[fullranger]

Welcome aboard, ProtoBlues!
Try Tidal streaming service hi-fi option for that HD musice experience. It's $20 a month, so you don't have to buy any CD's. And their Star Wars music will blow your mind...

 

[Fontiac]

Hi everyone!
 
My name is Jon and I'm from Spain. I found this forum when I was looking for a new portablet music player.
 
My Ipod Touch (I think 2nd gen) died a few months ago and I'm looking into joining the DAP world (I think they're called DAPs). I'm trying to decide between a Sony NW-A25 (my price range goes up to 250€) or one from another company. I listen mainly to Metal and Japanese Rock, Metal and Game audio so I'm looking for a good music player with clear audio (in my price range). If you could point me to a guide or review to help me I would be very happy.

 

[ProtoBlues]

Welcome aboard, ProtoBlues!
Try Tidal streaming service hi-fi option for that HD musice experience. It's $20 a month, so you don't have to buy any CD's. And their Star Wars music will blow your mind...

Thank you for the suggestion, but I'm even more averse towards streaming services. I prefer to not be dependent on an internet connection for music.
 
Something else I forgot to mention in my post is the Loudness War. That's something vinyl lovers never have to think about.

 

[Ray3rd]

Hi everyone.
 
 My name is ray and I'm from Long Island, NY. Listening to my music through my FiiO X5II and some Bowers & Wilkens C5 series 2. Not too bad. Just picked up some AKG K7XX red from Massdrop.

 

[yuri Rei]

Hello everyone. I have entered the now headphone.I here hope to learn a lot about it

 

[mortenmarkussen]

Hi! I'm from the Netherlands. I just recently picked up a pair of Shure SE215s. New to the hi-fi world and keen to learn more

 

[chrismini]

Welcome one and all!

 

[fonkepala]

Hi! I'm from the Netherlands. I just recently picked up a pair of Shure SE215s. New to the hi-fi world and keen to learn more

Welcome. How's that SE215 working for you? And discomfort to your ears?

 

[mortenmarkussen]

Welcome. How's that SE215 working for you? And discomfort to your ears?

They are great! I use medium foam tips as they offer a better isolation and more bass than the small ones. The silicone tips are highly uncomfortable for me.

 

[fonkepala]

You mean you use the medium Shure olive tips?
 
The Shure silicone tips are ok for my ears. They're quite stiffer than other silicone tips I've tried though.

 

[Nick1971]

Hi I'm new here, been lurking for a while.
 
Currently use a Fiio X1 as my dap with an E12A Westone W30 at work or a K5 and AKG 550 at home.
 
I'm looking to upgrade either the X1 or the AKG550 (which I really like).
 
I was thinking of either Hifi Man HE400s or a Fiio X5ii. Given what I have now which would be the better value upgrade ?
 
Cheers
 
Nick

 

[apaar123]

Hello guys. I am about to take my first amp ever and i am confused between fiio q1,e12,e17,e18. Can anyone help me out?

 

[SurFi]

Hello guys. I am about to take my first amp ever and i am confused between fiio q1,e12,e17,e18. Can anyone help me out?

 
 
It is at a higher price point, so that may be a non-starter, but have you considered the Audioquest Dragonfly Red?
 
OTG would be more straightforward and less battery drain. I cannot compare SQ/performance vs Flio, but can attest to the sound quality and performance of the Red with headphones and iems. If it meets your needs, it is a phenomenal product for US$199.

 

[apaar123]

It is at a higher price point, so that may be a non-starter, but have you considered the Audioquest Dragonfly Red?

OTG would be more straightforward and less battery drain. I cannot compare SQ/performance vs Flio, but can attest to the sound quality and performance of the Red with headphones and iems. If it meets your needs, it is a phenomenal product for US$199.

out of budget for now

 

[OldDude04]

I use a FiiO E17K and have had no issues, powers any IEM I have and most 32ohm or 64ohm cans very well. I like the ability to adjust the bass, treble and gain on it as well.