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So I downmixed one of my albums that were 5.1 to stereo. The original 5.1 version had a dynamic range of 11-13 using TT Dynamic Range meter. However, when I downmixed them, the stereo versions had a dynamic range of only 6-8. Is this normal or is my downmixing software (foobar) bad at downmixing?

I want to purchase an Audiophile Headphone, but I am confused about the right impedance value that would be compatible with my Sony HCD-GZR5D Mini HiFi Component System. The Sony service manual says that Headphones of impedance 8 ohms or higher ( no upper limit mentioned) can be plugged. Can a...

I've had beyerdynamic DT770 Pro (80 ohm) for a long time but I wanted to try an open-back so I also purchased DT990 Pro (250 ohm). I really like the DT990 and I think I might prefer open-back, but the high-pitch treble is a bit noticeable. Still, I got a great deal on the limited edition...

Hi All i thought i’d be fun to pass around recs for very very low and tactile bass tracks that one would use to loosen the glue of the diaphrams for burn in (i think this is real enough, at least in theory). I may be using glue a little loosely here, forgive me :) Demons by Joanna (so tactile)

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We talk about the sound of an artist and track each week. First track by Billie Eilish...

Hi, So I was using tag and rename and it lets you drag and drop as many pictures as you want for the album art, I tried 2. And on myCowon Plenue D it switched every 5 seconds on 1 song but now it doesn't do it anymore. Can anyone help me? I would really like to see a few images or a couple...

In our Artist series a variety of Audeze users. This is the first in a series of planned articles. Susan Rogers is an American professor, sound engineer and record producer best known for being Prince’s staff engineer during his commercial peak (1983-1987). During this time, she laid the...

I got some extra money and have wanted a new pair of headphones for some time. I'm not very knowledgeable with headphone specs so I've come here for some help. I would like headphones that allow me to hear all the footsteps in Modern Warfare, Yet also listen to and enjoy my bassy punk rock music...

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Hello there! I'm looking for a new open back headphone to replace my Sennheiser Game Zero. I've never used an open back headphones before and would like to try because i heard good things about them having a wider sound stage and feels more natural. I'm looking towards these headphones mainly...

Hello. I need an advice about my first sound card/dac ( I should understand differences between them ). I will use that for music, movies, etc.

Hi, this is my first post on these forums and I'd like some help with my ATH M50X headphones. I was first using a bad "gaming headphone" that i got for like 30 euros and wanted to get better sound quality. I decided to go with the ATH M50X headphones and connected them to my pc. They sound...

Here is a link to a post containing my criteria: https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/eazjo3/help_deciding_on_headphones_that_will_work_for/ For all the headphones in my criteria I like these the best. The big thing is the design, I love the simplistic yet stylish nature of it. I...

Bonjour everyone, I'm looking for good advices and feedback about our product (design, techno, attraction): ewolv.loma-innovation.com I'm part of a start-up located in Paris. We are creating custom-fit earphones. We have developped a new patent material which allow deformation. So we are...

So I've been lately on doing some remixes, like 20 or so but never actually get to end them. Not until this last one: https://mega.nz/#!Wbg03Yaa!7rYT_cwdllbQ7rOLW4rGppZ1R2oBpM3yrRyBW3j84l0 So my question is: what do you think of it? P.S.: I know I could just upload the file to Head-Fi but it...

LATEST UPDATE: TOMORROW (SATURDAY) IS THE DAY!! We're currently locked in for October 5th at our usual spot (see address in bold). Post your thoughts, and what gear you'd be bringing! Same stuff applies regarding used gear sales/trades, etc; please read the slightly-modified copy pasta below...

Hello! So I found a website that sells flac but just wanted to ask if any of you are familiar with it. I mean are the flacs that it sells good bitrate? Is it gonna be better than compressed high quality music from Apple(256kbps)? Also is that a normal price for a flac song?I mean the price of a...

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...

Hi everyone, I currently own a pair of Sennheiser HD 598 SR and a FiiO K3. Unfortunately, my K3 doesn't work properly anymore and so i was thinking about upgrading my DAC/AMP setup with something a little better. I looked into the Fulla 2 or the Modi/Magni combo as a replacement. I've gotta...

So as the title says I am looking for a close back headphone with a fun sound signature like a V or W sound signature. I would also say that even though I said gaming tbh it's more like a bonus if the headphone can be used for gaming but for me the music is a priority. I was thinking between the...

I am looking for a DAC that I could use for gaming and music within 500EUR. The requirements for the DAC are that it can produce a big 3D soundstage and good imaging, and works well with my current gear: Meridian Explorer 2 -> Massdrop CTH -> HD6XX/K7XX and hopefully upcoming gear I've helped...