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...

I'm looking for an iem with the best possible bass texture at the price point (>500$). I've yet to own a single DD iem, so I'm unsure if those are the best in terms of bass quality? I listen to a variety of genres, like almost anything you can think of. any recommendations are welcomes, thank you!

Hi, I just recently got a UM Mest OG and I’m liking it a lot so far. I enjoy the bass but i also feel like it could slam a bit more. I’m wondering if the MK2 has better bass then the original? On the other hand since bass slam is mainly what I’m looking for if I should just go after an IER Z1R...

Hi, I’m relatively new to the hobby but have quickly fallen down the rabbit hole. I’m currently stuck on looking for new IEMs to try out. My current ones are Monarch MK2, Dunu SA6 Ultra, and 64 Audio U4S. I’m looking for IEMs that are mainly all rounders but would also like a recommendation for...

Hi, I recently bought a used monarch mk2 and it came in with a small crack on the shell. Over time the crack has gotten bigger so I wanted to figure out how to repair it. One way I've heard to fix it is to use Loctite plastic bonding. When googling I also came across sgaudiohive and saw that...

Hello! I want to hear what people think are good pieces of gear (IEMs and headphones alike) specifically for classical music. It's made a resurgence in my life, and I've been enjoying the instruments used in classical music a ton, and would like to know what gear people think would maximize the...

At the moment i am using Philips TAPH802(with wired cable most of the time), but I finaly decided to treat myself to some good headphones and since the HD 560s had great reviews and were 100€ on their outlet store i went for them. Since this is my first real step in the hi-fi world i don't know...

Hello, I currently have a pair of Moondrop Blessing 2 : Dusk and I am considering an upgrade! Ideally, it would have a similar tone to it, with more resolving power and a larger Soundstage. I have a Cayin iHA-6 + TEAC UD-501 stack, so powering them should not be an issue. Thank you in...

Hi, I've seen previous messages on this forum but I wanted to ask once again since there any many discounts around this time. I wanted to buy a replacement cable for the ER2SE, Lunashops seems a reliable site and searching I found two around 20-30£ seemingly supporting this Etymotic type, the...

I've been using the HD660s for more than a year, and I want something a little more interesting. I bought the Meze 99 Classics, and honestly they had too much bass, and weren't super comfortable. I got headaches while using them. Definitely too much bass- I'm still interested in a nice closed...

Hiya, I am looking for a pair of closed back headphones, meant for listening otg. My source is my phone which is a LG V40 so no issues with low efficiency headphones here. So far I used my trusty DT770 32 ohms, replaced the pads with velour pads for less bass heavy sound. I also am a happy...

Hello and thanks for dropping by. I find myself able to hear the difference between a linsoul HC-08 and a alo audio regular litz cable. Both 4.4mm termination and same DAP. (Yes, I know it is a $80 difference, but it is what I have to compare.) The $100 price range is a sweet spot, as it has...

I can dish out 1000$ although ideally I would like to be in the 600$ range, and I highly prefer closed back or at least semi-closed back over ear headphones. My m100s are reaching the end of their life, breaking apart after many good years. I wouldn't call myself an audiophile and can't...

Hi everyone, as the title says, I'm looking for DAC recommendations for the CA Andromeda 2020. I've been exclusively using the Witch Girl 12 now for a couple years and am ready for a change, and I've always admired the Andromeda's aesthetics but never really liked the sound until the newest...

Hey guys, I'm currently using the Samson SR850s and they sound okay. However I feel they are very uncomfortable and heavy even with the brainwaves padding on. I was thinking of getting a new pair of headphones and considering Sennheiser's HD599 se and the Philips shp9500s. In my country 559s...

Hello everyone, I need help to choose an earbud for work., it can be wired or bluetooth. I already tried - Anker Liberty Air 2: good microphone and sound, but unfortunately the one that I bought presented a problem with hiss , so I returned the product and I don't want any more products of...

Hi all- I was looking into a DAP to replace my iPod Video and became aware of a surprising issue: many modern "MP3 players" won't support more than 20k songs at most (Hizids AP80pro, Shanling Q1, most Walkmen). Rather than a storage limitation, the music library size is limited by the firmware...

Hello Head-Fi community, Recently I acquired an IFI HIP-DAC, and was using it with my 80OHM 70pro which has stopped working after 7 years usage My Music Tastes have changed since then towards Metal, Rock, And on occasion Electronic Music genres (House. Trap, DN) Its fair to say detailed and...

Looking for a cheaper headphone that is not too bassy and is comfortable, which one is the best to pick out of these three?

Dear Audio-Fi-Heads, can you recommend a pair of headphones in the price range between 40-80€ with detachable /replacable cables? I like a neutral sound similar to the Sennheiser HD-25. Build in microphone (Headset) would be a plus. durability would also be a plus. I was looking at some...

I have a 50mm headphone shell and am looking for some drivers off aliexpress my budget is $60-$120. Hoping to make closed-back headphones with a wide sound stage with v-shaped signature crispy treble and warm bass, without having awful vocals. Has anyone had a good experience picking up drivers...

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a new pair of closed back, wired headphones. I've been doing my research, but I keep seeing contradicting opinions and I'm kinda lost. I'm looking for and everyday pair that I can use for music and games. I'm looking to spend less than $300 USD and as I said above, I...

Hello! I’m looking at getting my first set of quality headphones. I’m after something that will suit a fairly eclectic taste in music, but a lot of rock, jazz and blues. budget is around $500AUD ($350USD/300EUR) but happy to go over if it’s really worth it. I’d like them to last quite some...

All my projects I have used my university's soldering irons and other equipment but As graduation approaches, I'm trying to flush out my own workbench. I have crappy 12$ kit I got off Taobao I've used for larger projects but absolutely too large and unwieldy to work on tint Knowles drivers. What...

Hello, everyone! I am starting to get into audio and am currently buying audio gear for my setup. For my next purchase, I am looking for an audio interface. My budget is around $200 USD. I will be running my Philips X2HR headphones, a pair of monitors, and an XLR mic. I will sometimes record...