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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #260 on: October 10, 2014, 11:24:25 PM »

Quote from: marvey on October 10, 2014, 05:09:14 PM
  • The good DT1350s are better than the V-Moda M-80. The street price and consistency of the V-Moda makes it more compelling.
  • NAD HP50 is not leaderboard stuff.
  • The arguments for K701 are compelling. The question is, will some random person like my wife like it?
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Curious about the Meier. Let me know if you guys see one pop up for sale cheap or want to talk Jan into sending one to us. Looks like the current one is the Corda Classic? I'd probably throw Concerto up there, but it's no longer in production.


I found this one.  http://www.head-fi.org/t/692812/meier-concerto-silver-excellent-like-new-condition#post_10949501

But the guy hasn't been on since 3/21/14
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #261 on: October 10, 2014, 11:46:41 PM »
Cheap headphones ... no superlux love here?  :)p6
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #262 on: October 11, 2014, 12:17:53 AM »
the superluxes Ive tried were always too bright for me.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #263 on: October 11, 2014, 05:13:17 PM »
Definitely a lack of closed cans on here. Few that may meet the criteria:

ATH-M50X
Brainwavz HM5
UE6000
AKG K550 - Conditional on getting a good set... no nastiness

All of these used around $100 or less.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #264 on: October 11, 2014, 05:36:24 PM »
The UE you can get new for $80. They are discontinued so I don't know how long that'll last, but they are a very solid $80 headphone. Just don't except to use the NC, total crap.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #265 on: October 11, 2014, 06:01:56 PM »
Quote from: DaveBSC on October 11, 2014, 05:36:24 PM
The UE you can get new for $80. They are discontinued so I don't know how long that'll last, but they are a very solid $80 headphone. Just don't except to use the NC, total crap.

Yup.. this was a good deal: https://www.tanga.com/deals/15dd02cb5644%2Flogitech-ue-6000-active-noise-canceling-headphones?sdtid=7034610&affiliate_network=tanganetwork&click_id=97c63da5a6762e05aca6daa93b69970e&affiliate=slickdeals&utm_source=tanganetwork&utm_campaign=slickdeals

They come up for these type of prices pretty often.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #266 on: October 11, 2014, 06:19:04 PM »
Quote from: altrunox on October 10, 2014, 11:46:41 PM
Cheap headphones ... no superlux love here?  :)p6

Honourable mention, yes. I will explain. When you have little money but want "good" sounding headphones or speakers go for discontinued and vintage in good condition for affordable prices.

We live in a society where good products are sometimes dumped for no other reason than the BCG-Matrix and the product life time cycle. Cash cows, yes please, rising stars also yes please, question marks a maybe and dogs were once cash cows or question marks. The dogs will be dumped like industrial garbage and residue.

If I come across as a cynic, well I am with regards to a society which is doomed if hypes and new products hinder much needed sustainability.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #267 on: October 11, 2014, 06:33:08 PM »
UE6000 is pretty good. Very bassy, but good. Distortion levels are low, so they sound fairly clean, and the overall sound is decently cohesive. Midrange and treble response is surprisingly neutral and balanced. Not a bad deal around $80-90 at all. I think the Aurvana Live might be a bit better with some basic mods if you can get over the somewhat high bass distortion (works great at low volumes).
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #268 on: October 12, 2014, 12:57:47 AM »
+Rag
+Yggy (yes, add it already!)
- Noble 4 (how do you guys like those?)
+ Noble 6 (slightly more U version of UERM, but with smoother better extended treble)
+ Pendulumic S1 Stance (sound is quite nice and Bluetooth flexibility with built in and additional battery capacity and only $199)
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #269 on: October 12, 2014, 01:05:20 AM »
Quote from: Maxvla on October 12, 2014, 12:57:47 AM
+Rag
+Yggy (yes, add it already!)
- Noble 4 (how do you guys like those?)
+ Noble 6 (slightly more U version of UERM, but with smoother better extended treble)
+ Pendulumic S1 Stance (sound is quite nice and Bluetooth flexibility with built in and additional battery capacity and only $199)


Max, can you say a few words on the Pen S1 Stance? I've been looking at those for a gift. What type of tonal balance (warm, V-shaped, etc.)?

RE: I believe the Noble 4 customs are supposed to be more refined and smoother especially in the treble.
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