# Miscellaneous **URL:** https://forum.headphones.com/c/miscellaneous/1.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.headphones.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.headphones.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.headphones.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Flux Labs Mentor - Discussion](https://forum.headphones.com/t/flux-labs-mentor-discussion/23082)
**Author:** [@Svadhyaya](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Svadhyaya)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 7:13am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/flux-labs-mentor-discussion/23082 "2025-11-29T07:13:54Z")
Flux Labs have been doing incredible work for years now, and somehow they’ve developed and released a new amplifier in the midst of bombing and invasion (they are based in Kharkiv, Ukraine) I bought the Mentor and hav… --- ## [Headphone Impedance vs. Headphone Amp](https://forum.headphones.com/t/headphone-impedance-vs-headphone-amp/26683)
**Author:** [@SSN757](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SSN757)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/headphone-impedance-vs-headphone-amp/26683 "2025-11-28T17:50:20Z")
Have stumbled upon an interesting issue with the headphone impedance vs. the amp used to drive them. A lot of planar headphones have very low impedance (less than 30 ohms). The planar headphones I currently own (Verum … --- ## [The General Advice/Questions Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/the-general-advice-questions-thread/2849)
**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Replies:** 441\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/the-general-advice-questions-thread/2849 "2025-11-27T16:50:03Z")
Rather than having individual threads for every, specific, but limited-scope, questions, this thread is intended to coalesce all such questions into a single spot. Specific discussions around individual pieces of equipm… --- ## [The On-Topic, OFF-TOPIC Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/the-on-topic-off-topic-thread/5286)
**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Replies:** 510\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/the-on-topic-off-topic-thread/5286 "2025-11-24T16:13:38Z")
Since I have a historical propensity for making on-topic posts in the off-topic thread, I thought it was time to self-indulgently create a thread that caters to those random “won’t fit in any existing thread, but isn’t s… --- ## [kCapital Audio Fest 2025](https://forum.headphones.com/t/kcapital-audio-fest-2025/26643)
**Author:** [@Markm](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Markm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/kcapital-audio-fest-2025/26643 "2025-11-18T23:41:36Z")
I went to Capital Audio Fest for the first time in 10 years or so. I went to CAF for at least two years at the beginning of my audio journey. I met people who were instrumental in putting together a speaker and headphon… --- ## [Squiglink is down! How am I going to survive conference calls?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/squiglink-is-down-how-am-i-going-to-survive-conference-calls/26655)
**Author:** [@Spearthrower\_Owl](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Spearthrower_Owl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/squiglink-is-down-how-am-i-going-to-survive-conference-calls/26655 "2025-11-18T14:04:44Z")
My old man use to doodle checkerboards on long phone calls. I never picked up the skill, but recently I’ve spent my time on interminable calls fooling around on Squiglink and comparing FR curves. What do I do today if i… --- ## [End of an Era](https://forum.headphones.com/t/end-of-an-era/24834)
**Author:** [@tmarshl](https://forum.headphones.com/u/tmarshl)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/end-of-an-era/24834 "2025-11-11T23:17:32Z")
Because it is the end of the year, I did a little reflection about my interest in headphones. It started in the early 90’s with a pair of AKG K1000 “earspeakers” from Definitive Audio in Seattle. I had a pretty sophis… --- ## [Off Topic: Cars](https://forum.headphones.com/t/off-topic-cars/9965)
**Author:** [@Panzer\_Applehusky](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Panzer_Applehusky)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/off-topic-cars/9965 "2025-10-31T19:58:16Z")
Forgive me if this thread has already been started. If so, I cannot find it. I was wondering what y’all drive! In a community of people who are hypersensitive to small details and overcritical of minor oversights, I fig… --- ## [Pennstac’s system](https://forum.headphones.com/t/pennstac-s-system/23144)
**Author:** [@pennstac](https://forum.headphones.com/u/pennstac)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/pennstac-s-system/23144 "2025-10-29T17:24:23Z")
Member systems topics, an idea by @SwedishMike SweedishMike made a suggestion from another forum that seems interesting. He’s suggesting an individual thread for each member where they can discuss their systems and have … --- ## [The Anime Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/the-anime-thread/12347)
**Author:** [@perogie](https://forum.headphones.com/u/perogie)\ **Replies:** 699\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/the-anime-thread/12347 "2025-10-22T02:52:08Z")
For discussion and review of all things anime. --- ## [Have your taste/preferences changed over time?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/have-your-taste-preferences-changed-over-time/26512)
**Author:** [@SSN757](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SSN757)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/have-your-taste-preferences-changed-over-time/26512 "2025-10-20T21:21:14Z")
Recent changes with my headphone setup has caused a re-think of priorities. Up until recently, I thought spending more on the headphone would get to better overall sound. Recently, a number of changes has me re-thinkin… --- ## [Why headphone reviews don't mean much to me](https://forum.headphones.com/t/why-headphone-reviews-dont-mean-much-to-me/26440)
**Author:** [@SSN757](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SSN757)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2025, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/why-headphone-reviews-dont-mean-much-to-me/26440 "2025-10-05T01:49:41Z")
I’ll start off with the obvious: We all hear differently. Having said that, the more I’m involved with this hobby, the less stock I put into a given reviewer’s impression of any specific headphone. They tend to be all … --- ## [Your Favorite Headphones](https://forum.headphones.com/t/your-favorite-headphones/26424)
**Author:** [@SSN757](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SSN757)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/your-favorite-headphones/26424 "2025-09-18T21:39:57Z")
What your favorite headphones? I think for many of us, it’s a moving target. We seem to buy and sell them quite often. Right now, my favorite is the Grado HP100 SE, with Dekoni Fenestrated earpads. The earpads elevat… --- ## [Balanced Headphone Article: Expensive gimmick?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/balanced-headphone-article-expensive-gimmick/26421)
**Author:** [@SSN757](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SSN757)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/balanced-headphone-article-expensive-gimmick/26421 "2025-09-15T14:36:41Z")
Found this article regarding balanced headphone setups. I found this interesting, as Rob Watts from Chord pretty much eschews balanced headphone amps in their gear. https://www.headphonesty.com/2025/09/engineers-reveal… --- ## [Sonarworks VS Harmam Curve](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sonarworks-vs-harmam-curve/26378)
**Author:** [@SSN757](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SSN757)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/sonarworks-vs-harmam-curve/26378 "2025-09-04T06:42:54Z")
With all the talk about Headphones mimicking the Harman curve, looked into how Sonarworks is designed for headphones. Here is what AI has to say about this: “ Sonarworks Harman Curve Sonarworks does not use the Harman… --- ## [Critical listening (how often, where?)](https://forum.headphones.com/t/critical-listening-how-often-where/26350)
**Author:** [@Klute](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Klute)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/critical-listening-how-often-where/26350 "2025-09-02T15:17:20Z")
When where and how often do you listen critically? Ever since getting equipment that to me is summit fi, but I’ll be happy with calling it legit hifi… I am bothered by the fact that I just have knee jerk and background… --- ## [Had a dud product before?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/had-a-dud-product-before/26313)
**Author:** [@Klute](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Klute)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/had-a-dud-product-before/26313 "2025-08-25T01:18:04Z")
I don’t know if it’s polite to call out names of products, but has anyone had a product that had no redeeming traits? I ordered a pair of BT headphones from a known brand that could be wired or wireless and it wasn’t ch… --- ## [What is your "best headphone related" item for under 50](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-is-your-best-headphone-related-item-for-under-50/8917)
**Author:** [@SenyorC](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SenyorC)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 5:17am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-is-your-best-headphone-related-item-for-under-50/8917 "2025-08-20T05:17:59Z")
This is a bit of a weird one but I’m wanting to put together a video for my YouTube channel regarding headphone items that are worth buying under 50€ (around $60). Apart from doing a bit of a shootout of the IEMs and ot… --- ## [Favorite listening environment](https://forum.headphones.com/t/favorite-listening-environment/1582)
**Author:** [@Lalakai](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Lalakai)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 10:55pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/favorite-listening-environment/1582 "2025-08-18T22:55:33Z")
i was reading a post in a different thread and it made me think of an important aspect of the experience…what is my favorite environment when i just want to relax and truly hear the music?? Dark…quiet, a comfortable cou… --- ## [Lyrics](https://forum.headphones.com/t/lyrics/26284)
**Author:** [@turdferguson](https://forum.headphones.com/u/turdferguson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/lyrics/26284 "2025-08-17T20:20:05Z")
It’s Friday night. After a trying week I cracked a relatively nice bottle of wine and I’m listening to a couple of my favorite artists, Frank Turner and Springsteen. Maybe it’s the mood, maybe it’s the wine, but I find… --- ## [WHERE and WHEN does it all start?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/where-and-when-does-it-all-start/24914)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Roy](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Thomas_Roy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/where-and-when-does-it-all-start/24914 "2025-08-17T19:37:22Z")
It sort of started for me, in Guam in late '67 when I was in the USAF. on their typical Sansui receivers and some nice sounding small Pioneer speakers and maybe a Sansui tt, they were playing Sergio Mendes and Brasil '6… --- ## [What makes this hobby special?](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-makes-this-hobby-special/25511)
**Author:** [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/what-makes-this-hobby-special/25511 "2025-08-01T22:42:33Z")
Now for a moment of reflection… Everyone has a unique path or journey into this hobby, along with what I imagine are varied perspectives when it comes to what we’re looking to get out of it. Deeply consider what motiva… --- ## [General MQA Discussion](https://forum.headphones.com/t/general-mqa-discussion/2091)
**Author:** [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/general-mqa-discussion/2091 "2025-07-19T16:00:19Z")
This is an initial spot for general discussions about MQA (“Master Quality Authenticated”). If you have specific questions about how to get or play MQA content (and/or whether it will work with non-MQA gear), I have a d… --- ## [Headphone power calculator](https://forum.headphones.com/t/headphone-power-calculator/26115)
**Author:** [@Rael67](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Rael67)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2025, 7:24am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/headphone-power-calculator/26115 "2025-07-19T07:24:18Z")
@listener: On the discord channel you wrote that there is now the possibility to select headphones directly. Can it be that some values are not correct? For example the Meze Empyrean II is listed with a sensitivity of 1… --- ## [Off-topic: Food (on topic if pairing with music ;) )](https://forum.headphones.com/t/off-topic-food-on-topic-if-pairing-with-music/6115)
**Author:** [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/off-topic-food-on-topic-if-pairing-with-music/6115 "2025-07-13T02:56:37Z")
A place to post about food… and possibly pairing it with music :wink: --- ## [Headphone Evaluations must be taken with a grain of salt](https://forum.headphones.com/t/headphone-evaluations-must-be-taken-with-a-grain-of-salt/25966)
**Author:** [@SSN757](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SSN757)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/headphone-evaluations-must-be-taken-with-a-grain-of-salt/25966 "2025-06-22T15:41:22Z")
The more I get into the headphone hobby, the more nuances I’m finding. One of the most challenging is that evaluating headphones is not so straightforward. The same headphone can sound great on one playback system, and… --- ## [Acho Reviews (by SenyorC) - "bits and bobs"](https://forum.headphones.com/t/acho-reviews-by-senyorc-bits-and-bobs/18560)
**Author:** [@SenyorC](https://forum.headphones.com/u/SenyorC)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 3:41am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/acho-reviews-by-senyorc-bits-and-bobs/18560 "2025-06-12T03:41:46Z")
I have decided to create this thread here under miscellaneous for those times (such as today) when I have content that doesn’t really fall into any specific category, or is relevant to multiple categories. I will obviou… --- ## [Impedance vs loud sound](https://forum.headphones.com/t/impedance-vs-loud-sound/25764)
**Author:** [@bluenite](https://forum.headphones.com/u/bluenite)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/impedance-vs-loud-sound/25764 "2025-05-24T18:36:33Z")
Please recommend headphones with parameters: -home listening -around the ears -open or closed design -classical/new age/jazz (more quiet than loud) -neutral sound -do not need headphone amplifier -no bluetooth/wif… --- ## [Transparent Speaker from Sweden](https://forum.headphones.com/t/transparent-speaker-from-sweden/25754)
**Author:** [@EarWaxAnnihilator](https://forum.headphones.com/u/EarWaxAnnihilator)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/transparent-speaker-from-sweden/25754 "2025-05-16T14:05:41Z")
--- ## [64 Audio U4s In-Ear Monitors - Official Thread](https://forum.headphones.com/t/64-audio-u4s-in-ear-monitors-official-thread/20849)
**Author:** [@taronlissimore](https://forum.headphones.com/u/taronlissimore)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/64-audio-u4s-in-ear-monitors-official-thread/20849 "2025-05-15T21:59:57Z")
Today marks the launch of the 64 Audio U4s, 64 Audio’s lowest-priced universal in-ear monitors to date at $1099. From 64 Audio A quad driver hybrid UIEM featuring ground-breaking patented technologies originally deve… [Previous page](https://forum.headphones.com/c/miscellaneous/1.md) [Next page](https://forum.headphones.com/c/miscellaneous/1.md?page=2)