New research using fMRI that shows that the brain adapts to audio expectations at the neurological level https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-01/tud-whw010821.php

I'm looking for a bluetooth receiver/DAC that I can pair with the Samsung S9 for $50 or less. The receiver should allow the phone to control the volume. I want APTx and AAC. Range should be pretty good, as I would prefer it could reach from one room to the next through a wall about 20ft away...

Can anyone fix the cheers smiley? It seems like it got hit with the shrunk ray. Thanks in advance! :beerchug: (see what I mean)

Currently, speaker home audio equipment is part of the Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum) forum area. But that seems to be dominated a good bit by cables and power conditioners and that kind of thing. Also, I know that part of the purpose is to keep that DBT free. I...

So 1/3 of the weight of the headphone comes from metal weights, and the reviewer estimates the actual cost of the components is about $17: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ben-einstein/we-took-apart-some-beats-headphones_b_7639618.html Overpriced? Who would have guessed? LOL

So 1/3 of the weight of the headphone comes from metal weights, and the reviewer estimates the actual cost of the components is about $17:

Just a test. Please ignore this thread.

Over on another forum I belong to, they have this facepalm emoticon enabled: Gets a lot of fun usage, typically in a very positive way. Just thought I'd throw the idea of having a facepalm icon out there as something for fun to add to the forum and try. :)

In Supernatural episode S10E19 this past week, Sam is using a Phillips reel to reel with a set of headphones. Given that they are in the men of letters' lair, likely the headphones are supposed to be from the 1950s or so. Are these a known brand of headphones? Or perhaps are they headphones that...

Over in the Introductions, Help and Recommendations, newbies are frequently citing having listened to headphone (and speaker) demo reviews on YouTube or recommending that others listen to them when deciding on which headphones to purchase, such as these by Z Reviews...

Two of the most commonly requested things that people need help with are (1) gaming headphones and (2) IEMs. Suggest that Mad Lust Envy's and ljokerl's threads be added to the useful links list at the top of the forum...

Thought it would be useful to start a thread about the best portable backup battery USB chargers. For any head-fier who has a smartphone, tablet, and/or DAP, it's a must have for travel. I have a couple Anker 2nd Gen 10000mAh Astro E3s and have enjoyed them for the price...

Groupon has the HP Slate21 Pro for $239 +shipping. It's a 21 inch Android tablet. It would make a heck of a media station if it can accept USB audio and a USB hard drive. But I'm having trouble finding out much about them. Anyone out there heard much about them? Amazon reviews seem pretty good...

Thought it might be fun to share what headphone or other audio equipment we are gifting for Xmas. :) (Please don't use this thread to seek recommendations for headphone purchases). For my son, FiiO X3 (upgrade for a Sansa Clip+). For my brother, Yamaha Pro 500. For my nephew, Logitech...

OK. Xmas time is here, and a relative asked me what they could get my fifteen year old teenage son. He loves his IEMs. He's had more expensive ones, but currently he is rocking the Soundmagic E10 (his second pair over the years). So something with the same class of frequency response, but...

Saw that there is a first generation Audio-GD Compass on Ebay with low mileage. Anyone know how it compares, in class, to the NFB-11 or NFB-15? Not necessarily wondering the sonic nuance differences. Just wondering if it's about as capable a DAC and amp. Thanks :)

So I just posted this review yesterday: http://www.head-fi.org/products/yamaha-pro-500/reviews/11330 Since then, there are a couple of strange things going on with my subscriptions: * I can visit it, but it still shows up in my subscriptions under Activity as unread/unviewed. No matter how...

Can anybody recommend a cheap headphone adapter/extender that works with the iPhone 4 Lifeproof case? My ex got my teenage son the Lifeproof case, but he can't use any of his IEMs with it. I see that Lifeproof sells one for $20 + shipping. We don't need the screw in option that keeps it...

Just saw this information about the Reveel headphone amp posted on Engadget this weekend: "By using proprietary technology, Reveel adds aspects back into the sound that you find in a live environment (room phase, etc.), but lose in a studio recording." Sounds interesting. Some kind of analog...

I'm interested in any research that confirms that the switching between audio devices often done in ABX testing reflects real world listening. There's an underlying assumption behind how ABX testing is cited that the results of a study can be extrapolated to how we listen when not in an ABX...

I've been looking forward to the release of the new FiiO X3 because I feel it would be awesome to have a good portable DAP with a good headphone amp built in. So far the reviews look good: http://www.head-fi.org/t/671656/fiio-x3-review However, there is no replaygain support. This is important...

I'm concerned that the addition of the New Members forum will decrease the assistance to new members. I know that I tend to notice requests for help because I'm also interested in reading other posts in the individual equipment forums. Now, not only do I have to go to a different subforum, but...

As of today, Walmart is selling the new Hisense Sero 7 Pro tablet that is similar to the Nexus 7. Same Tegra 3 processor, Android 4.2, same screen resolution, but only 8GB additional internal memory (N7 has 16gb and 32gb versions). However, it does support HDMI out, has a micro SD card slot...

I think I gotta get me one of these. Must be some cassettes up in my attic somewhere :D Portable USB 2.0 Cassette to MP3 Sound Converter at Tanga for $16.99 The only thing that discourages me from buying one is that it doesn't mention lossless recording options for preserving that good...

I need a 1 to 1.5 ft mini to mini cable for my O2 amp and phone, but it needs the smaller tip for the jack because of my phone case. The space is kind of narrow around the plug in for the headphone jack. The FiiO L2 works great, but it's not long enough. 1.5 ft would probably be best, and I...