Looking for a new "all-in-one" interface for computer: - usb-c input, 24b/192kHz (DSD, MQA are optional) - Mic inputs (with Preamp, adjustable via a knob, phantom power is a plus) - Decent DAC (and also, as Mic is analog, ADC) - powerful enough headphone amp with low impedance output and enough...

My wife has a congenital defect in her hearing and she needs a portable (I mean really small, the size of a matchbox preferably 5cm x 3cm or so) mp3 / aac (he) player with: - usb port (any type) - pref. 32GB storage - mp3 + HE-AAC support with full tag and filename browsing - simple menus -...

Does anybody know of a Real-Time Audio Analyzer software (RTA) for Windows that allows the monitoring of active Windows 10 Audio Output (not just input)? I have tried: - Friture - TrueRTA - WinScope - Audio Measurement System AudMeS - Visual Analyzer 2021 And NONE of them allow the selection...

Audix has announced 4 new closed circumaural full size headphones headphones in September 2020: A140 Professional Studio Headphones ($159) - 32 Ohm - 97dB sensitivity - studio monitoring tuning - 40mm phase coherent drivers - 90-degree swivel mechanism of cups - removable 1/8" / 3.5mm...

Now that 3.5mm headphone output is nearing extinction in smartphones, it's time to start compiling the list for the best USB-C to 3.5mm adapter DACs. Many phones don't even offer analog output anymore on their USB-C output , so the only option is to have a dongle/adapter with a built-in DAC...

The screw on the hinge of my TH-X00 broke and it looks like it is a proprietary part. I can just replace the screw, as it broke inside the spring-hinge mechanism (the counterpart part, into which the screw screws into, see the images). The Hinge mechanism (above). The broken screw (and the...

At CES 2019, Kingston Technology's sub-brand unit, HyperX has launched their own variant of Audeze Mobius, in collaboration with Audeze Inc. HyperX Orbit S - Closed back, fully circumaural design - Audeze 100mm planar magnetic drivers - Waves NX 3D Audio with head tracking from 7.1 audio input...

Creative has announced the first headphones using their Super X-Fi UltraDSP -platform that they demoed in 2018. Creative SXFI AIR C https://en.creative.com/p/headphones-headsets/creative-sxfi-air-c#buy-menu - Wired, micro-USB Creative SXFI AIR & SXFI AIR...

Looking for best isolating (passive) universal IEMs, hopefully deep inserting and definitely with a replaceable cable (MMCX preferred). What choices are there? Shure SE, Westone W and UM pro fit Comply P-series foam tips. I have never worn any universal that blocks more than these babies...

I guess I'm a peculiar daily IEM user, compared to most other requesters here. I like universals as opposed to customs (too many details to go into) and I use several different IEMs. I already have a high(er) end set I use that for musical enjoyment in proper situations. However, my daily IEM...

My wife has very specific needs for her music listening. She's on an iPhone and uses her headset for both taking calls and listening to music. She has hearing impairment (genetic) and an imbalance between left and right ear. That's why she needs to use the built-in stereo left-right balance...

Let's face it, many of us use smartphones as the source and don't want to lug around three items. My smartphones are not powerful enough to drive all the headphones I want to use, hence the need for an external amp. Then again, I want to speak to my headphone/IEMs inline microphone, not to the...

Samsung (which makes more than just mobile phones, FYI) just bought Harman International, who owns such brands as: AKG, dbx, Harman Kardon, Infinity ,JBL, Paragon, Mark Levinson, Crown audio and Martin Professional. Of course this purchase is about more than just audio, as WSJ states:  ...

My beloved Phonak Audea is getting harder and harder to find. Yes I still have a pair and I'm repairind my other paid. Yet, I want something also in the future that :   - Fits Comply P-series foams (the longest, best isolating foams with narrow hole. Comply doesn't advertise Phonaks as...

Computer peripherals maker EVGA pre-announced a new discrete (PCIe) sound card at CES 2016: The following is from their marketing material for the discrete internal sound card: - State of the art audio fidelity - True analog engineering for lifelike audio reproduction - 130dB+ SNR (Signal to...

Onkyo is coming out with two full-size headphones in addition to their new IEMs (E900M and W800BT). Shipping in march 2016.   Onkyo A800 open headphones       Ø50mm High Power driver with multi-layer diaphragm 4Hz-40kHz frequency range 100dB sensitivity 32Ω impedance Acoustically Open...

AT has a couple of new full-sized circumaural headphones with integrated microphones - one closed, one open. Haven't seen much posted about these. Apparently shipping soon (late 2015, early 2016).     Audio-Technica ATH-AG1x gaming headphones...

Time to upgrade...   I'm using Beyerdynamic T70 with bent headband and Beyer Gel Pads currently, and they are ok for the price and have many positives:   - absolutely no sound leakage outside - isolate very well from sounds outisde - bass is fairly accurate and tight - my ears fully fit...

Has anybody found a good pair of IEM headset with a good quality MICrophone? I've tried; - Sony MH1C - Sennheiser MM 70i - Phonak Audeo PFE 022 In all of these the MIC sound quality is sorely lacking. They pick up lots of noise, have no wind-guard to speak of and the general quality is...

Does anybody know of a sound card that:    - Has Windows 8 driver support  - Has bit-perfect output  - Supports 7.1 analog out (unbalanced ok, balanced preferre)  - Has individual VU meters (incl. dB ranges) for each of the 7.1 channel, regardless of what is the playback source file or...

Have been trying to find this for two years, and i can't understand why it's not on the market:    - IEMs (not buds, not over the ears, not half-way inserts)  - wired (not bluetooth, no batteries, but perfect sound quality)  - headset that comes with a Mic (i.e. can be used for making...

Having an average or slightly smaller head, I've never really had a great seal with my ATH-W5000. Being that I like the wearing comfort of these cans and would hate to part with them, I keep trying to fiddle with their position to try and get a better seal, along with a bit more bass and...

Did a search for comments for best IEM for bicycling and came up with sporadic comments mostly. I'm absolutely *not* interested in over/on-the ear headphones. Strictly IEMs only.   What would the hardcore bikers suggest?   Ideally, for me, the combination would be as follows:  ...

Does anybody know of foam replacement tips NOT manufactured by Comply that fit Sennheiser MM-70i?   The tips must have a fairly wide hole, as MM-50i and MM-70i have a wide hole. Most of the standard ones (Westone, Etymotic, etc) do not fit, even with a lot of violence (I've tried).  ...

Have been using my iRiver H340 w/ rockbox for audiobooks, but I'm now in  need of something more.   Specifically, the player should:    audiobook support with multiple bookmarks  support mp3, aac, wma, flac and wav w/ id3 tag support  offer separate playback tempo control up to 200%...