r/headphones Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk

Looking for help help troubleshooting a problem? This is the place.

This post will be refreshed and replaced on Monday when it is 7 days old. [You can find older posts here](https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/search/?q=flair%3A+%22Community+Help%22&restrict_sr=on&sort=new).

# Purchase Advice

* Search r/HeadphoneAdvice first. We recommend using that subreddit but you can still ask here as well. * Please make use of [this template](https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/wiki/purchaseadvice). It helps others answer your question. Questions without enough detail will often remain unanswered. * Remember that the more specific you are, the better quality the responses you are likely to receive.

# What kind of questions are considered Tech Support

* How can I fix issue X (e.g.: buzzing / hissing) on my equipment Y * Have I damaged my equipment by doing X, or will I damage my equipment if I do X? * What does equipment X do, or do I really need equipment Y? * Can my amplifier X drive my headphones Y? * What's the meaning of specification X (e.g.: Output Impedance / Vrms / Sensitivity)? * How should I connect and set up my system hardware or software?

*After asking a question, please be patient since volunteers may not always be immediately available. Remember to upvote and show some appreciation to those that help you out.*