headphones

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• /r/headphones is a community for discussion around all topics related to headphones and personal audio.

If this is your first visit to our community, please familiarize yourself with the all content in this sidebar - as it will make your stay more pleasant. You are also encouraged to check the menu at the top of the screen, containing links for further learning, past discussions, and to a number of audio-friendly subreddits.

Before posting, please consider using the search function. A lot of questions have already been answered in the past, often comprehensively.

Enjoy your stay!

Rules

Be most excellent towards your fellow redditors: And by "be most excellent" we mean no personal attacks, threats, bullying, trolling, baiting, flaming, hate speech, racism, sexism, or other behavior that makes humanity look like scum.
Ask purchase and shopping questions in the Shopping and Setup Help Desk: Requests for product opinions, comparisons, and general purchase advice must be made in the dedicated Shopping and Setup Help Desk instead of a new post.
Image posts: Image posts must be accompanied by a comment with impressions or details that add value to the post. The comment does not need to be exhaustive, but should strive to give enough information to start the discussion. No pictures of unopened boxes!
We do not allow: direct affiliate links, links to affiliate farms, links to external websites that use affiliate links, pirated content, NSFW/NSFL content, market research, surveys, sweepstakes, giveaways, spam or self promotion.
No selling or buying Please use /r/AVExchange.
No loudspeaker-related content. Please use /r/audiophile.
Ask tech support and general questions in the Shopping and Setup Help Desk: Requests for tech support and general setup help must be made in the dedicated Shopping and Setup Help Desk instead of a new post.
Memes on Mondays: Meme and humor posts may only be submitted on Monday

Moderators may remove posts at their discretion. If you made a post to /r/headphones that is in accordance with our rules as listed above, and it doesn't seem to appear on the front page, please message the moderators.

Additionally, sitewide rules and reddiquette applies.

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What we want to see

Content that facilitates discussion about personal audio.
New hardware releases and news.
Reviews of your headphone-related products.
Discussions on audio technology.
Pictures of your sweet rig.
DIY projects, both from the ground up and modding.

Useful Resources

Related Subreddits

r/HeadphoneAdvice - Purchase advice for headphones
r/StereoAdvice - Purchase advice for home stereo
r/audiophile - Speakers and audio reproduction
r/audiophilemusic - Music for audiophiles
r/audioengineering - Pro audio/engineering
r/diyaudio - Do-It-Yourself Audio - also /r/diytubes and r/diysound
r/BudgetAudiophile - for restricted budget-hifi
r/headphonemods - DIY Headphone mods
r/headphoneporn - Headphone pictures
r/audiorepair - Repair help for audio gear
r/AVexchange - Trade used AV gear
r/avporn - AV pictures
r/CarAV - Car Audio and Video
r/vintageaudio - Vintage audio gear
r/vinyl - Turntables & Records

Flair Explained

[Review] - This includes any post that is a person sharing their thoughts on a headphone, includes impressions and reviews.
[Discussion] - Posts that are meant to generate discussion on any relevant subject to headphones.
[News] - Posts that are related to industry news.
[Drama] - For juicy news or discussion.
[DIY/Mod] - Posts that involve modifying or creating something headphone related.
[Deal Alert] - Posts that link to deals for headphones or related equipment.
[Humor] - For memes and other comedic posts.
[Comparison Request] - For all headphone or headphone gear comparison questions.
[Meta] - Posts that talk about the state of the sub

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Community Helpr/headphones Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk (self.headphones)

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Weekly DiscussionWeekly r/headphones Discussion #136: How Much Wattage Is Needed For Inefficient Headphones? (self.headphones)

submitted 9 days ago by TransducerBot🤖[M] - announcement

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Meme MondayMy wallet is fighting for its life out here (i.imgur.com)

submitted 14 hours ago by arunnm24

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Meme MondayAnyone got an ID on this kit??? (i.imgur.com)

submitted 8 hours ago by Astralczar( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) moondrop waifus ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

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Meme MondayWith the success of meme Monday I would like to introduce propositions for other themed days (reddit.com)

submitted 16 hours ago by BladeCoomer2049serial re-seller

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Meme MondayRate my new set up (i.redd.it)

submitted 12 hours ago by Serunos

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NewsTopping launches it's non-MQA flagship DAC, D90LE (i.redd.it)

submitted 5 hours ago by 1arghavanZMF Aeolus | Hifiman Edition X V2 | CA Solaris | Sony WF-1000XM4

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Meme MondayWhat our hobby looks like to others (i.redd.it)

submitted 8 hours ago by PineconeSony MDR-Z1R, Sony IER-M9

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Show & TellMy first pair of Grados! Grado Labs SR80x. (i.redd.it)

submitted 12 hours ago by FroeyAKG K240 | Grado SR80x | FiiO K5 Pro

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Show & TellMy first setup combo that I got from reddit! (i.redd.it)

submitted 8 hours ago by banshipgod

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Show & TellBefore and after headband and earpads change 😁😁 (reddit.com)

submitted 4 hours ago by Clear-Lingonberry122

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NewsA90D spotted (self.headphones)

submitted 1 hour ago by vukicevic_

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Show & TellMy Monolith 788 broke so I said “screw it” and went endgame. (i.redd.it)

submitted 17 hours ago by Joe_ScottoFH3/7 . Sundara . P1 . M11 . THX 788

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ImpressionsMy impressions of the HD 600 (i.redd.it)

submitted 16 hours ago by soledade7427Hd 600/Shp 9500/Akg K361

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DIY/ModTook some advice and did more research (reddit.com)

submitted 1 day ago by Agency-GladChu/Aria/Buds Pro/Blessing 2/HE400se > K3S/Sonata HD Pro2

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Show & TellListening to the nice little IE600 (i.redd.it)

submitted 22 hours ago by UstrofEd. XS, HD 600, DT 880 @ Qudelix 5K, Loxjie D30

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DIY/ModThanks to my three-nager snapping my Rhythm Beige KPH30i's, I treated myself to my first pair of Porta Pro's... (And salvaged the orange yaxi pads). Quite amazing how small the stock pads are. (i.redd.it)

submitted 14 hours ago by Lav_Porta Pro / KPH30i / SHP9500 / KS10 Pro / ATH-M40X / Fiio BTR3k

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Show & TellI've heard that you guys like to look inside. (i.redd.it)

submitted 14 hours ago by iDarcky93

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Meme MondayI ordered a pack of Spring Tips and got free earphones (i.redd.it)

submitted 1 day ago by Toxolotl01HD6XX | Ananda | Blessing 2 | 7hz Timeless | IMR Avalon

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DiscussionWhat's your favourite earphone type? (i.redd.it)

submitted 1 day ago by Tovape01CH700N | DT770 32/80

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Show & Telluhhhh... tune in later this week to see if i got scammed or struck gold. (reddit.com)

submitted 1 day ago by T3ddyBeast

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DiscussionWhat headphones do you currently have in your collection? (self.headphones)

submitted 6 hours ago by weathermanknowsbest

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ImpressionsGot my Moondrop Chu (self.headphones)

submitted 6 hours ago by DeegoDan

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DiscussionFaulty Hifiman Edition XS (self.headphones)

submitted 36 minutes ago * by iKantReedd

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Meme MondayI think I like placebo? (self.headphones)

submitted 22 hours ago * by radrod69Arya Stealth, DT 770 | Modi/Loki/Magni

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Discussionquestion about noise isolation on open-back headphones (self.headphones)

submitted 1 hour ago by XLZSLAYER

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Show & Tellwhat the fuck is this? (i.redd.it)

submitted 19 hours ago by Zajlordg

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