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Re: T.H.E. SHOW 2015 Irvine (not Newport) Impressions
« Reply #90 on: June 03, 2015, 12:39:51 AM »

I didn't have any issues with that. Maybe I use better sd cards than those people. My test card is a Sandisk 64gb Ultra. It was pretty obvious to me the AKs are using faster processors than most of the competitors (AK380 even more so). The Questyles could vastly improve here with faster processing, larger fonts/screen, more responsive controls. Then again, not sure how production ready their firmware was.

It's probably shity coding.  There's just no excuse for pretty much anything short of building the database to not be instant and even that should be done in the background and let you browse the directory structure in the meantime.
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Re: T.H.E. SHOW 2015 Irvine (not Newport) Impressions
« Reply #91 on: June 03, 2015, 12:49:02 AM »

Hey Guys - it was great to meet some of you at THE show!

As usual I loved hearing LFF's stuff at Darin's table (btw Darin I'm gonna definitely recommend that software to many people, it's sweeeet), the PMx's From Audio Zenith which are always stunning and a plethora of other phones.  I was next to the ALO table which was an absolute pleasure too with all their new gear.

Anyways, just wanted to say thanks for stopping by, Marv/Anax, you guys are chillers!

Hey Zach! Good job on the Blackwood! Nice meetin' ya for the first time.

It's probably shity coding.  There's just no excuse for pretty much anything short of building the database to not be instant and even that should be done in the background and let you browse the directory structure in the meantime.

That's certainly part of it. I know during the sdxc changeover, the new revision of sdxc format added another pin because the higher capacity cards would take too long to access otherwise. I have seen cheapy 64gb cards that not up to proper spec so I would not be surprised if that was a contributor.
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Re: T.H.E. SHOW 2015 Irvine (not Newport) Impressions
« Reply #92 on: June 03, 2015, 02:01:05 AM »

Another highlight, believe it or not was Darin's Out of Your Head and not the software itself as I learned it fairly well over the years. What truly amazed me was reaction of listeners.
   Let me explain: there wasn't many interested parties around my own table so I pretty much had to stare at what was going on at Darin's during all four days ;-). I didn't count but there must have been at least few hundred listeners and pretty much everyone was shocked by the OOYH demo, like if they were experiencing a virtual reality headset. Setting up a hidden camera could be very entertaining ;-). I actually can't remember seeing one single person who wasn't astounded by it.
    I know about this software from before it was even in beta, always thought it was a great product and should be hugely successful but this was a first time I saw a proof of success with my own eyes. On Sunday, when pretty much everyone was already gone Darin had two more sales.... ! Cudos to you man and hope more people will spread a word.

Thanks for posting that Alex. That's the main reason I like doing the trade shows. I love watching the reactions from people to something I created. That makes it worth it even if I don't make any money.
. I was explaining about speaker and room measurements but was trying to use lay-person's terms to keep it simple and not too technical. Then I looked down at his badge and it said "Sean Olive from Harman"! facepalm  I said, "Are you really Sean Olive? Ummm, nevermind. Just ignore everything I just said." I felt like such an idiot trying to explain speaker measurements to Sean Olive...jeez. He was super nice about it and at least he said he really liked my software. (Can you say "testimonial"?)

As usual I loved hearing LFF's stuff at Darin's table (btw Darin I'm gonna definitely recommend that software to many people, it's sweeeet)
Thanks Zach. Great to see you again. Thanks for checking out my software. I wish I had more time to check out your headphones. Hopefully next time.
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Re: T.H.E. SHOW 2015 Irvine (not Newport) Impressions
« Reply #93 on: June 03, 2015, 02:12:59 AM »

Did you guys hear Zach's new Omni? I thought it was the best of the bunch
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Re: T.H.E. SHOW 2015 Irvine (not Newport) Impressions
« Reply #94 on: June 03, 2015, 02:22:51 AM »

almost. more open, almost everything better, but peaky in treble. i'm sure Zach fix it. Hans giving him feedback, so I'm sure it will turn out well.
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Re: T.H.E. SHOW 2015 Irvine (not Newport) Impressions
« Reply #95 on: June 03, 2015, 02:26:40 AM »

Hans giving him feedback,

Uh oh  :-0

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Re: T.H.E. SHOW 2015 Irvine (not Newport) Impressions
« Reply #96 on: June 03, 2015, 02:44:47 AM »

LOL Imma fuck shit up!
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Re: T.H.E. SHOW 2015 Irvine (not Newport) Impressions
« Reply #97 on: June 03, 2015, 01:45:26 PM »

Then I looked down at his badge and it said "Sean Olive from Harman"! facepalm  I said, "Are you really Sean Olive? Ummm, nevermind. Just ignore everything I just said." I felt like such an idiot trying to explain speaker measurements to Sean Olive...jeez. He was super nice about it and at least he said he really liked my software. (Can you say "testimonial"?)

I would feel a little silly too but that is awesome. Sean Olive knows his shit up, down and sideways. Pat yourself on the back.
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Re: T.H.E. SHOW 2015 Irvine (not Newport) Impressions
« Reply #98 on: June 03, 2015, 09:36:06 PM »

That sounds like a combination of things. Possibly poor fit with complys and/or the complys doing weird things and they get crushed in your ear canal. I really don't like the sound effect of complys and would only recommend them for taming treble happy phones.

The other thing is if you know the IE800 sig, you know the bass can appear to be somewhat neutral. However, once anything below around 80hz shows up it massive overload. Similar thing here with the Jupiter. This could be the cause of low notes blending with highs on a piano. Coupled with the single dynamic driver maybe not being as articulate and fast as a multi BA.


 I actually only heard the ie800 once, with the ak120 and only for 10 seconds thats how long it took me to take them off they were so harsh.  Both have there following so I just took it to be a bad synergy. I never had a chance to listen to the ak120 or ie800 again.

I think you might be on to something with the tips.  I don't think its the driver as the Jupiter is a 4-way balance armerature and the Lyra is a dynamic but both had this issue.
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Re: T.H.E. SHOW 2015 Irvine (not Newport) Impressions
« Reply #99 on: June 03, 2015, 09:42:24 PM »

Harbeth. Some three way. BBC style thin wall cabinets? Seriously? Bullshit. I don't know these fuckers can turn a such design weakness into a "feature". Everything in the universe resonates, so we are going to make cabinets that resonate the right way? WTF? Did the Sheriff of Nottingham burn down all the forests in the UK?

$13K/pr for the M40.1. Buzz box cabinet, and such severe diffraction that it's impossible to use in rooms that aren't giant scale. Seems reasonable, if you think the LS3/5 was the greatest speaker ever made, as Harbeth seems to. The front and rear panels are also just screwed in place, Harbeth doesn't bother to glue them.



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