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I'm getting back into audiophile music listening, and I think the missing piece is which EQ makes the most sense and how to get the most out of it.

I have the HD 560S and an iFi HipDac2. I'm using it with my phone (S26 Ultra) and Tidal through USB Audio Player Pro.

In the past, and currently, this already sounds pretty good with no further adjustments...but I read a lot that proper EQ use, even if subtle, can "wake up" passive open back headphones and maximize their potential for greatness.

Is there a separate EQ app I should download and use? Or is the one built into UAPP good enough?

I actually want to upgrade to the HD 660S2, but want to first master using an EQ properly before making the jump.

My Life by Billy Joel? Or rather, My Life is potentially inspired by Heroes and Villains by The Beach Boys?

Anyone else agree or ever notice this? Haha, I swear I don't see a single mention on the internet of someone hearing a similarity. Or am I crazy? This is specific to the verse vocals. It's not a carbon copy, but similar in multiple ways.

Instead of Sony spending resources on a PS6-only external disc drive that fits onto the console, it would be better to keep the current PS5 external drive on production and release a mount that it can attach to which is then plugged into PS6 USB port.

This would save them money, and save those of us money who already have an external PS5 drive.

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Looking at various leaks/rumors, it's obvious that PS6 is going to be a Switch copycat. It's going to be a handheld hybrid console w/dock that has the raw power/capability of around a base PS5.

How much is it going to cost? Probably $599 is my guess. Would not be a bad price given the current market conditions for the what you're getting imho. And there will likely be a home console only version of PS6 that will be the premium, or "Pro", offering. Will likely be $999, however.

But here's the thing. If you don't have the money to upgrade, you don't have to! Because all PS6 games have to run on the low power hybrid, basically all games will be able to run on PS5.

Sony will heavily lean on the hybrid features with the debut of the PS6 as the reason to purchase. And why shouldn't they? Switch has been a massive success. Steam Deck is popular, other PC handhelds are gaining traction, and Xbox handheld is coming. It makes all the sense in the world.

"Next gen" is going to be more cross gen than ever. PS5 and PS5 Pro users can remain on those consoles for years to come, if they choose. The hybrid nature of PS6 will be the selling point. And for those who can afford and want premium hardware, there will be the home console version.