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Howdy! First time poster, long time reader, and am looking to upgrade my current setup. I have been doing my own research for a few weeks now but I fear I have become lost in the weeds of rtings graphs and reddit reviews. Currently: I listen through a pair of DT990 Pros, plugged straight into...

Hi everyone, I've been using SoundMagic E11 in-ears for a while and I love the sound signature, but a few years ago they changed the cable and it self-disintegrates after 6mo-1y of usage, which is a big problem as I have to replace them. The build quality now really sucks, and I'm at my 3rd pair...

I was wondering if there are any games that annyone has played who stood out for having very a good/unique audio experience. My first thought was Subnautica.

Hi everyone! I'm new in the forum so I hope I'm not breaking any etiquette or committing any other heresies. Please do let me know if I am, though. As mentioned in the title, I'm looking to upgrade my current headphones. I am using a pair of Sennheiser HD 6XX's which are in their final...

Okay, so I got deep inside this rabbit hole to decide which would be my next IEM (and probably last for years to come, if my income does not change soon). All of this started cause I did not like the Chu 2, I found it to be shouty, the mids were to recessed and there was a peak in the treble...

Looking for a DAP I can actually use with one hand (for example, less than 65mm in width) that has decent power output (500mW at 32ohms). FYI Chat GPT was absolutely, horrendously useless. The Hiby R4 seems to fit the bill but at 68mm width still a bit too big. Some of the Sony ones seemed...

I really love the sound of Aoshida E20. I'm a 'warm-head' kind of listener; I love elevated bass with clear mids and airy but non-spicy treble. And at a very good price point, the E20 has it all. I find the soundstage a little narrow and intimate, which is not a huge problem considering the...

Hi everyone, I am looking for a headphone (or IEM) + Dac/amp setup which would give me a similar sound signature as my current system. I am using the Hegel H190 to drive the Sonus Faber Sonetto 3. Bass: very dynamic, fast decay Mid: very detailed and articulate, strong presence High: smooth...

Hello, I used to have a have a setup of FiiO dac/amp and some open backs when I was younger. Now that I have started my career with more disposable income , I am looking to get back into it and have some enjoyable downtime post work. Looking for advice on entire setup , mainly will be streaming...

Hi there! Been reading Head-Fi and following classifieds for a while, but never made an account (well, I had an old one under another email that I never used). I thought I'd test the waters and see if anyone had good advice for me! Thank you SO MUCH in advance if you read this and offer...

Hey everyone. I'm looking for a new set of cans. I'll be listening primarily to EDM (Chemical Brothers) at home, so portability and leakage are not important. I already have a good daily driver for media and gaming (PC38X) but I want something more fun with an abundance of bass (v-shaped...

Hi everyone, I'd like to step up with my mobile audio lineup, looking for recommendations, below the details, 1 important thing, I live in the EU, preferably buying form EU shop, easier to deal with warranty if needed. Currently I have these AKG N40, RHA T20, JVC HA-FW01 Wood Series, only using...

Hi all, I'm new here and I don't want to come off as ignorant so ignore me if I say anything stupid. I'm not too knowledgeable when it comes to AMPs & DACs but I have received some suggestions from a reputable person at the Podcastage Discord who knows about this stuff. I'm looking to get some...

Hey everyone new member here, I've lurked for a while but decided to join to get some help on my upgrade path. I'm really considering the 2 amps in the title but I'm not sure which one to pull the trigger on. I've listened to the GSX before but it was several years ago when I first got into the...

Hey everyone, I need some help chosing the right IEM for my use case. I mostly listen to electronic music, some rap and some classic rock/metal. I'll also use them for voice calls and other voice related content (podcasts, narrated videos). I'll generally wear them for very long periods of time...

Hello all, Was looking for some recommendations for my next iem in my audio journey, and would love some recommendations. I currently have two IEM being the EE Legend X and the Jomo Audio Trinity Brass (and a custim noble audio kaiser I don't use due to all BA). I like them both, I'm a ass...

Hello, So I have been thinking for a while that I would like something new. Now, I am trying to decide what I want to do. My current thoughts are either, buy a new pair of headphones (Probably HiFiMAN HE1000 V1), or finally, properly get into the speaker space. Currently have HiFiMAN XS +...

I want to buy an iem for the first time. I'll mostly watch anime so the voices needs to be clear and not hurt my ears. So which one will be better for me? Moondrop Quarks or Kbear Dumpling? I can't go above this budget so please don't suggest anything more expensive.... Thanks!

I've done extensive research and the general consensus is to avoid "gaming" headsets and go for actual headphones. I read lots of posts on r/HeadphoneAdvice, r/headphone, crinacle's guide, head-fi.org, MadLust list, MajorHiFi and used the headphone assistant mk II. Main usage is competitive FPS...

Hey guys! I'm really stuck deciding between these two TWS earbuds(both same price), and I'd love your help in this case. What's your opinion on the 1More EVO vs the Galaxy Buds 2? Aside from sound, comfort is also very important to me. My previous earbuds were the Creative Outlier Air V3, but...

Hello, A proud owner of a pair of AKG K702 65th Anniversary Edition headphones here. So far I've been running my Annies with an Objective 2 as according to many, it should be more than good enough. However, some people claim that the headphones would perform even better if fed more, so I wonder...

Hi, I'm new to Hifi IEMs and purchased my Olinas a month ago and am now looking for an upgrade because of the reasons below. First the most important stuff out of the way. I live in Europe, Germany. My budget is 650€ though I wouldn't mind spending less than that. I definitely consider used...

I'm looking for a recommendation for a DAP. I plan to use it in my car to listen to lectures (mostly), but also music. I'm not an audiophile, so I'd imagine that any of the DAPs out there today would have sufficient audio quality. My files are MP3/WMA/FLAC. I require the the DAP have the...

UPDATE: edited thread, upped my budget. So recently I've slowly been getting into the game. I picked up the Oppo PM-3 just a few months ago because it seemed very intriguing. A cult-classic closed-back planar. I really needed closed back headphones currently as I'm sharing a loft space with my...

Hello There! I'm currently looking to buy a wired IEM to use with a Quest 2 VR Headset, mainly for Beat Saber, so music performance(especially EDM and pop) is important, alongside a secure fit and minimal cable noise. My budget isn't really high, $50 tops, and I'm in Europe, so choices are...