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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #240 on: July 06, 2013, 07:49:22 AM »
for HD600 I found them to be a bit lacking in details and quite muddy loose bass. I am not sure if amping hardcore (I used a cavalli amp with mine) would help with that but I have been told so.

for the HE-500: comfort was definitely an issue for me, not VERY bad just that I sometimes listen to music for far too long. a bit odd sounding in upper mids I think too, and a bit of a dip in the treble that messes with "timbre" ? or something. I really need to learn what that word means before using it... cymbals and stuff could be better, though I didn't mind it with most of my music. sort of like HD650 in that regard.

the HD600 may appear to have *less* flaws but I found it too muddy for my  tastes in the end. great smooth linear FR maybe a bit rolled off in the sub bass? but not at all bad. inoffensive. super comfy too. pads need replacement yearly however.
I LOVE the HE-500 though, it's amazing sounding overall. I really don't mind the dip and it was not at all harsh enough to distract me. comfort is the biggest issue - and only one for me.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #241 on: July 10, 2013, 05:48:54 PM »
Hey all,

I just started a decently paying contract for the summer and I'm working for the next six weeks or so.  After taking into account tax, rent, and the bar on base that's open three nights a week, I figure I'll have about $700 to get an entirely new headphone setup for my next year of university (I sold most of my old stuff before leaving town).  Any recommendations for a complete setup (DAC, amp, headphones) for listening from my computer?  Open/closed doesn't matter, I just can't really be using speakers because my apartment's walls are kinda thin.   I already have my Spiral Ear CIEMs that are on the warm side of neutral so I'm looking for something more detailed and with good soundstaging.

Edit:  Comfort is pretty important, I'll be wearing them for long listening sessions and the AKG K550 I had before kept sliding off my head.

Thanks!
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #242 on: July 10, 2013, 06:35:33 PM »
HD600, CMoy and a nice digital source? You have plenty of choice...
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #243 on: July 14, 2013, 08:47:02 AM »
Quote from: munch on July 02, 2013, 12:19:52 AM
right. I am not fully convinced I won't like them but... a bit worried now then. I love Tori Amos.
is there anything that will do that in the price range of the RE-600 that is not custom? though customs that aren't in the awful-range are probably not doable...

well I somehow ended up with the RE-600, and I can't say I've heard much better in an IEM.
better than RE-400, very similar FR curve though. may post more impressions if anyone is curious.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #244 on: July 15, 2013, 03:37:00 AM »
Anybody have any suggestions for a battery power supply to use with a Gilmore Lite? The Elpac power supply that came with it is rated 240mA, +/- 15V.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #245 on: July 26, 2013, 07:27:18 PM »
Anybody willing to help me choose a DAC upgrade. Currently my main setup is computer -> ODAC -> Soloist SL -> HE-500. I'm wondering if I can get a nice upgrade for ~$600 (my budget can probably increase to ~$800 if I get drunk enough right before ordering). The Concero seems to be well liked in this price range but I'm concerned about the usb power. Can anybody comment on how it compares to the Bifrost and Gungnir which are in the same price area but are not usb powered? Thanks
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #246 on: August 09, 2013, 09:51:07 PM »
Has anyone tried the Alpha or Mad Dog pads on any Audio Technica 'phones? The description mentions that they fit well enough on the HE seires. And I'm already using those (the Hifiman) pads on my AT, so I'm guessing they should be interchangeable.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #247 on: August 24, 2013, 03:12:44 AM »
Quote from: thatguy on July 26, 2013, 07:27:18 PM
Anybody willing to help me choose a DAC upgrade. Currently my main setup is computer -> ODAC -> Soloist SL -> HE-500. I'm wondering if I can get a nice upgrade for ~$600 (my budget can probably increase to ~$800 if I get drunk enough right before ordering). The Concero seems to be well liked in this price range but I'm concerned about the usb power. Can anybody comment on how it compares to the Bifrost and Gungnir which are in the same price area but are not usb powered? Thanks

Based on my experience with what NuForce pulled off with their Icon HD I love it and recommend it, though I'd actually suggest the Icon HDP. If you want more, step up to their UDH-100. Anyway, the Icon HD was a revelation to me when I first used it. The HDP has a few more features but the USB and headamp stages are the same. It's got enough juice for your HE-500 to go beyond 110dB. Just make sure to plug in the power BEFORE you plug in the USB. Trust me on that one.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #248 on: September 10, 2013, 12:33:53 AM »
Hi!

I'm using LCD-2 with a Schiit Lyr and Schiit Modi.
Do you guys know any <=$1200 DACs I can replace the Modi with?
I -really- like bass and warmth. I wish the LCD-2 had a little bit more of it; can any DACs help with that?

I'm slightly interested in Schiit Gungnir because of this, but I'm a little turned off because apparently it makes clicking-sounds inbetween tracks. Unless you use USB(?)

I'd love to hear what you think!
Thanks!
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #249 on: September 10, 2013, 12:45:35 AM »
I have a USB Uber Bifrost/Asgard 2, no clicks between tracks, I think.
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