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  1. O

    Headphone Listening with Acustica Audio's Sienna

    I thought it good to share, cos it has absolutely impressed me a whole lot. Acustica Audio is a pioneer in a special kind of convolution based emulation of analog audio processing devices, such as microphone preamps, equalisers, compressors and reverbs. Been around for about a decade IIRC. Not...
  2. Harmonie

    Headphone pad makers

    This is going to be a short thread. I'm looking for HP pad makers, do you know any (and PIC contact) ? Not brands, but makers. For example: stumptner https://www.stumptner.de/welcome.html If this threads is a start for an address book of contacts >> appreciated !
  3. lostone98

    Which one would be the best choice, the Cyrus One HD vs LEAK STEREO 130 vs PS Audio Sprout 100 Integrated Amplifier's

    Which is the best performer, best features and best buck for the value? I don't have a lot of money. I like the look of LEAK STEREO 130 but the PS Audio Sprout 100 seems to do the most. Sprout100 - PS Audio Cyrus ONE HD - High Resolution integrated amplifier STEREO 130 I don't know much about...
  4. ThatM1key

    FS: AKG K7XX Headphones (SOLD)

    Price Total: $60 (Open for offers) + $15 shipping (USPS Priority Mail - Insured) [USA Main 48 States Only]. My eBay link is https://www.ebay.com/itm/133950361526 I am open to offers & questions. eBay Description: Selling AKG K7XX Limited Edition Open Back Headphones. Headphones do work. The...
  5. L

    Cutting of frequencies below 20 Hz

    Hi, I wanted to know you opinion on cutting frequencies below 20 Hz, I saw a lot of speakers that have small woofer that doesn't extend well past 50-60Hz, but that's not the case with headphones, with many reviews recommending equalization of bass to Harman target and even with linear bass...
  6. mononoaware

    [Solved] Attention Headphone users - I need help identifying these headphones.

    Photo is from ShenzhenAudio twitter. Post only names the DAC/Amp/Player and there are zero comments.
  7. ThatM1key

    Topping E30/L30 Combo: 1 Year Review

    Its my one anniversary with this legacy combo. I'll tell you my experiences with these two. For disclaimer I've owned the E30 a bit longer than the L30's, I'll start with newest to oldest. My amp is an old Sansui 2000A. Headphones is AKG 7XX. Topping E30 (Serial 2003) : Pure glorious DAC. The...
  8. S

    Please help with headphones "Balanced Cables"

    So I ended up buying an amp with two 1/4" audio jacks for headphones balanced connection. I have standard cables for HD6xx and K712 pro with the 1/8" jack plus 1/4" adapter. Kindly advice if there are separate "balanced cables" which I would need to buy separately for these two HP's, or would I...
  9. T

    [EU] WTS: Beyerdynamic T1 V1

    For sale the all-time classic headphones Beyerdynamic T1 V1 in excellent condition. The headphones have original Beyerdynamic sheep-skin pads , which are more comfortable, cooler and with better bass response than the velour ones. The headphones are protected in an original Beyerdynamic soft...
  10. S

    Good Looking / Great Sounding Headphones Setup (Share Pics)

    Hi, I will start this thread with a picture of a combo I am really enjoying lately: Focal Clear + Topping A90 / D90se
  11. Presently42

    On Group Delay and Spatial Effects

    Er, actually, this thread should probably be in the psychoacoustics area. Can a mod move it? Introduction and observation: Following the fairly well received post on the relationship between group delay and spatial effects in headphones, I thought I'd start a new thread on the matter, gathering...
  12. socksrolleddown

    advice: microphone to pair with my headphones for listening to music + zoom/teams calls

    I have a few headphones but am thinking of using my DT770 at work, listening to flac and qobuz but also when needed during the day MS Teams and Zoom meetings, 3.5 microphone jack will go into computer or DAC/ADC seen the ModMic which acts as a headset boom mic which is what I am after but are...
  13. Astrozombie

    FS - NAD HP50 Viso SOLD!

    Would like to get close to $100 for them If I can. Paypal. Approximately 3 or 4 years old. Aftermarket pads and cable.
  14. W

    VZR Model One - Audiophile Gaming Headset

    So I'm mostly a lurker here, but my day job is that I do public relations for a video game PR firm. And one of the clients I've been working with, VZR, just announced their debut product: the VZR Model One. While it works as a gaming headset with a really nice mic, what's primarily of interest...
  15. R

    Complete newbie - looking for an amp / dac for DT880

    Hello, I recently decided to upgrade from standard gaming headsets to something a bit better. I ordered some Fidelio X2/HR and DT880s 250 ohm. After a few days with each and initially being really impressed by the bass, I’ve decided the Fidelio are not for me. I much prefer the sound from the...
  16. sweetchaos

    List of Amir's Headphone GEQ filters

    This is a Graphic Equalization (GEQ) guide based on Amir's excellent headphone reviews! If you're looking for Parametric Equalization (PEQ) guide, see my previous post. **************************************************** AS OF 2022-08-17: I'VE STOPPED UPDATING THIS LIST. I'M SPENDING MY...
  17. Matias

    Poll: Do you like Harman's target curve for headphones bass response?

    Many think the Harman's target curve for headphones has too much bass. What is your experience?
  18. sweetchaos

    List of Amir's Highly-Recommended Headphones, for Canadians

    This thread is intended for Canadian shoppers, looking to purchase headphones. _________________________________________________ Highly-Recommended Headphones (sorted CDN $-$$): - Headphones that received "Golfing/Soccer Panther Award" As you can see, this headphone got the 'relaxed panther'...
  19. M

    What audio interface/dac/amp/dac+amp should I get for the beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 80 ohm

    Hello everyone, I am new to the forum and to the audio world so please forgive me if I say anything wrong! First and foremost, I hope you all are having a good day and well! I purchased the beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 80 ohm and even though my motherboard can handle up to 120 ohms, I just want to...
  20. P

    Upgrade from Beyer DT990 Pro 250 ohm

    Hi there For over 2 years now I have been happy with my DT990s. I have not been bothered by the clear highs as others have and run them through the headphone amp of an M-DAC with PSU. I don't want to change my headphone amp if I can help it. What would be a good value upgrade to my DT990s? I...
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