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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #910 on: March 01, 2015, 10:20:09 AM »
The volume knob doesn't affect the output signal. Most of the time, I have the volume turned all the way down. The Sony unit is the the source/DAC and the signal runs into my amp (although the headphone amp onboard isn't TOO bad, surprisingly...I've heard much worse/underpowered/afterthought HP amps. It has some decent bass slam to it).
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #911 on: March 03, 2015, 07:34:46 AM »
Quote from: No_One411 on February 09, 2015, 10:07:31 PM
fk it yolo.

Placed order for both HD600 and HD650 and I'll get rid of the one I like less.

Even after HD800 and high end planar magnetics, I feel like I'll still be really happy with either as main headphone.

I picked up SoupRKnowva's HD650s after the sale price was declined... Arrived today!

Still waiting on the HD600s... >.<

I've also gotten off my lazy ass and put together the Bottlehead Crack this last weekend in anticipation for the HD650.

I've been listening for 5 hours straight, even though I have work tomorrow... This is still stock Crack with no Speedball upgrade.

Damn, these sound so smooth. Much easier listen than the HD800...Haven't put anything else on my head at all today.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #912 on: March 03, 2015, 12:40:41 PM »
Just got a Sonett (mk1) and I have a few questions. Firstly, it sounds absolutely fantastic. I'm using it with my Zero Carbo Tenore IEM's until my new cans arrive. I noticed I need to turn up the volume to about 6. Is this normal for efficient IEM's? How much will I need to turn up the volume with 300ohm Senns and 600ohm Beyers? I also noticed they're doesn't seem to be a change in volume when switching from low to IEC. Is this normal? I'm using stock rectifier and 6H30D-PR. Thanks.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #913 on: March 08, 2015, 05:57:47 AM »
Quote from: zerodeefex on February 26, 2015, 01:23:19 AM
Tari and I have modded pairs.

I LOVE mine. It's one of the most engaging listens I've had. The only reason it gets less head time is that I spend most of my time with speakers now.

Spent a very short amount of time with a pair today. Definitely doesn't have a wow factor and is awfully fuzzy next to an HD800. Doesn't have that particular Grado energy that other pairs I've owned shared. In other words, they are very similar to how I first felt about the 007's (minus the lack of transparency). This out of a Spectral/BA.

The 007's are, today, among my favorite listens, however, so here's to the HP1's following suit.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #914 on: March 09, 2015, 07:24:53 AM »
Thinking of selling off my HE-560s and HD600 in favour of Slants. The 560s are generally great, and I now find my HD600s boring + lacking bass impact because of them; however, there are some songs where the treble is harsh on the 560.
I'll admit: I don't know if this is simply the 560 being revealing of mastering/recording flaws. Maybe I just need to stop being a baby and accept that I have crap taste in music.
Slants, if I get 'em, will be powered by Uberfrost + Asgard 2. What do ye pirates think? Is this a wise move, or sheer madness?
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #915 on: March 09, 2015, 11:08:41 AM »
I have both the he-560s and hd600s right now and I prefer using the hd600s even though the he-560s have better technicalities. The hd600s are much more easy to listen to and a lot less picky with amps and sources.

You can try modding the he-560s to get them to sound a bit less bright, or perhaps you can just get used to the hd600's sound again (which I did).

The slants are really nice. I was able to borrow a pair and really liked them but honestly, they won't replace open headphones.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #916 on: March 10, 2015, 01:39:25 AM »
I really enjoy the 560's rendition of bass and string instruments, it's just the occasional brightness (which really only seems to crop up with modern pop) that gets to me.
What did you like about the Slants? I would like the isolation (I have a noisy fan in the room), and I don't really hear soundstage on headphones well.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #917 on: March 10, 2015, 05:20:12 AM »
The HE-560's make me sad. They finally address the problem I have with basically all orthos (fit/weight/comfort) and then they report it has brightness issues. I would have gladly taken the fit of the HE-560 with the sound of the HE-500 (a headphone I enjoyed, but couldn't wear for long periods of time).
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #918 on: March 10, 2015, 03:52:31 PM »
Any second opinions on the aurisonics rockets? Been looking at it because of my persistent bad luck for iem durability.
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Re: The All Purpose Advice Thread
« Reply #919 on: March 10, 2015, 04:05:04 PM »
Quote from: GoldfishX on March 10, 2015, 05:20:12 AM
The HE-560's make me sad. They finally address the problem I have with basically all orthos (fit/weight/comfort) and then they report it has brightness issues. I would have gladly taken the fit of the HE-560 with the sound of the HE-500 (a headphone I enjoyed, but couldn't wear for long periods of time).

It hasn't sounded bright to me, and I'm no less sensitive to treble troubles than anyone else. It did, however, sound somewhat aggressive but it didn't seem to me that any particular range caused that effect.
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