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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #630 on: June 18, 2015, 06:42:38 PM »
Quote from: OJneg on June 18, 2015, 06:41:00 PM
I never thought the HE500 or HE560 were particularly good, but the T1 will never be on this leaderboard  :boom: walk the plank2

More likely that Ronnie James Dio comes back from the dead.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #631 on: June 18, 2015, 06:45:45 PM »
Quote from: purr1n on June 18, 2015, 06:33:09 PM
Anax, OJ, and I listen at realistic concert levels (not to be confused with abusive / distorted concert levels). We don't grade gear according the lower levels on the Fletcher-Munson curve. Otherwise, the GS1000 and PS1000 would probably be tops on the Leaderboard.

I see. But I still don't find the T1 particularly colored

I must admit I am not very sensitive to colored sounds except guitar and drums. Those are the only 2 acoustic instruments I hear every Sunday in church. The other live instruments I listen to are electronic piano/synthesizer -> DSP -> Class D amps -> cheap JBL speakers.


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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #632 on: June 18, 2015, 06:49:19 PM »
Quote from: borrego on June 18, 2015, 06:45:45 PM
I listen to are electronic piano/synthesizer -> DSP -> Class D amps -> cheap JBL speakers.

Ouch. That might explain it.

Check how much upper treble sensitivity you've lost m80  :))
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #633 on: June 18, 2015, 06:49:34 PM »
Another suggestion would be the HD800. IMO superior to anything Beyer if you are looking for imaging and resolution. (shit, just found out a few post ago these were already suggested among others... Oh well)
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #634 on: June 18, 2015, 06:50:19 PM »
The good T1's aren't bad. I've heard a few. Are they down to $399 now? We are still of the mindset that they are still going for $1000 as when they were first released.

I know they can be sold for $399. Some distributor in Asia was telling me they get them for $167 or something ridiculous at wholesale volume.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #635 on: June 18, 2015, 07:01:00 PM »
A good T1 at $399 or less can be an interesting argument to make.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #636 on: June 18, 2015, 07:04:15 PM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on June 18, 2015, 06:41:31 PM
Why U no like imaging? :D

I just looked up my notes from AXPONA listening to a T1 on a Woo prototype portable tube amp.

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Mids recessed a bit?
Even with tubes still a bit metallic and sibilant.
Above average soundstage
so-so imaging
ringing not so bad
bit of bass bloom

Not terrible, but not 1K material.  Google shopping isn't exactly the end-all-be-all of bargain hunting but I don't see them any cheaper than $1,017.

$399 might be a good price for one though.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #637 on: June 18, 2015, 07:05:00 PM »
Quote from: ultrabike on June 18, 2015, 06:49:34 PM
Another suggestion would be the HD800. IMO superior to anything Beyer if you are looking for imaging and resolution. (shit, just found out a few post ago these were already suggested among others... Oh well)

I actually chose the T1 over the HD800 when I made my last purchase, all because I know I will end up pouring much more money to keep scaling up the HD800. T1 is good for my purpose and keeping the budget in control... I know it does not make any sense for all you here.

FWIW I bought my T1 brand new for YEN83000 before shipping.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #638 on: June 18, 2015, 07:13:22 PM »
Quote from: purr1n on June 18, 2015, 06:33:09 PM
MA100 is less than $150, even less if you find a deal. MA100 is also more resolving and has smoother FR.

I find the MA900 too mellow sounding. I tried that once in Yodobashi Japan when it was sold at Yen15000. May be I should try that again when I got my Black Widow.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #639 on: June 18, 2015, 07:14:20 PM »
Add a good DT1350. A few issues are holding it back but otherwise it was almost the portable headphone to rule them all. I can also personally suggest the DT250-250 as a serious alternative to the HD598/600/650.

Vintage Beyerdynamic headphones can be pretty good too. The DT480 for instance is basically a Beyerdynamic that sounds like an open AKG in a closed construction with a cleaner sound. Drive it well and prepare for audio goodness. 
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