We want to hear music, not the inside of some jackass engineer's resonating plastic bung hole.
I just wanted to formally introduce myself. My name is Don and I live in the Philippines. I just want to say that the headphone measurements and discussions here have a nice looseness about them that I like. I only wished I lived closer to you guys though so that I could actually join the meets, listen to some cans and drink some beers with you guys.
but I'm worried one day people will return to measuring heads and drawing conclusions from them - be forewarned. ;-)
Like this? Scary!! What kind of conclusions? :P
but I'm worried one day people will return to measuring heads and drawing conclusions from them - be forewarned. ;-)
Like Phrenology?
And welcome!
thanks, and yes I did refer to phrenology. but don't get me wrong about metrics of all kinds - love them, live by them. it's just that I often feel we should stop making what is measurable important, and start making what is important measurable ;-)
Suggestion: One thing that I miss from most forum is a way for people to keep update with new product release. The idea is to create a topic for each category in a new forum. The rules are: 1. one message per product with a link to product announcement. 2. You cannot post any comments or questions. That way, only new product is posted and people can subscribe to it the topic to be inform of any new product release.
Also here to fish for Karma :P
I'm giving you a karma point because I like your Shake avatar.
So Sforza, what was the headphone you found that you were happy with, and for what genre?
orthos FTW! :-)
We think it's cool that your handle means cunninglus in Transylvania, so we won't force you to change it.
The LF is a pretty good amp. What you experienced is diminishing returns and could be expected depending upon your headphones or DAC. The ODAC is pretty good for the money - but some of us have struggled with the ODAC because it gets it power from the USB connection. While I like the Objective2 amp, I can't give the ODAC a seal of approval because it does sound different (from really darn good to yuck) depending upon what it's connected to. I think the AMB Gamma 2 DAC is a safer bet, although more expensive at ~$200 used.
What you will find here is people with extremely expensive TOTL setups and others with very modest setups; but with a mutual understanding and respect of why people do their own thing. There are no objectivist vs. subjective or TOTL vs. value here or accurate vs. euphonic wars here. The real purpose is to help people find what suits their preferences best. Even if you are into accuracy, what you will find are nuances to accuracy, and ultimately compromises and trade-offs among certain aspects of accuracy in your quest to achieve it.
Maybe with different headphones, sources or music it would scale better but personally, it has to do better than that to be worth it's asking price for me.Having spent time with many amps, I am surprised by your conclusion. But I am happy for you that you had the opportunity to realize your preferences this early in the game as it could be an expensive lesson.
Maybe with different headphones, sources or music it would scale better but personally, it has to do better than that to be worth it's asking price for me.Having spent time with many amps, I am surprised by your conclusion. But I am happy for you that you had the opportunity to realize your preferences this early in the game as it could be an expensive lesson.
I have the ODAC and what Purrin says about the power supply is true. I will modify mine to accept a regulated supply in due course.
..dB
Maybe with different headphones, sources or music it would scale better but personally, it has to do better than that to be worth it's asking price for me.Having spent time with many amps, I am surprised by your conclusion. But I am happy for you that you had the opportunity to realize your preferences this early in the game as it could be an expensive lesson.
..dB
Hey there, good greetings from Manila! I'm looking forward in learning more from this forum, thanks!
LCD2, Yamaha HP-1 and AKG K240 Monitor 600Ω are headphones that makes my day for now :)
Hey there, good greetings from Manila! I'm looking forward in learning more from this forum, thanks!
LCD2, Yamaha HP-1 and AKG K240 Monitor 600Ω are headphones that makes my day for now :)
Hm. I think I know you... your HP1 and K240 killed my portable amp(s) ???
Glad that more people are finding their way here :)p7
rythmdevils you're an administrator on here
rythmdevils you're an administrator on here
:)p5 I don't have to be an asshole here, it's pretty nice
rythmdevils you're an administrator on here
Hiya, IEM collector music nut and general freak checking in. Hope I'm welcome and hope to make new friends on here. What up my fellow headphone nuts? :)p1
Hiya, IEM collector music nut and general freak checking in. Hope I'm welcome and hope to make new friends on here. What up my fellow headphone nuts? :)p1
just registered because i am practicing reading wall of texts and im barely doing anything in the office ;)
please dont throw fire rocks at me
edit: im good at editing texts and lurking!
Signed up to say that I really admire the measurements and general work you're doing here.
I don't really have anything meaningful to add, but I certainly promise to lurk with great interest.
A little more about who ya are be required if ya plan on swimmin these shark infested waters.
He gets a point for finding us and at least posting something.
and subsequently realized that many of the voices that I greatly respect and look out for on Head-fi have migrated here. Also, those that I don't, haven't. :)p6
We´ve talked a few times Whitney, on hf. I'm around.
Quote (selected)We´ve talked a few times Whitney, on hf. I'm around.
Ahh, you're that Hugo. :)p5 Did you have a Coltrane avatar on HF?
My LCD-2? I can't remember exactly who I sold that to. What's your HF name? And how's the cement basement I mean LCD-2? :P
Hi, I know some of you from down the road. Just signed up here yesterday and will read and keep my mouth shut. Nice to see a place where critical thought has a fighting chance against magical thinking.
Hi, I know some of you from down the road. Just signed up here yesterday and will read and keep my mouth shut. Nice to see a place where critical thought has a fighting chance against magical thinking.
Probably because the NAD M51 is stable and isn't in permanent beta, i.e. doesn't break or sound different with each firmware version.
because he's going deaf
Probably because the NAD M51 is stable and isn't in permanent beta, i.e. doesn't break or sound different with each firmware version.
This is what makes the NAD M51 so appealing to me. There's some gushing for it elsewhere but what's telling are the more subdued impressions which are usually in comparison to other, well regarded and pricier components. The Stereophile review (http://www.stereophile.com/content/nad-m51-direct-digital-da-converter) of the NAD M51 is restrained but positive and backed by measurements that are hard to fault for the unit's asking price ($1500 in Australia).
Also, good to see the population grow here. Voices of reason that are often drowned out on the other site. Welcome to the fold!
AKG K500 and thinking the Monitor 10 is sacred.
G'day. Decided to come check this place out; I was referred here by some members here that are also active on that other headphone forum, so here I am. Although I don't speak pirate, I like pretty pretty plots --- they keep me entertained easily.
G'day. Decided to come check this place out; I was referred here by some members here that are also active on that other headphone forum, so here I am. Although I don't speak pirate, I like pretty pretty plots --- they keep me entertained easily.
ihasmario/mrgreen/ambien/Chris
I tend to start a lot of flame wars on less-than-scientific forums with fanatics by posting facts in an annoying and no comprimises manner.
Unlike some people, I don't try to make money out of it and try my best not to call people names.
I'm a conservatorium-trained, former-jazz musician with carpal tunnel syndrome at the tender age of 23. A few years later, I've branched out into about 8 instruments, and want to record my own solo stuff. I've got a few interesting plans for releases near and far (it won't be jazz)
:)
Unlike some people, I don't try to make money out of it and try my best not to call people names.
I'm a conservatorium-trained, former-jazz musician with carpal tunnel syndrome at the tender age of 23. A few years later, I've branched out into about 8 instruments, and want to record my own solo stuff. I've got a few interesting plans for releases near and far (it won't be jazz)
Welcome, you gloriously talented asshole!Watch your fucking language, they're might be kids lurking! Like RD. :)p7
Watch your fucking language, they're might be kids lurking! Like RD. :)p7
*A wild Kunlun appears*
Hi.
I'm a motorcyclist. I'm not a pirate 'cuz I dont ride a fucking Harley.
(http://putts.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Rides/Old-Photos/CRW2706/824602241_KP7Qq-O.jpg)
I like to camp.
(http://putts.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Rides/Old-Photos/CRW2668/824600032_EaKop-M.jpg)
Can anyone tell me how to mount my LCD-3s in an Arai full face helmet?
Please keep it to 50 words or less 'cuz I don't want to read your wall of fucking text.
TIA (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/sex/t15184.gif)
I have to thank you for publishing measurements on the dry hump mod thread last month, that was hilarious :)p13
I have to thank you for publishing measurements on the dry hump mod thread last month, that was hilarious :)p13
Welcome Tyll.
When wearing LCD-3's there is no need to wear a helmet as the protective FOTM force field around them will guard you from all possible damage.
(http://putts.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/ADV/i-VzTzfsh/0/M/ipodpj-M.jpg)
I have to thank you for publishing measurements on the dry hump mod thread last month, that was hilarious :)p13
(http://putts.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/ADV/i-VzTzfsh/0/M/ipodpj-M.jpg)
When wearing LCD-3's there is no need to wear a helmet as the protective FOTM force field around them will guard you from all possible damage.
Just wrap them up in a turban made out of toilet paper.
And if you do happen to sustain brain damage anyway, the upshot is that you wont feel quite so bad about paying $2k for such a POS.
ahoy I guess we just hear things differently. I may walk the plank around here for saying it, but I like 'em. Regardless, it's nice to see you and a lot of familiar folks here.
The $2000 price tag is troubling, but such is the world of high end audio AND the nature of headphone market pricing at the moment.
Alex Martin
Colon
Alex Martin
Colon
Almost don't even wanna know what he had to do to earn this name. I'm going to assume this refers to punctuation.
Dingle and Barry?
Kasper, are you Dutch or German?
ahoy
I listen to music and spend money...
I listen to music and spend money...
Funny you mentioned this, because I'm sure there are some audiophiles who spend money and don't listen to music, while majority of my friends listen to music and don't spend money (arrrr!).
Already posted once, but thought I'd say hi. As per "personal text", I'm really quite reasonable, although two non-argumentative posts seems to be enough to start accruing negative karma ;D
I know there's a bit of bad blood between you and some of the other pirates but a bit of 'live and let live' attitude will help around here. I don't agree with most of the other pirates on the issues of amps and DACs either but I do think purrin's CSDs are right on the money.
I recently bought a Super 7 and wanted a place to rave about it. Wait, am I in the right place? ahoy
Yes. Actually I will be posting a mod on it soon.
See you at RMAF :)p3 ..dB
In other words, my thought patterns are influenced by many perspectives and by many disciplines, so it is a miracle that I actually sound like one person when writing down my thoughts. As an example, recently I wrote a paper for a feminist theory class using sources from feminist theorists, end-of-year SEC filings, a couple of opamp spec sheets, and a disassembled Apogee Duet 2. And people wonder why I am not like everyone else.
I just want to own one solid dynamic, ortho, and electrostatic so I can call it quits (for a while hopefully).
Yer welcome...though I gotta find a really good mid-grade SS amp I like.
Hi,
I'm from head-fi too and registered here as soon as I knew about it (through innerfidellity).
I been on this hobby for one year approximately, and I'm loving it. Already have lots of cans. I started with a W4 and a Beyer DT880-250 Ohms. They got me very impressed. The first can that really gave me goose bumps was Denon D7000, that I will probably keep for life. My biggest purchase so far is an Orpheus system from another fellow head-fier, Neil. That took a lot of courage :)p1
I also like photography... though I'm not much of a photographer myself.
Hi,
I'm from head-fi too and registered here as soon as I knew about it (through innerfidellity).
I been on this hobby for one year approximately, and I'm loving it. Already have lots of cans. I started with a W4 and a Beyer DT880-250 Ohms. They got me very impressed. The first can that really gave me goose bumps was Denon D7000, that I will probably keep for life. My biggest purchase so far is an Orpheus system from another fellow head-fier, Neil. That took a lot of courage :)p1
I also like photography... though I'm not much of a photographer myself.
You've only been into head-fi for a year and you already own an Orpheus rig? Wow!
Hi,
I'm from head-fi too and registered here as soon as I knew about it (through innerfidellity).
I been on this hobby for one year approximately, and I'm loving it. Already have lots of cans. I started with a W4 and a Beyer DT880-250 Ohms. They got me very impressed. The first can that really gave me goose bumps was Denon D7000, that I will probably keep for life. My biggest purchase so far is an Orpheus system from another fellow head-fier, Neil. That took a lot of courage :)p1
I also like photography... though I'm not much of a photographer myself.
You've only been into head-fi for a year and you already own an Orpheus rig? Wow!
You are done. You don't need to be here anymore. :)p7 Unless you don't like the Orpheus.
Hi,
I'm from head-fi too and registered here as soon as I knew about it (through innerfidellity).
I been on this hobby for one year approximately, and I'm loving it. Already have lots of cans. I started with a W4 and a Beyer DT880-250 Ohms. They got me very impressed. The first can that really gave me goose bumps was Denon D7000, that I will probably keep for life. My biggest purchase so far is an Orpheus system from another fellow head-fier, Neil. That took a lot of courage :)p1
I also like photography... though I'm not much of a photographer myself.
You've only been into head-fi for a year and you already own an Orpheus rig? Wow!
You are done. You don't need to be here anymore. :)p7 Unless you don't like the Orpheus.
in which case I will happily PM my address to you....
Just purchased a SR-202 & SRM-1 MK2 PRO.
http://www.headfonia.com/stax-sr-202-welcome-to-electrostatics/
this guys rig.
Reading the results of the tests on here almost made me cry (with happiness), I felt like I was the only one that didn't like it before now.
That's right, just let it all out :'( our K550 victim support group is here for you ahoyThanks so much! *sets up new home at Changstar* :)p1
I tend to like bass tame headphones to neutral ones, with midrange to upper midrange emphasis I think.
and I've pretty much come to the conclusion that this doesn't exist!
please prove me wrong as I'm getting desperate. tried a lot of phones but none sound right to me so far.
so much easier with open back headphones. :)
Just purchased a SR-202 & SRM-1 MK2 PRO.
http://www.headfonia.com/stax-sr-202-welcome-to-electrostatics/
this guys rig.
I heard the AT ATH A2000X the other day and they were close to what you are saying. However they weren't bass light... they were bass nonexistent, but i think that was to do with the fact i couldn't get that stupid head band to keep the earpads in a place that provided a good seal, but i have a weird head :P if you can try them or the ath a1000 they may suit you a little. Not sure how they measure, but i liked the mids and treble.
hey there. been in the hobby for a pretty long time now I'd say, but haven't really been happy with any setup I've owned... though I suppose everyone always wants upgrades in this hobby. p;)
I'm Swedish but got exported to Canada for some strange reasons.
anyhow, I ended up here due to me looking for measurements for some headphones that I don't even remember which ones that was, and that due to being on the hunt for some closed headphones that don't have leather/pleather pads as I can't stand using that for longer listening sessions.
I tend to like bass tame headphones to neutral ones, with midrange to upper midrange emphasis I think.
and I've pretty much come to the conclusion that this doesn't exist!
please prove me wrong as I'm getting desperate. tried a lot of phones but none sound right to me so far.
so much easier with open back headphones. :)p14
anyhow, I'll be hanging around here for when I've got a place to have open headphones and a bit better budget.
currently only have audio technica ATH-CK100, would love to see measurements of these - I don't even know what sounds good anymore!
also building an M^3 with Sigma11, pairing with an ODAC.
and looking for a semi-portable DAC/amp combo to use with an iPad and laptop, was hoping the Leckerton UHA-6s mkII with Camera Connection Kit adapter would work but I haven't been able to find any information for that.
previously owned pretty much all the newer sennheiser HD5/6-series, AKG K601/K701, hifiman he-4, denon d5000, audio technica ath-esw9/esw10jpn, lots of IEMs... more headphones... too many to remember. just to give a frame of reference or something.
heard a lot more than I've owned though, so there is a bit more to compare to.
a bit strange introduction, not sure what to write. 5AM and pretty tired and stuff.
but the above is pretty much what lead me to this place. I tend to find that measurements do translate to what I have heard in the past, this site seems cool.
so... Hi!
cool don, what were you using as a source?
well no I just want a good sounding neutral-ish closed headphone (not V/U-shaped frequency curve) that is comfortable for longer use. :pI talked to someone before about the cd900st and while the prices in Japan are great for the cd900st, prices outside are pretty bad. Its sound can be somewhat unpredictable, the guy had a couple of cd900sts and they sounded different to him. Driver matching?
so I dunno, I'll read about them. just the little I've read about the sony studio line hasn't been too promising. just wanted to know a bit more about the cd900st, if you have some thoughts/info to share :)
Hello All!
...I'm typing from Italy (AKA 3rd world of europe...)
Damn you Mates! So much talk f discoverrring new headphones yet you haven't given the beyer dt250-250ohm a try. I've been around the block and Me sayyys they are zeee best!!!! Ridiculous for the poraysssce!!! I have never become such a fanboy before until I heard something actually worth listening to in the world of headphones. They are even better overall to me than the hd600 and 650 regardless of the slightly narrower soundstage width.Well, we thought there might be a DT48 and/or DT250 showing up at the door but neither ever happened. :'(
Like some other folks, you may recogni[s|z]e me from "the Other Place" and more recently from "The Other, Other Place d-_-b" . Was intrigued by Tyll's mention on IF, so came exploring. Still semi-lurking as I read and catch up on whats gone before. Given that you can't have measurable improvements without measurements, why would people be opposed to Kaizen (改善?) being applied to headphones?
P.S. any chance of this forum appearing in the TapaTalk network ?
looks possible http://www.tapatalk.com/activate_tapatalk.php?plugin=smf (http://www.tapatalk.com/activate_tapatalk.php?plugin=smf)
and free http://www.tapatalk.com/pricing.php (http://www.tapatalk.com/pricing.php)
Looks like being a pirate will be fun :)p2
Damn you Mates! So much talk f discoverrring new headphones yet you haven't given the beyer dt250-250ohm a try. I've been around the block and Me sayyys they are zeee best!!!! Ridiculous for the poraysssce!!! I have never become such a fanboy before until I heard something actually worth listening to in the world of headphones. They are even better overall to me than the hd600 and 650 regardless of the slightly narrower soundstage width.Well, we thought there might be a DT48 and/or DT250 showing up at the door but neither ever happened. :'(
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Welcome to the new folks! Btw, there really is no need to call it the 'other place' but we can understand why many do so.
[size=78%]I sent a PM to Purrin but I never received a reply. I can postpone the sale of the DT48S if you want...[/size]
Hi! Where's the rum and wenches?
It seems I'm the only wench around here, unfortunately.
It seems I'm the only wench around here, unfortunately.
It seems I'm the only wench around here, unfortunately.
Quality not quantity MF! ;D
Hi! Where's the rum and wenches?
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(http://www.brobible.com/files/archive/images/brommunity/pyrat-rum_1.jpeg)
Hi! Where's the rum and wenches?
(http://www.halloweenpartystore.com/Images/Products/Treasure-Pirate-Costume-3.jpg)
but while we're at it, welcome to you as well. Am I reading right - you're behind project sunrise?
but while we're at it, welcome to you as well. Am I reading right - you're behind project sunrise?
Yes, the schematics side of it (and some 'coaching' on the PCB side).
My previous post seemed even more irrelevant to me now... pressed 'delete'.
We only accept payments in the form of booze here.
Thanks for the kind words, if anyone needs me for anything my cables are basically open source, ditto with sources for most of the materials, if there's something you want to build. That being said, I'll be using my Head-fi honed not getting banned skills.
Although I could be convinced to send Changstar $1000 per month for an INDUSTRY INSIDER badge.
We only accept payments in the form of booze here.
And pornography.
[size=78%]I'm allergic to the word Cardas....[/size]
I bare witness to this. At T.H.E. SHOW Cardas forgot to take his verbal diarrhea meds.[size=78%]I'm allergic to the word Cardas....[/size]You've seen the video where Cardas pontificates at T.H.E. SHOW? I think most of the guys in that room wanted to barf. I actually felt like beating the crap out of him, but just let out a quick interruption after I could stand his BS no more.
There is this tiny mafia of users of this 'Symphon1ca' (i being replaced with 1 to avoid googlespies) cables here in Asia (Mostly Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia, where Jaben is). They use it on the HD650 and claims that with these, the HD650 are beyond insanely good.Tried that cable. Sounds like a screaming banshee with a cheap woofer hanging on her neck. For soundstage and imaging, she runs around you in circles.
The cable costs somewhere north of 400USD or if purchased with a HD650 from Jaben, about 325USD.
I like how users in this country calls them the greatest cable ever made (by this forumer who goes by the name of PcW0rks) Now there has been alot of literature about how the cable really pushes the limits of the HD650, far better than Moon Audio's or your own DHC cables. But whenever I posted about whats in it? nobody can answer. Nobody knows. 'Trade Secret'. All the creator and his minions would claim is that the highs become perfect, the mids become perfect and the bass.. ooohh the bass is perfect...
They do use Cardas' rhodium pronged plugs for the terminations.
I'm allergic to the word Cardas....
. I've started paying a whole lot more attention to frequency response graphs - so, nice to be here.I can only agree, the hype on the other site is ridiculous
I smited someone the other day by accident. So mighta been me. Sorry. facepalm
Hmm, I wonder who smited you Scooter?
finally i'm trying to re-learn to enjoy the music instead of the equipment after jumping into this hobby a few years ago, with only moderate success.
Welcome Abhishek!
You sound like a yamaha fanboy but then that's nothing to be ashamed of. p;)
Hello! Some of you may know me as driver 8 on the HF forums, but I decided to go with something different here as I've been having a bit of an online identity crisis.
I've been interested in headphones for about 4 years now after hearing a friend's pair of HD650's (and buying my own soon after), but started masturbuying to counteract various anxieties about a year ago, leading to a somewhat goofy collection (http://www.head-fi.org/u/123792/driver-8). My interests and hobbies are more generically nerdy otherwise.
I might get an SR009 rig sometime within the next year or so and sell off some of that, but for the time being I'm mainly using IEMs, particularly the 334, FI-BA-SS, and ES5. I wouldn't say I have a strong preference for them over fullsized headphones (quite the opposite, actually) so much as I do more mobile listening than stationary.
Anyways, while I generally appreciate HF it's a much larger forum than I'm accustomed to and I find the degree of self-censorship expected kind of ridiculous, so I thought I'd hang out here for awhile.
Before the time of graphs, when the T1 and HD800 came out at approximately the same time, I would get so much shit on stating how mediocre or even bad the T1's were. Used to suggest that costing the same, the HD800 were highly superior. I was either wrong or it was just about tastes. Blah.
In other words, I share your frustration. But now it's all the merrier: I actually have graphs to prove my point, thanks to purrin and others. Point being that some have no ears whatsoever :)p13
P.S. -- I can't remember where I saw the link on this site, but thanks for posting about Zaph|Audio, Purrin. I'll make sure to mention his site to my father who oversees most of our shop's internal products/services. I disagree with Krutke that all focal drivers are not worth it, but otherwise he is pretty no-nonsense and level-headed.
At least before higher taxes drive my family out of business! *:p
Ahoy!
Purrin owes me money and I'm here to collect walk the plank
Let's see, name's Hix on here (and NeoGAF), I've been lurking for a few months, mostly when bored at work. Staring at headphone graphs may seem an unusual thing to do to pass the time, but it helps.
I'm a bit of an Audez'e fanboy, but I like most headphones in general and having a friend in the trade I take full advantage of the opportunity to free test pretty much any I can get my hands on.
Love the serious chat you guys have here and especially the ability to be critical if necessary. I got jumped on for suggesting the Beyer T1s were vastly over-priced just this morning on another forum. Apparently measurements don't count as objective evidence either, natch.
I work as a desk-monkey to afford part-time Yeshiva study and being married (and headphones).
Before the time of graphs, when the T1 and HD800 came out at approximately the same time, I would get so much shit on stating how mediocre or even bad the T1's were. Used to suggest that costing the same, the HD800 were highly superior. I was either wrong or it was just about tastes. Blah.
In other words, I share your frustration. But now it's all the merrier: I actually have graphs to prove my point, thanks to purrin and others. Point being that some have no ears whatsoever :)p13
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!http://www.head-fi.org/t/496130/audeze-lcd2-vs-sennheiser-hd800/945#post_7290986 (http://www.head-fi.org/t/496130/audeze-lcd2-vs-sennheiser-hd800/945#post_7290986)
- A blast to the past
- How RD and I became friends. (And CEETEE too b/c he organized that mega-meet!)
- Disagreements with Skylab and kwkarth (note how things were much more civil back then)
- How I was one of the few to dare speak out - that is was OK to not like the LCD2
- One of the reasons I decided to embark on the measurements thing
Atm, very interested to listen to paradox phone. Hope to be able to try it next year.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
http://www.head-fi.org/t/496130/audeze-lcd2-vs-sennheiser-hd800/945#post_7290986 (http://www.head-fi.org/t/496130/audeze-lcd2-vs-sennheiser-hd800/945#post_7290986)
- A blast to the past
- How RD and I became friends. (And CEETEE too b/c he organized that mega-meet!)
Your english is fine Spen.Javer. Welcome aboard.
I'm not sure if i'm using English the right way (first time joining and reply in English forum)
I'm not sure if i'm using English the right way (first time joining and reply in English forum)
Welcome! What's your first language?
(wondering if this is your work too: http://soundcloud.com/spenjaver (http://soundcloud.com/spenjaver))
My first language is Thai, and yes that's my soundcloud page ... I want to go back and make some more music but I don't have enough time =( since I have to make a living.
Those music I uploaded most are mastered using Koss PortaPro (bass head at that time) so I could say my skill sucks at time but I'm here to study more!
My first language is Thai, and yes that's my soundcloud page ... I want to go back and make some more music but I don't have enough time =( since I have to make a living.
Those music I uploaded most are mastered using Koss PortaPro (bass head at that time) so I could say my skill sucks at time but I'm here to study more!
Your stuff is pretty good! I really like the track titled "Time." Welcome to the forums.
Ohps! Seems like I rushed my way into posting here, hein?
Completely ignored this thread for quite some time, funny formal introduction, lol.
.....
Howdy pirates!
Kirosia, methinks you have described the plot to a cancelled tv series.
I wouldn't worry too much about the system. That's not what you're here for anyways! :P
I couldn't figure a better place to ask this basic question but so forgive me but uhh... how exactly do the karma and the star system work?
Name's Jaye, and I work in a godless gift shop circumferenced around Niagara Falls. Headphones drown out the clucking of stray fowls outside my trailer window. And I profoundly profess a dislike for porcelain bovine.
Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to introduce myself. I have been into the headphone hobby for about a year. Like others I started off reading head-fi and made many disappointing purchases based on "head-fi hype". I started viewing this site mostly for headphone measurements to better understand what I was hearing. Funny enough I have many headphones that have been measured here. I consider myself somewhere in between the objective and subjective. Some of my headphones don't measure well and I still enjoy them.
Welcome Dan. 5 weeks! Take your time, and enjoy the ride and the music.
Welcome!Much thanks. Would you two be as so kind and point me to some recommendation/discussion thread? I'm (potentially) looking for an amp to go with ODAC and Paradox.
Audiophilia... a sure way to end up Baroque.:)p13
Can never have enough Luis's.
Currently using Bifrost > Asgard > LCD2r2 but have Heir 4.As on the way and get to hear a bunch of better stuff in about a week (Charlotte meet), so who knows what I'll end up with (probably should stay away from the better Schiit).
Typically listen for about six hours a day at work, so low volume performance and listening fatigue are what matter most to me.
You're allowed to listen to an LCD2 at work? Wow :-00
Anyway, welcome! I like ponies.
That's not a pony, that's a cartoon unicorn. Unless that's some sort of pointy hat.
Welcome, and awesome.
So, hey folks, MuppetFace told me about this den of iniquity. Glad to be here and I will work on that avatatr thing.
ahoy
Hello everyone!
My name is Wachara. I joined here a while back but forgot to properly introduce myself.
Some of you might have known me. But for those who don't, I'm one of those crazy electrostatic headphones DIYers. ;D
These are the latest headphones that I made:
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt193/chinsettawong/E2283D86-83B1-49EA-BB81-FD687845B06F-37090-00003BA46CD62129.jpg)
Happy New Year to you all. :)
Wachara C.
Finally getting around to saying hello. Well it is the rules and sometimes I need to read something in between all amps sound the same and everyone hears different. Is anyone going to Canlanta 2013?welcome fellow Atlantian!
welcome fellow Atlantian!
Sadly, I will not be able to attend, but feel free to make a thread about it.
too bleedin long
welcome
walk the plank2
too bleedin long
welcome
walk the plank2
Should have added a TL;DR: Hi guys, don't mind me, unless you do. Does that make sense? :P Take it easy if I don't, then I will. :)
Maybe, maybe, time for bed. It's half past midnight over here. G'night // O8h7w
Hello everyone!
My name is Wachara. I joined here a while back but forgot to properly introduce myself.
Some of you might have known me. But for those who don't, I'm one of those crazy electrostatic headphones DIYers. ;D
These are the latest headphones that I made:
(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt193/chinsettawong/E2283D86-83B1-49EA-BB81-FD687845B06F-37090-00003BA46CD62129.jpg)
Happy New Year to you all. :)
Wachara C.
Getting tired of the nwavguy cheer leading brigade over at HF, and besides, lurking here more and more these days, so might as well come onboard. Cheers!
Can anyone explain these 'karma' thingies? It's a strange thing that someone can take a swipe at you without being known or even knowing what for. In fact, it seems slightly cowardly to me .... or is it just a joke?
Indeed, the price of membership here seems to be an HD800.
I'm Shike, claimed minion of NwAvGuy due to people jumping to conclusions. I rather be stabbed than walk the plankWelcome, minion. I dunno I think I'd rather be forced to wear a red headband and be poked by a guy in a pirate hat rather than be full-on stabbed.
I'm Shike, claimed minion of NwAvGuy due to people jumping to conclusions. I rather be stabbed than walk the plank
As far as I know stabbing remains out of the question too...
I'm Shike, claimed minion of NwAvGuy due to people jumping to conclusions. I rather be stabbed than walk the plankThat is a good first step to avoid the sharks.
I don't see how we could feed you to the sharks. As far as I know stabbing remains out of the question too...
By the way is the Monitor 10 your regular headphone?
Indeed, the price of membership here seems to be an HD800.
@BLACKENED: This is the way you do it in style:
http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,251.0.html (http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,251.0.html)
@BLACKENED: This is the way you do it in style:
http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,251.0.html (http://www.changstar.com/index.php/topic,251.0.html)
I rather prefer nocebo instead if placebo.
FYI, many of us here actually do throw down wads a cash down a black hole. We like to do that because we can.
Was just a joke. Seems to be the most common TOTL headphone here.Indeed, the price of membership here seems to be an HD800.
What? Maybe you should re-read some of my posts. I'd much rather listen to a ksc-75 out of an ipod than an HD800 out of all the rigs I've heard them on. Jury is still out on whether they could be listenable to me with certain amp synergy/modding. I trust Mike and Purrin but haven't heard it myself. I suspect they would become listenable to me but still not my cup of tea.
P.S. There's nothing funnier than hearing Steven Seagal saying (or trying to say): "Puneta" in Robert Rodriguez Machete... :))
Welcome Jeffrey. Hope you enjoy your stay here.
There are those here that love some of the more expensive gear, but many of us also think most of those products are overpriced and underperform. There are still some great value propositions in headphone-dom even with the rising prices of flagships and headphone amps.
The 009 is at almost an all time low now from Price Japan due to the falling JPY in relation to the dollar, but no pressure...
Hey Jeff, welcome! :) Do you still have those Lambdas I sold you?
Hi there!
Hopefully we'll be there to convince you to not avoid the $4-$5k rigs :-)
Milos sold me a mint pair of Lambda Nova Signatures and an SRM 300. Ah, and here's the set. Shipsupt got the pair I was too stupid too jump on. And that cool looking amp, too.
I'm looking for some 4070's if you've got another pair to sell!
Ah, that's right Jeff. I recalled us talking about Stax back then and forgot you went with the 507s. I'll be putting up some goodies on HF next month. :&
Has oido a Carlos "Chuck" Norris hablar espanol en tres diferentes lenguajes... Tambien creo que Puneta es una variedad de Aikido que Steven Seagal desarrollo...
HD800 face tweeters
I have the same name and avatar on Head-Fi and Head-Case.
My main reason for being here is to follow the developments of the new HD800 mod.
Mine have the earlier mod that Tyll showed on the Head-Fi video.
If the new mod is an improvement, I plan on updating.
Also, I miss purrin's avatar with the paper roll over on Head-Fi.
Love the humorous & mostly intelligent discussions on interesting topics.
As I understand it, I've been invited to this forum so that an introductory post is not required, but for the sake of establishing a little gratitude for gaining entrée to where the cool kids hang out, I offer this post. If I've misinterpreted the invite, I guess I'll find out soon enough.
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(Edit by Quoting poster)
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So I look forward to having an adult swim in the deep end of the pool here, but still anticipate a little splashing. Although, honestly, my next system addition will probably be near-field speakers for my desktop listening station rather than headphones, as well as a decent headamp/preamp as cited in the first link above to unify the headphones and speakers. I like my HD-650s well enough, but I doubt that tripling the price to procure a superior set of cans is going to elevate my desktop listening more than moving over to speakers for about the same investment I made in HD-650.
I'm sure you already know this: there is a good deal of high-rolling on Changstar. Think you can resist the slippery slope of high-end escalation?
What's going on here? Why is every other new guy advertising their blog?
(Nevermind me, these are just questions I'm asking God, even though I don't believe in God, as in a creator being with a white beard and white robe and all. Carry on.)
What's going on here? Why is every other new guy advertising their blog?
(Nevermind me, these are just questions I'm asking God, even though I don't believe in God, as in a creator being with a white beard and white robe and all. Carry on.)
Only because it's exclusively about audio. If I had a cooking blog or something, I wouldn't have mentioned it. If the link is inappropriate, I'll delete it. Not intending to troll for hits.
I'm sure you already know this: there is a good deal of high-rolling on Changstar. Think you can resist the slippery slope of high-end escalation?
Team schiity dac/amp/phones represented here headbang... Well at least for now...
Welcome PhoenixClaw!
Are you related to the guy in the chair?
(http://www.reocities.com/Hollywood/Screen/7219/7.jpg)
Welcome PhoenixClaw!
Are you related to the guy in the chair?
(http://www.reocities.com/Hollywood/Screen/7219/7.jpg)
Unfortunately, no as my handle was from an inside joke with some friends that dates waaaay back to primary school :D
I did love watching that show as a child (probably helped me become a "techie" of sorts). And the cracked article showing the case for Dr. Claw as the real Inspector Gadget was hilarious
I posted here a while ago but I've never really introduced myself. Hi! I'm Ishcabible. That's basically the most interesting thing I have to say about myself. Well, I do write for Headfonics.com under the name Kyle, (I'm rather depressed Dalethorn has been writing reviews for the site) but that's not very noteworthy because it's honestly turning into a worse version of Headfonia as of late. Other than that, I'm still trying to understand the technical side of all this, which is why I've been lurking here more than HF.
My biggest audio-related regret is buying a DT48 (I'll be sending that over to RexAEterna soon). I bought it because of KBI's suggestion, but the only thing I can even listen to with them is mono stuff. Maybe he'll buy it off me.
I posted here a while ago but I've never really introduced myself. Hi! I'm Ishcabible. That's basically the most interesting thing I have to say about myself. Well, I do write for Headfonics.com under the name Kyle, (I'm rather depressed Dalethorn has been writing reviews for the site) but that's not very noteworthy because it's honestly turning into a worse version of Headfonia as of late. Other than that, I'm still trying to understand the technical side of all this, which is why I've been lurking here more than HF.
My biggest audio-related regret is buying a DT48 (I'll be sending that over to RexAEterna soon). I bought it because of KBI's suggestion, but the only thing I can even listen to with them is mono stuff. Maybe he'll buy it off me.
Hello Ish, it's nice to see you here. You and Don are the only reviewers on Headfonics that I think are worth reading.
Btw, this is how I feel every day here
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tWf7bLwoGR8/S9eDkH417SI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/G1yvJcYJZv4/s1600/Guybrush+Threepwood.png)
I did read the copy in both your links. You have a disciplined, literate style (with perhaps just a bit too much restating of key points). Welcome aboard. Your unashamed emphasis on bargain or cost-effective products that meet your needs is refreshing. I'm sure you already know this: there is a good deal of high-rolling on Changstar. Think you can resist the slippery slope of high-end escalation? (I never can.) Could be an interesting, albeit public experiment.
I would disagree with only one of your statements. I think that tripling the retail price of a new pair of HD-650s, spent on a different set of headphones, might well exceed the performance you can get from equivalent desktop monitors. Or not. :wheel:
The horizontal itch has already struck—a used set of K702s caught my eye. Not because they're potentially superior to the HD-650, or even a superior value proposition, but because they're distinct from the HD-650 but otherwise in nearly the same class, and could provide a useful complement. So rather than spend 3x to outperform the HD-650, I spend 1.5x and get nearly as much versatility as a better set of 'phones, if not singularly supreme performance. The concept of having a quiver of headphones for different applications distinguishes head-fi from the rest of audiophillia, and it's something I'm just now getting my head around. Yesterday I was listening to string quartets (not my go-to genre by any means) and thinking, huh, I wonder if these would sound better on different headphones, and turns out the K702 might fit that bill, even if it's unremarkable as an all-around headphone.
I like you.
^ There is an avatar in there somewhere! ^
Hey Warren. Glad to see you here. ahoy
Ugh. I hate intros.
Hi, I'm Steve.
Is that good enough? :D
se
welcome Steve! glad to have you aboard :)p5
Been a while since I've been out on open water, so may take a bit before I get my sea legs.Better get them quickly... :shark:
Better get them quickly... :shark:
Welcome! Just please don't post pics of your setup every 10 hours :P
You know, there was a Pinnacle going for cheap... http://www.head-fi.org/t/656874/wtb-woo-wa5-or-apex-pinnacle
More like completely missing. :)p3You know, there was a Pinnacle going for cheap... http://www.head-fi.org/t/656874/wtb-woo-wa5-or-apex-pinnacle
I hear the Pinnacle has some fuzzy center image issues.... :)p8
REALLY annoying members
REALLY annoying members
(http://gifs.gifbin.com/1238512613_guy-humping-a-tree.gif)
Hi, uh, my name is Dave. Hi. Wandered over here from head-fi (oh God nooooooo) and hope I don't get flamed, heckled, hazed for it. I also hope that this doesn't turn out into a week long venture into a forum that's all one-sided either (ahem, Hydrogen Audio, cough).
Umm, ok, I'll just see myself out now. Thank you.
LOL, I think we all came from HF.
LOL, I think we all came from HF.
Looking forward to reading how crap the rest of my stuff is too. :)p7 popcorn
LOL, I think we all came from HF.
Not according to the guy who posted after me, s1. :)p6 Victory?!
Oh, and one more fact: I LOVE the HD700s, no joke, despite the really "great" opinions of some of you guys. Looking forward to reading how crap the rest of my stuff is too. :)p7 popcorn
Glad to join you familiar 'faces' over here. I got lonely from the other site where most of you are already BANNED :D :D :D
We're not objectivists. Measurements are only part of the story.
from Anaxilus to Analixus? Good thing LFF is still LFF? :D
Glad to join you familiar 'faces' over here. I got lonely from the other site where most of you are already BANNED :D :D :D
Current [mobile] setup: Fuze>LOD>caps>E6>Ortofon E-Q5.
Woof! >8O<
In Feb 2012 I finally got an HD650 and since then have worked my way up to to stats.
It was subtle sarcasm; there is a sufficient amount of emoticons for a forum as amusingly obnoxious as this ;)
Plannarphile and "feminazi" from headfi, looking for greener pastures... or, well, I used to be on headfi as Dr. Strangelove, but the place got so far up its own ass (which ruled out head-case as well) that I've lurked and been out of the hobby for many years.
Also if you squint, you can convince yourself you've fallen into a pocket dimension filled with a multiplicity of Justin Biebers. Kinda surreal.
LMAO, that is pretty funny.Also if you squint, you can convince yourself you've fallen into a pocket dimension filled with a multiplicity of Justin Biebers. Kinda surreal.
LOL!!
What is that?!?! What is the fascination with that Bieber look??!!?
LOL!!
What is that?!?! What is the fascination with that Bieber look??!!?
Hello all. I am a new member -- I bought my first Grados and a Headroom Little in 1994. Now I make amps that I sometimes sell (as ecp audio), and that I sometimes write about (http://diy.ecpaudio.com). I enjoyed the manifesto. It is in the same vein as what I do in real life which is to write about law and economic sociology.
Hey! :D Glad to see you've found your way here as well.Can't remember how but yes I did :)p13
Thanks mate :)
Changstar: Come for the CSDs. Stay for the...ehh...because Head-Fi is too damn annoying.
Ex took the McIntosh? That's just cruel....
B&O Beogram 4002
http://beocentral.com/beogram4002
ahoy
Some of you may recognize me from Head-fi. It's still been less than a year since I actively started posting about headphones; however, I started the upgrade cycles a couple of years ago, have had AKG K240's for over a decade, and was exposed to Koss Pro 4AA's and ESP-9's very early in life. I've got far more experience with speaker setups, but I've sunk more money into the headphone game for various reasons. I'm also a life-long musician (no longer active) who's also got a bit of experience recording (both being in front of and behind the board).
Statements like "I think A is X% better than B" or "A achieves X% of the performance of B" concerning sound quality usually send my brain to the "blue screen of death".
I'm glad to be here.
Oh, and that little smiley that's staring at me and then puking into the toilet is giving me the creeps.
I remember huge drunken dorm-room arguments about whether the Koss Pro4AA were better or worse than the original Sennheiser HD 414s with the yellow foam. I was a Senn guy in 1976, and I'm still a Senn guy.
I remember huge drunken dorm-room arguments about whether the Koss Pro4AA were better or worse than the original Sennheiser HD 414s with the yellow foam. I was a Senn guy in 1976, and I'm still a Senn guy.
What kind of Senn guy, like an HD700 Senn?
for the hd800, I have yet tried them but I believe it is a well known fact...- isn't commonplace.
A warm welcome to the latest wave of H-Fi castoffs :)p5
Castoffs = drifted off?
Castaways = shipwrecked and lost?
Did you meet Nemo and his dad on the way and kissed the Little Mermaid or were you just fending off sharks?
Either way ahoy
:)p13
That is an insane amount of money for what a Clip + old iRiver can do.
Rockbox :)p8
Welcome BleaK! (http://www.piratesahoy.net/styles/emoticons/pflag.gif)
Thank you all for the warm welcome.
Were are they?
* I must admit it's getting harder to read and listen at the same time; I'm getting old.
* I must admit it's getting harder to read and listen at the same time; I'm getting old.
I wish I did not understand this... headbang
Welcome givemevinyl, glad you found your way over here. Oh, and the LL sold last night.
Hello all. I see a lot of familiar usernames from HF. I look forward to checking out the measurements.
Tyll is good people. How he manages his balancing act between all the "factions" of this hobby I'll never know.
Sherwood, yer an idiot
"Tyll told me you were good people."
"His recommendations are not generally to be trusted."
Clearly this is one of those cases.
Welcome Sherwood.
Tyll is good people. How he manages his balancing act between all the "factions" of this hobby I'll never know.
Thick skin; know when to push the keyboard away.
Sherwood, yer an idiot for taking my word on anything...but I still like you just fine. :money:
It said to sign up to see what those who don't sign up see. Well.. I guess I'll have to get my sleeping bag. Thanks. popcorn
Regarding that avatar, I once read Einstein's manifest/essay against war and he found war very difficult to justify.
What server/channel?
been lurking for a while. might as well commit. :)
I wrote a very long nonsensical subjective audio review once shortly after trying Opium and lost all credibility ever since.
Welcome Jude! Good to see you've decided to join us. Just thinking ahead here... can you swim?
// the trouble you will have in finding disinterested advice, and the entire confidence you will be able to feel in that of a King who has no other interest but your own, no ardent wish but for your greatness.
I have given, therefore, some consideration to the condition of Kings -- hard and rigorous in this respect -- who owe, as it were, a public account of their actions to the whole world and to all succeeding centuries, and who, nevertheless, are unable to do so to all and sundry at the time without injury to their greatest interests, and without divulging the secret reasons of their conduct.
I have even hoped that in this purpose I might be able to be more helpful to you, and consequently to my subjects,
Thank-you gentlemen. If I could impose, I see a lot of CSD, FR, and HD plots. Is there somewhere a sticky post that describes methods and apparatus involved, especially the headphone - measurement mic interface, to obtain the plots posted?
Welcome Sweded!
Don't worry about the Leben! We've all got dark secrets we try to keep hidden around here! :)p4
Karma points just for that avatar. :)p13
Anyone and everyone can leave karma points. There are applaud and smite buttons near the karma count.
Oh yeah, the Dale Thorn rule.
Welcome Chris! :)p4
Hi everyone, been a lurker for a while now. (I'm sure ye mods know from my IP address)
Great forum, love the humour and how knowledgeable the regulars are. If I want threads that have activity every 20 mins, there's head-fi, but good grief--so much noise.
When I need actual discussion, or frank opinions, I keep coming back to this site. You guys are the reason I ordered a Vali on day one.
Hi Everyone. New member here. My name is Jeremy (Nickname TheGame). I am a beginner in the audiophile world and love everything about it. The site looks great and I am glad I was able to join. I look forward to some great times and learning a lot from everyone!
Thank you and nice to meet you all!
Jeremy is cool guys.
He's newer to this "hobby". He's got a home studio gear with guitars. Since he builds these crazy PCs with SLI vid cards, etc., I think we can corrupt him into future "investments" in audio which will of course slowly downward-average-to-zero.
Welcome aboard! It's hard to filter out all the schiit that goes on at head-fi.
Is this the same Jeremy I was talking to elsewhere or no?
Welcome, Jeremy!
Maybe p;);)
I'm not sure, PM me and tell me what we've been talking about p;)
Maybe this guide could further differentiate itself from the HF one by covering tubes as well?
I posted this over at HF; my attempt to calm the tube noobs.
Hi All,
Long-time reader here who just registered. I'm mostly into home theater and review home theater gear semi-professionally, so i'm very comfortable with REW, graphs, FR plots, CSD's etc.
Head gear consists of Beyer T90's, KingRex UD384 DAC and Schiit Vali/O2 amps.
Good to be here!
Hello pirates: I'm a long time lurker, first time poster blah blah blah. I'm basically the twenty-something M50 toting head-fier who thinks his opinion is just as valuable as yours because "we all hear the same sounds". Or at least I was until this forum served me up a bakery's worth of humble pie and a reality check that Donald Trump couldn't cash. Since then I have come to appreciate the wealth of experience which many members of this forum possess and seem more than willing to share. But enough navel-gazing! Thanks for all the help, and I look forward to many more hours of head-scratching confusion and soul-crushing sticker shock aboard the S.S. Changstar. I can always count on you guys to send me reaching for the dictionary or running down to the library.
BTW how legal is ripping library CDs? Or is that a question for another (part of the) forum?
When the library does not specifically forbid ripping CDs, either spoken or in writing you can rip the CDs for personal use. You are a member of their library. They share their collection, you enjoy their collection. Has there been a court case about this issue?
When the library does not specifically forbid ripping CDs, either spoken or in writing you can rip the CDs for personal use. You are a member of their library. They share their collection, you enjoy their collection. Has there been a court case about this issue?
That's what I thought. The RIAA website states that it is legal to make a copy for personal use of a CD which you own. The CDs in the library were bought with taxpayer money (those that were not donated) so one could argue that they are publicly owned. I have been unable to find any record of this issue going to court though. Also of note, it seems that many librarians adamantly believe copying library CDs is illegal. In light of that, I do not feel that asking my local librarian would yield the most favourable response (by favourable I mean "Yes it is legal.")
P.S. Thanks for the warm welcome!
P.P.S. Who knew there were so many SACDs in the library?
I also appreciate the use of expletives when necessary.
Hi all,
I found you guy's in the midst of a late night Scotch fueled inferweb search session.
I was looking for some useful feedback on gear (mainly Schiit) and was happy to find that your impressions involved actual listening and testing rather than the same old regurgitated crap that's become so prevalent on the web. I also appreciate the use of expletives when necessary.
Thanks for having me.
Tom
If you wish you can also change your name "n". A small "n" comes across as very diminutive and reminds me of statistics. A least a big "N" has some presence on the screen p;)
HOWDY mighty waterfall plotters!!
Long time Head-fi member since 04. I took a long 6-7 year forum hiatus after 2007. A month or so ago my Earmax-original started to develop weird channel imbalances, so I log back into HF surfing for tube info/impressions. Ended up with some Holland/Amperex tubes for the earmax and they sound great. I picked up an HD650 along the way (OOPS!!)... and well here I am!!! surfing the HD650 data plots and the likes, trying to better comprehend what I am hearing, the whole "veil" and everything.
I have always known about this site and refer to the data presented here. I figure what the heck time to join up!!
anyways, keep up the good work
K-man out
HOWDY mighty waterfall plotters!!
Long time Head-fi member since 04. I took a long 6-7 year forum hiatus after 2007. A month or so ago my Earmax-original started to develop weird channel imbalances, so I log back into HF surfing for tube info/impressions. Ended up with some Holland/Amperex tubes for the earmax and they sound great. I picked up an HD650 along the way (OOPS!!)... and well here I am!!! surfing the HD650 data plots and the likes, trying to better comprehend what I am hearing, the whole "veil" and everything.
I have always known about this site and refer to the data presented here. I figure what the heck time to join up!!
anyways, keep up the good work
K-man out
Karma follows you wherever you go.
Was a reaction to his antics over there earlier compounded with interactions in the past. I admit it's been an annoying day, but it seems I'm not the only person giving him negative karma. I'll give him a chance, but just because he's starting fresh here doesn't mean the slate is clean.Karma follows you wherever you go.
While I agree with Tari, this is still pretty silly. Why not just judge the content of his CS posts?
Claritas, welcome to CS. I do, however, recommend that you get off of Max's lawn.
Was a reaction to his antics over there earlier compounded with interactions in the past. I admit it's been an annoying day, but it seems I'm not the only person giving him negative karma. I'll give him a chance, but just because he's starting fresh here doesn't mean the slate is clean.
Hello to all , it's the same alrainbow from other forums now here too. Not that anyone would care hahaha. Kunlin thanks for posting about the forum
How do or when can I put up avatars ?
Al
incarnation
Welcome aboard!
Karma point for the Ren & Stimpy avatar! :)p6
Hello guys,
Been lurking since around the time of HD700's introduction with my friend ( he stalked purrin all the way from HF to here). Finally decided to register an account to see if there are any sections that are only available to members ( and ther are!). I really respect the opinion of the members regarding gears as everyone is much more experienced than me and I look forward to read (lurk) more from you guys :D
Hello guys & girls.
It seems that I managed to suscribe here and complete my profile despite my bad french english. Indeed, I come from France and I spend some times to read you here in the last month. I'm more involved in a french community dedicated to head-fi ( Tellementnomade.org) and obviously like other headphone addict I spend too much of my work time on Head-fi too.
I've been in the "serious" headphone business for one and an half year now. My first good headphones was a Koss Porta Pro offered by my father three years ago. One year later, I bought an Ultrasone HFI2400 , then a Ultrasone Signature pro and so on .. you know the story. i tried and/or owned many headphones , amps and dacs until now. I currently own the HD800 ( stock one, no mod , bought in August 2013) powered by a DNA Sonett 2 ( received 4 weeks ago) and a Metrum Octave MkI DAC. it seems I'm happy with this rig so far, but I need more time of listening. I didn't tried all current flagships ( Never met Hi End stax like SR007/009 and K812 for example) but i'm quite convinced that the HD800 is a headphone well designed for my tastes and my favortie musical genre : Jazz, Classical , Electro for most of my time : see my last.fm profile for details , I scrobble all what I'm listening ;)
I don't know yet i f I'll be very active here . I'm not easy enough with english. but so far , I laughed so hard reading the forum that I joined ( especially some Anaxilus posts popcorn ) . More seriously I really appreciate your no no attitude ( not subjectivist , not objectivist ) ans this forum is very informative. I must admit I really trust many posters I knew previously from head-fi.
So , here I am. I apologize for my english and I hope to stay understandable though ;)
Cheers headbang
Welcome aboard. We don't take ourselves too seriously here and all of our opinions could be wrong for you :-)
Welcome Byrnie ahoyThanks and I got the joke. I thought the same thing of the Hugo when I first saw it in Moon-Audio's website.
This place is a bit different from HF, but I assume you already know that. In case you are wondering about the MOTD, something about the form, appeal and price of a new DAP.
Hello, just wanted to introduce myself again as I happened to register when the server was being updated. I'm just an headphone newbie planning to jump into midfi, and I hope to learn a lot here! :)
Unless the Royal Fucking Navy hunts all you curs down, then I'm out of here.
But the point of nukes is to not use them.ain't that the rub
ain't that the rub
Unless the Royal Fucking Navy hunts all you curs down, then I'm out of here.
Man that was long, sorry, guess I had a lot to say on the topic.
Did you know that the Dutch fleet in the 17th and 18th century was allowed to trade, act as the navy and act as a pirate fleet by political mandate of the Seven Provinces? V.O.C. mentality ;-)
with notable exception when the latter helped the former destroy the spanish armada as part of a "get the fuck out of our sandbox" move. to be fair the english were protecting protestantism, while the dutch were protecting their pirates ability to raid spanish ships... history can judge who had the more noble motivations.
Ah the Spanish Armada. The Maginot Line of the Sea. If only they had the internet to google Mongols+Kamikaze. Oh wait, the Catholic Inquisitors didn't believe in that voodoo called electricity. Nvm.
Ah the Spanish Armada. The Maginot Line of the Sea. If only they had the internet to google Mongols+Kamikaze. Oh wait, the Catholic Inquisitors didn't believe in that voodoo called electricity. Nvm.
This made me lol more than it should have.
"Zombies." I like that, AJ. Though what you're describing is more like a dibbuk.Lol, I had not come across that term before. Either way, hopefully a verbal shotgun will despatch them.
"Zombies." I like that, AJ. Though what you're describing is more like a dibbuk.Lol, I had not come across that term before. Either way, hopefully a verbal shotgun will despatch them.
Try raising a golem?
A quick hello. I am a Canadian living in Shanghai, long-time Head-Fi member, and perhaps OTT Final Audio fan. Recently I got the exquisite Lab 1. Google brought me to a thread here featuring a certain cranky sparrow who is missed greatly on the other side. So I had to come over...
...which was difficult. Dang! Who knew that 'putin' is spelled with a small 'p'? I thought that my user name wasn't welcome, or something. Rejection hurts but I got over it. Then today you added clarifying instructions and the gates swung open.
(As coincidence would have it, I am about to visit Russia for the first time. I doubt that they spell it with a small p there.)
In addition to the FAD Lab 1, 1601SC, 1602SS, Heaven VI; and the Flat-4 Kaede, ES5 (yawn - customs are over-rated) and sundry diminutive amps, I just got the GS-X mk2 + HD800 combo. I seriously need a balanced DAC and cabling. I also am interested in a HD800 mod so I am furiously reading through threads on the Anaxilus mod. I am still hoping to reach the post where someone says that they will sell me the kit pre-finished. (Let's just say that at school, I won my awards for debating, not art or shop.)
Glad to be here.
Hey coop, welcome aboard! Long time no see. Btw, plan to get some diving in soon.
Welcome cooper!
Good to see you over here.
Welcome cooper!
Good to see you over here.
Thanks Kunlun. When I found this place, your presence was noted. I figured it had to be okay.
...which was difficult. Dang! Who knew that 'putin' is spelled with a small 'p'? I thought that my user name wasn't welcome, or something. Rejection hurts but I got over it. Then today you added clarifying instructions and the gates swung open.
Welcome cooper!
Good to see you over here.
Thanks Kunlun. When I found this place, your presence was noted. I figured it had to be okay.
We've been trying to get rid of him for ages...
...which was difficult. Dang! Who knew that 'putin' is spelled with a small 'p'? I thought that my user name wasn't welcome, or something. Rejection hurts but I got over it. Then today you added clarifying instructions and the gates swung open.I'm going to use this against you when we meet tomorrow :)
It got worse for me: the necessary confirmation e-mail was sent from an address that my ISP flags as spam. The ISP assured me that they had good technical reasons for that. I managed to get personal intercession to open my account.
Maybe they wouldn't have let me in if I had confessed having had to google to be sure of the right spelling of Obama.
I'm going to use this against you when we meet tomorrow
Quote (selected)I'm going to use this against you when we meet tomorrow
I suppose we could bill this is the first Changstar India meet! Even though it is sans headphones and just for a cup of tea.
Hi Colgin. I've read a few of your posts on HF. Welcome. I guess you didn't jump in yet on the PM-2?
I suppose we could bill this is the first Changstar India meet! Even though it is sans headphones and just for a cup of tea.Ok, we need to rectify this. I'm almost done with the remodeling and am getting a 3KVA UPS and step down transformer made. Then I can use all the electronics I want to.
Welcome Will! Careful with what crowd you fall in with... LFF has a bit of a reputation around here! :-0
:)p13
Rapier thrust? I'm just appreciating how much more creative this is compared to wearing a wig p;)
Hi Will. Glad you are aboard.
We're having growing pains. A few weeks ago the registration was broken (upgraded server, bandwidth, and all). LOL, it could still be broken.
For the others here, Will is from Massdrop. A few of the mateys here have met and spoken to him in person in the Bay Area and SoCal meets. He an enthusiast just like us. I also believe we'll be having an ambassador from Massdrop letting us know about good deals (which I always seem to miss) or maybe offering a few items now and then on the CS loaner program.
Hi Will. Massdrop rocks! That's how I got my HD600s! Thanks for all of what you guys do. Awesome! :)p5
Welcome aboard Will! :)p2
Welcome Will! Careful with what crowd you fall in with... LFF has a bit of a reputation around here! :-0
:)p13
So a new noob here ahoy
I`ve started in this hobby in this year, after buying my Superlux HD681 Evo (not that impressive you should be thinking, but I`ve only used crappy headphones this Superlux was a superb improvement), and also I`m from Brazil, headphones here are really expensive so I can`t get a lot of them...
What I`m looking for here? Just others options, HF just have to much hype to be believed completly.
Just it...for now headbang
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! Good to be here : )
Special thanks to Ultrabike for bringing me a sandwich during the LA meetup this March. Would have died otherwise.
Now to figure out this karma business... Danny is beating me by 750+ and that simply won't do :)p17
Karma Massupped (http://www.icpkp.com/images/inserts/smiley_teeth.gif)
Also, welcome altrunox! :)p4
Karma Massupped (http://www.icpkp.com/images/inserts/smiley_teeth.gif)
Also, welcome altrunox! :)p4
This guy, this guy right here, he's a pretty cool guy :D
(haha Danny, you'll never catch me now!)
Welcome altrunox! Based on join date, we are pirate brothers.
Thanks for the Welcome!
Eric, I honestly am just getting off the ground, so I haven't tried many, and I can't entirely remember which headphones I've used for each. I wanted to get out to RMAF-Canjam this year, but I have to work unfortunately. Pretty much everything I encounter now, I try with the HD800 if possible. Here's the (literal) short list. Note the absence of TOTL amps:
Bottlehead Crack w/Speedball
Decware Taboo MKII
Glenn OTL
Maverick Audio D1 (owned/sold)
SPL Phonitor
Schiit Valhalla 2 (owned/returned)
Schiit Asgard
Schiit Mojo
Woo Audio WA7 (own)
Woo Audio WA6
Hi Everyone,
Heard this is a cool place to talk about headphones.
Landed on HF in 2006, got my first headphones (HD555s) in 2007, modded them into HD595s. Completed a woody T50RP mod, got some DT990s, upgraded to HE-500s... you know how it goes.
Glad to be a Swabbie, thanks to LFF for helping me register!