I have a pair of dt770s and a set of speakers (I forget the brand / model) and there's a huge difference between audio quality.

Obviously headphones aren't going to have the same feel as speakers, but is there some kind of piece of hardware or something I can use to get better sound out of them? I currently have my headphones plugged directly into my motherboard.

Here's some context: I got the HD 6XX for me. I had the 599 and an akg n700nc m2 before this. So, this is a large upgrade in terms of headphones. But I've been having some issues with the sound. The bass is very pillowy and weird, and it's just not clear. The treble and mids sound fine. I've narrowed it down to 2 possible reasons. Either I got a bad unit (I have yet to hear another unit, so it's highly likely that it's not), or my source is the issue. I have the FiiO K3 (old) with the 2.5mm balanced cable wired to the headphones, I'm on high gain mode with the bass toggle turned off.

Thanks for the read, apologies if I sound biased or skeptical, any help would be appreciated. You're welcome to take the piss out of me in the comments if I sound like a know it all.needs an upgrade?
If i upgrade what do i get? Should i just get an amp to pair with my dac as it has line-out or should i get a different dac/amp unit.
I'm planning on adding a sundara 2022 to my collection as well which is why I'm considering the source upgrade even more. (I've heard planars need more current which i don't think the k3 can provide, which might be the reason i don't like the sound of the 6xx).

Thanks for the read, apologies if i sound biased or skeptical, any help would be appreciated. You're welcome to take the piss out of me in the comments if I sound like a know it all.

I still use a few older devices that don't have Bluetooth capabilities and my old wired headphones are wearing out.

Instead of buying a new set, I would rather find something wireless. Because my devices don't have Bluetooth I can't just use my earpods.

Is their a set of headphones that is wireless but not Bluetooth? I'm thinking something that has a small transmitter that plugs into the headphone slot or something. Internet searches havent found anything so im turning to experts.

If this post is inappropriate or this is the wrong sub, please help point me in the right direction.

https://fiio.com/ft5

90mm open back planar priced between 400 and 600 USD apparently? Unsure.

Did he drop them ?

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So my right hand side Saltnotes Zero IEM is not working. Is it possible to buy just one IEM?

After a week of trying my new LCD X plugged into a Magni, I was getting mixed results. Some songs sounded great, but others sounded a little off on their balance, separation and clarity.

I ordered a cheap adapter on Amazon and plugged my LCD X into the headphone jack of my MacBook Pro 2022. Much to my surprise the sound is night and day, the depth, separation and clarity are suddenly on par with what I was expecting from my LCD X.

Why would this be the case?

somehow, they still work, but only if the wire is looping around itself, which is weird. i "fixed" it by wrapping it in electrical tape to the way it works, but I'm almost certain that will damage it even more. should I get a new headset or this one is can still be fixed without spending much cash?

I've just recently bought the Tune 130NC this week and I'm incredibly impressed. It has way sharper tuning (Harman curve out of the box) than any of the budget IEMs I own/see. I rock them with triple flange ear tips which helps to finally keep them stuck inside my ear holes. I'm not going to be annoying calling it 'endgame,' but realistically, it's difficult to see myself trying to upgrade to something else without spending some real big bucks. Now I feel dumb for being so avoidant of wireless products, a comparison between my Arias and Tune 130NCs tells me that they both sound on par technicality-wise, except I don't feel the need to EQ my 130NCs to something more enjoyable.

Hi guys,

So I've been searching for an upgrade to my setup for quite some time now. Considered the Focal Elex, then the Clear, then the ZMF Auteur and finally landed on the Meze 109 Pro.

This headphone seems perfect to me. However, one thing does worry me slightly. I have a small head at 21.5-22 inches, and have heard that the suspension strap tension and overall clamp force is quite low on the 109 Pro.

I'm worried that these will endlessly slip off my head, and may even affect sealing. Question is, is there anything I can do to increase the clamp force, increase the tension of the strap or just any other way to make sure these stay in the same place on my tiny noggin?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

I bought them both for mixing because I didn't know which ones were the best for me and it's still a hard choice.

pros and cons of the dt 770 pro:

+ More detailed bass and sometimes mids

+ Really flat and neutral sound

- Highs are a bit more muddy compared to the dt 990 pro

Pros and cons of the dt 990 pro:

+ Highs are VERY detailed

+ Higher mids are also detailed

+++ Everything sounds clearer (not by too much but it's a massive plus either way imo)

- The bass is there but way less detailed than with the 770's

- The horrible v shape in the highs. It's a known issue but holy it's genuienly unbearable. Last night my ears were ringing really bad (and still are but not as much) from using the 990 and i've never had this issue with the 770 even on full volume.

My advice is: if you really really care about details when mixing, use the dt 990. If you value your hearing and mainly produce edm or other type of music that focuses on bass, use the dt 770.

Also people have been saying that the V shape isn't that bad and people are exagerating, the fact that my ears were ringing badly for an entire night because of the 990's is enough proof to say that it's pretty bad. To be fair i've been using the dt 770's for more time than the 990's and the 990's maybe need more time to burn in but after a full day of almost constant playing (without me wearing them most of the time thankfully), the ear piercing issue is still there, but not as bad. Also i want to clarify that i bought the 80 ohm version of the dt 770's and the 250 ohm version of the 990's.

I don't know if i should refund the 770's or the 990's, maybe the 990's still need more time to burn in so ima use them for a few days longer and hope i don't get hearing damage.

I really want to hear your guys opinions!!!!

Hello I was looking at Hifiman store and found a intriguing offer. I dont plan on buying them but was wondering. The ananda stealth magnets are made by Hifiman so their QC is already known. My question is how would they be in quality and longevity department. If anyone is wondering, they are on sale for 400 dollars from 1k.

Haven't seen a lot of reviews for this pair, so I figured I'd throw my 2 cents out there. I had been eyeing these for a while, so when I saw them on Thomann as an open box model with full warranty and 300 euros off, I knew I had to get them. They're hooked up to a Fiio K9, playing lossless redbook quality songs through Apple Music. No spatial audio shenanigans.

The build quality is solid, with the MM-500's having a nice weight to them. Every part feels well constructed and well designed.

The comfort for me is great. The clamp force is solid without being overbearing, and the weight doesn't bother me at all. The inner diameter of the pads could've been a bit bigger though, because my ears barely fit in there, and I don't think I have particularly large ears.

As for their sound, they're definitely mid-forward. There's not a lot of bass there, but whatever is there is nice and snappy. Bass extension is very good. The highs are laid-back, but don't feel damped. All the detail is still there, it's just pushed to the background. Vocals, and female vocals in particular, get all the room to shine here. They're pushed all the way forward, and just seem to float above everything else in the mix. I really like these for anything from Fleetwood Mac, SZA, Yerin Baek, Jack White and even Carpenter Brut.

However, the mixing DNA of the MM-500 is unmistakable. While seperation and placement of instruments are excellent, the soundstage is very intimate. And if there's something wrong with the music you're listening to, you're gonna hear it. So if you like to focus on the vocals and you listen to well-mixed music, these might be for you. Otherwise, I'm sure there's better options out there, especially given their hefty price tag.

My place is having an Audio Visual convention with various or gears including speakers, amps, headphones, iems etc which many of them just arrived and have their first spotlight in Malaysia. I went yesterday to try some of them.

Disclaimer: I am not affiliate with any of the items, and description are just based on a 5-10 mins listening from my phone ->apple dongle. Most of the gears I didnt know the price before hand unless specified.

Truthear Nova: Sounds meh, build quality feels plasticky, cable feels cheap too, but overall aesthetic is okay with the colour. After googling the price, 7hz timeless or even s12 pro sounds better and feel more premium to me.

Sony M9: I know the price of this before listening because of its status. Fit is very good and light, Imaging is damn good with very good bass. It might sound a bit "boring" for some people, but I like it.

Moondrop Dark Saber: This unit if not from demo unit, its a personal unit from a friend there. First touch, build quality meh, black colour wood like design looks nice on photo but irl not so much. Fit wise same as Variations (Variations fit my ears nicely). Sounds average, similar to variations but warmer, doesnt worth the price above variations.

Fiio fx15: Fiio 1st tribid? Build quality is very good, cables too. Fit is very comfortable. Sound wise feels more detail than the Variations and definitely better than Dark Saber.

Andromeda 2023: Build quality as usual from previous Campfire audio products, cable feels cheap. Sound wise, imaging and soundstage spectacular but tuning wise sounds weird, low mid to bass sounds bloated to me. ( I didnt know they increase the price so much from previous Andromeda which is a no for me).

Vision Ears VE3/8: We just have this brand arrived locally so I am very excited to this this premium brand. VE3 sounds very not detailed, feel like moondrop lowerend DD level. VE8 is very good, like very very good on resolution, separation and imaging even more than u12t but not much. After looking at the price I understand why :)

Kinera Loki: This is END GAME level for me, i used same songs to listen all the gears there (Chinese Pop and Italian Opera) this give me 3d like feeling especially the hi hats and ride sound, its damn good. Not sure if its the Bone conduction taht make the feeling, I dont feel this on Mest 1 and 2.Cable feels too heavy for me. After checking the price, I put it down and leave, because I dont think I will ever pay this much.

MM100 vs MM500: I compared this A&B on the spot and I know the price for mm100 before hand because I am actually interested on this. MM100 sounds very good, sounds close enough to MM500 and for me better than the Arya Organic (The place is noisy, and open back listening might not be accurate). Soundstage is good, with decent imaging. But I personally do not think its better than Sundara, QC wise maybe.

That wraps up for my short trip to Audio Convention, I try to make this brief, and not all gears were written, so if you guys have any questions I would gladly answer in comments. :)

3/10 can't sleep while listening to music.

I ordered Focal Bathys open box from headphones.com and I’m honestly not sure what to expect.

I noticed they have a huge return window of 365 days. Should I expect my “open box” to be returned headphones that have up to a years worth of use? Are they headphones returned within 30 days?

Any ideas or help would be appreciated.

Far left: Lafayette RP-50, middle left: T20RPv2, middle right: T50RP MKII, far right: T50RP MKIII, bottom: T50RP 50th Anniversary

Would this be compatible with the HD560s? I've read a Reddit post saying that the pads on the HD560s are the same ones as the HD 559, 558, 555 so I'm unsure if the product will be compatible with mine since they did not list the HD560s

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I wanted to boost the bass bring the vocals close and make it more energetic without it being too bright

Currently my two favorite pairs of headphones I own.

The Mezes are extremely comfortable and look amazing. They quality of the cables and materials, carrying case making them fear-free for carrying to and from work, and the fun sound quality are all amazing.

The Grados are a third of the cost, but at also pretty comfortable and have good build quality for everything except the earcup swivel. The plastic on it is a little cheap and it squeaks occasionally. Sadly, I believe all of their headphones, even the more expensive options, have that same bracket.

However, as the Grados are on-ears and the Mezes are over-ears, there is a massive difference in comfort. The Mezes could be worn for days on end with no discomfort. The self-adjusting headband and large earcups add to it. Today is about the 2nd day I've worn the Grados consistently. Wearing them around the house for chores and at my computer - probably upwards of 8-hours a day total worn time. They are not nearly as comfortable. I have mild pain on my ears. Putting on the Mezes for the rest of the day, they are immediately so much more comfortable. However, I also noticed a major difference in quality.

The Grados are so much more precise than the Mezes, from what I can tell. The latter is more bassy compared to the Grados, and because they're closed back they seem to have narrower sound-stage. Not a surprise to anyone.

Just an observation I had today. I will likely be getting the Grado SR325X next as they seem to fit my aesthetic best while remaining Grados. The SR80Es will be reserved for guests at my PC when enjoying media.

If anyone has been on the fence about the Grados, I highly suggest them. I'm not sure what the differences are between SR60E - SR225E. The descriptions seem fairly similar to each other. I figure the SR60Es would be good enough for most just starting out in this hobby. They are so light the discomfort takes so long to set in, and I am constantly so excited to start using them again. If you've been thinking about grabbing a pair, go for it.

good day,

I'm looking for a headphone that allows me to manage paired devices and connections through an app or something. currently I have PXC 550 and it supports BT multi point, but whenever I need to connect it to a third device, I need to do the pairing again and again. I need to for TV, PC, Tablet and phone. any headphone fits this criteria?

Quite confused as to why it matters on your headphones, variables, what to choose and what are the pros/cons and supported devices (I.e., phones, laptops, etc). 😅

Big thanks in advance