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Quite nice advice for newbies and not only which can be expanded also to other audio categories. Short overview: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Avoid solely considering your budget maximum 01:43 - Avoid the sunk cost fallacy 02:45 - Avoid sanitized "reviews" from content farms 03:10 - Avoid buying too...

Guys I need your advice. In early June I bought a complete amplifier from Audiophonics with two of the 1ET9040BA Purifi amplifier modules for approximately 3000 €. One week ago I then read the thread about the Buckeye Purifi Eigentakt 1ET9040BA monoblock and contacted Audiophonics and Purifi...

Sorry to bother you guys, but I'm not sure if it would work... Like - okay I can plug them into because there is a interface for them - fine, but according to SMSL C200 Manual I should put them in 32 ohm mode right? - because this is 32 ohm and above? Btw what you think about that setup? I...

Hello, I'm picking a pair of headphones at a reasonable price and a simple DAC-AMP for it. I prefer a dark, warm sound signature, that I can listen to all day long. Bright or treble heavy headphones gave me a headache, that's why I returned those I tried. I mostly play/watch videos or series...

I'm totally new to this forum, and to audio too. I post my request here cause i didn't really know where else to ask it. I'm not an expert at all in music and sound, but i appreciate and enjoy good things, so i want the best for me, tho I don't have much money so i want the best i can have for...

I'm new to this area, and have done a lot of research recently on headphones and amps. I'm looking to get a pair of open back headphones for the primary purpose of listening to music - Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Boston, Faith No More, Lynyrd Skynyrd, etc. (maybe some bass heavy hip hop every...

Hello, I am currently using the DT770 Pro 250 ohm with an audio interface (Behringer UMC1820). I also have a microphone, the Audio-Technica AT2035. I am looking for an upgrade from my existing setup and want to try open-back headphones. Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone! New member and first time poster. I posted the same question on Reddit and some other forum, so don't be alarmed if you find it. I'm currently in the process of setting up the home theater of my dreams in my living room. And, as per title, I'm looking for advice on the equipment I...

my question is at the bottom first context My current ht setup is as followed tv - TCL 55-inch 6-Series 4K UHD Dolby Vision HDR QLED Roku Smart TV - 55R635 _____________________________________ source - NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro _____________________________________ av receiver -...

Hello, I’m trying to figure out a path forward from my current setup and could use some advice. Currently I run Focal Elegias with Dekoni fenestrated pads powered by a Monolith 124459 (THX ASA 788). I EQ with Oratory’s recommended EQ via Peace, with some little tweaks for a bit more bass...

Hey everyone, I'm a big fan of analog and vintage tech, and I love having a ton of control over my sound. My current setup lets me adjust everything I want on each speaker with active crossovers and equalizers that go from 32khz to infinity (and beyond!). However, I can't exactly take all that...

Hello everyone, Brazilian planning to buy speakers for my house in Argentina. I'm currently using a Sony STR-DE895 (more info below) receiver and I'm interested in finding a pair of bookshelf speakers that excel in clarity and have a slightly brighter sound signature. These speakers would...

Hello guys. Currently im using Audient id4 with Sennheiser HD 600 headphones and a shure sm7b microphone. I added a dynamite to the microphone, but it is still underpowered. I'm looking to add speakers, maybe like the KEF Q150, and was wondering how to have all these 3 things working well...

Advice request please. Does anyone know if PEACE / EqualizerAPO works inline with my Windows 11 Logitec Media Server / player setup? Importantly. I want to avoid resampling, other than the obvious PEQ changes. I use the USB out to my SMSL DAC. I play mainly flac files with a good proportion of...

Hello everyone! I just picked up a pair of Definitive Technology BP-9020 speakers for a killer deal and am trying to decide which route to go with regards to amplification/interface. Budget is around the $300-350 USD range. I was planning on going with the Yamaha R-N303, but am wondering if...

Hi all, I'm living a nightmare trying to chase down alternator whine in my system. I've been at it for a month. Please help me! I am fairly sure its alternator whine. My symptoms are whine when car is running, starts immediately after ignition, whine pitch rises and falls with engine RPMs...

Hi everyone, thanks for taking the time to look this over, its really driving me crazy. The problem: I am getting a loud buzzing noise, with a noticeable 60-hertz tone in my recordings. Where I'm at: First, everything is plugged into a single surge protector (just a bog standard one...

I'm keen for your collective wisdom everyone. I'm seeking to upgrade my speakers from the Q Acoustic M20HD for desktop. They are mounted on speaker stands approx. 30cm (11-12inch) on my desk, perfect for tweeter at ear level. My room is about 50% treated, not an optimal size (square shape), but...

Hi all, I am fairly new to audio equipment. My hifi experience only extends to owning a portable Fiio M15S DAC, Fostex Headphones and an Escape portable speaker. Have never built a stereo setup. Anyways I just bought the below receiver and speakers, and am wondering how beneficial it would be...

Hi, the subwoofer for my LG SN9YG soundbar is no longer functioning (can’t figure out why), but it has me considering a replacement since there seem to be some decent sales going on now. I’m considering replacing my old soundbar with either: 1) LG S90QY soundbar 2) Klipsch Reference Cinema 5.1.4...