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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #590 on: June 01, 2015, 08:34:38 PM »
We should replace the ZX1 with the AK Jr. if we are going to have mediocre high priced DAPs with good build and UI on here.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #591 on: June 01, 2015, 09:07:31 PM »
Is the AK Jr. better enough to dismiss the loss in battery life?

Still not liking the touch screen operation. Might have to go the A17 route..
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #592 on: June 01, 2015, 11:15:23 PM »
I can't answer a sonics versus battery life question....
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #593 on: June 02, 2015, 12:32:14 AM »
Quote from: electropop on June 01, 2015, 09:07:31 PM
Is the AK Jr. better enough to dismiss the loss in battery life?

Still not liking the touch screen operation. Might have to go the A17 route..

Jr runs two full days without problem for me. Sonic wise A17 gets completely raped. UI are same sluggish.

But whatever, it's your money.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #594 on: June 02, 2015, 10:08:57 AM »
Two full days, as in close to 20 hours? I quite often spend times without access to mains outlet for many consecutive days, that's why I'm intrigued. Price wise they are very close, so obviously I have to make the call myself and sacrifice something.

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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #595 on: June 02, 2015, 01:26:33 PM »
Quote from: electropop on June 02, 2015, 10:08:57 AM
Two full days, as in close to 20 hours? I quite often spend times without access to mains outlet for many consecutive days, that's why I'm intrigued. Price wise they are very close, so obviously I have to make the call myself and sacrifice something.

Thanks.

I think when you are talking about multiple days of battery life and no access to outlets you should look at battery packs. It's not practical to expect a device that delivers top-notch performance AND has top-notch battery life. Doing things the "best" way is usually not the most efficient way.
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-usb-battery-pack-travel/
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #596 on: June 02, 2015, 08:37:13 PM »
Yeah I've got one of those... The multiple days may be on a skate- or snowboard and every gram off my pockets or the 10L backpack is welcome though, but on the other hand if I were that tight on space/weight I would probably let the better quality DAP go first :)

I'm overanalyzing. I'll wait till I get the customs and see what I'm missing or where I can go then. Thanks for the input anyways.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #597 on: June 02, 2015, 09:11:00 PM »
For the Planar Headphone list, do you think the Oppo PM-3 should be considered? I think it is a great sounding headphone for the price, especially being Planar Magnetic. Great build quality and while not completely neutral, they sound natural to me - at least with my setup (Bifrost Uber, Valhalla 2). hans measurements for the PM-3 look good as well for their price point, and as hans said, I think Oppo hit their targeted audience with these, and while some find them to be bass heavy, I don't hear that on my setup. I think the bass sounds great (I actually would prefer MORE bass out of them), but the bass is natural sounding to me on my setup.

I think the Oppo Pm-3 should be considered on the list for Planar Magnetic headphones, especially at their price-point.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #598 on: June 02, 2015, 09:19:08 PM »
Haven't heard the PM3 yet, but hear positive things. I can tell you for sure the HE400S will be on the leaderboard. Unless it gets retuned somehow. For $299 it's a no brainer unless you want a HD600/650.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #599 on: June 03, 2015, 01:45:09 AM »
PM3 gets no rebuttal from me, I think it's Oppo's best headphone.
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