I've owned Audio Technica's wired headphones ATH-M50x for years, and I've always been satisfied with their audio quality. Now I consider buying the wireless, bluetooth version of these headphones, ATH-M50xBT2. Is the audio quality in ATH-M50xBT2 the same as in the original, ATH-M50x? If not...

This question has been on my mind for some time; it's a broad question but I hope we can find some easier and helpful answers for people in the search for their endgame. Is there a best value-for-money/bang-for-buck/Goldilocks-zone price range for: 1) digital audio players 2) digital to audio...

I just got the PX for my birthday two weeks ago. The sound signature was kinda muddy but I'm wondering if i gave these headphones a fair chance considering the amount of people both praising it and recommending against it. I also did end up EQing it with AutoEQ on my S22 Ultra and the Peace APO...

Hello all, So recently i started getting more invested in the hobby and have been experimenting first with getting some budget IEMs before i get something more high end. I wanted to improve my phone's audio by getting a portable DAC/Dongle. However i already know that my phone comes with a...

Why are super expensive closed back headphones created? I ask because, isn't it true that open is always going to be the superior design for raw sound quality?

Hello Fellas, it’s been a while since I’ve been on here. Both me and my girl lost our AirPods Pro in Turkey last month, and are currently looking to replace them. We loved researching, and reading a lot of your posts in this category, but my girl’s her vacation is over soon and she needs one...

thread started to discuss ArcOS as platform for audio based applications let's start with some links to installation packages for OS and player software, driver (where needed) ArcaOS wiki; tech info- https://www.arcanoae.com/wiki/arcaos/technical-specifications/ needed; link to download link to...

Hi all, did anyone ever notice trying to use your DAP with and without case? with blind test, i can hear the difference in between. Gear : FiiO M11 + K'S Bell Ti without the case, the sounds are more refined and "shouty". before, i check that each DAC have a temperature error offset, and off...

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...

Budget - about 350 dollars Source - Samsung Galaxy s 10 plus How the gear will be use - on the go I do need NC and Prefer tonal - I have no idea how to answer it but I can say that I like to listen to any instrument and hear the voice of the singer most cleanly so bass less what I'm...

Hello! I found a relatively cheap deal on eBay for a brand new iPod touch 5g. And I was wondering is it worth it? Because my current setup is Audio Technica Ath-M70x headphones with Huawei P10 plus and FiioA1 amplifier. Or the same headphones with an iPad Air 2. My question is will I notice a...

I have VERY little knowledge so far headphone-wise and not much money at the moment so I'm trying to find a pair of good over-ear headphones to use mainly at home for music listening and movie watching. I'm not too fussed about bluetooth or noise cancelling - just that the sound quality is good...

Hi! I am opening up this thread since I saw here the occasional single feedback on (and also some sales of) AffinityCables adapters. But there is no dedicated thread yet, which I find surprising since cable adapters are immensely useful for head-fiers who have invested in expensive cables...

The most important feature for me is sound quality. I'd mainly use them in workouts or to watch films so bass capabilities and sound balance are important. Right now, I've got it narrowed down to the Anker Soundspirit Pro and the OnePlus Bullets wireless. Between the two of them, what should I...

Hi guys! I’m new to audio and I’m interested in investing in a good pair of closed back headphones for around 500 dollars. The only reference I have is the dt770s, which imo were under my expectations. I’ve been looking at reviews and such and I have been getting my eye on either the...

Hi! I am currently sorting my CD / music library. Being a bit of a collector, I gathered over the years many, many different versions of the same pieces and concerts. And I now realize that I should not have done that .... whereas I do enjoy the different interpretations, I seem "not musically...

Hello, I'm currently using the Sennheiser HD 518 but I would like to get an upgrade. It shouldn't be more than like 450€. I already own a fiio e10k DAC + AMP combo. Can someone recommend me a noticeable upgrade? One thing I don't like about mine is that other people hear everything, which...

Found a plugin you guys may find interesting. Search (ctrl+f) "relife" on the page. Use it with foorbar's VST adapter, and set it to 3-peak mode. It seems to improve layering a lot, and reduces some of the roughness in vocals caused by dynamic range compression (instrumentals crowding in on...

Since most new Smartphone manufacturers ditch the 3.5mm jack, i am curious, if headphones who connect via the type c port would have the same sound quality?

Which do you all think would sound better: A MP3 purchased and downloaded from a service such as Amazon, or, one ripped, at a high enough bitrate(256kbps or higher) from one's own CD of the same song?

I have purchased the Senn HD800 hp, HDVA600 amp, DacMagic Plus dac, connected through USB2 to Acer Chromebook R11 on 320 kbit/s spotify premium stream. The HP and amp are endgame for me. I have neither upgraded to lossless format nor upgraded cables (incl. CH 800 S). I am wondering whether my...

I am going to buy a new phone. And Xiaomi Note 5 pro is my first choice. As this will be my primary music player too, I would like to know how it sounds like. I heard some users complained about bad sound quality of this device after an update, and then xioami released another update to fix this...

I own a few sets of headphones and one of them is AKG K7xx. They're great headphones for a lot of reasons, but bass is their weakest characteristic. I've seen other audiophiles with similar issues, and I'm wondering why people don't just add more bass with an equalizer or bass boost function...

Hi all, I've recently bought the MDR 7506 after reading tons of positive reviews. The headphones indeed sound as good as I expected. However, my ear pinna is hurt after approximately an hour of listening, and it's painful. My question is will the comfort improve if I replace the stock ear...

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...