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How do you guys get to try so many headphones? in c/headphones@hi-fi.community

[–] phil0phil@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Using Amazon a lot and the rare occasions where I had to return something went very very smooth and also in Germany one is allowed to return for a 14 day period by law.

So I think I'd get away with buy and return-sampling headphones all the time, wouldn't do it though, because it doesn't align with my values.

What are the most comfortable headphones you have ever worn? in c/headphones@hi-fi.community

[–] phil0phil@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

DT 880

Owners of LCD-2 and other Audeze headphones, how many sets of neck crunches do I need to do before I buy? in c/headphones@hi-fi.community

[–] phil0phil@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I don't mind the weight, but somehow these ear feel incredibly warm on my bald head. Don't wear them for very long because of that.

EQ Guide and why everyone should do it (oratory1990 appreciation post) in c/headphones@hi-fi.community

[–] phil0phil@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I am happy with these presets but there's one thing I wonder...

The pdf says "adjust gain of band x for ...".

Does that mean I can for example increase the bass band as much as I like and that would be it, or do I need to decrease the preamp gain at a point to avoid clipping?

Asking for a friend who likes lot's of bass.

Do your headphones REALLY perform much better with more expensive DAC/AMP? in c/headphones@hi-fi.community

[–] phil0phil@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

FWIW my MacBook Air M2 seems to have a more neutral sound with my LCD-X than my Playmate 2 with "vivid" OP amps. Seems the Playmate 2 smoothes the highs and surprisingly also seems to lower the bass volume significantly. Then it seems to widen the "stage" a bit, but that could also be imagined.

How much do headphone cables matter? in c/headphones@hi-fi.community

[–] phil0phil@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

"may" but actually aren't.