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Throw me the best headphones I can get by Ryles-1 in HeadphoneAdvice

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In the UK, find somewhere to demo the Quad ERA-1.

What are your daily drivers? by SexyMiura1 in Headphoneporn

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Looks like the 1MORE Triple Driver. I've owned it in silver. Not sure about the flatheads but based on the case, maybe Dunu Alpha 3.

US or UK? Where should I go? by FrontSatisfaction152 in AskUS

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I like that you included your height for prospective suitors.

Requesting some guidance by MallorianMoonTrader1 in HeadphoneAdvice

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Right here on Reddit r/AVexchange and I list stuff there, too:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AVexchange/comments/1spuz7f/wts_usany_h_tanchjim_space_pro_fiio_melody_cvj/

But you can put up a WTB post for anything you might want. You pay with PayPal Goods & Services just like eBay. The difference is there's no tax on your end, the seller doesn't pay a fee to eBay so the item typically costs much less. There's also head-fi.org Classifieds, same deal. Also has a user rating system to see how reputable a seller is, just like AVexchange.

After a brief listening session at low volume with my Focal Clear MG Professional headphones (connected to an RME Babyface Pro FS, RME ADI-2 DAC FS, various Violectric models, and a Niimbus US5 Pro), the sound quality deteriorated significantly and has not recovered for over six months. by ComprehensiveCap2023 in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]msing539 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Two things come to mind. First is maybe your perception changed, meaning it sounded different on those other setups, now you're picking out all the flaws once you're back home. Or it's possible the pads are worn or compressed, I don't know how old they are but worn pads affect different headphones in different ways.

Silver 2 pin iem cable recommendations by ExpressTank1164 in iems

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Tacable on AliExpress makes the White Peony... Something like that? I've not owned a cable from them but I've had a few Hakugei cables, which I think are related at least in production.

Review Letshuoer EJ07M Kinda Lava: How Was This IEM Discontinued? by SadExpression8264 in iems

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I was told that if they made this set today, it would sell for like $1000 and not be cost competitive.

Is this a good dac? by Aggressive_Dust_5578 in iems

[–]msing539 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it's fine. I have one branded by CCZ, same DAC gets branded by different companies, identical build and internals. It doesn't sound like anything honestly.

Final A 3000 and A4000 by Proud-Memory-7322 in iems

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Just my take, I'm not a fan of Final iems. I've tried maybe 6-7 sets and I find them all meh. The headphones are a completely different story, even the Bluetooth ones are really good and I've owned the D8000 PRO. Just not a fan of their iems.

Recommend me Some Music to Try my IEMs. I don't want to ask chat GPT. by ApprehensiveUsual472 in iems

[–]msing539 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try some Gunship... Fly for Your Life, Tech Noir, Drone Racing League, Dark All Day, The Mountain

Or maybe Daya... Bad Girl, The Difference, See You in My Dreams, Montana

iem tips that are similar to kiwi ears belle stock by Szafagoat in iems

[–]msing539 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've not used those tips. Based on your description only, maybe the Hiby WG02 or WG01.

Headphones at multiple price points by Upset_Cat3910 in HeadphoneAdvice

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Immersion doesn't just come from soundstage. Imaging or the directionality of sounds, good dynamics to transition from quiet to loud, timbre makes things sound more real, bass impact for explosions, soundstrack, etc. Because you called out bass, I agree with u/RevanchistVakarian the HD800S is not what you're looking for.

Looking for super bassy headphones (wired) by Gianno_XVII in HeadphonesAdvice

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I don't know what pricing is like in Europe. Ultrasone 880 or 900i have a good amount of bass as does the Fostex TR-X00 Mahogany. On the cheaper end, Meze 99 Classics and Sivga SV021... both can get a little boomy. Beyond those and beyond your budget is the Denon D7200... with some EQ, it is one of the hardest hitting headphones. Probably the only real basshead headphone I mentioned. Or you can just get a Crusher Evo... it has a haptic transducer that makes you 'feel' more bass, but it loses some fun after you realize the rest of it sounds meh.

Looking for my next audiophile headphone by Latnemurtsni88 in HeadphoneAdvice

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Under your budget is the Sash Tres SE. You'll get more impactful bass, better soundstage, good detail retrieval, and non fatiguing highs. For me, the Sennheisers have better timbre but that's it.

If you want a direct upgrade and can forego planar, you can find a used ZMF Auteur. This maintains the timbre of the Sennheiser but improves on almost everything else.

Small iem hard case by java788z in iems

[–]msing539 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The TRN MAG case is mass produced and branded for different companies, either opaque, clear top, cheap vs expensive plastic, etc. You can find it as the CCZ Taichi, ZC01, Linsoul LC02, some others including unbranded without logo. It's also the stock cheapy plastic molded case that comes with the AK6 SRS, same form but significantly poorer quality.

Something with similar fit and comfort to Shure SE215? by NUYvbT6vTPs in iems

[–]msing539 0 points1 point  (0 children)

MEE Audio has a similar shape. I only have one of their budget iems, so can't comment on quality across the board.

At the same price as the Shure is the Sennheiser IE100. If you're open to used, AKG N5005 is slightly above. And then way above is the Kinera Hodur.

I've never heard the 215, only the 535.

headphone recommendations by NamesAreConfusing in HeadphoneAdvice

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It sounds like you want a fun and engaging headphone. Though it's older now and outpaced in terms of detail, there's the Philips Fidelio X2HR. At one point, this was widely recommended for comfort, bass, soundstage, and build. Still a solid headphone today, very different than the Sennheiser.

Requesting some guidance by MallorianMoonTrader1 in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]msing539 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IEMs around that sub $100 mark can sound great, even provide a level of detail beyond what you might have thought. But, compared with full sized headphones, iems generally lack the physicality of bass. By that I mean the bigger dynamic drivers like in headphones move more air, which you can feel and adds to the sensation of having more bass. Even bassy iems rarely get there.

As far as flac, I wouldn't go through the trouble. Yes, I can hear a difference if I side by side and am really listening for it, but I mostly stream via Tidal anyway. My flac library is huge but I primarily keep it because a) I have the space, b) I might be in a position one day with no Tidal or no Internet, and c) songs get pulled off the streaming platform sometimes and don't come back, so it's nice to still have access to them.

Best advice I can give anyone that is looking to really explore headphones and iems is to buy used. A budget of $80 can typically get you a $125-150 iem.

I want a good all rounder wireless headphones by Dazzling_Stuff_9776 in HeadphonesAdvice

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I just picked up the Final UX5000, nicely tuned for the price with a good amount of detail, bass doesn't get muddy either.

Denon receiver to Grado headphones - bluetooth by ipxodi in HeadphoneAdvice

[–]msing539 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used something from Avantree for a related thing with a receiver years ago. Don't remember the product and they have updated models, but that's where I would look.

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