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Anaxilus

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Re: JH Audio Angie (Universal)
« Reply #30 on: April 14, 2015, 03:11:10 PM »
Quote from: Priidik on April 14, 2015, 09:24:53 AM
Music_4321 can you state your rig before HD800 ?   
It would help to calibrate to your findings.

Violectric V200. Not sure about what the DAC is. So yeah, basically an entry level rig for the 800 with lots of room for improvement (no offense music). If you are interested because it sounds like it might be a HD800 killer, might want to temper that as I know you are located in a place where you might need to be more careful with how you spend your funds. Especially with JHA customer support record. I will say I know who has taken over JHA CS recently and he's the real deal, so I'm hopeful that their former problems are a thing of the past.

That said, the Angies sound promising relative to the UERM and I'll look to demo a set. As you know, my HD800 rig (saying it annihilates the V200 is not much of an exaggeration) is tops versus my portable rig (a rig that already kills the AK240 and Sony ZX-1 with the same CIEM) and it's not even close. Hope that helps.
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Re: JH Audio Angie (Universal)
« Reply #31 on: April 14, 2015, 03:27:26 PM »
That's cool, Anax. The truth is that I haven't 'pursued' a better amp for my Senns because I use IEMs quite a bit more (for a number of reasons). The V200 is very handy, amongst other things, because it has two HPOs, so it is often the case that I use both my HD800s & HD600s when I have someone around (both phones having the same impedance) and I want us to listen to the same stuff at the same time (being the veeery nice guy that I am, I always use the 600s).

As for the AK240, I had a chance to return my unit and get a full refund if not happy, but it was other factors, rather than 'amazing SQ', that made me keep the bloody thing (as you know, I don't buy into the whole Hi-Res BS), so I'm quite happy with it. Bottom line, although I'm sure I could get better sonics with different gear, the AK240 + Angie/LAB I/UERM/PF IX keep my grumpiness in check.

Good to hear CS at JHA has improved.

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On a separate note, one problem I'm having at times, and I'm being serious here, is that I've found myself turning up the volume more with the Angies than I normally do with any other phone. The sound is so clean, and the FR so right, that good recordings (and plenty not so good) simply shine with these phones, and I often want it louder (!). And the problem, in terms of protecting my hearing, is that there's absolutely no listening fatigue — impressive cleanliness of reproduction (no warmth kinda forgiving stuff here) and how instruments are allowed to breathe (yes!!) when there's actual dynamics in the recording/mastering. I should make it clear that turning up the volume is NOT due to a lack of perception of (micro) details, but out of sheer enjoyment of the music.
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Re: JH Audio Angie (Universal)
« Reply #32 on: April 14, 2015, 03:34:32 PM »
Quote from: music_4321 on April 14, 2015, 03:27:26 PM
That's cool, Anax....

Yeah I hear you bro. All valid and good reasons for those gear choices. V200 does do well it warming up the tonality of the stock HD800. The most logical synergistic pairing to alleviate the 800's most obvious inherent drawback. An All-In-One DAP is also another great utility decision. I'd hardly call my rig portable or pocketable. Most of my listening on the go happens on an airplane or long bus ride.

Yeah, welcome to the loud listening club. You are suffering from 'Youarethere-itis'.
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Re: JH Audio Angie (Universal)
« Reply #33 on: April 14, 2015, 06:30:16 PM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on April 14, 2015, 03:11:10 PM
If you are interested because it sounds like it might be a HD800 killer, might want to temper that as I know you are located in a place where you might need to be more careful with how you spend your funds.
That said, the Angies sound promising relative to the UERM and I'll look to demo a set. As you know, my HD800 rig (saying it annihilates the V200 is not much of an exaggeration) is tops versus my portable rig (a rig that already kills the AK240 and Sony ZX-1 with the same CIEM) and it's not even close. Hope that helps.
Have you kept track with my failures with Yulong (among things) purchases? :D
I am raelly doubtful that there is a HD800 killer in iem package, just that my current iems are TDK-s..

Certainly looking forward to your and other pirates assesment on these.
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Re: JH Audio Angie (Universal)
« Reply #34 on: April 14, 2015, 11:28:25 PM »
Go on, Priidik, get yourself a pair of Angies. NOW! You know you want to. I'd trust The Cheerful Sparrow if I were you.

Be the proud owner of an exclusive A&K and Jerry Harvey product! Let your friends know you've spent over $1,000 on a pair of universal IEMs—they'll be soooo jealous. Tell them all how your empty-headed wife/girlfriend spends as much, if not more, on shoes and handbags. Then tell them Angie is Da Hot Babe you've always dreamed of, but Layla is the girl you secretly wanna marry…etc., etc.

I need validation.
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Re: JH Audio Angie (Universal)
« Reply #35 on: April 14, 2015, 11:42:01 PM »
Is it possible to test out UERM, JH products at places besides trade shows?
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Re: JH Audio Angie (Universal)
« Reply #36 on: April 15, 2015, 01:53:08 AM »
Check their website. They have a list of audiologists that have the demo box (which let's you compare their entire lineup through a tablet interface).
I bet it's mostly in the US, though.
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Re: JH Audio Angie (Universal)
« Reply #37 on: April 15, 2015, 01:23:13 PM »
Dear Señor Anaxilus,

Do us a favour and tell us if your ultra uber resolving gear reveals issues with the following track, particularly in the sibilance department: http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/When+Poets+Dreamed+Of+Angels/4iitLW?src=5

If it does, either your gear ain't good enough and the Angies (and AK240) rule, or the Angies suck and you and your gear rule…or a friendly compromise: our sibilance tolerance levels are different.
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Re: JH Audio Angie (Universal)
« Reply #38 on: April 15, 2015, 02:36:02 PM »
hate to butt in...but I'd like to say that I don't find that track overly sibilant on either my headphone or loudspeaker rig. Both tuned for neutrality.
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Re: JH Audio Angie (Universal)
« Reply #39 on: April 15, 2015, 03:08:38 PM »
Dear Mr OJneg,

I'm very pleased to tell you that you and your gear rule! But, may I ask why you haven't placed an order for the Angies yet?

Yours faithfully,

The Ever So Cheerful, Always Friendly, Unbelievably Helpful, and Now Very Popular Sparrow (aka Your New 24/7 AK & JHA Shill)
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