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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #690 on: July 31, 2015, 01:13:56 AM »
Quote from: AustinValentine on July 31, 2015, 12:52:18 AM

Also going to piggyback on this and nominate Garage1217's Project Ember V2 for the Amplifier (Value) section.
I second the nomination for Project Ember V2.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #691 on: July 31, 2015, 01:24:51 AM »
Quote from: Ringingears on July 31, 2015, 01:13:56 AM
I second the nomination for Project Ember V2.
Third.


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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #692 on: July 31, 2015, 01:25:54 AM »
If 400S does most everything 880 does, without the brightness, it sounds like a good contender for replacement.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #693 on: July 31, 2015, 01:33:06 AM »
Thanks for the reply comments on the X2.  I think I was under the impression that these were a cut above, maybe based on Tyll's wall o' fame.  Seems that they may not be all that.  FWIW, I don't personally like some of the stuff on Tyll's wall o' fame, such as the vModa m100 - I don't think this headphone deserves it.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #694 on: July 31, 2015, 01:39:17 AM »
Quote from: Eric_C on July 31, 2015, 01:25:54 AM
If 400S does most everything 880 does, without the brightness, it sounds like a good contender for replacement.

Maybe more of a complement. I was trying to avoid the notion they were the same/similar sound signature.

Base on my limited listening, 400s is more for those wanting an inoffensive and relaxed neutralish signature without over warmth, bloom, mud and slop. Maybe something more akin to what some were hoping the Nighthawk sounded like.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #695 on: July 31, 2015, 02:03:20 AM »
Quote from: lmader on July 31, 2015, 01:33:06 AM
Thanks for the reply comments on the X2.  I think I was under the impression that these were a cut above, maybe based on Tyll's wall o' fame.  Seems that they may not be all that.  FWIW, I don't personally like some of the stuff on Tyll's wall o' fame, such as the vModa m100 - I don't think this headphone deserves it.
I only briefly heard the X2, but I don't understand the hype for them personally.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #696 on: July 31, 2015, 02:09:21 AM »
Quote from: Griffon on July 31, 2015, 01:00:08 AM
Not necessarily suggesting the replacement. OTOH OJ, would you second the nomination?

I'd need to hear it again with my own gear. I know many others have sung its praises but I like to be more thorough.

The Philips shouldn't be on the list IMO. Just isn't on the same level. Overhyped and firmly entrenched in mid-fi purgatory. DT880 is at least edging toward being hi-end.

I also dislike the idea of replacing classics with new stuff especially when it's riding in on the hype train.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #697 on: July 31, 2015, 02:24:09 AM »
Quote from: OJneg on July 31, 2015, 02:09:21 AM
I also dislike the idea of replacing classics with new stuff especially when it's riding in on the hype train.
Agreed.

I almost feel like there should be a rule.  No product makes the leaderboard unless it is x years old.  But, that would be an arbitrary number, and there are bound to be exceptions.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #698 on: July 31, 2015, 02:25:27 AM »
Anax: mmmm 400S sounds good to me.
lmader: i was misled by that list, and bought an M100. Thank God it was on heavy discount. I really disliked the fit and sound.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #699 on: July 31, 2015, 02:54:53 AM »
Quote from: OJneg on July 31, 2015, 02:09:21 AM
The Philips shouldn't be on the list IMO. Just isn't on the same level. Overhyped and firmly entrenched in mid-fi purgatory. DT880 is at least edging toward being hi-end.
Indeed. People call is great for bassheads, but it lacks sub-bass umph. People also call it similar to the HD650, which isn't even close IMO. The HD650 is much more resolving even if I don't love it.
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