About six months ago, I got my first OTL DAC and it has been life changing. I have a hard time not using my DAC. I also got some ATH-R70x headphones to go with it. I've run into a problem, though. Lately, I've been getting some really serious feedback from my headphones. I'm a little worried, and want to get some insight into what on earth could be going on with my Audio setup. I'm fine with replacing some of the pieces, but I'd rather know what I need to replace. On the flip side, I'm wondering what could have gone wrong with my setup in six months. 'Cause six months is too short for this problem, right?
I have some Hifiman headphones (HE-X4) that no longer work on one side. Is it possible to order a replacement side (if it is self servicable) or send them in for repair?
I recently purchased EPOS PC38X to use with my Nintendo switch. I have it plugged in and sounds great. But I can't get the mic to work. Any suggestions?
Thank you
Hey everyone!!
I am 15 and I would like to buy a budget earbud for Christmas
I have come to a conclusion between the Final E2000
and the Sony XBA-10 which one do you recommend for me
I listen to hip hop and rap mostly.
I am now just concerned of the bass on the Sony XBA-10.
The wires on the left channel plug, just before the socket are acting up and I need to replace the cable for my Sennheiser 6XX headphones.
Looking at Amazon, I see actual Sennheiser cables but one of them does not have the removable 1/4 plug (I use a DAC with 1/8" jack), and I would rather not add even more connection unknowns by using an adapter down to 1/4", and the other Sennheiser cable is far too long for my usage (looking for around 2 meters or just a touch longer.
The 6XX have been around for a while and I'm sure I'm not the first to need a replacement cable. I'm actually surprised that Drop doesn't offer them perpetually like they do with the ear pads, which ironically my stock pads are holding up just fine.
I'm not looking for $100+ cables here, just a solid replacement for what the 6XX came with.
Thanks!
I tried to catch 660S but I missed it.
660S (not S2) is another smartphone friendly 600 series headphones besides 58X.
I'd get 66XS instead of 6XX due to better sensitivity.
Is there DROP + EPOS PC39X in development. How soon can we expect it. If not are there any plans to work on it in coming year.
Is there DROP + EPOS PC39X in development. How soon can we expect it. If not are there any plans to work on it in coming year. Would like to have a bit more detail and clarity added to the already good sound-stage and imaging set PC38X. And possibly a bit better Microphone or Detachable and Replaceable one.
Setup:
I bought THX 789 for the massive output of idk 6W/32ohms, but whenever I try to use my Sundara/Modhouse Argon/HD600/Arya V2/...whatever, I cannot reach decent listening levels in terms of db without getting this scratching/hissing noise in the background ... I think it's distortion.
(DAC I use: Geshelli labs - J2, set to max volume)
Settings:
With an XLR output, gain setting level at 2/3 and the volume knob set to 2-4 o'clock, hearing distortion from a 250-350$ THX amp shouldn't be a thing, should it? With somewhat hard to drive headphones, I'm not reaching 70db, but I can already hear this godforsaken noise on all tracks without a constant stream of sound. If you dare to up the volume past 4 o'clock, or past 12 on gain setting 3/3, this noise becomes so loud, it might as well be an additional instrument
Music:
The tracks I usually listen to involve so few instruments, that you don't have a constant stream of sound.
(e.g. Creep - Lena Hall)
I'd love to get some feedback!...
I have an external amplifier with no integrated DAC and I only have an xduo xa10 as a dac/amp can I use the xduo xa10 as a dac only with an external amplifier?
I received a PC38X yesterday and am having trouble with the mic. I'm pretty sure it is not a software setting or PC hardware issue. I get zero input from the mic, however, if I plug the headphone into the input jack and talk loudly into the earpiece I get a signal.
I've tried the boom in multiple positions. Is there anything I could possibly be missing or does this sound like an issue with either the mic or the cable?
By the way, they sound great and are very comfortable.
Thanks!
Hey, I just wanted to ask if anyone else is having the same issue I am... This is the second pair in which the right ear cup has began cutting in and out on me, and I'm wondering if anyone has seem something like this happen and has fixed it with a better cable. If so, I'd like to know which cable to pick up. I've only had these a few months, I'm surprised to see this kind of thing happen so quickly.
I recently got this headset, and wow is it good. My only issue is when certain people talk on discord, I can hear a really high pitched ringing. I fiddled with a bunch of settings, computer audio and discord, and nothing seems to solve the issue. It is primarily if not all in my right ear only. Is there something wrong with my headset, or was that ringing always there I can just hear it cause the headset is THAT good? I haven't had any issues with any other application, though I have yet to test if I can hear the ringing on a different version of discord, say on my xbox instead of my pc. Only other issue I've had is occasional static, but I can't tell if it's from the headset or the show/game/etc.
Sennheiser PC37X randomly goes bad after disconnecting the cable ?
Greetings,
Yesterday I was using my headset like normal with my macbook, just listening to music and on a call with people like usual, and the headset was perfectly fine. The stock wire that came with the headset is extremely long and yesterday it annoyed me very much that it kept getting tangled with itself, so I decided to see if the cable is replaceable. I pulled out the cable from the headset and saw the adapter, and looked online for a replacement. Upon plugging it back in, the audio sounded extremely muffled and washed out. Im not sure what I did wrong to make it mess up like that as I've always taken good care of it, ive had it for about 2 years and its always just been chilling on my desk, but anywho I thought the cable just went bad and ordered a replacement. The replacement came, and the issue is still persistant, so I am not sure what the issue is
I've tried multiple different headsets and the issue is not with the port, and I also tried it with my windows laptop and...
Recommendation for my next headphone set? I have Koss 95x
Hey all,
What would you recommend I get next and why? I have Koss ESP-95x electrostatic massdrop headphones. These are my first and only audiophile set. I love them. I think my only real requirements is $500 or less for the headphones and that they have a little more low end. I don’t need thump but these are really light on lows…but the experience is still awesome.
Also any recommendations on an amp? I only have my electrostatic thingy. I am using the Topping D50 DAC.
thx!!
What would be a good portable Dac/Amp to use with my HD6xx and Sony Xperia 1 V cell phone?
I am new to this hobby. I purchased a HD6XX and plan to use it with my Sony Xperia 1 V cell phone, that has a 3.5mm jack. I was wondering if I needed a portable dac/amp or just a portable amp and if so what would one recommend? Any assistance one could provide, would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Haz
Hello!
I'm looking for recommendations on audio setups. I'd be planning on using it mostly for gaming. Preferably I'd like a pair of large closed back headphones since I have a big head and jaw. I'd also like to hear myself through my mic with mic monitoring. As far as budget goes, I don't really have one. But under 600$ would be nice. I can go higher if needed. The audio setup would be connected to a high performance PC.
Thank you in advance for any recommendations!
Trying to buy some gear off Drop for the first time. I was told I would receive an email with a welcome to drop $10 off promo. I never received that email. Drop was able to send me emails for my login token and email for Password update. But for some reason the $10 off coupon was never sent to me.
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