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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #680 on: July 20, 2015, 04:32:52 PM »
Recommend removal of Sony ZX1 and AK Junior to replace it. I still prefer the Sony UI, but the AK UI is pretty good once you get used to it. Also, the AK Junior does sound better than the Sony.


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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #681 on: July 20, 2015, 04:53:55 PM »
I liked what I heard, and the price point of the Jr is pretty reasonable. Good to see them pulling an Oppo with some trickle down tech. I'd take a Jr over the ZX1 at the going rate of each right now.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #682 on: July 20, 2015, 04:58:24 PM »
It's done.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #683 on: July 30, 2015, 11:55:10 PM »
Nominating HE400S on the leaderboard, possibly replacing DT880 given the price.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #684 on: July 31, 2015, 12:39:42 AM »
Quote from: Griffon on July 30, 2015, 11:55:10 PM
Nominating HE400S on the leaderboard, possibly replacing DT880 given the price.

Or for that matter, isn't the Phillips Fidelio X2 pretty much universally considered better than the dt880?  At roughly the same price...
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #685 on: July 31, 2015, 12:43:27 AM »
Quote from: lmader on July 31, 2015, 12:39:42 AM
Or for that matter, isn't the Phillips Fidelio X2 pretty much universally considered better than the dt880?  At roughly the same price...

I don't feel either of those are a replacement for the DT880.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #686 on: July 31, 2015, 12:52:18 AM »
Quote from: Griffon on July 30, 2015, 11:55:10 PM
Nominating HE400S on the leaderboard, possibly replacing DT880 given the price.

Even if they don't replace the DT880, I think they're phenomenal at the price point and probably should be on the leaderboard.

Also going to piggyback on this and nominate Garage1217's Project Ember V2 for the Amplifier (Value) section.
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #687 on: July 31, 2015, 01:00:08 AM »
Quote from: OJneg on July 31, 2015, 12:43:27 AM
I don't feel either of those are a replacement for the DT880.

Not necessarily suggesting the replacement. OTOH OJ, would you second the nomination?
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #688 on: July 31, 2015, 01:09:20 AM »
Quote from: lmader on July 31, 2015, 12:39:42 AM
Or for that matter, isn't the Phillips Fidelio X2 pretty much universally considered better than the dt880?  At roughly the same price...


Not to me...

I'd need to listen to the X2 again, but looking at just the data wouldn't put them on par to me. At least for my priorities and recollections.

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/PhilipsFidelioX2.pdf

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/BeyerdynamicDT880600ohm.pdf

400S is a no brainer. I bet it measures closer to the 880 than the X2 (not in signature, but refined performance and technical accuracy)
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Re: Pyrate Leaderboard
« Reply #689 on: July 31, 2015, 01:13:22 AM »
I like the DT880 better than the X2. I also find it's less sensitive than the X1 and needs amplification. It just isn't up to snuff when stacked against other mid fi competition.
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