Are the pads on the Edition XS and the Arya Stealth the same? I'm using the Edition XS but the pads squeak with my glasses and was looking at maybe buying the Arya Stealth but was concerned the pads would squeak as well. I had no issues with the Sundara.

Hmm, if only using TWS earbuds for 2 hours a day, that means you may be sensitive to certain frequencies. Try using a sine sweep to find out which frequencies are those and then (parametric) EQ them down.

I use TWS earbuds/adapters or Bluetooth headphones for like more than half the day (basically every week) at lowest volumes and never really get intensified ringing with tinnitus. And like my tinnitus is real bad sometimes, so that's why I always listen at lowest possible volumes.

Wait, don't forget to Disable Absolute Volume in the Developer Options of the (Android) phone. This will let you have more volume variation, particularly useful for achieving lowest volumes possible.

More Bluetooth stuff like disabling Absolute Volume for reducing volume and static/et cetera: https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/10iu22p/static_noise_in_the_background/j5ibwms/

Make sure you have the vacuum seal so that you're not raising the volume to compete against the external noises. You may need to switch to aftermarket ear tips if the current stock ones do not work well with you, see below threads for more info.

This is how you should use Etymotics or really any IEM or TWS earbud to make sure you have that good/perfect fit for that vacuum seal (necessary for the bass to be properly produced): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KwXEqe6Gq4

Try parametric EQ for more sound changes.

See here for more info about Qudelix 5K, parametric EQ, squig.link comparison graphs, AutoEQ, et cetera: https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/109meb5/eq/j40cy1n/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/11ahxu1/just_picked_up_the_dt990s_250ohm_for_my_pc_sound/j9s5sht/

For TWS earbuds and Bluetooth usage, see here for more info: https://www.reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice/comments/11565qg/need_help_buying_a_bluetooth_wireless_adapter_for/j9033u7/and https://www.reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice/comments/10hdr2p/are_there_any_wireless_earbuds_witouth/j58keli/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/10kai7u/should_i_keep_ear_buds_out_of_the_case_after/j5so87z/

Earwax, hearing health, et cetera with Etymotics and other bullet style IEMs: https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/11dh2v9/is_there_anything_i_can_do_stop_hearing_my_own/ja8mltw/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice/comments/10iwqmt/does_insertion_depth_affect_volume/j5ifw7r/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/HeadphoneAdvice/comments/11d8pns/buying_highend_headphones_with_tinitus/ja7u9ii/

I'm only 6 headphones into my journey and no regrets so far. I have been disappointed when a headphone didn't live up to the hype (DT177X) but I still try to appreciate them for what they are. I've learned which reviewers are helpful vs entertaining and I've also learned how to EQ (I like bass) so it's definitely been a learning experience that I've enjoyed.

My older brother, a non-audiophile person, referred to my ifi Go Blu as "snake oil"..... I was kind of speechless. haha! He's 43 (married with 2 kids) and spends his money on G.I. Joes and Legos. He probably has at least $30k invested between both hobbies but to his credit he does have some cool stuff. It is crazy what people will spend their money on and what they consider a scam...

I have not told him about the Burson Soloist 3x GT that I just splurged on.

For me It only happens sometimes when I use IEMs, and it usually goes away after a while if I stop paying attention to it

Proprietary anything... Unless it is your property

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I found the R70x for $250. Any idea why it is $100 cheaper?

https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-Professional-Open-Back-Reference-Headphones/dp/B00SKVNS00

This man is a loser (I can personally confirm)

Yea I don't mind using open-back ones.

Will check the ATH-R70x then. Thanks for the info.

Owned 30+ headphones over $100 and several fairly pricy amps and DACs. No regrets because most of that stuff was bought and sold secondhand, so no huge financial losses.

I think most of the regrets in this hobby come from people who are trapped in what they call "mid-fi hell" where they have a decent setup, but keep trying out endless numbers of headphones in the $300 to $1000 range trying to get to what's known as the "end game", or a personal perception that one has reached the absolute limit of audio performance for a certain dollar amount and they are satisfied with the sound. The reasons they are not satisfied are numerous and difficult to pinpoint. For some, they may have a bad digital to analog converter, but they might not have any experience with a good one or even believe that all converters sound the same so better ones don't exist. For others, they may be wanting a level of sound that is not achievable with whatever arbitrary financial limit they set themselves. Still others may be looking for qualities that don't exist in headphones (the ability to make Justin Bieber mp3s sound good, speaker-like spatial imaging, bass that rumbles your chair, etc.) Another problem is chasing what is known as the "hype train", where new headphones get enormous amounts of hype and anticipation before they are released. When you are on the hype train, it's easy to believe this next headphone will solve all your problems. But when it finally arrives, you realize it's just a different flavor of sound, not superior to what you already have.

Just to clarify a point for you, most people who are calling Hi-Fi a "scam" don't think headphones are a scam. Headphones obviously sound and measure differently. They think high priced electronics (digital to analog converter and amplifiers, the two types of electronics you need for a high end headphone system) are a scam in the sense that they don't provide an audible difference over cheap ones. There is a huge subjectivist/objectivist debate in audio where subjectivists think ANY kind of audio equipment sounds unique (and of course, the more money it costs the better it sounds) and objectivists think that expensive stuff sounds just the same as cheap stuff because their distortion is both under the limit of human audibility. Adding on to this problem, It's really difficult in this hobby to figure out whether electronics sound different without auditioning them, but there is no retail store to audition most of these niche products, so they just have to buy blind based on random forum reviews. So it's really difficult and frustrating to figure out if you have a "good" DAC or amp when you have only owned one your entire life, and have to choose to believe (or not) a better one is out there based entirely on forum randos. The best advice is listen and try with your own ears, do blind tests if you can, and be willing to listen without considering the price of what you are listening to.

I believe the people who have few regrets in the hobby have all followed a similar formula: buy lots of secondhand equipment and try it out so they have lots of reference points for what sounds good TO THEM. And going to meets so they have a chance to hear what truly high-end systems sound like. A minority have also been very successful with building DIY electronics at a fraction of the retail price.

Problem with CCA BTX: Only the left bud is playing music

Both buds are synced. The right pod can also play system sounds like "pairing" and "connected" no sweat. However, when I start playing music, only the left side plays.

I have tested it on multiple devices and saw the same result. I also made sure that the battery charge was not the problem by charging both pods. I also tried factory resetting the pods. I tried pairing only the right bud to the phone. All the same.

I'm worried that this is an internal problem with the device's circuitry. Anything I can do or should I go straight to warranty?

How long have you had it for, and do the highs hurt? Or do you just eq them away? Which pads are you using?

This is exactly why I modded my Neumann NDH-20's to run balanced mini 4pin. Proprietary connectors are the worst.

yes except for the Yamaha's. too loud and limited time for any serious evaluations so I figured I might as well just sample some wild stuff. also hard to take away anything trying unfamiliar headphones on tube amps I couldn't bring myself to spend so much on. pleasantly surprised to find most of the zmf cans pretty comfortable on the head. their room was an art exhibit

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I had fallen down and now my left side doesn't work. What are possible reasons for this ? I have a jbl tune 760nc

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Next year for sure when I have PTO

Yeah I was going off of volume setting; that is interesting though and something I did not know

Are you using an amplifier? The "Sennheiser Veil" term dates back to the mid-2000s Head-Fi. There were barely any headphone amps to choose from back then and even fewer with high power. "Sennheiser Veil" comes from people were running their HD series out of a soundcard or terrible low end amp when it needs a little more power. Trust me, I have made this mistake as well...

I'm not gonna claim the entire character of the headphone will be transformed with a good amp, but it does get quite a bit better. The HD series scales extremely well with better amps, to the point where a lot of people use it with tube amps costing 10x the headphone's price. Not suggesting that for you of course, I'm just saying you should be using a dedicated amp if you are not already.

£1,499 for the new one, and £1,079 reduced to £950 for the ex-demo one.

I assume the £1.5k unit matches the one on the official site costing £1,699 (and thus it is cheaper than RRP). I agree that the case and extra cables shouldn't cost that much, but perhaps Audeze doesn't agree 😲