Hello fellow members,   I recently bought the Fiio X5 3rd and was looking for closed backs that can pair well with it. I currently have the ZA Duoza and I am really happy with the synergy. However, I had the ATH M50 and want to upgrade it. My budget is 400$ and have listed the below...

    So, I got my Pistons 2.1 delivered yesterday and thought of comparing it with another budget king, the "MH1C". Here are the initial impressions and a short comparison.   The packaging:   The packaging of the Pistons is extremely good considering its worth. I got it for INR 1500 which...

I'm currently listening to the A845 paired with the ATH M50. I'm looking for an IEM a step up in the SQ than the M50's. Broad soundstage, similar signature as the M50's or a bit warmer. I was thinking about the IE8 and the Panasonic HJE-900. My budget will be around 350-400$. Any suggestion...

The M50's have slightly boosted treble and a slight metallic tinge to it. I was wondering if it reduces with time or are there any possible steps to reduce it? It is noticeable on some songs only.

I have the Sony walkman NWZ A845 and i'm planning to upgrade the onboard soundcard on my PC. After all the good reviews i've narrowed down to the Xonar Essence STX. I'm new to soundcards and i just wanted to know the difference between both in terms of sound quality and the amplification. The...

Which one is better for the price they offer? I'll need these for music and movies. Any recommendations?

Wanted to know whether the A845 can drive full sized cans or not. I'm interested in the Audio Technica ATH-M50 and i've heard some good reviews about it. They pair well with most of the mp3 players and are easily driven. Would amping it do any better? I've seen in some forums that the A845 has a...