I own the Fiio X1 and I love it, but it is currently experiencing the notorious scroll wheel issue in which the cursor jumps around every few seconds upon rotating the wheel. I plan to get it fixed, but I'm also itching to upgrade at the moment since acquiring the M50Xs. So, what under $200 DAP...

http://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/07/30/sharkk-bravo-hybrid-electrostatic-headphones-review/ Introducing the Sharkk Bravo. I found about it via an enticing ad from Youtube. Yes, a Youtube ad. :D What do you guys think? For only $250, it's tempting. How do you guys think the headphone's technology...

Please do not give IEM suggestions as they don't conform to my ears for some reason.   I've been out of the loop for a while now. I haven't visited these forums in ages so I'm unsure what new phones are worthy enough for you audiophiles.    I'm thinking of repurchasing the HD-25 II. I...

I own the AD900 and find its frequency response to my liking. Compared to the AD700s, vocals are more defined and more detail's exuded. All good. Besides one thing. I detect grain in the treble and mids. I've tried it with various portable sources including the Sony X Walkman, Sansa Clip and...

How do you store your phones so dust doesn't get into the holes of the grilles? I'm getting my brand new spanking AD900s soon and want a suitable way of storing them. Thanks.

What full-sized cans mesh well with portable amps? I currently own the Pico amp so I'm looking for some solid suggestions. Here's a rundown of what I'm looking for (in order of importance) Forward mids Fairly detailed Airy Ample soundstage Adequate bass quantity Preferably open in nature...

Imods excluded, sorry folks. I've had/own the: Sony HD5 Creative Zen Vision M Iriver IFP-895 Samsung YP-K3 Sony NWZ-A729 Best I've heard so far is a NON-Equ'ed Samsung YP-K3. What's your pick?

Both analytical phones; relatively bass-light. Both are pretty much crossover phones so I don't think it would be wise to buy both of them. I'm wondering whether people here prefer the K701s or the DT880s as the better all-arounder? The K701s have great soundstage ample for many types of...

I go to lyrics sites only for the best (most euphonic, most beautiful (sounding) songs). For some Radiohead songs as well. Not all Radiohead songs, mind you. But while listening, I usually just concentrate on the music itself and don't listen to what the heck the vocalist is saying...

Choices: Kenwood HD30GB9 I've decided to pass out on building a home setup. I want portability and feel that a home setup will restrict me to one corner of the house. Not being able to attain audio nirvana wherever I go. That thought depresses me. A lot. Smartest alternatives...

My portable source will consist of Kenwood HD30GB9 --> Xin Reference. Please take that into consideration before suggesting anything. I've heard some reports here stating that the higher Prestige cans don't mate particulary well with amped portables. Likewise, I've also heard that most Grados...

By "smooth", I mean no harsh trebles, no overbearing bass. Listening to it (without a $300+ man sized amp) would be akin to having silk being rubbed against both of your cheeks. There should be no glaring issues with it. (Lack/overabundance of treble; bass) Vocals should be clear and as...

I can't believe I prefer my $30 EP630s to my Etymotics. I can honestly say that the ER6s sound like $2 ear buds for most songs. .50 buds for ROCK songs. I've had the Etymotics since '05 and I've probably tried all kinds of seals known to man. Pull the ear up and insert. Insert and twist...

Any way to bypass Customs via USPS? I plan to ship a $200+ mp3 player to someone in Canada and I'm at a loss of what to do. I understand that by marking the package as a "gift", that would bypass any searches. That correct? Do I still have to fill out Form 2976 however since that's...

My Eh350's sound draaahayier the more I use them. They sound so dry, I literally think that the sound is affecting my hearing. Even my ears feel a lot drier. I've noticed the same thing with my Kramer modded KSC75. They got A LOT drier when I quarter-modded them. This means the dryness...

Would you guys recommend cheap phones that are detailed (clear, non-recessed vocals, instruments) with decent (3d-ish) soundstage? (Full-sized, portable, open, closed. Any would do. Just headphones though. No iems/canals/buds.) Must also play well with DAP's without amps. Price range...

Just read this review and tears formed in my eyes. I was so set on getting the SR125s until I read that it's just SR80s on TREBLE boost. http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=250 I know that it has nice soundstage. ANd that's what set me on getting it in the first place. But I...

God knows it took a while, but I'm finally deciding on getting the the ATH-ES7s for commuting purposes. Now, I know that it won't provide the prominent soundstage found in other open models but I know now not to expect this much from closed backs. My question to its owners here: how does...

What's the better value for UNAMPED, portable usage? What headphone will provide a more livelier, more detailed listening experience? And how does the soundstage fare for both? I want opinions from users with experiences with BOTH headphones. They're exactly the same price and...

Rock songs (more specifically, during fast riffs) sound muddy on my DAP. Source: ZVM Phones: Etymotic ER6s/EP630s. Flat EQ. Also tried elevating EQ settings (bass/treble) but that didn't help. It DOES sound beautiful until it gets to those fast rock guitar riffs. Then, it seems that I'm...

First of all, I'm one of the few teenagers here who are female. From having said, you can conclude that I know absolutely nothing about soldering two bits together. Let alone isolating and coupling two cables together. I'm wondering if anyone of you here can help me replace my Ety's Er6's...

I know a trusted Ebay source http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsubinurQQhtZ-1 (BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK) who sells CX300s. Yes, he's from China. But! Various Google searches have led me to believe that this seller does in fact sell authentic pairs of CX300s. A member here has testified to that...

Unfortunately, wiring problems has made my ER6s almost unusable while commuting. Whenever the connection to the plug housing is rustled, no sound emits from one of the buds. Don't have a CLUE about soldering two bits together and will have it fixed by one member here. Until that...

Hundreds of them. Driving me nuts. Now I know that Ebay isn't the best place to buy them but there has to be at least ONE authentic CX300 POWER seller on EBAY. There has to be. And I know that at least one of you here knows of one. And don't point me to big retail chains either. I want to...

Seems there's a difference according to this comparison sheet: http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/epcomp.aspx Why is everyone getting the 4P if the 4s is more accurate?