QC45 / QC35 II sub-$500 upgrade worth it?
I currently have both a QC45 and QC35 II. I noticed they both have favorable reviews on here from Amir (with or without EQ) I have a topping DX1 on the way as I wanted to see if I notice a benefit...
View ArticleHifiman Edition XS - poor highs?
I have a Hifiman Edition XS here, with the return window at Amazon closing soon. I really want to like these. Comfort is great (most headphones don't fit my head, these do, although I do need to remove...
View ArticleHifiman Edition XS
Hi guys. So guys, a little BACKGROUND first: I'd heard the Hifiman Edition X a looooooong time ago (prob 2016ish) and was really like... wow. But it was out of my [wallet's] league. Couple of years...
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Moondrop LAN Review
Welcome to Cuckoo Studio review. I'm Anzol. The following content is presented from the perspective of a mixing engineer. Measurement Conditions Explanation And Chart Interpretation Of Cuckoo Studio...
View ArticleWould a separate high-end AMP connected to my RME ADI-2 DAC make any...
Hi everyone, As the title suggests would it be worth it to upgrade to a dedicated AMP or is it just a waste of money? Thanks.
View ArticleHeadphones with 4k player and DAC
Hello everyone. Sorry for my English. I have a panasonic oled hz1000 and a sony ubp x800m2 4k player. I would like to pair it with headphones for use exclusively for listening and watching movies. I...
View ArticleCan you wear your IEMs while you eat?
My IEMs fall out while I'm eating. I've tried the different tips they came with, same thing happens. Just wondering if this is a common occurrence
View ArticleHifiman HE1000 Stealth - how to fix male vocals with EQ?
As a happy owner of Arya Stealth (No EQ) I'm testing the new HE1000 Stealth, and so far I have very mixed feelings about them. Solo violin tracks sound divine, but the whole orchestra seems to sound...
View ArticleTopping G5 - Is the battery serviceable ?
I'm looking to purchase the Topping G5 I love the specs, the measurements, the functionalities. That's the one I need for my work in the office. BUT... This is a battery powered device. And we all know...
View ArticleTips and cables- for IEMs
I'm not going to discuss the "sound" of these things but IEM are definitely an area where cables matter. I have recently found the "wrong" cable for an IEM can ruin the experience due to comfort/ fit...
View ArticleHas anyone tried using this crossfeed setup?
I've been using this excellent set of equalization/convolution files given here: https://github.com/ShanonPearce/ASH-Listening-Set for the past few days and it's been the best headphone experience bar...
View ArticleMotherboard integrated audio card VS Audio DAC
Not having received full satisfaction on this subject and even on this kind of forum dedicated to the passion for audio, I propose this debate to you again. What is the difference between an audio card...
View ArticleHow class D amplifier may react to headphone
Hopefully this post is helpful/interesting to others and not just myself. I have recently purchased an SMSL A300. It suits my needs quite well, but I am hoping to extend it's functionality. Years ago I...
View ArticleMinor glitch in HeadphoneReview frequency response graph overview?
Hi, i just found the nice Frequency Response chart on https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?pages/HeadphoneReview/ ("Goto Freq Resp" button). Very cool! But to me it looks like there is a...
View ArticleWhat headphone(s) do you own ?
Just curious ... What headphone(s) do you currently own ? Which one(s) is(are) used the most, or is your favorite ?
View ArticleBiggest volume on in-ear headphones
Please help me find the most powerfull and with the biggest power on in ear headphones with no string (wireless/bluethooth). I like to hear loud music without disturbing my nighbours. Thank you. I...
View ArticleT+A Solitaire T
Hello all. After enjoying my B&W P7 for a few years, I decided it's time to move on and upgrade. The Px8 were the natural upgrade and have fairly good reviews (I particularly dig the looks of the...
View ArticleUpgrading my studios' Headphone monitoring...
Hi... currently using the analog headphone out from a Audient ID22 interface into some Sennheiser HD6xx headphones. The ID22 was billed as having a good quality headphone DAC and thus far, it's been...
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SMSL SP400 Review (headphone amp)
This is a review and detailed measurements of the SMSL SP400 balanced THX headphone amplifier. It was kindly sent to me by one of their dealers, shenzhenaudio. It costs US $630 from them. The SP400...
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New Sennheiser HD490 Pro
Well, well! Look at this: Interested to see if we can get some measurements on this bad boy up in here
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