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    How far have you gone?

    Good day everyone, I'm just wondering if anyone is willing to share a pretty accurate sum of money that they have spent on this hobby. For instance, after doing A LOT of adding I've come up with $22,000 - $25,000. If you look at my signature you can see what I've come up with after all of this...
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    Which headphone(s) have you bought, re-sold and brought back the most?

    I thought that this would just be an interesting conversation starter. Here's my list: - Sennheiser HD 800/s (no joke, but I think 5 times) - Sennheiser HD 650 (3 times) - Mod House Audio Argons MKII (3 times) I've bought a whole bunch at least twice, but that doesn't seem too unusual for me. :p
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    Portable headphones with great sound isolation

    Good day everyone, I'm looking for a portable headphone that has GREAT sound isolation, NOT sound-cancelling. I'm generally open to sound signatures that are neutral, balanced. I'd also appreciate if it has a low-key profile -- something not bulky. I'm looking to spend $200 or below. Please...
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    IEM recommendation

    Good day everyone, So I'm looking to purchase an IEM that's $200 or less (IF the sound is THAT much better then I can push it to $250-300). Unfortunately I've spoiled myself with the Campfire Audio Atlas .. but I need to sell it for funds and I just can't justify owning an IEM for the $1,000 I...
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    Portable setup for an HD 800S (I know..)

    Good day everyone, I just sold this headphone to a good friend of mine. He will mainly use these headphones at home, but he is also interested in taking them to his office. He would be running them out of an iPhone 8 I believe (whichever the newest version is). I want to help him out with the...
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    Has anyone eventually downgraded their system after reaching the 'top'?

    I'm wondering about this. Today I suddenly told myself that listening to the HD 650 actually sounded more enjoyable to my ears when compared to TOTL headphones. I believe that I'm starting to listen to my equipment more than my music collection. It's a weird feeling that I can't seem to shake...
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    This seems to apply to myself, especially with this hobby..

    The more choices you have, the less satisfied you are with each one. The old “paradox of choice.” Research shows that when we’re presented with more options, we become less satisfied with any particular one we go with. The theory is that when we have so many options, we have greater opportunity...
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    Looking for an IEM under $100 for SMALL ears

    Good day everyone, I'm looking to help out a co-worker who wants a decent IEM for under $100. He basically watches a lot of news, soccer and sometimes (maybe?) music. So I guess I'd be looking for a sound signature that has somewhat of a surround sound that can hit those bass notes when called...
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    Need a recommendation on IEMs <$500

    Good day everyone, I currently own the Campfire Audio Andromeda. I love the sound signature, but have been thinking about selling it to invest in both an IEM and DAP. I'm wondering if there is an IEM that comes close to Andromeda's sound signature? I'm looking to spend $500 max. Please share...
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    Need some help with deciding between the Hiby R6 or Sony NW-ZX2

    Can anyone offer some comparisons between these two? If possible, I'd like the comparisons to focus on sound quality and UI speed. I appreciate any comments! Thanks!
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    Looking for a tube amplifier to pair with an orthodynamic

    As the title states! I'm hoping to keep this at $600 and below. I'm looking to specifically drive Mr. Speaker Alpha Prime headphones. Any advice is appreciated. Thank ye!
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    Looking for a power-tube to match with my Bottlehead Crack

    Hello everyone, I'm looking for a power-tube that has lots of impact and punch in the bass without restricting the soundstage. A rolled off treble would be nice as well! Please, any opinions are welcome!
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    Music service with biggest library and high quality files

    Good day everyone, I just signed up for a month on Tidal and already saw that they are somewhat limited in their music selection, but I do appreciate that they have quality files. I was hoping to find a service that has quality files and a library as expansive as say YouTube.com, but this is...
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    Recommended SS amp for HD 800S

    As the title states, I'm looking for a SS amplifier that pairs well with the HD 800S. Thanks!
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    Looking to upgrade amp/dac setup! (Burson Soloist SL & DA-160)

    Good day everyone, I'm looking for potential upgrades to this setup. Please check out my signature for the headphones I'd be using. I'd prefer if it were under $1000 and had a balanced output. Thanks!
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    TH-X00 or TH-900

    Good day everyone, I have the opportunity to purchase one of these headphones. I can get the TH-X00 for $315 including shipping I can get the TH-900 for $700 including shipping I love myself some good bass (coming from LCD-2 Rev. 2, Alpha Primes, Mod House Audio Argon) I enjoy soundstage, but...
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    Mr. Speakers Alpha Prime comparison against Fostex TH-900

    Good day, I can't seem to decide between these headphones. In terms of price I'd only have to pay $180 more for the Fostex TH-900. I'd essentially like to use these headphones for gaming, movies, instrumental and lo-fi hiphop/jazz Does anyone have experience with these headphones? I do tend to...
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    Denon D5000 sibilance issues?

    Good day, I'm hoping to get a response from someone who owns or has auditioned Denon D5000 headphones. I would specifically like to know if there are any issues of sibilance with these headphones (I'm a bit treble sensitive preferring headphones such as LCD and HD 650). I'm looking for a good...
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    Looking for a headphone for hip-hop oriented music under $100

    Any recommendations? This will only run out of an iPad. Can be either full-sized or IEMs. Preferably full-sized, closed-back. Thanks!
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    Denon AH-5000 vs Denon AH-7000

    Good day, I have the opportunity to purchase a Denon AH-5000 for just over $350, but there is also a pair of Denon AH-7000 for just over $600. I have a few questions concerning these two headphones: 1. Which headphone has more sibilance? 2. Which headphone has more bass? 3. If anything, what...
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    Would an AudioQuest - Dragon Fly Black be able to power a T50 mod sufficiently?

    As the title states! I'm also wondering if anyone has had the chance to compare the Black to the Red? I'm mainly looking to power my Mod House Audio Argons.
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    A similar sound signature to the LCD-2 Pre-fazor

    I'm hoping to find a headphone that has a sound signature akin to that of the LCD-2 Pre-fazor. The main reason for this search is because the discomfort of the LCD-2 is becoming an issue that I'm not willing to resolve with a $200 headband replacement, considering that the main issue seems to be...
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    Mod House Audio Argons

    Good day, I purchased these a few weeks ago and love their sound signature, but I'm becoming too curious as to what was done under the hood, so to speak, in order to get such a sound. Do you guys think it would be alright to just open it up and take a look around or would there be damage done...
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    AKG K812 comparison to HD800

    Good day, I have an opportunity at a potential trade where I would be obtaining the AKG K812. I'm wondering if anyone has done a side-by-side comparison? If anything, what do you guys think of this trade-off? Thanks!
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