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Hi there ASR! Long-time lurker, first time poster here. I've been working towards a major system refresh and would like to run some principles I'm working from by you all to check their veracity and to get your thoughts. Currently I'm running a Cambridge Audio CXA81 amplifier, driving a pair of...

Hi all, For some background, I have been using a pair of Fluance Ai40 for the past 7-8 years. They've rotated b/w my desk and my TV, and they are currently hooked up to my OLED TV (3.5mm headphone jack on TV to RCA input on Fluance Ai40). As my first (and only) pair of bookshelf speakers, I...

Hi, I recently bought an AV receiver Marantz Cinema 50 and my next step is to narrow the choice of floor standing speakers. I like the warm tuning, not shoutiness in mids, not sibilance, not piercing trebles, that would in combination cause fatigue. When it comes to headphones, my p/reference...

Hi guys , I need a recommendation for an amplifier to use in my bedroom. The speakers that will be connected most of the time are a pair of 8-ohm bookshelf speakers, with a recommended maximum power of 70 W. The main use will be with a PC, at low to medium volumes. I need some help making a...

Hey Everyone, i just ordered the Soundblaster G8, despite owning the G3 im quite new to soundcards and DACS and all that stuff. i just have some questions regarding setup for this, i want to use this on both a PC and a ps5 at the same time, both also use soundbars, aswell as headphones. to have...

hi guys im having an issue with my topping dx5II when swapping from uac2 to uac1 (for use on ps5) so basically i got my new shiny topping dx5II and out the box its sounding great even at low dbs level on the device and high volume on my PC and all is fine in the world then i switch over to...

Hey everyone! Happy Black Friday season! I’m hoping to get some advice from the audio‑savvy folks here With all the deals popping up, I’m wondering if it’s worth upgrading part of my setup — specifically the amp — or if the difference won’t really be noticeable. My system is a small 5.1.2...

Any way to tell if my speakers are damaged? I noticed one of my atmos speakers measuring better then the rest, red one 1st pic, when I swapped the speaker over for another one in its position instead I noticed it wouldn't measure the same, odd (second pic). The mount is fixed and the mic and...

I'm looking at active speakers/studio monitors purely for listening to things (mainly music and movies). I know that this is not really what they're made for but they usually have have better performance and bass extension that passives of the same price. Budget is around 200€ each. The...

G'day fellas, I read through the 'has this already been discussed' threads and it has, but not necessarily in regards to my scenario. Basically I have a PC with a high powered GPU a.k.a. RTX 3080 (might be important) with a Topping D10 DAC connected via USB (USB acts as power/data), via RCA to...

Hi everyone! I’m a newbie with no real experience in audio gear. My headphone amp just died, and now I’m not sure what to do next - so I’m looking for some advice on choosing a new DAC/AMP. I currently use Sennheiser HD 560S, occasionally listen on Audeze MM-100, and I’m planning to buy...

I have been using this forum for a while, but I don‘t know if something changed, or I‘m just stupid, but I can‘t find the sorted speaker reviews on here anymore. Have they been moved? Or the forum changed? And why is it so hard to find it in the first place… Appreciate the help Cheers

Hello ASR! This is my first time posting! Hope you're all doing well :) I've recently demoed and purchased an Ice Lab Spectrumica and currently have a unit for my personal use on loan from a generous friend of mine. I plugged it into my iFi ZenDac3 (I know it wasn't the greatest purchase) and...

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!

Hello there everyone! moving into a new house and so I want to upgrade my home theater, and I am confused in the vast sea of equipment going around here. My living room is 19.7 feet by 17 feet for reference. I am confused like proper confused about what AVR to get. First of all, the speaker...

Recently I've been hearing popping/clicking noises from music and other audio. I at first thought it was an issue with my headphones, so I tried others, but it stayed the same. I thought the issue was my DAC so I used my phone, same issue. I thought it might be a coincidental issue with multiple...

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...

I bought the Zero Reds and used smaller tips than those in the box. I am looking for another pair that will fit my small ear canals (doesn't need to be an IEM). I use an iPhone 15 pro and an Apple dongle to run my In --ears.

Hi everyone, Yes, just another thread asking for help and recommendations as a beginner audiophile who just started this journey... :facepalm:o_Oo_O This is my current setup: - Headphones: Hifiman H1000 Stealth - AMP/DAC: Hifiman EF500 - Cable: upgraded to a balanced XLR with Neutrik...

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...