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  1. Shabda

    Shure srh 1840 eq-ability

    Hello all, Wondering if anyone can comment on the shure srh 1840’s eq-ability, particularly it’s low end boost. Could i add like 12 db to sub region without clipping? Thanks!
  2. T

    Headphone and Amp/DAC upgrade for £175 (UK)

    Hi Head-Fi, I have a set of terrible headphones that I bought on Amazon for £15 about 2-3 years ago (I think they are called HD800X by Betron). They are very uncomfortable and the closed back pressure gives me headaches after a while. Also, the sound card on my 6 year old laptop is giving up...
  3. Highnight

    Aeon open x + Schiit hel + modmic? Or would you recommend something else?

    I am a complete beginner when it comes to DACs and amps so I need a little help figuring out what would be the best option for me at around the $200-$250 price range. I am not opposed to the idea of having the gaming dac then in the future getting a nice stack for music/entertainment so if you...
  4. Z

    Should I upgrade my ANANDA?

    Hi, I bought an ANANDA as my first open-back, 2 weeks ago for 699USD. I'm using it with TEMPOTEC SONATA HD PRO. I have a budget to upgrade a bit more. The HE1000V2 is selling for 1000USD on Taobao. Should I upgrade my ANANDA with a better DAC/AMP or buy a HE1000V2 with DAC/AMP Combo(I will...
  5. psy_jc

    Help me round out my setup

    A few years ago I settled on the Beyer DT770 and Westone 4R and decided to give my wallet a break. But I recently got bored of my Westones, and wanted to try a set of open cans. I stumbled on a sale on the Fidelio X2HR a few weeks ago and gave in. I bought the X2HR, liked the sound but found it...
  6. OpenHeart OH2000

    OpenHeart OH2000

    Key Features Headphone Type: Over ear＋On ear (Open back) Construction: Metal Impedance: 32Ω Earphone sensitivity: 118dB/mW Frequency range: 20-24000Hz Interface: 3.5mm + 6.5mm Driver unit: 40mm Dynamic unit Included with Headphone 2 x Over-Ear G Cush Ear Pad (105mm) 2 x On-Ear S Cush Ear Pad...
    • Damikiller37
    • Head Gear item
    • chi-fi oh2000 on ear open back openheart over ear
    • Comments: 2
    • Reviews: 1
    • Category: On-Ear
  7. andreygrooves

    Open-Back Headphones for Musician and listening?

    Thank you for reading my post :) Looking for open back headphones, I am a musician and I love quality audiophile sound. I use headphones for instrument practice (piano, guitar, and bass) not to bother others living in the house. My ears get sweaty and itchy with closed-back headphones, so my...
  8. Ultrasone Edition 11

    Ultrasone Edition 11

    Our portfolio has been enriched by the new Edition eleven, a set of dynamic hi-fi headphones with an open construction. These headphones are meticulously handcrafted at our production facility at Gut Raucherberg near Lake Starnberg. Thanks to their open, circumaural design, they deliver an airy...
    • HardstyleLoco96
    • Head Gear item
    • beautiful bio cellulose detailed dynamic driver high end musical open back over ear ultrasone wood
    • Comments: 14
    • Category: Headphones
  9. Johnny Golden

    Any reason to buy closed headphones

    For home use in private is there any reason to use closed back headphones?. Let's assume ideal open back headphone conditions. What SQ advantages do closed back headphones have. I can't imagine any and yet people buy high end closed back headphones for home use, even when they own other high...
  10. -pete-

    Has anyone heard the ATH-AVA400?

    Hi all, I'm looking for a sub £100 full size open back cans, the Audio Technica ATH-AVA400 seem like they would fit the bill but I have only found a couple of Amazon reviews and that's it. Has anyone heard these? Are they any good? Are there any alternatives that you could recommend?
  11. M

    Help with headphones, dacs/amps

    I'm very new to all of this but have been doing a lot of reading on new headphones but can't decide what to buy. I don't have a DAC or amp. I will mostly use these headphones for gaming (often times competitive shooters like csgo) while on the call with friends and some light music listening or...
  12. Spirit Torino Twin Pulse

    Spirit Torino Twin Pulse

    Twin Pulse Hi-Fi Open-Back Headphones Twin Pulse Hi-Fi Open-Back Headphones The Twin Pulse isobaric system patented by Andrea Ricci opens up a new scenario in headphone playback. For the first time the dual drive isobaric technique is applied to a full size headphone to obtain a motor unit...
    • Infoseeker
    • Head Gear item
    • full size open back spirit torino twin pulse
    • Reviews: 2
    • Category: Over-Ear
  13. Peter Z

    Listening with speakers and open-back headphones simultaneously dramatically improved the soundstage!

    TL;DR: Played music through speakers and headphones at the same time; discovered that doing this yields soundstage and details that neither the speakers nor the headphones can produce alone. Context: Recently, I purchased a pair of ESP/95x's. They sound absolutely amazing on their own--I love...
    • Peter Z
    • Thread
    • crossover esp/95x headphone open back open back headphones open cans speaker
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Headphones (full-size)
  14. capsilver

    Closed or open back headphones for gaming and movies? (see list)

    I'm searching for the one for all headphone where the focus will be single player games (Action/Adventure/RPG) and movies/tv shows (music would be secondary in this case). I have these in mind: Open back: Phillips Fidelio X2: I've tried them and they sound amazing, very wide soundstage and a...
  15. F

    Introductory open back IEMs under $250

    I work in a kitchen, and therefore need to hear my surroundings well, but over the ear headphones are far too high profile. I need a durable set of IEMs, preferably with an open back. Style, and wired/bluetooth, are not factors. I mostly listen to podcasts, 80's, Greenday and QUIN XCII, so...
  16. N

    Open back <1000euros / comfort and versatility / Lcd 2c ?

    Hi, first sorry for my english (french guy here). I currently got a Meze neo, jbl lsr305 and Moondrop kanas pro on a rode al 1, also got a pro ject dc carbon with a pro ject phono pre amp. And i need to improve, I grab a Fiio k5 pro and i need a new open back headphone. There is so much...
  17. MoonAudio

    Rosson Audio Design RAD-0 Planar Headphones - Now Shipping

    Alex Rosson (Audeze co-founder) has a new project, and we're here for it. Rosson Audio Design makes a unique headphone, featuring audiophile planar magnetic electronics and one-of-a-kind, handcrafted enclosures. No two headphones are the same. So how does it sound? "The RAD-0 has one of...
  18. GREQ

    JVC HA-D1000

    Year of release - (?) 1989-1993 Type - Moving Coil Driver Size - 50mm Frequency Response - 15-28,000 Hz Nominal Impedance - 32Ω Sensitivity - 95dB/mW Maximum Power Handling - 100mW (?) Weight without cable - 340g Cable length - 5m Twelve years before the release of the HA-DX1000 (2005) JVC...
    • GREQ
    • Thread
    • 50mm digifine dynamic flagship ha-d1000 ha-dx1000 jvc open back vintage
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Headphones (full-size)
  19. MoonAudio

    Accepting Preorders: Audeze LCD-i3

    Audeze LCD-i3 In Ear Headphones $899.00 Preorder Now Expected August 23rd AUDIOPHILE SOUND FROM ANY DEVICE Featuring the magnesium housing and grill design of the LCD-i4, the LCD-i3 reduces unwanted resonance and delivers superior resolution to its iSINE counterparts. CONNECTION...
  20. B

    Increasing Headphone Inventory - Purchase advice

    Hey all, I'm pretty new to the forums, and am trying to decide on what my next set of cans should be. My current daily drivers are a pair of secondhand Grado SR-225's (not E, not I, just 225.) I enjoy the sound out of them, amping with a Schiit Fulla 2. I also have a pair of Audio Technica...
  21. cpach

    Recommendations for $50-$150 closed headphones

    I'd appreciate some recommendations for some closed back headphones, preferably from about $50-$150 that work well monitoring when recording, and I will use largely when composing/producing music on my laptop and listening to music when I'm in coffee shops and the like, or when I want to listen...
  22. Takuya Kousaka

    Looking for an upgrade

    Currently looking to upgrade my headphone, using Sennheiser Game one right now and looking to get either a HD660s or a Audeze Mobius. I'm a gamer, and love to listen to music. Already accustomed to the Sennheiser sound so that might be a factor to consider? Sound Stage is important to me...
  23. ZMFheadphones Vérité

    ZMFheadphones Vérité

    Vérité is a term often used in film and television as a style that emphasizes reality, naturalism, and a sense of truth. With the Vérité, ZMF has created a headphone that brings the ultimate truth to audio. With the utmost speed, accuracy, and heightened dynamic range, the Vérité will immerse...
    • Luxifer
    • Head Gear item
    • flagship open back verite wood zmf
    • Reviews: 5
    • Category: Over-Ear
  24. The Correlation

    A Detailed Comparison of my Sennheiser Collection (HD800, HD650, HD600, HD545)

    So, from left to right: HD800, HD650 (silver damping), HD600 (black damping), HD545. Not pictured is my girlfriends HD650 with black mesh. All pads on the headphones are new OEM pads. I also have listening tests with a set of pads I highly recommend purchasing if you need them, and these are the...
  25. Toneking BL1 Planar Magnetic IEM

    Toneking BL1 Planar Magnetic IEM

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