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itsamepe
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...
Apr 23, 2024
MrChiSox
Big changes coming to my tiny little music room, I've recently purchased a new stack. Currently figuring out where to locate it all and ordering up the necessary cables, it won't be too long before I'm up and running. I am now the proud owner of a brand new stack. It's a European brand called Earmen. Amp, DAC, Streamer & Linear Power Supply. It won't be long!
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Apr 23, 2024
Briankan
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!!
Apr 22, 2024
Simthaniel
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Modded headphones with qudelix at the core
When I received the Qudelix 5K, I had already modified a pair of Superlux HD-681 headphones. I previously soldered my own balanced connections to the drivers, providing multiple ways to connect and...
Apr 14, 2024
brothamike
A decent set of IEMs
I am in the midst of a 300 hour burn-in but, I will say I am enjoying how this set sounds so far. Before I received these which was btw late by a few weeks, I purchased a Sony/Kimber Kable MMCX...
Apr 12, 2024
merrick97
Should I exchange the PC38X for better headphones?
I bought the PC38X headphones FOR GAMING and they are great, but I have NO use for a Microphone since I don't do competitive gaming and I was wondering if there were better headphone options at a similar price without a headphone, where (presumably) more of the cost was put into making it sound better. I also find that my PC38X don't get quite as loud as I would like and I was wondering if a cheap amp like the iFi Go link would draw a little more volume out of my phones. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN6MM822?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I went with the PC38X since it was considered the best bang for buck headphones. I care most about using spatial apps like DOlby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X. Suggestions are welcome.
Apr 11, 2024
LostnAmerica
Sound Signature of the Grell Project.
Wondering what type of sound signature the Drop Grell project headphones will have or trying to attain. Any update would be appreciated.
Apr 8, 2024
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In this process I learned a bit about various technologies and audiophile jargon. Basically the last words tend to be soundstage, bass, mids and lows, bright and neutral. That's about it. Even I can find a lot of difference between 'Lifestyle' headphones and audiophile ones. But where does one go from there?
I just kept moving the cost ladder without adding much proportionate value to my listening pleasure. I became obsessed. Starting with Audio Technica MX50 to Sennheiser 650 to Beyerdynamics T series to Audeze EL 8s to Audeze LCD, the money kept on increasing without my discovering anything substantially different. I forgot all about the music and started to look for sounds, in the process losing a few years of listening to good music to enjoy the music than the sounds of music.
Then I got a Focal Elear. Now that was sort of transformative for reasons I cannot articulate. A few Audeze LCDs later I got the Holy Grail - Focal Utopia. Boy, did I do cartwheels in the joy of Utopia. Sadly no. The Wow! factor that I got from the Elear, I did not find here at five times the price. Maybe I over-anticipated. Actually I had this sinking feeling that perhaps the Elear is actually better than Utopia.
The Utopia did one good thing. It cured my obsession and I will not buy another single headphone (or DAC for that matter). I will enjoy my music on any good headphone that is wired and obviously in the higher end of my collection.
I know I am dumb (or rather deaf) not because I cannot distinguish minor tweaks and 'brightness' or 'neutrality', but because of my insane obsession for the pinnacle of sound technology, I nearly lost my capability of enjoying the music.
Will I vote for the Utopia? No. Will I buy the HD 800s? Certainly not. Which DAC will I use? Maybe a trusty ifi ican Black Label or an ifi xDSD (both of which I have). Will I buy a Chord Hugo? Certainly not.
Am I an Audiophile? I hope not.