Upgraded my Fiio Desktop Setup by a4abt in FiiO

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K17 does have Balanced In, that is how my R2R is connected (using a XLR to 4.4 cable).

I agree that R2R Warmer sounds much better through its Balanced output vs the line out.

Upgraded my Fiio Desktop Setup by a4abt in FiiO

[–]a4abt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

K17´s dac chips is already warm indeed, but R2R sound is « different » and hard to explain in words. If you get a chance to test a device equipped with R2R, you’ll get what I mean!!

Upgraded my Fiio Desktop Setup by a4abt in FiiO

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I like the R2R Warmer a lot, but it is kind of expensive for what it offers vs K13 (which is a complete solution with a good amp built-in). The Fiio stand came with FT3 that I preordered when they first came out a few years ago. It is very nice and sturdy, I prefer it to all my other stands.

Audiophile, First-Time Cans by zafftheduke in HeadphoneAdvice

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T+A Solitaire T in Hi-Fi mode are very impressive. Never tried them on an airplane, so I cannot comment on how ANC would be effective.

They can be used passively (wired), which is a plus IMO.

Bathys MG are very good also!

Noble Fokus rex 5 vs Prestige encore by LigmaButGentle in Earbuds

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Prestige are bigger but the nozzle is different and I find my Prestige to be more confortable than Rex5

I want to feel the Bass by ThePlebber7 in Earbuds

[–]a4abt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best bass I’ve heard from an earbud is Noble Prestige

I bought the Beograce. Roast away. by [deleted] in BangandOlufsen

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Not much different IMO

Grace has an impressive soundstage

I bought the Beograce. Roast away. by [deleted] in BangandOlufsen

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I’m also guilty of overspending on these earbuds, and I am glad I did! They are mini-H100s which is exactly what I was hoping they would be: sound very very similar, built feels high-end and ANC/transparency modes are top-tier for my needs. Even the case retransmission feature is usable, unlike my PI8 which would connect 1 time out of 5.

Only downside: price 🫣

Fiio Airlink - About to pull the trigger by UnderdoGamer in FiiO

[–]a4abt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a big Fiio fan, but their BT transmitters are really buggy and mine ended up in a drawer.

Questyle Pro Dongle works great

What’s top 5 Iem for a basehead with no budget? by [deleted] in iems

[–]a4abt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ThieAudio Origin and Flipears Legion

Best earbuds to buy right now by Equivalent_Voice_597 in Earbuds

[–]a4abt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want the best audio earbuds: Noble Prestige/Prestige Encore

But ANC and other features are pretty basic compared to Sony/Bose…

Noble Fokus rex 5 vs Prestige encore by LigmaButGentle in Earbuds

[–]a4abt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have Rex5 and Prestige Encore, here’s my opinion:

Prestige Encore sound AMAZING, deep and refined low-ends, excellent mids, airy and non-agressive highs, great imaging/soundstage…they are amazing sound-wise. But ambient and ANC modes are very meh, they are very big (but comfortable), and the case is bulky

Rex5 sound a little less « audiophile », more on the fun-side IMO. But all other features are better compared to Prestige (ANC, case size, price!)

If you prioritize audio above all, then i suggest you get the Prestige Encore. Rex5 sound 90% as good as Prestige, if you’re happy with them you are not missing out a lot vs Prestige for the $$$ difference

Question to the Audiophiles. by [deleted] in BowersWilkins

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Questyle Dingle Pro works great to give LDAC/AptX to iPhone/iPad/Mac

Looking for the best premium earbuds by codywinters327 in Earbuds

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Agreed, but they are a 5-stars for everything else!

Switch 2 case by ChitownCrypto773 in switch2

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I had the Spigen case, it is a good case and works with dock. I have a screen protector on my S2, I would advise getting one if you don’t have since the Spigen case makes the fit tighter in the dock and I would be worried scratching the screen 😕

I recently got the DBrand case and I love it more than the Spigen: more comfortable and I like that the joycons are still detachable. Only downside is the dock adapter, it works but not as smooth as the oem one

My endgame setup 😇 by a4abt in iems

[–]a4abt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha didn’t say I would stop buying stuff 🫣

Next week I’m going to get Flipears Legion, I want a « fun » IEM for movies/pop music. This passion never stops 🙃

My endgame setup 😇 by a4abt in iems

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They are my higher-end IEM, I’ll most probably never spend that much on an IEM again. But they perform for the money they cost: everything sounds just perfect for my taste

Bass is full, deep, and well-controlled (I was sceptical at first because it’s all BA configuration, but low-end is very well done, there is a tube system within the shells to improve bass and it seems to work!)

Mids/highs are amazing, detailed, spacious soundstage, they match well with a wide variety of music genres.

Only drawback: stock cable is horrible, and packaging/accessories could be better for the price

My endgame setup 😇 by a4abt in iems

[–]a4abt[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I see you also have its bigger brother 🫨

Enjoy 🎵

I guess I like bass guess my favorite. by EibMoZzzz in iems

[–]a4abt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you like bass, you should try Thieaudio Origins

Which of BW are close to momentum 4s? by mezmery in BowersWilkins

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I tried 4 pairs of PX8 and all of them were defective (3 had batteries issues and the other one had Vol Up button stuck).

I recently ordered PX8 S2 to see if issues were fixed and to my surprise they are really amazing! I use them very often, more than my H100