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    Help a rookie replacing and upgrading from old Sennheiser HDR 170

    Hi all, new member and wannabe audiophile after some help! I have used and loved a set of Sennheiser HDR 170s for my PC for 9 or 10 years now but its time to replace them - starting to physically fall apart. Am hoping to find an upgrade or comparable more modern product? However google research...
  2. M

    HD58X upgrade to Clear

    Hi all, I have had my 58Xs for 4.5yrs now with Dekoni Elite Velour pads with braided single ended cable powered with a cheap smsl DAC/Amp, I have Eq'd them to sound as good as I can but I want a bit more. I feel as though they're a bit muddy, everything can blend together as you start turning...
  3. Trizesta

    Ikko OH10 lover looking to upgrade...

    Hi all! I've been slowly working my way up the IEM ladder and--after some time spent being fully content--I'm getting curious again. So now, with $600 to spend, I turn to you for advice... The Ikko OH10 has been my daily for a couple of years now and is quite simply the most enjoyable set I've...
  4. FrankFHuang

    Need an upgrade from end-game RSA Darkstar

    Hi, guys It's been quite a while since I looked at anything Hi-Fi, so, forgive me if I sound like I've been living under a stone. I've been very pleased with my setup, consisting an RSA Darkstar, paired with Northstar Supremo and CD192 (end-game setup back in the 2010s). But I recently decided...
  5. DelayedEnd

    What to Upgrade to From Blessing 2 : Dusk

    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...
  6. A

    looking to upgrade!

    hey all, I currently have the HD 660S as my daily driver, I love everything about them, in fact, I think they're the best headphones I have, I choose to wear them over my Elegias, and my DT 770s, but I want to upgrade, I just don't know what to choose, I want something that sounds similar to the...
  7. timiambeing

    Ideas for an upgrade please… Soncoz/SPL/HD600’s

    HI - I currently have a budget to lower mid-range set-up and find myself with around £600-800 to splash out on an incremental upgrade to hopefully up the SQ a notch or two. My current set-up is: Raspberry Pi 4/Allo DigiOne HAT running coax spdif → Soncoz la-qxd1 DAC → SPL Phonitor One headphone...
  8. E

    Upgrade to: Fiio FD3 or Sennheiser IE300?

    Hey guys, I currently have Fiio FD1 & Samsung Akg EO-IG955. I enjoy their sound a lot for my use cases. I listen to different genres - female vocals, EDM, Indie, Rock, Classic, etc. and also game sometimes. Could you recommend me which one would be better upgrade from my current set. And if...
  9. H

    Schiit upgradability?

    I'm just looking into getting my first head-fi setup, I have a budget of around $2k and have been looking at Schiit. I was initially looking at the magnius/modius stack so I can use a balanced setup and have enough juice to power pretty much anything out there. Then I came across the bifrost 2...
  10. L

    Upgrade from Focal Elegia - Clear MG, or Arya Stealth?

    Hi, so I've been loving my Elegia's (upgraded from DT 1990's), for 6 months. But they have some real flaws. I love the soundstage - the "bubble around head" presentation. Great presence, it fires directly towards my head, and I'm surrounded by music. Layering, depth and separation are...
  11. Y

    (Recommendation/Help/Discussion?) IEM upgrade from Shortbus Olina / Oxygen

    Hi, I'm new to Hifi IEMs and purchased my Olinas a month ago and am now looking for an upgrade because of the reasons below. First the most important stuff out of the way. I live in Europe, Germany. My budget is 650€ though I wouldn't mind spending less than that. I definitely consider used...
  12. Damien Grief

    Upgrading IEMs from Moondrop Aria

    Per the title, I'm looking at potentially upgrading my IEMs soon. I love the Arias. They've been great. But I just ordered a FiiO M11 Plus DAP and was thinking it might be a good time to get better IEMs, too. In researching, the most recommended upgrades from the Arias seem to be the Moondrop...
  13. L

    Upgrade from LCD 2C?

    Hi All, I recently got the LCD 2C's and I love the sound signature and the extended bass. I was wondering what you would think the next upgrade would be over these? My dac is the Ifi Zen Dac 2.
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    Looking for an upgrade - Blon Bl03 user

    Hello everyone, So I have been using my Bl03 for more than a year. It was my first and only IEM that I possessed and it was a fantastic experience ! So natural and balanced. I am so happy I chose Blons over many because people here recommended and I just followed your recommendations, no...
  15. V

    Need some advice for upgrading on drop

    hey guys. So for Christmas I got gift cards from different people for drop.co worth $350 in all. Heres what I currenly own: Headphones: 58x, 6xx, 560s, 559, status cb1, drop thx panda, monoprice bt600, 1more triple driver on ear, 1 more triple drive iem bt, dt990pro, he-x4, he-4xx, tranya t3...
  16. R

    HD 6xx upgrades?

    I'm trying to figure out where to go after the Sennheiser HD-6XX's. I find that my only issue with them is that the bass is underwhelming on them. I should clarify that I've had a chance to try the Meze 99 classics and I found them leaning towards too bass heavy for me. The headphones will see...
  17. PureJaz

    DT 1990 Pro - Setup

    Hi All, Hope everyone is well in these crazy times. I have just ordered the DT 1990 Pro's as an upgrade to my HD598's. I am also looking to to upgrade my Dac/AMP situation thus have come here for expert advice (like i received when i got the HD598's). Currently i have an Asus Essence STX +...
  18. V

    Looking to upgrade from HyperX Cloud Alpha

    Hey guys, new to the audiophile sphere and looking for new headphones. The Cloud Alpha has served me well these past few years but I wanna upgrade. Here's what I'm looking for: -Either closed or open back(preferably open back) -Around less than $200(even better if under a $100) -Balanced or warm...
  19. fufula

    Something between HD650 / X2HR?

    There's a lot of things that I like about the HD650s and the X2HRs, but then there's this one thing in each case that drives me mad. I could live with the smaller soundstage and less bass of the HD650 if it wasn't for its terrible headband (I'd like to keep my headphones stock). The X2HR are...
  20. Palartemis

    Upgrading to a decent setup within modest budget.

    My current listening setup consists of :- Nokia 7 plus phone as music player SMSL M6 DAC SMSL T2 TUBE HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER WITH UPRATED MULLARD TUBES SENNHEISER MOMENTUM 2 ON EARS SENNHEISER HD280 SONY MDR1A BOSE QC25 SOUNDMAGIC HP200 VARIOUS BUDGET IEMS , FAVOURITES ARE 1MORE TRIPLE DRIVER My...
  21. Eletech Socrates

    Eletech Socrates

    Built upon Eletech’s wealth of R&D experience & expertise, the “Socrates” was born from the relentless pursuit of purity and extremities of a mono material - Copper. Unsurpassed within it’s class, the “Socrates” breaks down the predisposed stereotypes of Copper and manifests in a reference...
  22. pvtjoker42

    Looking for a new amp? sound? dac?

    I've been long debating the "upgrade" to a Schiit Valhalla 2 for my Senn HD 650's.. But I'm just not sure it's worth the money currently. I have no issue with the price tag of the Vallhalla 2, I'm just not sure I'm gaining much.. Current setup is Schiit Modi Uber 2 from my PC, and into my...
  23. Aviadawg

    Need recommendations for "UNVEILED" Cans. Help!

    After many years of production and being a mix \ mastering engineer - I realized my love for darker headphones IS for music listening, and because my ears are sensitive in the high frequencies area, BUT when it comes to production and mixing; I benefit so much from MY FIRST bright headphones...
  24. M

    Amp/DAC upgrade for Beyer T1

    Hi all, Long time lurker, first-time poster. I'm looking to upgrade my gear (or simply find a better pairing for my headphones) and wanted to get some advice on where my best bang for buck might be. My desktop setup: Beyerdynamics T1 Violectric HPA V100 RME Babyface as DAC This combo served...
  25. Bluecactus123

    Inexpensive Legend X upgrade cable

    Hey, I'm looking for an upgrade cable for 100$ or so for the Legend X, are there any out there? Preferably silver
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