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    Looking for DT 990 Alternatives

    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...
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    JBL Tune 710BT vs 1More Sonoflow

    These headphones are both around $80 and both seem to be recommended at this price point. I was wondering if you are an owner of JBL Tune 710BT or 1More Sonoflow what was your experience with either of the headsets? Did you enjoy the sound? And how was the durability of the headset? I am...
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    Purchase Advice for Headphone (< $400) for Music Listening, Watching Movies & Shows, and Gaming

    Hello, I am looking for a new set of headphones. My last headset was the PC37X. Unfortunately, the left channel on the PC37X no longer has sound (even bought a new cable and the issue persists). I am looking for a replacement headphone with good vocal clarity and a nice bass that is $400 or...
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    Please give me a little advice on how to buy

    Hello everyone, I'm in the market for my first audio system and would love to get some recommendations. Here’s what I’m looking for: Budget: 250 Dollar Availability: China Sources: PC+FOSI v3 Music Preferences: classical music Speaker size: 5 inch Listening distance 1-1.5m Speakers available...
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    Advice: AVR vs Streamer & Amp

    Hello everyone, I'm looking to get some advice on what gear to purchase for my system. I have a 2.2 channel system that I use for Movies, TV, and Gaming. I'm giving my AVR to a friend (Denon AVR-S950H) and looking to replace it with something new. I'm unsure if I should just get a new AVR...
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    Speaker recommendations for an open-space apartment with a high ceiling

    Hi everyone, I'm reaching out for some speaker recommendations as I'll be attending an audio show next month. I'm in the market for new speakers and would love some advice tailored to my specific living situation. My Space: Open-plan apartment High ceiling (approximately 3 meters / 9'10")...
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    New (or updated?) system recommendation (Budget: 3000 euro)

    Hi all, Been lurking a bit in this forum but decided to make an account and ask for your expert advice. I have a pair of B&W 683 S2 paired with a NAD C275BEE and Denon X3700H. I am currently running a 2.0 system, and want to expand it to (begin with) 2.1 or 3.1. I have had the speakers for a...
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    Advice Requested: Topping D50 III + A50 III vs. JDS Labs Element III MK2 vs. RME ADI-2 DAC FS

    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...
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    Sennheiser HD560S or Philips Fidelio X2HR

    I am a newbie and want to get my first "proper" over ears. My budget is 100€ and I came down to the Sennheiser HD560S (outlet) or Phillips x2hr. Both would cost 99€. Important for me that I can use the headphone for some years without it breaking. So two questions: 1. Wich one would you chose...
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    DAC with input switching

    I have a macbook and a PC that I want to hook into my wh-1000xm4s. Right now, my horrible method is that I'm using an audio jack on my monitor's 3.5mm jack to connect to my headphones. Bad audio quality aside, it also locks me out from controlling audio directly from my mac as it seems macs...
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    DAC Pairing for Moondrop Aria and Tygr 300

    Hello everyone, I use Apple USB C Dongle (EU version) on Pixel 4a to run - Moondrop Aria (the old version with black color) Sensitivity: 122dB/Vrms (@1kHz) Impedance: 32Ω士15% (@1kHz) Beyerdynamic Tygr 300 Nominal impedance: 32 Ω Nominal SPL: 96 dB @ 1 mW @ 500 Hz T.H.D.: < 0,2% @ 1 mW @...
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    first avr and speakers help/advice £1000-£2000 help

    I hope this is the right place to post! Currently i have a samsung s90c 77 oled paired with a 15ish year old samsung ht c-6500 5.1 blu ray device, my main source of media is from my pc, rtx 4070ti, ryzen 5800x3d, 32gb ram etc. i conntect my pc to my tv and then tv to the samsung 5.1 atm, i used...
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    Integrated amplifier advice

    Hi all, after allot of lurking around I've decided to create an account. Mostly because I could use some insights on buying a new integrated amp. My current setup consist of the following: - Harman Kardon BDS, used as a pre amp for digital sources. - Sony ES integrated stereo amp, used as...
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    Amplifier help

    Hey All. Looking for some advice, I recently upgraded my home theater system from a 4-channel output to a 7:1 output system... a major difference in quality and sound... wow. I'm looking to amp that up with a powerful amplifier. The equipment I have is a Denon AVR X2800h receiver- 95 watts per...
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    Best headphone amplifier for multiple users?

    Hi all, I need a headphone amplifier for my desk. The headphones are DCA Aeon Noire, so the amp needs to be pretty powerful. The wrinkle is that others often use my desk (for calls, video games, etc.). So, ease of use -- and ease of switching between headphones and speakers -- is important. I...
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    Speaker recommendations JBL 530 VS Revel M16

    Hello I’m looking for some speakers to compliment my new Oled TV I recently bought. I’m sitting about 3-5 feet away from my TV and I have stumbled across a pair of Revel M16 for $650 nearby and also found some JBL 530s for $280 these will be paired with a Yamaha A-S301 was really needing some...
  17. MRcrepnoir

    Any better alternatives for the shanling m1s?

    Hi!, i have been getting into audio lately and through buying a cheapo ipod 5.5gen for cheap i have decided to buy a better DAP and through some searching i found the shanling M1s which has plenty of the qualities i want like: -a big amount of storage -physical controls -a decent battery life...
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    Should I upgrade my DAC/AMP stack?

    I've been told that I need to upgrade my DAC and AMP, but more on upgrading my AMP. I have a THX 789 and an SMSL SU-8 DAC. I guess my higher-impedance headphones like the ZMF Aeolus and Sennheiser HD 600 could use more power. I also recently bought the Sony MDR-Z1R and Fostex TH900 MK2 and...
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    My endgame plan

    Hello everyone, I finally chose which headphones are going to be my endgames and want some insights into the electronics or possible mistakes I'm making. I'm planning to own both the Hifiman HE1000 v2 (already ordered with the latest sales at 1300€ brand new) and the Meze Empyrean. Why those...
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    Fiio K7 or Topping A30 pro + D30 pro

    I'm a newbie and just got my DT 1990 Pro headphones. Connected to the headphone jack of my Macbook Pro (2019) they sound pretty good but if I remember right they sounded better in the store with an amp. I'm interested in the Fiio K7 because of the good reviews and I also like how it looks. But...
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