Headphones & Audio Devices

So a weird thing happened during the holidays. I use my Bose Soundsport everyday at work and after 2 years the battery life took a hard dive, I can get maybe 2 hours max before charging them.
I left them charging a whole week at the office (I forgot about them), and now I get 3-4 hours without charging. Is this some kind of low quality battery with strong memory effect or ?

Denamian said:

Was just given a Hel and it makes my 558s sound so much better than the onboard sound.

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Make sure to load up the EQ APO and locate your settings in this link jaakkopasanen/AutoEq

Denamian said:

Me looking at that link:

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lol, just sift through the results folder (Each folder within is a different user or something doing the samples) and locate your headphones. When you do it'll tell you where to set your EQ settings for a flat EQ signal.

I think it makes them sound hella better, however, sound is subjective to most people so figure out it if works for you. It does reduce fatigue when listening for long hours.

Chanur said:

Does anyone use some book shelf speakers with their PC? If so what amp do you use? Brahma

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I don't use book shelf unfortunately. Funny you ask this because I was just looking at some. I have a Shciit stack...

Chanur said:

Does anyone use some book shelf speakers with their PC? If so what amp do you use? Brahma

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When I did, I used a Yamaha receiver with some Polk M50's

Chanur said:

Like a Yamaha AVR? Thats some significant space isnt it?

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Yeah a AVR but I had space for it, and it wasn't that much more than a dedicated computer amp

Captain Suave said:

Etymotic IEMs on sale right now. I had a pair of these for years and loved them dearly. These are updated versions that allow for replaceable cables, etc., and at 60% off they're an absolute steal.

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I just bought a bluetooth adapter from Null Audio for my IEM. It's great after a few hours listening, and was significantly cheaper than the OEM equivalent.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good USB tube dac/amp? Thinking under $200 but might entertain more expensive options

That's what I'm seeing too. Could I Just get a decent tube amp only then and use my PC's onboard sound or do they have to be fed by a proper pre-out?

Chanur said:

Ended up ordering a Schiit Magni 3+ and Modi 3+ after reading some reviews. In addition I ordered some Kanto Yu6's for speakers. Hopefully its a sizable upgrade over my current set up.

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Will need a review please kind sir...

Break said:

That's what I'm seeing too. Could I Just get a decent tube amp only then and use my PC's onboard sound or do they have to be fed by a proper pre-out?

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PC audio is perfectly fine to your tube amp unless you have noise from your PC coming thru to your sound. Sound wise a DAC is a DAC.