Hello everyone, I appreciate the help with my previous thread figuring out which IEMs to buy (landed on the iBasso IT01). Now I'd love some help with finding a replacement for my sluggish but still functional Fiio X5 (1st Gen) music player. Now it has been quite a long time since the Fiio X5...

So, this is my first post here and I've seen and heard that this site is very helpful for headphone enthusiasts or beginners. I've recently got into music more and want the most I can get out of it. So of course, the first step along the way is the right listening apparatus. I have a budget of...

Hello guys I am trying to decide if I should buy the Shure SE425, Rha t20I, AKG n20 or the Noble edc bell. Can you guys help me what I should get. Thanks in advance.

Hi Guys, I'm new both to the site and also in audio. I am looking for a closed back headphone for fun listening to music, nothing critical but I would like it to be as close to what audiophiles would describe as a great headphone without loosing the fun part and perhaps I should mention I do...

Bit of background first - I've been an Etymotic ER4/Sennheiser HD600 kind of guy for the past decade. I love detail/imaging/soundstage/depth, with a neutral landscape as a foundation (though I love some extra bass every now and then). I also recently purchased Campfire Audio Andromedas and have...

Hi all, Short and sweet, currently using an HD800S with a MODI2/MAGNI3 stack and have been highly encouraged to upgrade such setup to take full advantage of these cans. At the moment I find the highs are a bit harsh and the mods are slightly recessed, I find I’m having to increase the volume...

Hi I'm looking to own a really nice pair of open back headphones for around $200 AUD I'm thinking of going for the beyerdynamic dt 990 pro 250 ohms. I dont have an amp so i was wondering if its ok to still get these. I do a lot of gaming and listening to jazz music if you have any...

I use Sony Sports Headphone model # MDR-AS800AP (https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=MDRAS800AP; https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-mdr-as800ap-not-to-be-underestimated.750769/) and would like help choosing tips. I've had the Comply Sport Pro 200 (SX-200) tips for a month or so...

I've been lurking and reading various threads, and it seems that at the higher end there is no consensus on a 'best' IEM. Much of it seems to come down to personal preference and the sound signature that appeals to each individual. Still, I'm going to ask for some thoughts, and try and provide...

I did a little searching, and didn't see any terribly recent threads on this topic... I'm looking for some headphones to wear on the train on my daily commute. My priorities are, ordered by most-important first: Hearing safety Zero/minimal cable noise Noise isolation Portability Sound...

Should I pair the Musical Fidelity MX-DAC or the Audiolab M-DAC/M-DAC Plus with my BCL amp? Is there another combination that you guys would recommend? I'm going to drive a HD650 and hopefully an HD800S (when I upgrade). The source is a Sony Walkman WM1A.

Hi head-fi, long time lurker here. I'm looking for non-fatiguing over-ear closed-back headphones for up to 300$ for daily listening at work - I pretty much work while constantly listening to music, so like 6-8 hours per day. Previously had the option to use speakers, which I prefer, but the...

Hello everybody! After some deliberation, I've recently come to a conclusion that I'd like to obtain a portable music player and I'd like to ask you for some choice advice. Doing some research has allowed me to narrow my initial choices to the three of Cowon Plenue D, Shanling M1 or the FiiO X...

All right, so - I've recently acquire an Astell & Kern Jr. It's a pretty good DAP, with a pleasant sound to it, but it doesn't quite meet my needs, and so I figure - why not, instead of fumbling around blindly, ask my fellow Head-Fiers for their assistance? Here's what I'm looking for: +...

Hello I am looking for new headphones as the padding on my old headphones is pealing . What I am looking for is headphones with good/excellent sound quality for around £30/$40? There are so many makes and manufactures some well known established brands and others which known to be each...

Howdy! New member of the forum here, (long time lurker) and relatively new to the realm of high-fidelity audio. I've been blessed with a promotion at work so I've decided to finally treat myself to some really quality audio products. I'm currently using a set of fidelio X2's running directly to...

As a newbie to the headphone world, I do not know much about what sound signature I want, but I have some experience with the Bose qc15s and I find them comfortable and good enough. My ears do get slightly heated and they can hurt sometimes but it's probably because I'm wearing them wrong. I...

I'm planning to up my headphone game with new open cans. My current pair is the Superlux HD-330's with DT770 velour pads which have been good for the price. My DAC is the Schiit Modi 2 Uber and amp is going to be the Magni 2 Uber which is currently shipping to me. The headphones are going to be...

making this post because I need some in ear's for travelling. I'm gonna use it for a school trip to another country and this will be in the bus but, I will probably use it for my vacation to where I am going to travel by airplane. Music: Electronic, mostly nightcore. What I found; Sennheiser...

Hey everyone! I used to use this forum a lot when I first purchased my Logitech UE 6000's and Shure SE215's but I forgot my user name. Oops! Anyways, I'm now looking to upgrade my current set-up both in terms of sound and convenience. Before I jump into this I want to mention that for the sake...

Hey, I'm currently using my Xiaomi piston 3 which I bought a couple years ago now. I really like them but was wondering what new has come out since, or what I could get for a little bit more. I listen to all music genres, but mostly Electronic, Indie and Alternative. Looking for something that...

Hi, I've been trying to decide between these two headphones, and I would like to hear some pros and cons about each of them, or you can recommend me different headphones. BTW, my total budget is $300 (can be bigger IF it's really worth it) Thanks.

Hello everyone! I just joined, and this is my first post, so bear with me. Also, brevity is not my strong suit, so be warned that this may be a bit lengthy, though I feel it's necessary here. I've had the Sennheiser HD 280 PRO for about eight years, and I'm looking to replace it. The headphones...