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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #770 on: November 24, 2014, 12:10:25 AM »
Quote from: firev1 on November 23, 2014, 04:21:29 AM
Its okay to shrink wrap them in thin plastic? That would pretty much solve everything :3


Thin plastic layer won't have much effect to acoustics, some reflection at high frequencies, therefore of real importance only at early reflection points. Another layer of cloth or felt should absorb higher frequencies from the plastic.
Just don't compress the wool to much, it could degrade its performance.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #771 on: November 26, 2014, 10:04:56 AM »
Which RE600 should I go for? Should I get the regular balanced version or the RE600s? https://head-direct.com/Products/?act=detail&id=174

My considerations:

1. I don't have a balanced DAP, but I might buy Geek Wave whenever it finally comes out.

2. I'd be using it with an Ety resistor to give me very low volume / more low volume range. Would it be impractical or very annoying to use the balanced RE600 + TRS adapter + Ety resistor? Would it degrade the sound quality to chain them with both an adapter and a resistor?

Thanks much.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #772 on: November 26, 2014, 12:50:03 PM »
I had some HiFiMan IEMs that were balanced... never used them other than single ended... 

I had the Ray Samuels SR-71B and balanced cables for my customs.  I found it to be more a pain in the ass than it was worth. 

I'd only consider a balanced portable if I were going to drive some full sized headphones with it and if I set it up with a balanced source.

Otherwise I'd place this all in the not worth it category and go for a simpler portable set up.

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Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #773 on: November 26, 2014, 04:34:40 PM »
Quote from: manatworks on November 22, 2014, 02:30:40 PM
Alright guys, just broke down and ordered a pair of UERM today.
Do i even need to upgrade the cable of this one? Or the stock is the best config already?
I know this sounds really weird but most of my friend in hifi meeting group here keep telling me that i might need to upgrade them.

Gonna have to agree with thegunnar100 on this one. The UERM has one of the best stock cables I've seen on an IEM, particularly from an aesthetic and practicality standpoint. I'd just save your money. You're in for a treat though, the UERM is great!
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #774 on: November 26, 2014, 10:54:42 PM »
Quick tip, as a cheap temporarily solution, what would drive my headhones better? Behringer UCA202 or CMOY amp (on integrated soundcard)?

I've read that UCA202 has a problem with low impedance headphones and that sound can actually get worse using it (Superlux HD668B 56ohm 98db sensitivity, AKG 400 120ohm 94db sensitivity). Has anybody used UCA202 with low impedance headphones?
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #775 on: November 27, 2014, 02:46:27 AM »
I used to have a UCA202, but too long ago to remember anything specific about the sound other than "meh". It shouldn't have any trouble with the AKG K400 though.

For ~$25 there aren't that many options. Maybe just find a Behringer HA400?
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #776 on: November 27, 2014, 12:52:17 PM »
Yeah, I know it's meh, all that equipment in that price range. I had some unplaned expenses, otherwise would buy something more decent like Scarlett 2i2. What about UCA202 with 56ohm Superlux?

Behringer HA400 is another option, I forgot to mention it, tho friend of mine who owned it in the past told me his CMOY drives his Beyerdynamics better, which sounds odd to me, but who knows.

It seems like my problems with integrated soundcard resurected, it's so annoying, so I might buy UCA202 because of that, before I buy something more decent, otherwise would probably buy HA400.

I'm just worried because I plan to mix on Superlux that it will ruin sound on it. Shame we can't test/return products here.

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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #777 on: November 27, 2014, 08:51:47 PM »

How about a used gen1 Dragonfly? Or one of those Stoner Acoustics minidacs? Some of the hifimediy options might be cheap enough as well.
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Do you think there may be an acoustic leak from the jack hole? ~Tyll Hertsens

Not sure if I like stuffing one hole or both holes. Tending toward one hole since both holes seems kinda ghey ~Purrin

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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #778 on: November 27, 2014, 09:55:55 PM »
I have the HD 600. I'm pleased with their versatility, lack of obvious coloration, and transferability to speakers. I'm looking for upgrade options though.

Right now I've got maybe $500. Could spend more, or much more, depending on how well justified it is.

Regarding DACs and amplifiers, I'm sure that I can't hear the difference between them, so I'm not changing these.

I'm alright with modding things, as long as they're reversible, or something I mess up can be inexpensively replaced.

I also EQ everything out of my computer using Equalizer APO (http://sourceforge.net/projects/equalizerapo/). Currently I have a 10dB peak at 20Hz with Q of 1. Therefore, I'm willing to correct inadequacies limited to frequency response in this way.

I mostly use headphones to listen to music, especially piano music, but I think good headphones sound good with anything. When I listen to music, I use a binaural and room simulation VST TB Isone (http://www.toneboosters.com/tb-isone/). When I listen to music, I don't want to be distracted by the equipment. That's my priority. I occasionally make music (Chill out; I always check with speakers).

I've looked at the HE-500. I've seen the "ortho wall" which I understand I will not be able to hear, and actually looks smaller than the 4-ish kHz ringing on the HD 600 anyway. This is on my shortlist.

Can you add any thoughts?

Edit: and HE-560. Haven't read much about it though.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #779 on: November 27, 2014, 11:55:22 PM »
Quote from: Armaegis on November 27, 2014, 08:51:47 PM
How about a used gen1 Dragonfly? Or one of those Stoner Acoustics minidacs? Some of the hifimediy options might be cheap enough as well.

Stoner Acoustics! I think Marvey already mentioned it to me, but I totally forgot. And for it's price, awesome solution! However, they don't ship to Serbia, plus, I need something now, can't put these headphones aside for even more time, but they might become no1 option for the future, thanks! Btw, found a guy with UCA202 so I will test it when I recieve new headphones, if it doesn't do the job, well, maybe I will put them aside (that will kill me) and look up for some used SA.

P.S. 110 or 120, is there much of a difference and (I supose it can since you recommended it, but just to check) could it get decent volumes without an amp?
« Last Edit: November 28, 2014, 01:06:29 AM by Darsus »
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