I wish I hadn’t have discounted iems, since I now use them much more than my over ears, even when I’m at home. I also wish I had have had a better understanding of the type of sound signature I preferred, would have saved myself a lot of time and money. That being said, I did enjoy the journey itself to finding my end game 🙂

  • Dr_CSS@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    • measurements are king - the only “review” you need are those backed up with objective data like Audio Science Review or Erin’s Audio Corner

    • EQ is your friend, especially with planar headphones

    • as long as a DAC measures well, it is a good DAC, there is 0 reason to drop 5k on some bullshit

    • same applies to the amp

    • don’t waste your time in mid-fi hell, just do your research and buy just 1 or 2 great headphones and enjoy them

    • speakers are better