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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #50 on: October 03, 2014, 10:46:28 PM »
I’d like to second (or third…) the FSP.  And one last shill for the Zero Audio Carbo Tenore.   :)p6
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #51 on: October 03, 2014, 11:19:38 PM »
Quote from: hans030390 on October 03, 2014, 05:32:09 PM
The HD600 to me was a bit hot in the 1-4KHz range and could use extra treble smoothness. The HD650 is smoother up top, especially in that 1-4KHz range, but might be a bit too recessed and laid-back in spots. In the end, these are pretty minor complaints compared to many other headphones. Regardless, they offer a very enjoyable sound stock and, as I've read, scale very well.
Totally agree!
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #52 on: October 03, 2014, 11:57:13 PM »
Quote from: Anaxilus on October 03, 2014, 04:41:44 PM
Quote from: Claritas on October 03, 2014, 03:37:08 PM
I'd drop HD558/598 completely. Maybe replace with Yoga CD990 clones.

The Fischer clones?  LFF here is the one that brought the Fischers to the forefront.

I think they have a different signature and I'm not sure where you would buy the Yogas and for how much.

I thought Yoga was the OEM, and Fischer et al. got it from them. So I meant all of those (FA003 original version, HM5, XPT100, &c.).
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #53 on: October 04, 2014, 12:20:21 AM »
Quote from: Claritas on October 03, 2014, 11:57:13 PM
Quote from: Anaxilus on October 03, 2014, 04:41:44 PM
Quote from: Claritas on October 03, 2014, 03:37:08 PM
I'd drop HD558/598 completely. Maybe replace with Yoga CD990 clones.

The Fischer clones?  LFF here is the one that brought the Fischers to the forefront.

I think they have a different signature and I'm not sure where you would buy the Yogas and for how much.

I thought Yoga was the OEM, and Fischer et al. got it from them. So I meant all of those (FA003 original version, HM5, XPT100, &c.).

Yeah, think so.  I just don't see any of the Yoga CD990 for sale anymore though.  Looks OOP.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #54 on: October 04, 2014, 01:55:35 AM »
on the fence with FSP, HE-4, a few others. we need more convincing:


HE-4 agree - helluva deal, kinda of a hidden secret, but too much like HE-5, HE-6 (esp in treble) if you guys know what I mean. And honestly, I'd like to limit conditional recommendations to higher end stuff.
FSP - the sound was almost OK, but I found the forward upper mids troublesome. The fit was just craptastic. my ears stick out a little, but they are not Alan Greenspan ears.
I'm almost positive EA Overdrive would make it to the list, but need to hear with music and gear I know to verify.


need more seconds for the Tenore.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #55 on: October 04, 2014, 02:06:36 AM »
I second the Tenore.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #56 on: October 04, 2014, 02:08:12 AM »
FSP cracks on 50% of the models I've seen. I recommended it to a few coworkers. All four of them have small headband cracks around the screws.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #57 on: October 04, 2014, 02:08:59 AM »
I actually thought the area around 2khz was a little recessed on the FSP, which was to my liking and made me think of my then he-400's timbre to a very small extent.  There was a problematic area around 3-4khz that was a little edgy.

I wrote it on Tyll's site for the FSP and I'll write it here too.  Its fit is so garbage that I'd never consider it to be a wall-of-fame candidate.  I'd almost say the same thing about the Audezes (especially the fazor'd ones) and their stupid weight, but their earpads feel so great on the ears.


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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #58 on: October 04, 2014, 03:20:09 AM »
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #59 on: October 04, 2014, 03:28:14 AM »
I'd suggest the ZA Tenore as well. I think they sound quite good. Very enjoyable to listen to. Surprising sound for the size. And then the price...$50 or so? I think you could get away charging double or triple that easy and still have a good deal (compared to some other IEMs I've tested, which isn't many TBH). Perhaps not neutral or technical masters, but decent soundstage, warm and thick sound (in a good way, still sounds balanced and cohesive), smooth highs that don't lack too much detail. I started recommending them to some friends very quickly after I heard them.
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