asking for help/advice

Hi fellow music lovers, I was hoping I could get some consensus advice without the need to go down the rabbit hole of learning about setups, technologies etc (unfortunately, I just don't have the bandwidth)... My family and I listen to a LOT of music (rock, house, downtempo, jazz and some pop)...

Hi, I have a question. I bought the HIFIMAN HE400se, and I'm unsure if my amp/DAC (FiiO Q1 Mark II) is sufficient for these headphones. Sorry for the noob question!

Hi, I currently have the DT 990 headphones, but I'm looking for an upgrade. The sound is not very good, although it's okay with an EQ. The comfort level is really good, so does anyone have advice for a headset under €200 that has similar comfort but better sound quality? Maybe the...

Hey, could someone give me some advice on choosing a DAC? I'm considering either the K11 or the SMSL DS100, but I can't seem to get my head around which is better. Alternatively, if anyone has a tip for something better, this was recommended to me. Thanks in advance for your help.

I am currently running a kef r2 meta with some left/right xtz cinema m6's. Was very happy with the sound either using xt32 with a 1k curtain and now using a1 evo, until last night when I watched the revenant again for the first time since release. This a a film that has a lot of voice panning...

Hello everyone! I need help adjusting the Kali monitors DIP Settings based on their position in my room. I'm not that experienced when it comes to acoustics. I can't decide which of the listed Dip positions fits my case. I'll attach a picture for you below. I've been trying for some time...

Title says it all. Looking for advice/input on which of these to buy for desktop use with 80% headphone (NOT IEM) use: Topping D50 III + A50 III (cheapest + separates) JDS Labs Element III MK2 (best looks, all-in-one, USA-built) or splurge and call it endgame with... RME ADI-2 DAC FS (best...

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, I am new to this forum but I've been reading it for couple days straight. I am planning on upgrading my audio setup but I am not sure it's worth it since, like with many of the folks here, my room is my limitation. My situation is following. I own: Exposure 3010s2 Integrated Amp...

Hello, fellow audio enthusiasts! I am new to the audio world, trying to get my first stereo system. Strictly for music. I don't want to shell out multiple grands on the audio equipment right of the bat, I believe one can get a good system to enjoy for many years on budget. I am open to buying...

Problem: When the air conditioner unit turns on and when it turns off, if the A/V receiver is on, the front and rear speakers emit a brief but audible click/pop. Background: I live in a rented condo (i.e., assume I cannot do electrical work on the unit). The furnace room is situated in one...

I've had a good look through the forum and it doesn't seem this has been asked anywhere. I'm slowly building my hifi setup and I'm up to the point now where I need to choose a cartridge and stylus for my turntable. Whilst I have enjoyed going down the rabbit hole for almost everything component...

HI, I want to buy new speakers for my bedroom (22x13 ft). I now use Fosi BT20A with Pioneer AJ tower speaker - I found them to be better than my previous speaker - Audioengine A5 (which I like too) I want to upgrade (~$2,000 budget). I will be using bluetooth to listen to my music. I have...

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...

Do you think the tweeter phase could be negligible? Does the crossover seem well done in general? I'm a novice, I think I did everything correctly, but maybe I'm wrong.

Greetings from Poland here. I know that some of you will rup your head and say: what he hell is doing - it will not work and it's rubbish, but let try to find the way from this situation :) I'm not movie or audio freak :) I can watch the movie with small wireless speaker ;) It will be rather...

Hello fellow audiophiles! I recently bought a Topping E30 II/L30 II Stack and need some advice/help. I am trying to use it for my PC/Mac and need some help with the setup and settings. I plan on using it for music, movies, videos, and games. I plan on using Apple Music/Spotify Premium ( and...

Hello! I'm very glad to have found this forum. I've read many topics already and decided to create my own. I hope for your help. Sorry for any possible mistakes - I used Chat GPT to translate the text. I'm putting together my first hi-fi system for streaming music (Deezer/Apple...

Hi, I would like to ask you guys for some guidance. I might sound really dumb, but I am just really confused on what I should get and do. I am in the market for a whole system of sorts. I was thinking about getting a turntable, the Pro Jet Carbon Pro, with the Bower and Wilkins 607 S3 and...

So here I am 6 months after I bought the He6se V2. I decided to connect it to a Topping A 30 Pro and Topping D10B and my PC. Honestly the Topping can push it quite good. Only at ear bleeding levels you get too much noise. Still I have the feeling that I lack Bass and that the Headphones sound...