying a pair it looks like they're discontinued and out of stock. I had heard that the 1more single driver was similar to the piston 3's but it...

Heyo, new here, if I should post this elsewhere or need to provide more information do let me know :) Budget: Not an issue, can save to whatever. Necessity: Small. Dont mind waiting a while and prefer to wait for sales etc. Usage: Metal mostly. Tech death, progressive tech death, symphonic...

Hello, first post so sorry if there are formatting errors and such. I'm looking to upgrade from my FX Audio DAC-X6 to something better. I'll be trying to power a pair of AD-900X's, Fostex T-X0's (Massdrop T50RP MK2), and a pair of Final E2000 IEMs (16ohm impedance 102dB sensitivity). The...

Hi, everybody! Glad to join you! I am a music enthusiast of popular music, and I am new about professional headphone, so I can not figure out a headphone for my enjoyment of popular music yet, can you guys recommend? Thanks.

My oppo ha-2 literally died tonight, As a result of a spilled water bottle. I am recieving my Dita the answer truth edition tomorrow. I am unsure what to do. Should I purchase another dac/amp or possibly a nice dap. I was looking at the a&k k70 as it is on sale here in Australia for 800aud with...

Hello all, My name is Tiago and I live Portugal. I'm currently looking for a somewhat high quality IEM set. From the many researches I've done I think I've closed down on these: Oriveti New Primacy Oriolus Forsteni Campfire Audio Polaris (newly released) I listen mostly to rock music, 85%...

Hi I'm very new to these forums, and I know these headphones you see on the title aren't in the same range. There is a reason for that. Due to working at an electronics store, I can get a brand new pair of Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 for 125 USD. The problem is that I have quite a few earbuds and...

So I have a pair of dt990 32 ohm headphones and they are good but boy oh boy do they hurt my hearing. They have a good range but I need new headphones with massive range and ones that don't hurt my hearing due to its intensity. I need something around 32ohm so my phone can power the music. I...

I'm a complete audiophile newbie who is looking to get a good set of headphones and was hoping you guys could help :) I've got a budget of about £200-250, i'm looking for something over ear which that can block out noise whilst not leaking too much. I'd like to use them in public on my way to...

Dap - Fiio x5iii (3rd gen) Looking for a pair of IEMs to pair with my recently ordered Fiio x5iii. I wondered what you guys thought of these. I like my bass although wouldnt want to be constantly overpowered by it. From what i hear the SE425 can lack a little in the bass department so perhaps...