Head-Fi Reviews and Details

Social recommendations and mentions

• If physical damage is not a thing, how long would headphones last?

  There is a thread on the head-fi.org forum where people are posting their old vintage headphones and they are still using them. Some of them are from the 1970's so I think in your asked case they COULD potentially last for some decades. Source: almost 3 years ago

• [WTS] [USA-CA] [H] Focal Stellia, Focal Clear MG Pro [W] PayPal, Local Cash

  I have plenty of reputations from trading on r/mechmarket and has done 2 transaction here and 3 on head-fi.org. Source: almost 3 years ago

• Airpods Pro 2 vs Airpods Max

  On the Airpods Max thread on head-fi.org, many say the Airpods Pro 2 sound better than the Max. Source: over 3 years ago

• [WTS] [USA-VA] [H] Bluesound Node N130 [W] $425 shipped

  This is the 2021 N130 model. I just started using AVexchange, but have plenty of feedback on head-fi.org, where this item is also posted:. Source: over 3 years ago

• Schiit at night

  Back in the days of the original SR60, SR80, and SR125 (before they introduced the i, e, and x iteration), the prevailing wisdom on head-fi.org was that only the SR60 was decent unamped, and that an amp was needed to unlock the sound quality from the SR80 and SR125 (as well as the even higher-end models). Source: over 3 years ago

• [WTS][US-IL][H] Dunu SA6 [W] PayPal, Zelle, Local Cash

  I am selling my recently acquired Dunu SA6 because I unfortunately have weirdly shaped ear canals. These IEMs were traded from another user on head-fi.org. I have used them for about 3 days but unfortunately I feel discomfort after just a few minutes. Source: over 3 years ago

• Replying Lyr+ burn post.

  Just come over to see us at head-fi.org and read the Lyr+ post. Problems abound with this amp. Source: over 3 years ago

• How do you know whether your headphones fit audio interface requirements?

  Again, most of this is way over my head, and I probably can't help you any further. My understanding of this stuff is basically: "You plug the headphones into the thing, and electricity (which is a form of magic) makes noise happen". If you have follow-up questions, you might try r/headphones, or head-fi.org. Source: over 3 years ago

• Is Etymotic customer support on holiday leave?

  @ EtyDave on head-fi.org is one of the best supporters of anything anywhere. Source: almost 4 years ago

• NYC Audiophile Meetup Groups

  Back in the day (10-15 years ago) we used to have plenty of head-fi.org based local meets and mini-meets. As you allude to, headphones are a bit more transportable and sharable than speakers. Source: almost 4 years ago

• Help a fellow competitive FPS gamer decide which headphone to buy

  I've done extensive research and the general consensus is to avoid "gaming" headsets and go for actual headphones. I read lots of posts on /r/HeadphoneAdvice, /r/headphone, crinacle's guide, head-fi.org, MadLust list, MajorHiFi and used the headphone assistant mk II. Source: almost 4 years ago

• [WTS] [EU-EE] [H] ThieAudio Clairvoyance (box, 2 cables, case) [W] PayPal 525€

  Hi Everyone! Selling my ThieAudio Clairvoyance IEMs. Barely used, never worn outside. I am 2nd owner, originally bought from head-fi.org classifields and previous owner tested them for 5 hours only. Source: almost 4 years ago

• Hifiman Sundara vs TempoTec Sonata HD Pro

  You should try audiosciencereview.com and head-fi.org to see if anyone has direct experience. Source: almost 4 years ago

• Besides reddit, where do you turn to for reliable information about headphones? Blogger, magazine, other?

  I use audiosciencereview.com and head-fi.org. Source: about 4 years ago

• Any tips?

  HeadFi is a whole different forum website from Reddit, and focuses exclusively on headphone/IEM equipment. Their "classifieds" section is where people will buy, sell, and trade things to each other. Source: about 4 years ago

• Best music Headphones?

  I would recommend visting head-fi.org. Source: about 4 years ago

• What to look for in an IEM; a bit overwhelmed.

  As for what audio terminologies mean, head-fi.org has a mastersheet that's useful. Source: about 4 years ago

• SHP9500 vs HD560s vs HE400se

  Check head-fi.org on many owners comparisons between 400i, 4xx, 400S, 400Se, 5xx, and Deva. Some can hear slight difference between 400Se and Deva. Other claims they are similar. Based on reviews there, 400Se sound closer to Deva than to 560S. Source: over 4 years ago

• Dts sound vs Dolby atmos

  You can probably find some by searching for "true" surround sound headphones. I'm not sure if they're really in vogue anymore as virtual surround sound has become very competent. Head over to head-fi.org and I'm sure they'd have the fine details. Source: over 4 years ago

• Finally went to Audio 46 and sampled headphones I've been dying to listen to

  Lol, first of all, you gotta ask those people if they have actually listened to the elite for longer than 30 minutes, or at all. If you go to the elite thread on head-fi.org, you'll see the general consensus to be, sure, it's not the most detail possible at this price range, but it's not far off. However, the detail monsters like the lcd 5 in this price tier is just straight up not enjoyable to listen to for... Source: over 4 years ago

• Wired earbuds for Sony NW-105 walkman?

  If you want sony, can go for xba-a1 or xba-n1, they are smaller but I am sure there are other brands with high res support that are cheaper and smaller than the sony models. A good place to ask would be head-fi.org forums. Source: over 4 years ago