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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #330 on: November 12, 2014, 07:06:54 PM »
Quote from: marvey on November 12, 2014, 06:57:45 PM
These are same as FA003? How much again? $130? I think good choice for closed headphones.

Yeah, so far as I know it's the same as the original FA003 (not the Ti).

XPT100 is $100 and HM5 is $130. XPT100 comes with both standard flat pads and also angled pads with narrower openings, and it has a more flexible headband. HM5 pads are firmer which in effect makes them a little deeper, but XPT100 uses slightly less-hot pleather.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #331 on: November 12, 2014, 07:37:12 PM »

Quote from: marvey on November 12, 2014, 06:57:45 PM

I'd like to nominate V-Moda M80 since they can be had for $110 now. Light weight good portable headphone built like a tank.

Seconded on the V-Moda. Crazy deal right now. Plus, great manufacturing consistency: every one of that headphone I've heard has sounded pretty well the same.

Quote from: Claritas on November 12, 2014, 07:06:54 PM
Yeah, it's the same as the original FA003 (not the Ti).

XPT100 is $100

Your XPT100 sounded nice. IIRC It was minimally modded - right? For $100, they sounded fantastic.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #332 on: November 12, 2014, 07:50:27 PM »
Quote from: AustinValentine on November 12, 2014, 07:37:12 PM
Your XPT100 sounded nice. IIRC It was minimally modded - right? For $100, they sounded fantastic.

Thanks.  8)  Mine had the usual mods (stiff felt in front of the driver; dynamat and polyfill in the cups). The front damping is important to me to make bright music such as countertenors and organ sound easy and pleasant. Stuffing the cups had a negligible effect, a little more sub-bass. But it's all optional and stock sounds good too.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #333 on: November 12, 2014, 08:05:58 PM »
Quote from: Claritas on November 12, 2014, 07:06:54 PM
Yeah, it's the same as the original FA003 (not the Ti).

XPT100 is $100 and HM5 is $130. The former comes with both flat and angled pads and has a more flexible headband.
Quote from: Claritas on November 12, 2014, 05:45:07 PM
Third (and last?) nomination for Yoga clones XPT100, HM5, &c. 2-4 guys seconded it along the way.

We could give it up a straight up or down vote, wait for the comparo, or vote now and change our minds later.

I have no real issue axing the vsonic. The bass edition offers a slight tilt away from the hot treble and a little kick in the ass to the sub bass. Much more of a daily driver for me. But I have certainly heard better iems. This one just happens to be an incredible value and has adjustable nozzles which give me the best fit evar. As we all know, it all comes down to fit and seal with an iem.

I wish that you guys could hear this Fisher 500c with the hd800. I just melted through the Muddy Waters: Folk Singer 24/96 album. At one point I took off the hp's and jumped around the room like a little kid. Silly I know, but I'm just glad to be able to get this excited about anything this late in the game. Huge dynamics, very neutral, delicacy...and the control!! OMG the control is just ridiculous. I have now quite looking for an amp to "fix" the hd800. Today, I am truly happy.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #334 on: November 12, 2014, 08:21:49 PM »
I just can't get behind the VModa based on the sound. 

I'll still pick the DT1350 every time; manufacturing inconsistencies listed as a caveat, of course.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #335 on: November 12, 2014, 08:53:10 PM »
Quote from: AustinValentine on November 12, 2014, 07:37:12 PM
Seconded on the V-Moda. Crazy deal right now. Plus, great manufacturing consistency: every one of that headphone I've heard has sounded pretty well the same.

Your XPT100 sounded nice. IIRC It was minimally modded - right? For $100, they sounded fantastic.


Well, I vote "Aye" on the V-Moda. I have the M-80 and declined to "upgrade" to the XS because I thought the SQ improvement was minimal if even existent. I have compared to most of the portables with which it competes and have not regretted my decision or seriously considered upgrading or changing.  Plus, they are pretty indestructible and I personally like the styling. I think the XS at $200 is a great deal. But the M-80 at a little over $100, if you can find it, is an absolute steal IMO.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #336 on: November 12, 2014, 10:43:40 PM »
The HM5 I had just sounded weird to my ears. Hard for me to recommend on a personal level. But, hey, if enough people liked what they heard at that price point, by all means put it on the list.

Vintage receivers can definitely be great, but, as I understand it, they're really left best for orthos due to generally having high output impedance. That, and having to search for a particular unit and deal with it potentially needing restoration can make it a complicated process.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #337 on: November 13, 2014, 01:21:07 AM »
I say no to the m80 based on the sound, even if it's cheaper now. Sure, they're built well... but they're also very uncomfortable for people with classes.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #338 on: November 13, 2014, 02:17:18 AM »
Quote from: thegunner100 on November 13, 2014, 01:21:07 AM
I say no to the m80 based on the sound, even if it's cheaper now. Sure, they're built well... but they're also very uncomfortable for people with classes.

I wear glasses and get on with them fine, but do need to take a break or readjust a bit after 30 minutes or so. Definitely not something I can wear for hours on end without taking a break in terms of physical comfort but they work fine for my daily commute. And also the slightly increased clamp means I can actually wear them for certain, but not all, gym activities. In contrast, I suspect that the XS, which is clearly more comfortable, would not be secure enough to wear at the gym or work out in at all. I am very pleased with the sound and to me sound better than any number of other portables that are more expensive but, of course, with respect to all of these things YMMV.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #339 on: November 13, 2014, 04:29:15 AM »
Quote from: Skyline on November 12, 2014, 08:21:49 PM
I just can't get behind the VModa based on the sound. 

I'll still pick the DT1350 every time; manufacturing inconsistencies listed as a caveat, of course.

I'd rather buy one M80 and be happy then spin the Beyerdynamic wheel and hope I get a decent set... not to mention there are some weird fit issues for many on the DT1350 making getting the right seal a PITA.  I'm in the camp now that I don't want to have to fiddle around.

I'm happy to see the M80 up there. 
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